Ganister, PA Guidebook
Sightseeing
10 minutes away, this PA state park offers a swimming beach, hiking trails, fishing, and historic limestone kilns.
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Canoe Creek State Park
205 Canoe Creek Rd10 minutes away, this PA state park offers a swimming beach, hiking trails, fishing, and historic limestone kilns.
First-time visitors and train enthusiasts alike enjoy a trip to the Horseshoe Curve
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Horseshoe Curve NHL
2400 Veterans Memorial HwyFirst-time visitors and train enthusiasts alike enjoy a trip to the Horseshoe Curve
Short hike for sweeping views of Hollidaysburg and surrounding areas
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Chimney Rocks Park
Chimney Rocks RoadShort hike for sweeping views of Hollidaysburg and surrounding areas
Railroad history and nice hikes, just 45 minutes away. National Historic Site that tells the fascinating history of the primary westward canal and rail passage that followed the river right in front of the property.
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
110 Federal Park RdRailroad history and nice hikes, just 45 minutes away. National Historic Site that tells the fascinating history of the primary westward canal and rail passage that followed the river right in front of the property.
Mansion Boulevard
Mansion BoulevardLocation of allegedly haunted Blair Mansion
Beaver Stadium
Penn State's football stadium
Christmas tree farm and shop in late November through December; Fall Frenzy Days mid-September through October with corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkins; Berry picking late spring to early summer.
JB Tree Farm
8100 JB Tree Farm LnChristmas tree farm and shop in late November through December; Fall Frenzy Days mid-September through October with corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkins; Berry picking late spring to early summer.
Bedford's Fall Foliage Festival
131 S Juliana StLakemont Park is an amusement park, home to the oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips (on the National Historic Register). It also hosts Holiday Lights on the Lake each year late November through early January.
Lakemont Park Boulevard
Lakemont Park BoulevardLakemont Park is an amusement park, home to the oldest-surviving roller coaster, the Leap-The-Dips (on the National Historic Register). It also hosts Holiday Lights on the Lake each year late November through early January.
Delgrosso's Park is an amusement park and water park located about 30 minutes away from Ganister House.
Delgrosso Park station
Delgrosso's Park is an amusement park and water park located about 30 minutes away from Ganister House.
Highest skiable mountain with the most challenging slopes in Pennsylvania. Snowboarding, tubing, and cross-country skiing is also available in winter, with golfing, hiking, and mountain biking in summer.
Blue Knob
Highest skiable mountain with the most challenging slopes in Pennsylvania. Snowboarding, tubing, and cross-country skiing is also available in winter, with golfing, hiking, and mountain biking in summer.
Scotch Valley Country Club
18 Clubhouse DrTraditional European design 18-hole golf course
Boating, swimming, fishing, and mountain biking all happen at Raystown!
Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania, USA
Boating, swimming, fishing, and mountain biking all happen at Raystown!
City/town information
Hollidaysburg
Quaint downtown area with cafes, shops, and pubs
State College
Home of Penn State University
Huntingdon
Another quaint town nearby
Largest nearby town with railroad history, historic Blair Mansion, and many national chain stores/restaurants
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Altoona
Largest nearby town with railroad history, historic Blair Mansion, and many national chain stores/restaurants
County seat of Bedford County and a longtime favorite resort town of Washingtonians, including several former presidents; President James Buchanan summered here and received the world's first trans-Atlantic telegram here (from Queen Victoria)
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Bedford
County seat of Bedford County and a longtime favorite resort town of Washingtonians, including several former presidents; President James Buchanan summered here and received the world's first trans-Atlantic telegram here (from Queen Victoria)
Food scene
Allegheny Creamery & Crepes
505 Allegheny StGreat choices of crepes and salads
The Meadows Original Frozen Custard
169 Mini Mall RdHave some delicious frozen custard and play a round of mini golf
Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing
164 Patch Way RdFront Street Deli of Hollidaysburg PA
405 Front StreetYummy pizza and hoagies/subs