REGIONS Stop in Johnstown Ride the Johnstown Inclined Plane , the world’s steepest vehicular incline, restored and reopening in 2024. Test your mettle on the adjacent downhill biking trails. Enjoy dinner with a spectacular view from Asiago’s Tuscan Italian Restaurant . Head downtown to the famous Spider-Man mural , the world’s only Marvel-approved public art. Don’t miss Cambria City , Johnstown’s colorful arts and cultural district. BIKE THE GHOST TOWN TRAIL: This 49-mile long “rails to trails” trail is named for the long-gone coal-mining communities that once dotted its right-of-way. Features include two massive iron furnaces, old coal-loading tipples, boney (coal-refuse) piles, and other traces of industrial history along with gorgeous scenery in the Blacklick Creek valley— mountain streams, stands of rhododendron, dozens of wildflower species, and cool woodlands. Johnstown Inclined Plane, Johnstown Exploring Bedford VISIT JOHNSTOWN With a luxurious spa, historic golf course, and plush guest rooms, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort is a welcome reprieve for travelers looking to unwind on their vacation. Wander through an 18th-century village with workshops and log cabins at Old Bedford Village , or peruse the exhibits housed within a log fortress at Fort Bedford Museum to see how this area was involved in the French & Indian War. And be sure to take a selfie in front of The Coffee Pot , an 18-foot coffee pot built in 1927. SIGHTS CLOSE BY: During summer months, rent a paddleboat or lay out on the sand beach at Shawnee State Park in Schnellsburg. In Manns Choice, drive through the red-painted Herline Covered Bridge dating to 1906, and then take a guided tour into the heart of Coral Caverns to see stalactites and other cave formations illuminated with colored lights, as well as a fossilized coral reef. Pack a picnic and head to Sideling Hill State Forest Picnic Area in Breezewood for gorgeous views or savor a massive “Tower Burger” at Tower Ridge Inn Bar & Grill in McConnellsburg. visitPA.com 67
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