Bellefonte Travel Guide
Map
Local Tweets
Welcome to Bellefonte, PA!
Bellefonte is a small town that is just 20 minutes north of State College, the city that is home to Penn State University. Convenient to a plethora of attractions, Bellefonte makes an ideal home base when exploring the area. Visitors enjoy taking a ride on the Bellefonte Historic Railroad, which offers excursion train rides and dinner trips to nearby villages on two vintage diesel rail cars. The Bellefonte Museum is a popular attraction for history buffs, as it showcases changing exhibits on the area's history and residents. Recreational enthusiasts appreciate Bellefonte's proximity to the region's parks, including Bald Eagle State Forest, where horseback riding, cross-country skiing and camping are popular pastimes. Guided canoe and kayak trips are offered near Bellefonte, allowing visitors to experience the area's natural landscape. Every August, art lovers unite during the two-day Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair, where a variety of vendors display their wares.
Hotels & Motels
Escape to the Reynolds Mansion and enter a romantic atmosphere of Victorian elegance and luxurious comfort.
Tour Operators
The Bellefonte Historical Railroad features two vintage diesel rail cars that are in operation during the summer months.
