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11 Must-See Attractions in Clearfield County

Must-see attractions in Clearfield County Pennsylvania.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Clearfield County, you’re in the right place!

A map showing the location of Clearfield County in Pennsylvania.

The county was created in 1804 and is believed to be named for the many fields in the surrounding river valleys originally cleared by Native Americans tribes for corn planting.

A beautiful spot to sit across from the beach at Parker Dam State Park. — A beautiful spot to sit across from the beach at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County.

What follows is a list of some of the best things to see and do in Clearfield County.

Simply click on the blue text links on the map above or in the descriptions below to view more information about to each destination.

Climbing through a rocky jungle at Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County. — Climbing through a rocky jungle at Bilger’s Rocks in Clearfield County.

1. The Grice Museum in Clearfield

The Grice Museum is perhaps the most eclectic “cars and critters” museum you’ll ever step foot inside!

A grizzly bear guarding the showroom at the Grice Museum in Clearfield PA — A grizzly bear guarding the showroom at the Grice Museum in Clearfield.

Here you’ll find nearly 70 classic cars on display, along with hundreds of taxidermy mounts of wild game animals from around the globe.

The best things to see and do at the Grice Museum in Clearfield Pennsylvania. — The Grice Museum in Clearfield is a collection of rare cars and taxidermy mounts from around the world.

The Grice Museum is open Memorial Day Weekend thru September 30.

Dodge Viper on display at the Grice Museum on Clearfield. — Dodge Viper on display at the Grice Museum in Clearfield.

2. Bilger’s Rocks

Bilger’s Rocks is part of a 170-acre community park, open to the public and located just minutes from Curwensville in central Clearfield County.

One of the many passageways through the boulders at Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County, PA. — One of the many passageways through the boulders at Bilger’s Rocks in Clearfield County.

Billed by the Bilger’s Rocks Association (the group that owns and maintains the park) as “Pennsylvania’s Best Rock Outcropping”, this 300 million year-old natural “rock city” is a must-see for fans of geology and all things megalithic!

Taking in the scene at Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. — Taking in the scene at Bilger’s Rocks in Clearfield County.

Bilger’s Rocks is free to visit, and open year-round from dawn until dusk.

Checking out the tree roots clinging to the rock formations at Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County. — Checking out the tree roots clinging to the rock formations at Bilger’s Rocks in Clearfield County.

3. McGees Mills Covered Bridge

McGees Mills Covered Bridge is the last remaining historic covered bridge in Clearfield County.

McGees Mills Covered bridge near Mahaffey in Clearfield County PA — McGees Mills Covered bridge near Mahaffey in Clearfield County, PA.

McGees Mills Covered Bridge was built in 1873 by Thomas McGee.

Approaching McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County Pennsylvania — Approaching McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County.

McGees Mills Covered Bridge is 116 feet long and is still open to vehicular traffic.

Interior of McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Pennsyvania — Interior of McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County, PA.

4. Doolittle Station

Doolittle Station in DuBois is an eclectic mix of restaurants, museums, a brewery, and a pizzeria, all housed in historic train cars!

Aerial view of the front half of Doolittle Station in DuBois Pennsylvania. — Aerial view of the front half of Doolittle Station in DuBois.

And if that’s not enough, there’s also ice cream, mini golf, and dinosaurs!

Dinosaurs and train cars are seemingly everywhere at Doolittle Station in DuBois Pennsylvania. — Dinosaurs and train cars are seemingly everywhere at Doolittle Station in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

There’s even a three-tiered, 66 foot-long, HO-scale model train layout housed inside a vintage train car.

The model train display runs the length of the train car that houses the display. — This model train layout runs the entire length of the vintage train car that houses this display at Doolittle Station.

5. The Presidential Train Car Bed and Breakfast

The Presidential Train Car Bed and Breakfast is a one-of-a-kind “mansion on rails”, built originally for a railroad president and once used by a United States President!

The Presidential Train Car bed and breakfast is just one of the many attractions at Doolittle Station in DuBois, PA.

The main entrance and exit is through an attached, modern annex that resembles an early 1900s train depot, where you’ll also find the bathroom and kitchenette.

Annex containing the bathroom and kitchenette of the Pullman Presidential train car at Doolittle Station near Interstate 80 in Clearfield County. — Annex containing the bathroom and kitchenette of the Pullman Presidential Train Car Bed and Breakfast.

While the annex is beautiful and functional, the historic train car is what makes this bed and breakfast truly unique!

Dining room in the Pullman Presidential train car at Doolittle Station in DuBois. — Dining room in the Pullman Presidential train car.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to sleep on an early 1900s luxury train car, this is your chance to experience it!

The Presidential bedroom aboard the Presidential Train Car bed and breakfast in DuBois.

6. Parker Dam State Park

Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre expanse in Clearfield County featuring a tranquil lake, a beach area, scenic vistas, and miles of hiking trails.

Taking in the scenery at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County. — Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County.

One fairly unique feature at Parker Dam State Park is a series of large stepping stones that allow you to cross Laurel Run below the spillway on Parker Lake.

Giant stepping stones below the spillway on Parker Lake.

The Trail of New Giants leads to 2 vistas that offer terrific views of Parker Lake.

View of Parker Lake from the upper vista along the Trail of New Giants at Parker Dam State Park.

7. Saint Severin Old Log Church

The Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County is a well-preserved example of mid-19th century “frontier” architecture.

An aerial view of the Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. — An aerial view of the Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

The Saint Severin Old Log Church was last used around 1880, when a larger church was built nearby.

Saint Severin Old Log Church sign along Route 53 in Clearfield County PA — Saint Severin Old Log Church sign along Route 53 in Clearfield County

Projecting an image that is both holy yet austere, Saint Severin is an interesting trip back in time and well worth a visit.

Interior view of Saint Severin Old Log Church.

8. Historica Plus Antique Gallery in Clearfield

Historica Plus is a large antique store occupying three floors of the historic Leitzinger Building in Clearfield, PA.

Leitzinger's Department Store in Clearfield Pennsylvania closed in 1996. — Leitzinger’s Department Store in Clearfield Pennsylvania closed in 1996.

The store features 24,000 square feet of vendor space and dozens of vendors, selling everything from vintage records, postcards, and comics to antique tools, glassware, and furniture.

Exploring Historica Plus antique store in Clearfield Pennsylvania. — Historica Plus antique gallery in Clearfield.

9. The Stuff Store in Curwensville

The Stuff Store is an 8,000 square foot, family owned antique gallery, indoor flea market, and collectibles emporium, housed in a beautiful old building in Curwensville, just a few minutes west of Clearfield.

Exploring the Stuff Store antiques and flea market in Curwensville Pennsylvania. — The Stuff Store in Curwensville.

10. The Bloody Knox Cabin Historic Site

The Bloody Knox Cabin in Clearfield County was the scene of a Civil War skirmish between Union soldiers and Union deserters and draft dodgers that left 2 men dead, one on each side of the shoot-out.

Exploring the Bloody Knox Cabin in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. — The Bloody Knox Cabin historic site.

Today a replica of the original cabin stands on the site, along with several historical plaques and interpretive signage.

Bloody Knox historical marker along Route 453 in front of the cabin.

11. Panther Rocks

Panther Rocks is a 300-million-year-old “rock city” in the Moshannon State Forest, featuring towering sandstone formations pierced by numerous crevices and natural tunnels.

A collage of four photos depicting the scenic beauty and geological formations of Panther Rocks in the Moshannon State Forest. The top left image shows a hiker standing on a ledge of a massive sandstone formation, surrounded by trees in vibrant autumn colors. The top right image features the hiker crouching inside a small tunnel formed by natural erosion in the sandstone, with loose rocks scattered around. The bottom left image captures a view looking up between two towering sandstone blocks, showcasing the vertical fractures, or joints, that have been widened over time by frost and ice wedging. The bottom right image displays the hiker standing in a narrow passageway between two sandstone walls, with fallen leaves covering the forest floor, illustrating the beauty and scale of the ancient rock city.

The path leading to Panther Rocks is less than 100 yards long, making this an ideal hike for those who can’t walk long distances.

A hiker in a red sweatshirt walks along a leaf-covered path in front of a large sandstone formation at Panther Rocks in the Moshannon State Forest. The towering rock, formed over 300 million years ago, is covered in patches of moss and ferns, blending into the autumn landscape of colorful leaves and trees. The natural overhangs and crevices in the sandstone showcase the effects of frost and ice wedging, which have gradually widened the vertical fractures, or joints, over time. The scene captures the scale and beauty of this ancient rock city nestled in the forest.

So there you have it – 11 of the best things to see and do in Clearfield County, PA!

Elvis and Marilyn greeting visitors to the Diner Car at Doolittle Station in DuBois, Clearfield County.

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The Best Things to See and Do in Elk County PA. — Scenes from Elk County, PA.

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A collage of four diverse photographs showcasing the natural beauty of Cameron County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A wooden sign reading 'Square Timber Vista' amid a lush green landscape with rolling hills. Top right: An old concrete water tower stands next to a tranquil river flanked by green hills under a blue sky. Bottom left: A snowy scene with a stream flowing over small waterfalls, surrounded by snow-laden trees and rocks. Bottom right: Two elk with large, branching antlers standing in a grassy field with a backdrop of a clear blue sky. — Sinnemahoning Canyon Vista in Cameron County.

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The best things to see and do in Centre County PA. — Scenes from Centre County.

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A collage of four images highlighting the must-see attractions in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo features a historic steam train with plumes of white smoke, and an engineer standing by. The top right shows a serene lake with clear reflections of autumn-tinted trees and fluffy clouds. In the bottom left, a group of reenactors in colonial military uniforms stands in formation at a fort. The bottom right picture displays the colorful and inviting entrance to DelGrosso's Amusement Park, complete with the American and park flags fluttering in the breeze. — The Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum in Blair County.

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A collage of four photos highlighting points of interest in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Top left: An expansive aerial view of a densely built town with multiple buildings, surrounded by green hills. Top right: A stately mansion with a cascading fountain in front, set against manicured lawns and a backdrop of trees. Bottom left: A sweeping landscape view of a river curving through a colorful, forested valley during fall. Bottom right: A historic stone railroad tunnel with a bicycle parked at its entrance and an interpretive sign in the foreground. — The view from the top of the Johnstown Inclined Plane in Cambria County.

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This is a collage of four images featuring notable attractions in Indiana County, Pennsylvania: Top left: A serene lake surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, reflecting the colors on the water surface, with an old wooden dock extending into the lake. Top right: Thomas Covered Bridge, a white wooden covered bridge with a sign indicating its height clearance, set against a backdrop of flowering trees in full bloom. Bottom left: The entrance to the Jimmy Stewart Museum, with a historical marker in the foreground and festive decorations around the entry, honoring the famed actor. Bottom right: A picturesque waterfall flowing through lush green woodland, with a stair pathway leading down alongside it for a closer view. The images collectively highlight the natural and cultural beauty of Indiana County. — Scenes from Indiana County.

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Rosecrans Falls in Clinton County Pennsylvania on a foggy summer morning. — Rosecrans Falls in Clinton County, just off Interstate 80.

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