The historic site preserves traces of the first railroad crossing of the Allegheny Mountains. Built in the early 1830s, this railroad used 11 levels and 10 inclined planes to connect the eastern and western divisions of the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal. Remnants of the railroad, including the Skew Arch Bridge, Incline Plane No 6, stone railroad ties and stone quarry can be seen. The visitor center has models, exhibits and artifacts. Tours are given of Lemon House, built in the 1830s as a tavern. A picnic area and hiking trails are available; rangers conduct programs and demonstrations.
Location:
110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin Pennsylvania 16641
Telephone
814-886-6100
Other Parks nearby:
(Gallitzin) Allegheny Portage Railroad Ntl Hist Site
(Altoona) Horseshoe Curve Ntl Historic Landmark
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04/19 Coming to The Gallitzin area
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Shippensburg Corn Festival Shippensburg PA August31 The downtown main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into a huge street fair for the day.
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