Despite its small town atmosphere, Cresson offers railfans many things they would expect 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 provides 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.
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 which invite you to visit Central PA and the State College region. For more, click on the MID-STATE logo at the bottom left of this page.
Area Attractions
Mileage from The Inn to other area attractions:
| Attraction | Mileage | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laurel Bank Laurel and Second St.Summit Bank Front St. and Old 22 WET GOODSWine & Spirits Shop Front St. and Park Ave.R-Beer House – Front St. & ParkSturdy cooler available for guest use |
OTHER Rite Aid at traffic lightShop and Save Super Mkt at lightDigital photo printing Mainline Drugs at light NEWSPAPERSNew York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, D.C., USA Today, Wall Street Journal at Sheetz |
Restaurants
* = within walking distance…… # = trackside view
Many of these restaurants offer our guests a 10% discount, be sure to inquire.
| VITO’S* # Neighborhood Italian, Pizza, Subs, Station Inn discount DUNNY’S, 2nd St. Cresson*# Pizza, Sandwiches, Soda, Beer, Station Inn discountSHEEHAN’S SUBWAY, 2nd St. Cresson*24 hr. Subway Sandwiches, SnacksSHEETZ* 24 hr. Take-OutTHE WINE CELLAR,…338W.Chestnut, Gallitzin ..ItalianMIDWAY 146 W St. Thomas, Gallitzin.. Great lunches, good pricesView these places on our youtube video |
CRESSON SPRING* # Family Style, Station Inn discountPJ’s Adm. Peary Hwy, Cresson..Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, mealsGreg’s Inn , Front St. Cresson* Burgers, Beer, SandwichesROUTE 53 DINER, 2nd St. Cresson*, Station Inn discountFOX’S PIZZA DEN, 2nd St. Cresson*Iron Horse Cafe 606 Jackson St, Gallitzin, Near Gallitzin Tunnels Good beer. Good food. |
