Bedford
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Bedford
Gentle hills, covered bridges, and the quiet rhythm of farm life.
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Welcome to Bedford and Fulton counties, where the mountains meet the farmland. Come for the covered bridges and stay for the friendly folks. We're glad you're here.
Clubs for Bedford
No clubs for Bedford yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Bedford. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Bedford. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Old Bedford Village Recreated 18th-century village with crafts and demonstrations.
- Bedford Springs Resort Grand 19th-century hotel and spa with mineral springs.
- Fort Bedford Museum Museum on the site of a French and Indian War fort.
- Bedford County Courthouse Greek Revival courthouse in the center of Bedford.
- Everett Railroad Scenic train rides through the Alleghenies.
- Fulton County Courthouse Victorian courthouse in McConnellsburg.
- Outdoors Hike the Allegheny Highlands Trail
- Outdoors Fish the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River
- With kids Old Bedford Village
- With kids Everett Railroad
- Evenings Local taverns
- Evenings Fire hall dances
- Locals love farm stands
- Locals love hunting camps
Through the year
- Bedford County Fair August The county's biggest summer event with rides, livestock, and local food.
- Fulton County Fair September Traditional agricultural fair in McConnellsburg with tractor pulls and exhibits.
- Fall Foliage Festival October Weekend celebration of autumn with craft vendors and scenic drives.
- Old Bedford Village Civil War Weekend July Living history reenactments and period demonstrations.
- Everett Railroad Santa Train December Holiday train ride with Santa for families.
Four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Fall is the best time for crisp air and foliage, while spring brings rain and blooming wildflowers. Winter offers snow sports, and summer is perfect for lake and mountain activities. Best: Fall for crisp air and foliage, spring for mild temperatures.
Talk like a local
- “redd up”
- to clean or tidy up
- “slippy”
- slippery
- “pop”
- soda
- “youins”
- you all
Getaways
- Cumberland, MD Historic downtown and C&O Canal.
- Somerset Flight 93 National Memorial and Laurel Highlands.
- Johnstown Johnstown Flood Museum and incline plane.
- Altoona Horseshoe Curve and Railroaders Memorial Museum.
Local flavour
Rooting for Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB), Penn State Nittany Lions (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Whoopie pie A Pennsylvania Dutch treat common in the region
- Shoofly pie Molasses pie from the PA Dutch tradition
- Potato filling A savory side dish made with mashed potatoes and bread, often served at family gatherings
Where people go
- Covered bridges Historic wooden bridges scattered across the countryside
- Allegheny Mountain vistas Scenic overlooks and rolling ridges
- Family farms Dairy and crop farms that define the rural landscape
- Small-town main streets Quaint downtowns with local shops and diners
- Hunting camps Seasonal cabins and lodges for deer and turkey hunting
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Nearby
Every areaCumberlandMarylandWhere the mountains meet the riverSomersetPennsylvaniaWhere the mountains meet the maple.JohnstownPennsylvaniaSteeped in history, rising from the flood.AltoonaPennsylvaniaWhere the rails climb the AllegheniesHuntingdonPennsylvaniaHeart of the Juniata ValleyChambersburgPennsylvaniaHeart of the Cumberland ValleyHagerstown–MartinsburgMarylandWhere the mountains meet the valleyIndianaPennsylvaniaWhere the groundhog predicts spring and the hills hold you close.
Bedford and Fulton counties, PA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.