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The arts are truly alive in the Raystown Lake Region. Route 22 which bisects Huntingdon County is home to the Route 22 “heART of the Alleghenies” Artisan Trail, and Route 45 which starts in the Spruce Creek Area is the western terminus of the ”Art Thrives on 45” Artisan Trail. Both of these trails can be used for a unique road trip that immerses you in the artist experience. The Juniata College Museum of Art, Huntingdon County Arts Council, and a growing list of shops and galleries are great stops as you explore the murals of Historic Downtown Huntingdon.

If you are looking for a show, the Raystown Lake Region has a lot to offer there also. The Playhouse at McConnellstown offers live amateur theater productions throughout the year. Juniata Presents is Juniata College’s addition to the theater scene in the Huntingdon Area. Current movies can always be seen at Downtown Huntingdon’s Historic Clifton Theater known now as the Clifton 5.

Museums are great places to learn while having fun in the Raystown Lake Region. The whole family can take a stroll down memory lane at the Isett Acres Museum, or see an amazing collection of antique cars and Herbie the Lovebug at the Swigart Antique Automobile Museum. Learn about the history of Raystown Lake at interactive displays at the Raystown Lake Visitors Center’s Exhibition Area.

History abounds in Huntingdon County, especially the history of transportation. From Indian Paths to the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal to the East Broad Top Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad and AmTrak, to antique automobiles, air mail, and more, transportation is what has made Huntingdon County what it is today.

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania is also well-known for its rocks. Coal, sandstone, lead, limestone, and iron ore have all been extracted from the Huntingdon County Area throughout its history, and there are many lasting examples to learn from. Historic iron forges exist all over the county reminiscent of the days when Juniata Iron was used to forge the industrial revolution. The Thousand Steps historic trail follows the stone steps that quarrymen laid to ease their walk up Jack’s Mountain from Mapleton and Mt. Union. And the East Broad Top and Southern Lake areas provided the coal that drove the iron, steel, and railroad industries for nearly a century. The lead that was used to provide the necessary ammunition for the American Revolution was mined at Fort Roberdeau, which has been reconstructed for a taste of living history.