Bezienswaardigheden

0.5 miles

814-634-8654

http://meyersdaleahs.com

Mid-April through the last weekend in October

Daily 9AM- 4:30PM

This restored Western Maryland Railway station houses a Visitors Center at the trail head to the Great Allegheny Passage, along with exhibits relating to the area's history, a model train display, rest area, gift shop and programs highlighting the trail and local events and activities.

http://somersetcountyfairpa.com

 Somerset County Fair -End of August (Dates change year to year.)

Home of the Somerset County Fair along with other annual events.

0.4 miles

Maple Festival Office- PO Box 222, Meyersdale, PA, 15552

814-634-0213

2nd and 3rd weekends in March

http://pamaplefestival.com 

The Pennsylvania Maple Festival is an annual festival in Maple City, Meyersdale, PA, to celebrate the coming of Spring, the tapping of the maple trees to produce maple syrup, and the wonder and beauty of the Laurel Highlands. Many events are planned every year, such as the pancake breakfast, car show, and parade. 

0.2 miles

814-634-0512

http://meyersdalelibrary.org

M-F 10 AM-7PM

Sat 10 AM-5PM

Meyersdale Public Library was established in1939, by the local Women's Club.  The library offers many programs and events through out the year, along with a huge Local and Genealogy collection.

1.5 miles

The Salisbury Viaduct is a railroad bridge in Meyersdale, PA, built in 1912, now used as part of the Great Allegheny Passage. The bridge was decommissioned in 1975 and converted for biking and hiking in 1998

11.6 miles

Museum hours- Wed-Fri 1 PM-5 PM, Sat 9 AM-2 PM

Farmer's Market-  Saturdays, May 27- Sept. 23, 8 AM-1 PM

Folk Fest- Oct 6-7, 9 AM-5 PM

http://springspa.org 

814-442-4994

29.5 miles

814-893-6322

http://www.nps.gov/flni/index/htm

The National Memorial honors Flight 93's passengers and crew for their courageous actions on September 11, 2001.

6.6 miles

Burkholder Covered Bridge was built in 1870 crossing Buffalo Creek in Brothers Valley Township. The structure is 52' long, 12' wide and over 8 ' high. The bridge is open to vehicle traffic. 

21.1 miles

http://quecreekrescue.org 

814-445-5090

Rescue Site- 8 AM- 8 PM Daily

The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation honors the team of rescue workers and the nine trapped coal miners saved from certain death. The Monument for Life displays artifacts from the rescue, houses a Visitors Center and a park.

29 miles

814-703-8009

http:/www./jennerstown.org

Experience the thunder in the mountains and the thrill of Saturday night races at the Jennerstown Speedway. (You may even see the Red Lantern B&B #8 car on the track!) 

 23.9 miles

http://www.7springs.com

800-452-2223

An all season, family resort, home to skiing, mountain biking, golf, swimming, rental units, as well as a myriad of festivals and events, such as Mud on the Mountain, Mother Earth News Fair, and Wine fest. 

25.8 miles

http://hiddenvalleyresort.com 

814-443-8000

An all season, family resort includes golfing, skiing, Spa, indoor pool, rental units and many events through out the year. 

The Meyersdale Wind Farm is a wind farm located in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania with 20 NEG Micon/Vestas 1.5 MW wind turbines that began commercial operation in December 2003. The wind farm has a combined total nameplate capacity of 30 MW, enough to power about 10,000 homes.

Visit the many Amish owned shops and businesses in and around Meyersdale. From farm fresh produce to hand-crafted treasures, take home a piece of the Amish country side. 

12.2 miles

The Big Savage Tunnel is a formerly abandoned railway tunnel located southeast of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. The Big Savage Tunnel is part of the Great Allegheny Passage. It was originally built for the Connellsville subdivision of the Western Maryland Railroad. It is the longest tunnel on the Great Allegheny Passage.

Perfect for Train Watchers, Red Lantern Bed & Breakfast is located beside an active CSX railway. Watch from a comfy seat in the back yard or the railroad bridge adjacent to the property. 

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

The 70-mile hiking trail stretches along Laurel Mountain from the picturesque Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown. Seasoned backpackers challenge themselves on the steep, rugged areas of the trails. Casual hikers enjoy areas that are reasonably level and pleasant for walking.

The trail is the main feature of Laurel Ridge State Park. It traverses state parks, state forests, state game lands, other public lands, and private lands. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a major segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, a network of trails between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands.

13.4 miles

Located a short drive from Red Lantern B&B, near Mt. Davis, the highest point in PA, High Point Lake is a 338 acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission. High Point Lake provides great fishing for Large and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, amd Bullhead. Boating at the lake is limited to electric and un-powered boats; two launch ramps are available as well as parking facilities. Fishing tournaments are hosted annually. 

9.3 miles

www.alltrails.com

5.4 miles long, this trail is located along the highest point in Pennsylvania.

www.somersetscenicsix.com

Take a motorcycle ride on one of these great trips.

Flight 93 Loop

Coal Heritage Loop

Mt. Davis Loop

Pike and Ridge Loop

Mason Dixon Loop

20 miles

814-445-6077

www.somersethistoricalcenter.org

A 150 acre rural history museum, located in Somerset, PA. Also the headquarters of the Somerset Genealogical Society of Somerset County. Check website for annual events and happenings.