Around Us

Explore Everett & Bedford County, Pennsylvania

The Union Hotel sits in the heart of Everett, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania and is surrounded by history, mountain trails, small-town shops, and good food and drink, most within an easy drive. Here’s a guide to what’s around us, grouped by interest. Many spots are a short walk or drive from the hotel, and several are neighbors we’re proud to recommend.

Note: hours and details change seasonally — we recommend calling ahead or checking each business’s website before you go.

Coffee & Cafés

Start the morning close to home.

Black Valley Provender

10 East Main Street, Everett, PA 15537

Independent coffee shop, bakery, and café with a seasonal menu right in downtown Everett, steps from the hotel.

Website: blackvalleyprovender.com

Deja Brew

9528 Lincoln Hwy, Bedford, PA

Local coffee and espresso stop along the Lincoln Highway in Bedford.

Website: deja-brew-102153.square.site

HeBrews

103 S Richard St, Bedford, PA 15522

Cozy coffee shop in downtown Bedford.

Website: not listed

The Big Coffee Pot

714 W Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522

A restored 1927 roadside landmark shaped like an 18-foot coffee pot. A classic photo stop on the Lincoln Highway. (A historic attraction, not a working café.)

Website: roadsideamerica.com

Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries

Local pours worth the drive.

1812 Brewery

13006 Mason Road NE, Cumberland, MD 21502

Family-owned craft brewery and brew house set in a repurposed 1812 barn and the first farm brewery in Allegany County, MD.

Website: 1812brewery.com

Dead Man Walking Distillery

204 Montour Blvd, Bloomsburg, PA

Craft distillery with a tongue-in-cheek backstory and a lineup worth seeking out.

Website: deadmanwalkingdistillery.com

Dig Deep Brewing

2 Howard Street, Suite B, Cumberland, MD

Craft brewery in downtown Cumberland.

Website: Facebook

Espy House Distillery

123 East Pitt Street, Bedford, PA

Whiskey distillery in a historic 1771 Bedford home that served as George Washington’s headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion.

Website: espyhouse.com

Gear House Brewery

253 Grant Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Small craft brewery and restaurant serving farm-influenced ales and lagers from the Cumberland Valley.

Website: gearhousebrewingco.com

Locust Post Brewery

31706 Old Adams Road, Little Orleans, MD 21766

Farmstead brewery built from repurposed materials, with hops grown right beside the tasting room.

Website: locustpostbrewery.com

Olde Bedford Brewing Company

109 Railroad Street, Bedford, PA 15522

Local brewery in downtown Bedford.

Website: Facebook

Spring Dam Brewery

269 E. Main St, Roaring Spring, PA 16673

Neighborhood brewery in Roaring Spring.

Website: springdambrewingco.com

Bella Terra Vineyards

113 S Richard St, Bedford, PA 15522

Winery and tasting room in downtown Bedford.

Website: bellaterravineyards.com

Shopping, Markets & Antiques

Local finds, gifts, and vintage treasures.

Farmhouse Finds Gifts

133 East Main Street, Everett, PA 15537 · Walking distance from the hotel

Gift and home-decor shop in downtown Everett, packed with collectibles and finds for every style.

Website: farmhousefindsshop.com

Juniata Trading Post

13921 Lincoln Hwy, Everett, PA 15537 · Walking distance from the hotel

Local sporting-goods store in Everett.

Website: juniatatrading.com

13 Pines Trading Company

8762 Lincoln Highway, Bedford, PA 15522

Antique and vintage shop that grew from a garage-and-barn hobby into a favorite Lincoln Highway stop.

Website: thirteenpinestradingco.com

Antique Depot

Routes 764 & 22, Duncansville, PA 16635

Multi-dealer antique gallery with everything from primitives to mid-century furniture, jewelry, and vinyl.

Website: duncansvilleantiquedepot.com

Bit’s of Time

101 Railroad Street, Bedford, PA 15522

18,000 sq ft of primitives, home decor, and gifts from 50+ vendors. Fully handicap accessible.

Website: bitsoftimebedfordpa.com

Finely Bee

1568 Cumberland Road, Bedford, PA 15522

Vintage and home-decor market in Bedford.

Website: Facebook

Founders Crossing

100 S Juliana St, Bedford, PA 15522

Artisan and vintage marketplace with seasonal gifts, handcrafts, home decor, jewelry, and antiques.

Website: founderscrossing.us

Hok-E-Geez

145 Bedford Plaza Rd, Bedford, PA 15522

Antiques and collectibles shop in Bedford.

Website: hokeegeez.com

Leighty’s Market

16187 Dunnings Hwy, Newry, PA 16665

Farm market with local goods.

Website: leightys.com

Triple M Treasures

4045 Plank Road, Hopewell, PA 16650

Antique and treasure shop in Hopewell.

Website: Facebook

Arts & Galleries

Where the region shows off its creative side.

Bedford Fine Art Gallery

230 South Juliana St., Bedford, PA 15522

A welcoming fine-art gallery in an 1889 Bedford home, built by longtime collectors who wanted a more honest, comfortable way to buy art.

Website: bedfordfineartgallery.com

Southern Allegheny Museum of Art (SAMA)

137 E Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522

Museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and advancing American art.

Website: sama-art.org

National Museum of the American Coverlet

322 S. Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522

In a historic 1859 schoolhouse, this museum showcases 80–100 woven coverlets at a time, plus early spinning wheels and barn-frame looms.

Website: coverletmuseum.org

History & Museums

Bedford County’s deep roots, from forts to folklore.

Covered Bridges of Bedford County

Tour starts at 131 South Juliana St., Bedford, PA 15522

A ~40-mile self-guided driving tour past 9 of the county’s 14 covered bridges plus the quirky “Gravity Hill.” About 90 minutes.

Website: visitbedfordcounty.com

Everett Railroad Station Museum

49 West 5th Street, Everett, PA 15537

Local history museum run by the Bloody Run Historical Society. Open Saturdays 11–4, April through October.

Website: visitbedfordcounty.com

Flight 93 National Memorial

6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563

A moving memorial and visitor center telling the Flight 93 story within the events of September 11, 2001. Open daily 9–5.

Website: nps.gov

Fort Bedford Museum

110 Fort Bedford Dr, Bedford, PA 15522

Museum housing 4,000+ artifacts from Bedford’s role in the French & Indian War and the Whiskey Rebellion.

Website: fortbedfordmuseum.org

Old Bedford Village

220 Sawblade Road, Bedford, PA 15522

Living-history museum recreating early Bedford County life.

Website: oldbedfordvillage.com

The Lost Children of the Alleghenies Memorial

Blue Knob State Park (Spruce Hollow)

A small forest memorial to two young brothers lost in 1856. One of the area’s most enduring folk stories.

Website: Wikipedia

Toy Robot Museum

9 Market Plz, Reinholds, PA 17569

Quirky museum of vintage tin and plastic toy robots from 1950 to today.

Website: toyrobotmuseum.antiquetrail.com

Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark

2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Altoona, PA 16601

A famous feat of railroad engineering and a National Historic Landmark near Altoona.

Website: railroadcity.org

Giant Quarter

134 Rivers Bend Drive, Everett, PA 15537

A 1,600-pound roadside quarter honoring Bedford’s George Washington connection. A fun local photo stop.

Website: lhhc.org

Outdoors & Recreation

Trails, parks, caves, and mountain views.

Thousand Steps (1000 Steps)

Standing Stone Trail, Jacks Mountain (near Mount Union, PA)

A strenuous but rewarding climb up Jacks Mountain with big views along the way. Geocacher-friendly.

Website: AllTrails

Blue Knob State Park & Ski Resort

1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg, PA 16625

Home to Pennsylvania’s highest skiable mountain, plus year-round trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

Website: blueknob.com

C&O Canal Towpath

Visitor center: 142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795

A scenic riverside trail for hiking, biking, and paddling, connecting to the Great Allegheny Passage and beyond.

Website: canaltrust.org

Chimney Rocks Park

143 Clapper Lane, Hollidaysburg, PA

Hilltop park with improved trails, picnic areas, and dramatic overlooks. Not fully handicap accessible but some accessible spots available.

Website: hollidaysburgpa.org

Coral Caverns

123 Cavern Street, Manns Choice, PA 15550

A hidden-gem cave less than 15 minutes from downtown Bedford.

Website: uncoveringpa.com

Davey Lewis’s Cave

Omni Bedford Springs Resort grounds — 2198 Sweet Root Rd, Bedford, PA 15522

A local cave tied to outlaw legend, on the grounds of the Omni Bedford Springs Resort.

Website: not listed

Fat Jimmy’s Cycle

109 Railroad Street, Bedford, PA 15522

Full-service local bike shop for repairs, fittings, and gear before you hit the trails.

Website: fatjimmys.com

H&BT Rail Trail (Huntingdon & Broad Top)

Raystown area, Bedford County, PA

A 12.6-mile rail-trail along the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River, linking Riddlesburg and Tatesville.

Website: railstotrailsofbedfordcounty.org

Mid State Trail — Everett Region

Everett, PA

The highest knob, sharpest ridgelines, and some of the most dramatic views on the Mid State Trail.

Website: hike-mst.org

Pike to Bike Trail

Breezewood, PA

An 8.2-mile out-and-back along the abandoned PA Turnpike popular for hiking and biking. Dogs welcome on leash.

Website: AllTrails

Shawnee State Park

132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559

A 3,983-acre state park centered on 451-acre Shawnee Lake that includes swimming, boating, and trails.

Website: pa.gov

Tenley Park

Everett, PA

A 77-acre community park in Everett with family hiking trails, a playground, geocaching, and two pavilions.

Website: everettpa.net

Golf

Play a round in the Allegheny foothills.

Bedford Elks Country Club

937 S Richard St, Bedford, PA

Local country club with a golf course and a bowling alley open to visitors.

Website: bedfordelks.com

Iron Masters Country Club

174 Cross Cove Road, Roaring Spring, PA 16673

Golf course and country club in Roaring Spring.

Website: ironmasterscountryclub.com

King Valley Golf Course

132 King Valley Ln, Imler, PA 16655

Scenic public golf course in Imler.

Website: kingvalleygolfcoursepa.com

Scotch Valley Country Club

18 Clubhouse Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Traditional European-style course in the Appalachian Mountains, built in 1968 with challenging greens and lakes.

Website: scotchvalleycc.com

Down River Golf Course

134 Rivers Bend Dr., Everett, PA 15537

Golf course right in Everett.

Website: downrivergc.com

Family Fun

Amusement parks, ball games, and rainy-day options.

DelGrosso’s Amusement Park

4352 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Tipton, PA 16684

Classic family amusement park with rides and a water park.

Website: mydelgrossopark.com

Idlewild & SoakZone

2574 US-30, Ligonier, PA 15658

Beloved amusement and theme park, especially great for younger families.

Website: idlewild.com

Lakemont Park

700 Park Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

Historic amusement park in Altoona.

Website: lakemontparkfun.com

Slinky Action Zone

491 Municipal Dr., Duncansville, PA 16635

Family fun center with a brewery for the grown-ups.

Website: slinkyactionzone.com

Altoona Curve

1000 Park Ave., Altoona, PA 16602

Minor-league baseball (a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate) and a fun, affordable night out for families.

Website: milb.com

Festivals & Annual Events

Time your visit around a local celebration.

Bedford Fall Foliage Festival

Bedford, PA · First two weekends of October

A beloved fall tradition drawing 70,000+ visitors for crafts, food, and autumn color.

Website: bedfordfallfoliagefestival.com

Apple Butter Festival

Berkeley Springs, WV

A classic small-town fall festival with 200+ vendors, a parade, live music, and a beer garden.

Website: berkeleyspringschamber.com

Butler Fall Festival

Main Street, Butler, PA

Street festival with a car show, kids’ activities, craft and food vendors, and music. Rain or shine.

Website: butlerfallfestival.com

PA Lumberjack Championships & Outdoor Show

300 Camp Living Water Road, Schellsburg, PA 15559 · August

A summer outdoor show and lumberjack competition.

Website: Facebook

Day Trips & Getaways

A little farther afield, but worth the drive.

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

2198 Sweet Root Road, Bedford, PA 15522

Historic resort with a full spa, hiking, and guided tours. A stunning getaway close to home.

Website: omnihotels.com

Berkeley Springs, WV

Berkeley Springs, WV

A historic spa town (welcoming visitors since 1776) named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Historic Small Towns. The ultimate R&R getaway.

Website: berkeleysprings.com

Gettysburg

1560 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325

One of America’s most significant historic destinations, with countless battlefield sites, tours, and activities.

Website: destinationgettysburg.com

Rocky Gap Casino Resort

16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone, MD 21530

Lakeside casino resort with gaming, dining, and outdoor recreation.

Website: cnty.com

Pennsylvania Meditation Center

1999 South Valley Rd., Crystal Spring, PA 15536

A quiet retreat center for meditation and reflection.

Website: pameditation.info