My husband has many family members from Bellefonte, PA, including his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We’ve visited a few times and very much enjoy this charming town.

Things to See

Bellefonte is a charming town and it’s fun to just stroll around and look at the architecture. But when you get tired of that, stop in to see some of these places.

  • Talleyrand Park

    This is sort of in the center of town. Beautiful, clear Spring Creek runs through it. There is a playground, lots of ducks, a sculpture garden, and a visitors’ center in the old train station.

  • The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society

    320 W High St
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-355-1053
    www.bellefontetrain.org
    The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society is an all-volunteer historical society dedicated to promoting, preserving, and fostering a public appreciation of the railroading heritage of Bellefonte and Centre County, Pennsylvania.

  • Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County

    133 North Allegheny Street,
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-355-4280
    http://www.bellefontemuseum.org/
    Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 to 4:30 p.m.

  • Pennsylvania Room & Historical Museum

    203 North Allegheny Street
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    (814) 355-1516, ext. 214
    Hours: Monday: 10-5 | Tuesday: 12-5 | Wednesday: 10-5 | Thursday: 12-5 | Friday: 10-5 | Saturday and Sunday: Closed | Open Third Saturday of Every Month, 10-2
    http://centrecountylibrary.org/library/pennsylvania-room

  • Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks Historical Site

    251 Curtin Village Road
    Howard, PA 16841
    814-355-1982
    www.curtinvillage.com
    weekend tours in summer, group tours during the week

  • Pennsylvania Military Museum

    Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 10a-5p
    Sunday: 12p-5p
    Open mid-March – late November
    Cost: Adults: $6, Children: $4
    Museum grounds free
    www.PAMilMuseum.org
    235 Old Boalsburg Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827

Places to Stay

  • Bellefonte/State College KOA Camping

    2481 Jacksonville Rd.
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-355-7912

  • University Park Inn & Suites

    115 Premiere Drive
    State College, PA 16801
    800-780-7234
    https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-state-college/best-western-plus-university-park-inn-suites/propertyCode.39123.html
    This is about 6 miles from Bellefonte, about a 15 minute drive.

  • Econo Lodge

    3482 Benner Pike
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-355-5561

  • Gram & Pap’s For Bellefonte Campground

    2023 Jacksonville Rd., Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-355-9820

  • Harmony Forge Inn

    312 Harmony Forge West Rd.
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-932-8543
    www.harmonyforgeinn.com
    Originally the site of the Harmony Forge/Milesburg Iron Works, today the Harmony Forge Mansion survives, along with a large antique barn and a number of other outbuildings.

  • Inn at Walnut Acres

    699 Weaver Hill Rd.
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-353-1597
    www.theinnatwalnutacres.com
    The Inn, a working farmette, sets a mood and lets time stand still as you enjoy oriental rugs, paintings, flowers, fine antiques and thoughtful touches.
    $115-$285

  • Our Fair Lady

    313 E. Linn St.
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    814-355-1117
    www.ourfairladybnb.com
    Victorian bed and breakfast.

  • Reynolds Mansion

    (814) 353-8407
    101 W. Linn St.
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    www.reynoldsmansion.com
    The charm and hospitality of a bed and breakfast with the appointments of a boutique hotel. $129-$219/night.

  • Riffles and Run B and B

    217 N. Spring Street
    Bellefonte, PA 16803
    814-353-8109
    www.rifflesandruns.com
    Bed and Breakfast located in historic Bellefonte, minutes from State College. A fly-fisherman’s home away from home. $160/night

  • Quality Inn

    971 N. Eagle Valley Road, I-80 Exit 158
    Milesburg, PA, US, 16853
    814-355-7521
    https://www.choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/milesburg/quality-inn-hotels/pa660
    $87/night

  • The Queen B&B

    176 E. Linn Street
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    www.thequeenbnb.com
    $99-$339

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