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The Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival is located in the historic twin boroughs of Orbisonia & Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania, home of the East Broad Top Railroad. Below is a listing of recommended hotels/bed & breakfasts/restaurants, and other places of interest nearby. There are also a number of AirBnB/Vrbo locations within a reasonable drive to Rockhill/Orbisonia. Please search their websites directly for a list of local places for weekend/weekday rental.
Hotel/Motels Nearby:
​Grandma's Corner AirBnB (1 min away)
Center Street, Rockhill PA
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River Golf Lodge (15 minutes away)
66 Front Drive, Mount Union, PA
Phone: (814) 206-0529
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Comfort Inn (30 minutes away)
100 S. 4th Street, Huntington, PA
Phone: (814) 693-5075
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Mill Stone Manor (30 minutes away)
11979 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA
Phone: (814) 643-0108
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Fairfield Inn & Suites (30 minutes away)
9970 Shaner Blvd, Huntington, PA
Phone: (814) 643-3672
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Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast (30 minutes away)
317 Penn St, Huntingdon, PA
Phone: (814) 599-2803
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Huntingdon Motor Inn (30 minutes away)
6920 Motor Inn Dr, Huntingdon, PA
Phone: (814) 643-1133
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Downes Motel No. 2 (30 minutes away)
29195 Great Cove Rd, Fort Littleton, PA
Phone: (717) 987-3116
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Airydale Retreat (Luxury Campsites/Camping) (30 minutes away)
10272 Big Valley Pike, Mill Creek, PA
Book via website
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Burnt Cabins Grist Mill & Campground (20 minutes away)
582 Grist Mill Road, Burnt Cabins, PA
Phone: (717) 987-3244
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Holiday Inn Express Breezewood (45 minutes away)
16503 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA
Phone: (814) 735-7666
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Quality Inn Breeze Manor (45 minutes away)
16621 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA
Days Inn by Wyndham Breezewood (45 minutes away)
16407 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA
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Budget Inn Breezewood (45 minutes away)
16348 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA
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The 1788 Inn (45 minutes away)
16200 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA
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Sonrise Inn
130 S Breezewood Rd, Breezewood, PA
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3101 Chipmunk Crossing, Entriken, PA
Recommended Food/Eateries

In Rockhill/Orbisonia
​Pizza Star - 509 Ridgely Street, Orbisonia, PA
Pizzas/subs/salads, all with an Italian theme.
Subway - 18851 Sandy Ridge Station, Orbisonia, PA
Located inside the Sandy Ridge Market, Subs and Sandwiches
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A&W - 18844 Sandy Ridge Station, Orbisonia, PA
Fast Food Burgers/Hot dogs/Chicken meals with both sit down and drive thru options.
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The Little Ice Creamer - 540 US-522, Orbisonia, PA
Ice cream, burgers, subs, and finger foods. Take out only, a small outdoor dining area is present. Cash only.
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Hidd'n Valley Restaurant - 17060 Croghan Pike, Orbisonia, PA
Small family owned diner that specializes in home style cooking. Offers a wide range of sandwiches/sides as well as full course meal options.
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In Mt. Union, PA (15 minutes away)
Checker's Bar & Grill - 323 N Jefferson St, Mt Union, PA
Highly recommended! Family restaurant with a large selection of meal options.
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Bello's Cafe - 116 N Division St, Mt Union, PA
Family restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
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The Roast Post - 181 US-22, Mt Union, PA
Roadside drive-thru coffee stand with a variety of flavor options.
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Bricktown Kickn' Chicken - 14 N Jefferson St, Mt. Union, PA
Chicken and American cuisine!
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Original Italian Pizza - 238 US-22, Mt. Union, PA
​Pizza and Italian cuisine serving lunch and dinner.
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Dairy Queen - 224 US-22, Mt Union, PA
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
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McDonalds - 121 E Shirley St, Mt Union, PA
Classic fast food restaurant with both drive thru and sit down options.
In Three Springs, PA (15 minutes away)
Spring Creek Diner - 8781 Hudson St, Three Springs, PA
Traditional diner fare. Good options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Rikki's Place - 8378 Hudson St, Three Springs, PA
Traditional fare with a country cooking feel. Highly recommended.
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Pizza Star II - 100 Main St, Three Springs, PA
Pizza/subs/salads, all with an Italian theme. Please note: This restaurant is cash or check only.
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In Huntingdon, PA (30 minutes away)
The Village Tavern - 9459 Main St, Huntingdon, PA
Traditional American food plus an extensive wine/beer selection.
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Standing Stone Coffee - 1229 Mifflin St., Huntingdon, PA
Coffee shop featuring breakfast and lunch options​
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Boxer's Cafe - 410 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA
Great beer joint with a friendly atmosphere and a decent selection of sandwiches and burgers
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Muddy Run Tavern - 708 Washington St, Huntingdon, PA
Tavern fare in a great setting.
Other Area Attractions

Swigart Museum - 12031 William Penn Hwy, Huntingdon, PA
America's Oldest Antique Automobile Museum
Phone: (814) 643-0885
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Friends of the East Broad Top Museum - 550 Main Street, Robertsdale, PA (Open Saturdays Only!)
Learn more about the history of the East Broad Top Railroad and the mining communities on Broad Top Mountain!
Phone: (814) 635-2388
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Broad Top Area Coal Miner's Museum - 105 Church Street, Robertsdale, PA
Learn about the mining communities on Broad Top Mountain, which the East Broad Top Railroad served!
Phone: (814) 907-1788
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Huntingdon County Fair Farm Museum - 10455 Fairgrounds Access Road, Huntingdon, PA
Museum of farm and home memorabilia/antiques!
Phone: (814) 643-9740
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The Baker Mansion - 3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, PA
Historic Mansion and museum
Phone: (814) 942-3916
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The Palmer Museum Of Art - Penn State University, Curtin Road, University Park, PA
Art museum at Penn State.
Phone: (814) 865-7673
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Lincoln Caverns - 7703 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA
Tours of a beautiful natural cavern!
Phone: (814) 643-0268
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Railroader's Memorial Museum & Horseshoe Curve - 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA
Railroad Museum celebrating Railroad City!
Phone: (814) 946-0834
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Raystown Lake - 6993 Seven Points Road
Hesston, PA 16647
Year round hunting, camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and other recreational activities.
Phone: (814) 658-0060