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Southwestern Pennsylvania's Community Guide Cambria County: Attractions & Historical Sites |
| The following list contains some of the more well-known or unique attractions & historical sites that you may be interested in within the county. For additional attractions, events and links, be sure to visit The Southwestern Pennsylvania Guide home page, at www.swpenna.com. | |
| 1. | Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site () |
| The Allegheny Portage Railroad offers many special events and tours., and has many trails and places to explore. | |
| 2. | Johnstown Flood National Memorial (Conemaugh Lake) |
| This national memorial, run by the National Park Service, tells the story and remembers the victims of the tragic flood. | |
| 3. | Johnstown Flood Museum (Johnstown) |
| "On May 31, 1889, a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died. It's a story of great tragedy, but also of triumphant recovery. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum, which is operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, to find out more about this shocking episode in American history." - from the museum website. | |
| 4. | Johnstown Inclined Plane () |
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| 5. | Prince Gallitzin State Park (Patton) |
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| 6. | Seldom Seen Tourist Coal Mine () |
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