VISIT BRADFORD, PA

There are many reasons to take a trip to the Bradford, Pennsylvania area.  Here are just a few things to do, see and experience:

  1. Visit Mutant Beach (of course)
  2. Make the requisite journey to the Zippo/Case Museum
  3. Learn about the Bradford oilfields at the Brad-Penn Oil Museum
  4. Trout fishing in the East & West Branches of the Tunungwant Creek
  5. Stay at Glendorn, Pennsylvania's only Relais & Chateaux.
  6. Go to college at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
  7. Review the Tullah Hanley book collection at the Bradford Area Public Library
  8. Runners & cyclists should come to take on Hedgehog Lane.
  9. Mountain bike on local paths or take the old Erie railroad grade from Bradford to Kinzua Bridge State Park.
  10. Enjoy the many miles of the Tuna Valley Trail System
  11. Dine at Beefeaters, the Downbeat, Angelos or just grab a pizza at Napoli's.
  12. Get a sub from Parkview Supermarket.
  13. Shop & stroll in historic downtown Bradford
  14. Visit the Korean and Vietnam War Memorial at Veteran's Square on Marilyn Horne Way.
  15. Come see a BCPAC performance
  16. Hike around the West Corydon Street Reservoir (near Glendorn)
  17. See a show at the Main Street Movie House
  18. Come to Stinkfest, The Italian Festival, Summerfest or the Zippo/Case Swap Meet
  19. Get wings at the Corner Bar, The New City Line, or Tasta Pizza.
  20. Watch a sporting event at Pitt-Bradford or Bradford Area High School
  21. Take a tour of Zippo Manufacturing and Case Cutlery
  22. Flame the Main!
  23. Canoe or kayak down to the Allegheny River.
  24. Swim and play at Callahan Park or skate at Hanley Park
  25. Eat the BEST General Tso's Chicken at The Great Wall on Main Street.
  26. Relax at a local Bed and Breakfast: Mountain Laurel Inn or the Fisher Inn.
  27. Stand in awe near the old growth trees of Marilla Reservoir
  28. Hunt whitetail deer, bear, turkey, grouse or squirrels in the luscious surrounding forests.
  29. Find the hordes of geocache sites in the area
  30. Go spelunking in the hills!
  31. Enjoy the Victorian, Art Deco, Italianate & Romanesque architecture of Bradford.  
  32. See the monument at the former site of the Taylor Aircraft Company & Harri Emery Airport (on the campus at Pitt-Bradford)

 

 

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DISCLAIMER:  The MBPS does wish to condone, endorse or promote the painting at Mutant Beach.  We only wish to report the history of the area.  Placing graffiti art on public property is illegal.