Cresson, Pennsylvania .........Station Inn ......... 814-886-4757
Despite its small town atmosphere, Cresson offers railfans many of the things they would find in a larger setting. There are four restaurants in town where you can watch trains while eating. Within walking distance there are two convenience stores: Sheetz and Sheehan's. Both have 24 hour food and gasoline.
A short walk from the Inn, The Heritage Park observation platform offers a track-level vantage point of the mainline and a close-up view of the engine terminal across the tracks. You will not wait very long for a train in Cresson; at least seventy trains and countless helper moves rumble past our front door daily.
Dragging equipment detectors and nearby signals provide ample warning of approaching trains. There are plenty of photo opportunities in Cresson. Cresson combines the quaintness of small town Pennsylvania with the raw power of diesel railroading.
Watch Doug Obert's AROUND OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.....THE WEST SLOPE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw3DJ76i7-s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JBkJszl6qk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHKOu6RHr2k&feature=channel
The Station Inn is a member of the PA Mid-State B&B Association. The Inn is one of forty PA Mid-State B&B members who invite you to visit Central PA and the State College region. For more, click on the PAMS logo at the bottom left of this page.
Area Attractions
Mileage from The Inn to other area attractions:
| Attraction | Mileage | Phone |
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| Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark | 10 | 814-941-7960 |
| Gallitzin Tunnels Park | 3 | 814-886-8871 |
| Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum | 15 | 888-425-8666 |
| Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site | 3 | 814-886-6150 |
| Johnstown Flood National Memorial | 20 | 814-495-9614 |
| Johnstown Flood Museum | 17 | 888-222-1889 |
| Bellefonte Historical RR Society | 60 | 814-365-0311 |
| East Broad Top RR | 60 | 814-447-3011 |
| Rock Hill Trolley Museum | 60 | 814-447-9576 |
| Western Maryland Scenic RR | 70 | 800-872-4650 |
| Sand Patch - CSX Railfanning | 65 | |
| Potomac Eagle Scenic RR | 105 | 800-223-2453 |
| Seldom Seen Mine | 25 | 800-237-8590 |
| Railfan Motels |
Allegheny Mountains Visitors Bureau
800-84-ALTOONA
Call to request a free guide.
Cresson Chamber of Commerce
Gallitzin Chamber of Commerce
For a free Pennsylvania State Guide and map: 800-VISIT-PA
Necessities and Conveniences
- All within Walking Distance -
ATM MACHINES |
FILM Digital photo printing |
Restaurants
* = within walking distance...... # = trackside view
Many of these restaurants offer our guests a 10% discount, be sure to inquire.
VITO'S* # DUNNY'S, 2nd St. Cresson*# SHEEHAN'S SUBWAY, 2nd St. Cresson* 24 hr. Subway Sandwiches, Snacks SHEETZ* 24 hr. Take-Out THE WINE CELLAR, 338 W.Chestnut Gallitzin MIDWAY 146 W St. Thomas..... Gallitzin Great lunches at VERY good prices
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CRESSON SPRING* # PJ'S, Adm. Peary Hwy., Cresson Drinks, Sandwiches, Dinners, Pizza Greg's Inn , Front St. Cresson* ROUTE 53 DINER, 2nd St. Cresson* FOX'S PIZZA DEN, 2nd St. Cresson* Iron Horse Cafe 606 Jackson St, Gallitzin Near the Gallitzin Tunnels Good draft beer. Good food.
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