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Location

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:

The Iron Rail Bed & Breakfast (1 min away)

371 Meadow Street, Rockhill, PA

Phone: (814) 447-3984

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Grandma's Corner AirBnB (1 min away)

Center Street, Rockhill PA

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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

(814) 735-4311

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Days Inn by Wyndham Breezewood (45 minutes away)

16407 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA

(814) 735-4352

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Budget Inn Breezewood (45 minutes away)

16348 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA

(814) 735-4440

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The 1788 Inn (45 minutes away)

16200 Lincoln Hwy, Breezewood, PA

(814) 626-1788

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Sonrise Inn

130 S Breezewood Rd, Breezewood, PA

(814) 735-4040

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Lake Raystown Resort

3101 Chipmunk Crossing, Entriken, PA

(814) 658-3500

Recommended Food/Eateries



In Rockhill/Orbisonia

Jenkies Joint - 368 Pine St, Orbisonia, PA

Sandwiches/wraps/coffee/drinks.

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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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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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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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Woody's BBQ - 7620 Lake Raystown Shopping Center, Huntingdon, PA

Barbecue restaurant with a variety of American fare. 

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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 Sat Sept 25 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

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