Location: Bradford
Top Things to do in Bradford
- 1. Zippo / Case Museum
- 2. Penn Brad Oil Museum
- 3. Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
- 4. Pine Acres Country Club
- 5. Klein Biplane Rides
- 6. Luther's Mills Covered Bridge aka Knapp's Covered Bridge
- 7. Sacred Spaces Holistic Center
- 8. Main Street Movie House
- 9. The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center
Top 9 Things to do in Bradford, United States
Bradford is a city in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States, close to the border with New York State and approximately 78 miles (126 km) south of Buffalo, New York. Bradford is the principal city in the Bradford, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Bradford
1. Zippo / Case Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
ONE MUSEUM... TWO AMERICAN ICONS... THE REST IS HISTORY. We invite you to visit the Zippo/Case Museum, where fans and collectors from across the globe gather to experience the rich history of these two American icons: the Zippo lighter and the Case knife. Explore the 15,000 square foot attraction that includes the world famous Zippo Repair Clinic and Zippo/Case Flagship Store. Enjoy a self-guided tour to learn the rich history of two American icons. OPEN EVERY DAY. FREE ADMISSION.
Reviewed By lparzero - Gahanna, Ohio
Museum was wonderful and the gift shop beautiful. Nice assortment of Zippo and Case items for purchase. Glad we stopped!Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your visit.
2. Penn Brad Oil Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Brian S - Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
We were lucky enough to stop by on a rainy Saturday afternoon and got the undivided attention of one of the two museum attendants. Learned all kind of neat and interesting facts about the history of the Bradford area's role in the US oil industry. A quaint and rustic pictorial and artifact timeline of the rise and fall of Bradford oil.
3. Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Welcome Center for visitors traveling to the Allegheny National Forest and the amazing Kinzua Sky Walk. Stop in for FREE maps, trail information, local event, and tourism and travel information on local attractions. Visitors Guide & Map, Dining Guide, Scenic Drive Brochure & Map, and ANF recreation maps are free. Our trained staff will assist you in planning your visit to the area. Learn about the major attractions such as the Kinua Bridge State Park, and the 600+ miles of year-round, multi-purpose trails. Info on local shops, local restaurants, cabins, B & B's, hotels, and the Lodge at Glendorn. Local attractions include: Zippo/Case, Penn Brad Oil, Eldred WW II, and the Old Powerhouse Museums. Newest attractions in the region include the Marilyn Horne Museum & Serenity Glass Park. Welcome Center is a Pennsylvania Route 6 Artisan stop-we offer local photography, original artwork, photo note cards and books and DVD's about the region can be purchased.
Reviewed By Deborah E - New York, New York, United States
We received great advice, maps, information. There is much to see in the Allegheny National Forest. The park rangers know the most.Thank you so much for the great review. I hope you enjoyed your visit and come back soon!
4. Pine Acres Country Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Situated atop the mountains of northwestern Pennsylvania, in the heart of the beautiful Allegheny National Forest, this gem of a golf course is just waiting to be discovered. This 18-hole championship course, with a 136 slope rating, will test even the most experienced golfers.
Reviewed By Mitchell R
Nice challenging course located on the boundaries of the Allegheny National forest, close to Bradford, the Allegheny Reservoir, Kinzua Dam, and Kinzua Bridge.
Course located atop the mountain range will challenge any skill level golfer. Its location is nice during summer months as being atop the hill the tempratures tend to be 10° cooler than other courses, and all the trees provide nice shade. Well maintained, and not typical of other local courses as its fairways are well lined with trees and not wide open. Prices are extremely comparable to local courses within 40 miles.
Even for opening round and before regular season opening the course was in great shape just as it left off from last season.
Well worth the taking some time to stop by and play a round when your in the area visiting
5. Klein Biplane Rides
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Pa-Trekker - Pennsylvania
What a rare opportunity it is to take a ride in an open cockpit vintage biplane. The experience is truly a large step back in time to the early days of flight. My wife and I did this and it was nothing less than thrilling. The plane has only two seats, one in the back for the pilot and one in the front for the only passenger, directly behind the propeller. We flew, not so high, over the beautiful mountaintops of Pennsylvania, heavily forested, and circled over the historic Kinzua Bridge/Viaduct. The views were spectacular and the feeling of flying with the wind rushing by was exhilarating. If you are lucky you will even see wildlife on the ground, deer is common but bears are there too if you are very lucky to catch them in the open. And the pilot even allowed me to take the controls and fly the plane for a short time, like I really knew what I was doing!
Throughout the flight the pilot/owner Bruce Klein provides an informed commentary on the history and operation of the airplane and of the surrounding scenery through an intercom system. This adds greatly to the overall experience.
For anyone who seeks and enjoys adventure this ride is a MUST.
6. Luther's Mills Covered Bridge aka Knapp's Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robcurtross - New York City, New York
There aren't many covered bridges in this part of Pennsylvania. The Knapp's Covered Bridge is a Burr arch truss covered bridge over Brown's Creek in Burlington Township, Bradford County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
It was built in 1853 and is 95 feet (29.0 m) long. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and had a major restoration starting in 2000. Knapp's bridge is named for a local family, and is also known by as the Luther's Mills Covered Bridge (for the nearby village of Luther's Mills) and as the Brown's Creek Covered Bridge.
One interesting aspect is how high it is over the water -- it makes for a very interesting picture.
It is located about a mile from Route 6 and makes for and short break in driving.
7. Sacred Spaces Holistic Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
We are the only Holistic Center in the Bradford PA region offering first class massage therapy, yoga, meditation, essential oils and Ayurveda. Northwest Pa's best kept secret offering 60 and 90minute sessions including Therapeutic and relaxation massage therapy, natural skin care treatments, couples sessions, Ayurvedic consults and treatments, hot and cold stone therapy. Reconnect your body, mind and spirit.
Reviewed By Melissa L - Bradford, Pennsylvania
Frank and his wife provide an excellent array of services. The messages are absolutely wonderful! They have been able to help me more that of modern medicine. I am looking forward to the meditation classes when the start back up, as well as the yoga classes.
I highly recommend Sacred Spaces.
8. Main Street Movie House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Bradford's Main Street Movie House has 2 screens with digital projectors, state of the art Surround Sound, and up to date movies!
Reviewed By Alienbikerider - Bradford, Pennsylvania
Been going to quite a few movies recently. The theater has change hands and it now seems like it's for the better. I was 7 years old when our mother took us to see "A Hard Days Nite" featuring the Beatles more than 50 years ago. They may have had the same seats back then, but it was only one theater at that time. I try to go on bargain day when I can.
9. The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center
Discover lavish costumes, personal artifacts, interactive exhibits, and more in this 3,400 square-foot exhibition space dedicated to renowned mezzo-soprano, Marilyn Horne.
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