The Atlas Obscura Guide To Schellsburg

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania

Updated December 4, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Schellsburg

Bison can weigh 2,000 pounds and can move surprisingly fast.

Schellsburg, Pennsylvania

The Bison Corral

Witness these plains giants that nearly became extinct in the late 1800s.

Check out the unique way the vertical beams fan out on this historical bridge.

Schellsburg, Pennsylvania

Colvin Covered Bridge

See this covered bridge's unique structure and enjoy a nearby lake-side loop trail.

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Enter the cavern where moonshiners once strode.

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Coral Caverns

Descend into a subterranean labyrinth of geologic wonder and local lore.

4 miles from Schellsburg

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway

Hear the roar of the engines and the crowd at this nearly 90-year-old Pennsylvania track.

6 miles from Schellsburg

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Koontz Coffee Pot

This titanic java kettle is one of the many kitschy landmarks located along America's OTHER famous highway.

6 miles from Schellsburg

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Dunkle's Gulf Service

This Art Deco service station has been providing tune-ups and turning heads for close to a century.

7 miles from Schellsburg

The museums shows the process of creating a coverlet.

Bedford, Pennsylvania

National Museum of the American Coverlet

Overshadowed by quilts, the artistry of these patterned textiles went underappreciated for too long.

7 miles from Schellsburg

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Your Guide to Unexpected Adventure in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

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Bedford County, Pennsylvania, is a destination where you can go beyond the expected. Bedford is where you can leave garden-variety visitor activities behind to seek adventure and experience local culture and surprise. Explorers, creators, caregivers, and historians all have something unique to discover here in south-central west Pennsylvania. From an adrenaline-pumping racetrack to limestone caverns, serene lakes, and quirky roadside attractions, visitors come to enjoy its rich heritage, natural beauty and welcoming spirit. These eight itinerary stops will get you started.

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