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The Best Things to See and Do in Elk County PA.

9 Must-See Attractions in Elk County

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Elk County was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield and McKean counties. It is named for the eastern elk (now extinct) that historically inhabited the region. Sparsely populated and heavily forested, it...
The best things to see and do in Centre County PA.

29 Must-See Attractions in Centre County

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Centre County was created on February 13, 1800, from parts of Huntingdon, Lycoming, Mifflin, and Northumberland counties. It was named for its central location in the state, and is probably best known as being the...
The view from the Johnstown Inclined Plane in Cambria County PA

17 Must-See Attractions in Cambria County

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Cambria County was created on March 26, 1804, from parts of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties. It was named after the nation of Wales, (which in Latin is known as "Cambria"), as many Welsh immigrants...
A lone fisherman on Brush Creek below the Pack Saddle Covered Bridge in Somerset County, PA.

21 Must-See Attractions in Somerset County

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If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, you’re in the right place! Somerset County, founded in 1795, makes up one-third of the Laurel Highlands in western PA...
The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway fall foliage train passing through Glen Onoko on October 20th, 2021.

11 Must-See Attractions in Carbon County

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Carbon County, formed in 1843, was named for the extensive deposits of anthracite coal first discovered in the region in 1791. From historic railroads to towering waterfalls to magnificent scenic overlooks,  here are 11 of...
Logue Run Vista along Ridge Road in the Elk State Forest.

11 Must-See Attractions in Cameron County

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Cameron County, founded in 1860, is home to many amazing attractions, both natural and man-made. And as Pennsylvania's least-populous county, it has certainly perfected the art of "social distancing"! From hiking trails and waterfalls to historic monuments...
Looking into downtown Hollidaysburg from the lower overlook at Chimney Rocks Park.

16 Must-See Attractions in Blair County

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Blair County, founded in 1846, is home to some amazing attractions, both natural and man-made. From railroad history to unique natural landmarks, here are 16 of the best things to see and do in Blair...
Fall foliage around Ohiopyle Falls at Ohiopyle State Park.

17 Must-See Attractions in Fayette County

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Fayette County, founded in 1783, makes up one-third of the Laurel Highlands in western PA (Somerset and Westmoreland counties making up the other two-thirds). Fayette County is named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a...
Mortar outside the Fort Ligonier museum.

19 Must-See Attractions in Westmoreland County

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Westmoreland County, founded in 1773, makes up one-third of the Laurel Highlands in western PA (Somerset and Fayette counties making up the other two-thirds). From historic forts to museums to state parks, here are 19...
October at Shawnee State Park.

25 Must-See Attractions in Bedford County

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From museums to mountain vistas, from scenic backroads to an abandoned superhighway - there are a TON of must-see attractions in Bedford County, PA! What follows is a list of 25 of the best things...