This was an enjoyable little trip up the mountain over Johnstown. Great views!! Gives you a great…read moreperspective of the city

Even though the incline was closed, we stopped to look since we were going to the adjacent…read morerestaurant for dinner. It was constructed as a "lifesaver" after the Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889, the Incline has more than lived up to its original lifesaving purpose. I read that flood waters again swept through the Conemaugh and Stonycreek Valleys on March 17, 1936 and July 20, 1977. During both floods, the Incline carried men, women, children and vehicles to safety and help. It is one of the longest and steepest hoists in the world and one of the few transportation systems of its kind still in existence and has its place in the Guinness Book of Records as "The steepest vehicular inclined plane in the world." The incline is closed for refurbishments set to be completed in Spring 2023. We were thrilled to see a large American flag flying above the incline. The flagpole is 125 feet tall and is on the highest point above the valley. I am sure that this flag can be seen for miles.

GREAT GREAT GREAT. AMAZING VIEWS. Definitely get the combo…read morepasses for the wildlife tour. Such a great experience will spread the word soon

The boat tour of Penn's Cave was great. Our tour guide, Cross was knowledgeable and fun.read more

I was there on Monday, December 1. There was only about two or three other groups in the place so…read moreit was very quiet. Which was nice because this is a very solemn experience. I visited here probably 15 years ago when it was the temporary memorial in a tin shed. They've done a nice job with this. You cannot take any photos in the visitor center due to the sensitive nature of the objects. They have a station where you can listen to three of the recorded phone calls of the people on the plane. That was very emotional. The crash site in memorial area are also very solemn and done very nicely.

I could have sworn I reviewed this (& posted pics) the one and only time I went several years ago…read more It's quite a large area (as you would imagine) with memorials and tributes all about. There is also a visitor center as well. We stopped on the way back to Pittsburgh from one of our many DC roadtrips. It's located in Somerset County in a very small and rurl town called Shanksville which is about an hour and a half from Pittsburgh. The day of our visit was extemely windy and I understand that area because of the height of the land, etc. does tend to get windy. It was extreme that day. Even though it was busy with a lot of people, it was still eerily silent and at the same time peaceful. It was kind of surreal seeing the rock where it happened and having a full view of the crash site. Very impactful visit.

Very informative museum . I was not very familiar with the flood and after touring this area and…read morethe Floor Memorial I felt the devastation that Johnstown underwent. Great piece of history. Site is well maintained and very clean. Keep up the good work A+++

There is not much to see here but you'll learn a lot about the tragedy. The rangers here are very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of parking space.

I wasn't able to go indoors bc of their covid hours but wow is the land beautiful. I gave myself a…read moreground tours. I will call and schedule a tour and update my review!

Didn't actually get to see the mansion or the chapel as there was a special event going on…read more Apparently, the day we went was the only day all year that no tours are given! Anyway, It looked somewhat run down around the edges and only got to peek in the door. The admission was $10. a person. So I was somewhat relieved NOT to have to shell out that much, though I would have to see ole' Columbus' stuff. We determined the very puzzling "Columbus" connection. It appears that one of the early Boals, Col. Theodore Davis Boal, married Mathilde de Lagarde who was a direct descendant of Columbus and when she inherited some of Columbus' artifacts she had them shipped to the US from Spain. I do wish I could have seen that part!

This place is epic! EPIC!! you could literally spend an entire weekend here exploring and you still…read moreprobably wouldn't get to see everything! It's truly a colossal piece of history. We went on a Saturday..got there around 3pm and left at 5pm. We barely ran into anyone while exploring..which was great. 2hrs was obviously not enough time. When we got there we checked in at the table..you get a wristband while on the property. Purchasing your tickets ahead of time..it makes life for the employees a lot easier. It's dark and there isn't power..so using the iPad to check out is a pain for them. They give you the rules and what not to do..where to stay out of..and they let you explore all on your own. We literally had so much fun. Make sure to bring plenty of flashlights and warm clothes if you're going during that winter season like we did. There are tunles that run from building to building..awesome! The chapel is incredible, the cell housing areas are just as cool..just so many things..the prison barber school..the cobbler shop. So many nooks and crannies. We learned theyll have overnight explorations in the spring/summer/fall in 2023. There will be a hydroponics building as well. The place is just spectacular, and the drive to keep this place open for people to come see history and not let it wither away is amazing. Thank you! Truly appreciate places like this. Please don't leave trash and break things here and ruin it for people who have an appreciation for places like this.

We've been crossing the mighty Susquehanna on this old ferry for many years. Always a delightful…read moreexperience, peaceful crossing with interesting towns on both sides. The Captain and Crew are friendly and knowledgeable.

Wow. My companion and I took the Millersburg Ferry on a whim on the way home from a visit to the…read morearea. I'm glad we did as the experience was a great reminder of a successful simpler time and perfect excuse to pause our day and enjoy the Susquehanna River. We boarded in Millersburg (east side of the river) and enjoyed a leisurely 15-20 minute trip. Fare was $20 for the two of us and our car. Yes, a little pricey but worth it for the experience. The captain and his teen-aged crew member were clearly experienced and operated the craft smoothly and safely. The ferry itself is wooden, which initially made me wonder it could accommodate cars. Yes, it can, though probably only two at a time. The ferry is Coast Guard-inspected and the captains are Coast Guard-licensed. Access to the ferry's western landing in Liverpool PA is through a large campground ("Ferryboat Campsites"), and the landing is not quite as well marked as it is in Millersburg. Nevertheless, if you are only making a one way trip you should seriously consider starting in Liverpool and visiting the charming town of Millersburg. Don't miss an opportunity for a unique Susquehanna River experience aboard the Millersburg Ferry. The ferry runs seasonally so check ahead to ensure it is operating--low river levels may also affect its operations.