Let's Hit the Road and Visit the Allegheny National Forest

 

The Allegheny National Forest, established in 1923, covers over 500,000 acres of absolutely stunning forestland and mountainscapes.  Whether you’re interested in hiking, camping, nature photography, or history tours, there will be lots to keep you and your travel companions busy!  Take a walk through the wooded trails; have a swim in the many swimming areas; kayak or fish in the winding rivers; go antiquing and visit the Dam or the museums in nearby towns.  Whatever your flavor of adventure, there’s absolutely something for your sense of adventure in the Allegheny region!  Our handy travel guide will help you navigate places to stay, great eateries, and lots of activity options.  Got a fave we’ve left off the list? Let us know in a comment and it might just make it into a future adventure guide.

 

Lodgings

Are you booking a trip with coworkers or friends?  Heading out on a weekend with the love of your life?  Taking a big family trip to unplug and get out of town?  We’ve selected some super aesthetic lodging options for you, to make it a really memorable vacation!  From Air B&Bs nestled in the woodlands, to campgrounds for those who like to be one with the elements, to picturesque bed and breakfasts; there’s something for everyone.

 

• The Eddy Cabin in the Woods

• Creekside Cabin in the Forest

• Waterfront Log Cabin Home

• Bear Creek Cabin

• River Retreat Home

• Stone Crest Cottage Rental

• Allegheny Cabin Rentals

• Kiasutha Campgrounds

• Tracy Ridge Campgrounds

• Top Hill Cabin Rentals

• Whispering Winds Campgrounds

• RV Rentals in Allegheny

• Kellygreen B&B

• Olmstead Manor

• Kane Manor Inn

• The Inn at Deer Creek Winery

• Brickhouse Bed and Breakfast

 

Grab a Bite to Eat

 

• A Slice of the 80s (Retro Pizzeria) in Bradford, PA

• The Beefeaters Restaurant in Bradford, PA

• Bradford Brew Station in Bradford, PA

• Corner Bar and Restaurant in Bradford, PA

• Eddie’s on Main in Port Allegheny, PA

• Keystone Cafe in Kane, PA

• Model T Inn in Derrick City, PA

• Bear Creek Wines in Kane, PA

• Evan’s Texas Grill in Bradford, PA

• The Blue Jay Inn in Sheffield, PA

• Table 105 in Kane, PA

• Wild Hogs Barbecue in Warren, PA

• Arbor Coffee House Cafe and Tea Room in Warren, PA

 

 

 

Get Back to Nature

For those looking to get out of the house and into the outside world, we’ve got a litany of activities and locations you can select from for an exciting adventure.  The Allegheny National Forest is wonderful at any time of year, too!  Whether you’re camping at one of the sites or just stopping by for a few hours or just the day, we know you’re going to have a great time.  Many of these areas are also pet friendly and kid friendly, so it’s fun for the whole family!

 

• Allegheny State Park

• Chapman State Park

• Jakes Rocks

• Minister Creek

• Buckaloons Recreation Area

• Rimrock Overlook

• Hearts Content Recreation Area

• Hector Falls

• Rimrock and Morrison Trail Loops

• Chapman Lake

• Kinzua Creek

• Tanbark Trail

• Nebraska Trail

• Irwin Run Canoe Launch

• Crull’s Island

• Sugar Bay

• Beartown Rocks

• Bear Caves Mt Seneca Trailhead

• Quaker Run Area

• Umbrella Rock

• Cook Forest Swinging Bridge

• Cook Forest Ancients

• Canoe and KAyak Rentals

• Outdoor Equipment rentals

 

 

Engaging Activities

For those who prefer to view the forest from the road or afar, why not take a break indoors or explore the local towns.  There’s plenty of historic sites to visit, museums filled with Americana, and beautiful artwork from across the country, local artists, and then some.  While you’re on vacation, why not try something new like a pottery class!  Or grab your camera or smartphone and hit the road on any number of scenic drive tours, and get some content for the ‘Gram.

 

• Longhouse Scenic Byway

• Allegheny National Forest Fall Driving Tour

• Scenic Driving Tours 

• Simpler Times Museum

• Warren Country Historical Society

• Olmstead Manor Retreat Center

• Allegheny Cellars

• Forest Country Historical Society

• Lighthouse Island

• Penn-Brad Oil Museum

• Wilder Museum

• Crary Art Gallery

• Old Jail Museum

• Marilyn Horne Museum

• Eldred World War II Museum

• Art in the Wilds Event

• Regina A Quick Center for the Arts

• Main Street Movie House

• Kane Family Drive-In

• Earthworks Pottery Studio

• Katie’s Clay Studio

• Pine Springs Pottery

• Ghosts of the PA Wilds

• Spooky Places in Allegheny Area

• Go Birding in Allegheny National Forest

• ArtWorks on the Summit

• Special Events in Forest County

• Leeper Flea Market

• Cook Forest Gingerbread Tour

• Local Autumn Daze Car Show in Bradford PA

• Annual Gem and Mineral Show

 

We’d love to hear from you!

 

Let us know your picks for places to visit and things to see in the Allegheny National Forest region, and it might get featured in an upcoming blog.