Whether you are planning outdoor adventures, a family reunion,
a wedding or prefer to relax at the beautiful lake and countryside,
Raystown Lake area has it all. Below is a sampling of attractions and
activities with approximate distances from our house. Renters will receive
our comprehensive personal tourist guide, which includes recommendations,
descriptions, trails and routes, coupons, contact information and directions
for all nearby activities and attractions.
Amusement Parks:
Go-Karts (10 minutes)
DelGrosso's
Amusement Park (40 minutes)
Lakemont Park
& The Island Waterpark (40 minutes)
Beaches:
Seven Points Recreational Area (5 minutes)
Biking:
Off-road and on-road scenic routes. Guides for hire.
Bird Watching:
Over 125 species including eagles, ospreys and herons.
Boating:
Seven Points Marina (5 minutes) - boat launch, docking and rentals
of pontoon, ski-pontoon and fishing boats.
Canoe/Kayaking
Juniata River and parts of Raystown Lake offer scenic trips. Rentals
available.
Caves & Caverns:
Lincoln Caverns
& Whisper Rocks (15 minutes)
Indian Cavern
(30 minutes)
Penn's Cave (50 minutes)
Colleges & Universities:
Juniata College
(15 minutes)
Penn State University
(50 minutes)
Cross-country Skiing Trails:
Rothrock State Forest has almost 40 miles of trails. State parks have
trails.
Cruises:
Princess Lake Cruiser (5 minutes) - site seeing and dinner cruise.
Fairs & Festivals:
Huntingdon
County Fair (10 minutes)
Huntingdon County Arts Festival (15 Minutes)
Creation Festival (35 minutes)
Amish Market (40 minutes) - 400 vendors, food and antique shops.
Fall Foliage:
Trails, drives, lookout points and boat cruises at Raystown Lake and
vicinity.
Fishing:
Raystown Lake was mentioned in Field And Stream Magazine as being "among
America's top 25 hottest fishing spots." Juniata River, Great
Trough Creek and Spruce Creek offer excellent alternatives.
Fishing Guides:
Clappers Guide
Service
Golf:
Huntingdon Country Club (10 minutes) - Semiprivate
Standing Stone Golf Course (25 minutes)
Hiking Trails:
Numerous scenic trails at all levels of difficulty.
History/Museums:
Swigart Automobile
Museum (20 minutes) - Children will love seeing the original Herbie
the Love Bug.
East Broad Top Railroad
(30 minutes)
Rockhill Trolley
Museum (30 minutes)
Fort Roberdeau
(40 minutes)
Old Bedford Village (60 minutes)
Ice Fishing:
A popular activity on several lakes.
Ice Skating:
A popular activity on several lakes and ponds.
Jet Skiing:
A jet skier's paradise.
Parks & Forests:
Trough
Creek State Park (20 minutes)
Shaver's
Creek Environmental Center (30 minutes)
Warriors
Path State Park (30 minutes)
Canoe
Creek State Park (40 minutes)
Whipple
Dam State Park (40 minutes)
Rothrock
State Forest
Playgrounds:
Seven Points Recreational Area (5 minutes)
Restaurants & Casual Dining:
Clem's Wood-Fired BBQ(5 minutes) - indoor/outdoor seating at
Seven Points Marina.
Hoss's
Family Steak & Sea House (10 minutes)
Mimi's Restaurant
& Martini Bar (15 minutes)
Fast Food (10-15 minutes) - Wendy's, McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut,
KFC and more.
Scenic Drives & Overlooks:
Numerous scenic drives and overlooks at Raystown Lake and vicinity.
Scuba Diving:
Diving flags are located throughout Raystown Lake. Water depth can exceed
200 feet. Guides for hire.
Skiing:
Blue Knob (45 minutes) - The highest skiable mountain in Pennsylvania.
Tussey Mountain (60 minutes)
Snow Mobile Trails:
Local parks provide one of the best snow mobiling areas in Pennsylvania.
Sports & Entertainment:
Juniata College
Athletics (15 minutes)
Altoona Curve
Baseball (40 minutes) - Pittsburg Pirates minor league team.
Penn State
Football & Other Sports (50 minutes)
Bryce Jordan Center
(50 minutes) - concerts and sporting events.
State
College Spikes (50 minutes) - St. Louis Cardinals minor league team.
Theaters:
Raystown Lake Amphitheater (3 minutes) - weekend entertainment series.
McConnellstown
Playhouse (7 minutes)
Huntingdon Cinemas
Clifton 5 (15 minutes)
Juniata
College (15 minutes) - theatrical productions, dance troupes and
concerts.
Water Skiing:
Raystown Lake was mentioned in Water Ski Magazine as a water skier's
haven.
Water Trampolines:
Seven Points Recreational Area (5 minutes)
Water Tubing:
A popular activity on the lake. Tube, tow rope and vest rentals available.
Wineries:
Oak Spring
Winery (40 minutes)
Brookmere Farm
Vineyards (45 minutes)
Mount Nittany
Vineyard & Winery (60 minutes)
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