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Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA
Population: 5,417

  
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Amusements

Bison Corral 2708 Lincoln Highway, Schellsburg, PA 15559, 814-733-4908 or 814-733-2323 (Gift Shop), Located off Route 30 two miles west of historic Schellsburg, the 1,460-acre Bison Corral (Cedarrow's Bison Farm) has been raising bison since 1988. The gift shop features bison-related souvenirs, bison meat, and Native American art.

Gravity Hill Located on Route 30, 800-765-3331, A phenomenon, Gravity Hill is where cars roll uphill and water flows the wrong way.  more...

Old Bedford Village 220 Sawblade Road, Bedford, PA 15522, 814-623-1156, Old Bedford Village is a living history village that offers a variety of educational and entertainment activities. Military and civilian re-enactments, 38 historic log and stone buildings, colonial crafts demonstrations, exhibits and instructions, festivals, and murder/mystery evenings are just some of the ways to bring the past into the present at Old Bedford Village. more... map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Espy House, The (circa 1766) 123 East Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522, Located Downtown, 814-623-1727, President Washington's headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, the Espy House was originally built by Colonel David Espy. This National Historic Landmark is now used as a bakery and apartments.  more... map


Libraries & Research Centers

Bedford County Library 240 South Wood Street, Bedford, PA 15522, 814-623-5010, The Bedford County Library features an extensive collection of books, DVDs, books on tape, magazines and newspapers. more... map

Pioneer Library 242 East John Street, Bedford, PA 15522, 814-623-2011, Operated by the Pioneer Historical Society of Bedford County, the Pioneer Library houses the county's largest collection of historical and genealogical materials. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Bedford County Arts Council 137 East Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522, 814-623-1538, The Bedford County Arts Council offers monthly shows and exhibits of work from professional and amateur artists in the historic Anderson House.  more... map

Fort Bedford Museum P.O. Box 275, Bedford, PA, Located off Juliana Street, 814-623-8891, Old Fort Bedford was a British stockade built in 1758, as a key fortification along the military path Forbes Road, for the successful French and Indian War campaign against the French at Fort Duquesne. The Fort Bedford Museum displays regional Native American artifacts and thousands of household items, which include flintlock rifles, clothing and antique hand tools. more...


National Parks & Natural Wonders

Coral Caverns Cavern Street, Bedford, PA, Located 7 Miles West of Bedford, 814-623-6882, Thought to be the only fossilized coral reef cavern in existence, Coral Caverns is abundant with stalagmites and the fossilized remains of sea-creatures left behind by an ancient inland sea millions and millions of years ago.  more...


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