Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in The Alleghenies
- 1. The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn State College
- 3. Quality Inn
- 4. Hyatt Place State College
- 5. Graduate State College
- 6. Omni Bedford Springs Resort
- 7. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown
- 9. Hampton Inn Altoona
- 10. Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in , The Alleghenies
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including The Arboretum at Penn State, Allegheny River Trail, Bear Run Nature Reserve, Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden, Cedar Creek Park, Ohiopyle State Park, Prince Gallitzin State Park, Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Coral Caverns, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.
Restaurants in The Alleghenies
1. The Arboretum at Penn State
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By Trip270430
Considering 200,000 people are within 1/2 mile of this location during every home Penn State football game & you can stop there & feel like you have the place to yourself is awesome & truly overlooked by many. We stayed the weekend at goPSUrv & visited The Arboretum on a Sunday morning.
2. Allegheny River Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Gvis2020traveler - Middlefield, United States
We travel all over the country biking on rail to trails. This one is the best. It blows Utah and Colorado away! Tunnels, bridges, eagles, deer, and tons of other wildlife abound. The history of the area is a bonus. Only downside: Middle-aged (like me) guys dressed in Lance Armstrong costumes who think they are on the Tour de France. These losers travel in packs, at high speeds, and yell, grunt, and complain if you don't stop and let them by. We bid a lot, and this is the only place we've run into this. It's not a wide path, but these glory day reenactors think they own that. Nevertheless, even with these losers, the path is still the best I've encountered. We've been on it at least 5 times this year, and we have to drive 2 hours to get there.
3. Bear Run Nature Reserve
4. Rhoneymeade Arboretum & Sculpture Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By egm46 - Silver Spring, United States
The tree walk is amazing. The 25 trees, some of them over 150 years old, are clearly labeled. With the identifying guide in hand, we walked through the grass, around the old farm house, next to farmers' fields while looking out at the surrounding mountains. The setting is so peaceful. There are benches placed throughout the walk. There are sculptures placed along the walk and an art exhibit inside the small building. The volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. On the day we were there, we were able to talk with the landscaper/ horticulturalist who has worked creating this beautiful arboretum for over 20 years. The road to the arboretum is small. It looks more like a private lane, but when you drive past a farmhouse and barn and around the bend, you will see a yellow sign, "bike rest stop." Turn left into their grassy parking lot. The volunteer will be in the small wooden building, the studio. There is no fee, but the organization appreciates donations. Rhoneymead is open on Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., April through October. When I go back, I will spend more time under the huge chestnut tree. It's the first one on the walk.
5. Cedar Creek Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LibLadyB - Monessen, United States
Just a beautiful park! From trails to bike paths to playgrounds, it's a great resource. Glad it's not far from my house!
6. Ohiopyle State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 742 reviews
Located at the southern reaches of the Laurel Ridge, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses approximately 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. Close to major metropolitan areas and offering vast choices of activities. Passing through the heart of the park, the rushing waters of the Youghiogheny River Gorge are the centerpiece for Ohiopyle. The "Yough" provides some of the best whitewater boating in the eastern United States, as well as spectacular scenery. Other activites are biking the Great Allegheny Passage, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, picnicking, horsebacking riding, rock climbing, and hiking.
Reviewed By Alwaysbikin
Excellent place to rent bikes and take in the beautiful scenery~ the guided white water rafting trips are really fun for a group or a couple! There are hiking trails and places to hang near the water to cool off as well! It’s definitely a yearly fall visit for us!
7. Prince Gallitzin State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
A 6,249-acre park surrounds beautiful Glendale Lake, in the heart of the Allegheny region.
Reviewed By leetl319 - Fleetwood, United States
SOOOOO many campsites, but they are not on top of each other; plenty of shade and privacy; plenty of wood available. They also sell and deliver 1/2 ($15) and full loads ($30) of split wood. We had about a 200ft walk to the bathhouse, which was clean and well lit at night. There is a very nice trail that goes all around the campground, making it easy to get to the beach. The camp store had just about everything you would need and is open on weekends until 8 PM. We had to buy an air mattress and ice cream. :) You can rent boats for the lake.
8. Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 314 reviews
Celebrating 90 Years of Discovery and Family-Friendly Fun Since 1930! Where science and adventure are NATURALLY FUN! One-hour interpretive tours of two spectacular crystal caverns. Educational programs, Black Light Adventures, Raystown Rocks Gift Shop, gem panning, primitive camping. Great family events…October Ghosts & Goblins Tours, December Santa in the Cave, February Batfest, March Easter Bunny Underground, National Caves & Karst Day with TEN for PENN in June, June Discovery Days, and weekly Summer Events too! Closest Cavern to Raystown Lake.
Reviewed By 589kelbyr
I had a great time seeing the wonderfully preserved and cared for caverns. Our tour guide (Zack) was very informative, engaging, and had really great insights about the many ways the cavern systems we have in this area are important and valuable. I learned a lot and it was a highlight of my trip!
9. Coral Caverns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Educationvacation2 - Keansburg, United States
Bedford Bill was very personable and knowledgeable about his cave! Very interesting stories about how it was acquired and the artifacts in the building too! It was awesome to have a private experience, as only my boyfriend and I were touring that day. We were not rushed in any way and really learned a lot! I am a middle school science teacher and I love to try to incorporate an educational experience into every vacation lol. We enjoyed it so much and would recommend a trip for all ages. We will be back!!
10. Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 510sharonf - Fredericksburg, United States
Took a group of men with disabilities here and enjoyed watching the ducks and people boating and fishing. Very pretty and peaceful nature place to relax, enjoy, and reflect.
