Best places: Things to dos in Cresson, United States

Scenic 2,375-foot section of railway line open since 1834 accessed by funicular & 194 steps.

Trails follow an 1800s rail line at this park with a replica engine house & a nearby stone tunnel.

👍 When driving up the road to & from the overlook please be respectful of the people living there 10mph! The look out parking lot is on private property and will be closed if everyone keeps driving fast. 10mph from the firehall to the parking lot.

👍👍 Was better before PSR, but it's still the best show in railfanning.

👍👍 Updated review: The gardens are indeed a bit more somber in the winter, but beautiful none the less. The care and love going into this place makes my heart happy. I'd love to see recent wedding pictures done here, as it truly is an unintentionally romantic place to exist in. Who knows, maybe one day...

👍👍 Cresson, PA is a town of only 1,600 people, yet very busy for its size. It’s known alongside several towns as a hotspot for train lovers, sitting along Norfolk Southern’s former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line. It can be a busy line; about twelve trains passed through town in the hour I was there. C...

👍👍 Locals use this little historical roadside attraction for photo opportunities like proms and weddings. It's a cool bridge, looks odd and really old up front and in pictures. There are monuments and plaques explaining the historical significance. This little area is close to the Lemon House and the R...

👍👍 Such a great place to go for a little hike with the kiddos! Wonderful historical learning experience & so gorgeous! Our kids ask to go almost every weekend! Great visitor center & service. Just all around one of our favorite places! Can’t wait for the house itself to open back up!! I recommend watch...