ALTOONA, Pa., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's never too early to begin planning a summer outing. Whether it's a trip for 1 or 100, The Alleghenies' fully customizable experience website, www.tourthealleghenies.com, allows visitors to develop or adapt getaways to fit the needs of their group size across a multitude of themes and activities. Sample itineraries are also available on the site to help take some of the guesswork out of planning.
Below are some of the increasingly popular sample tours new for 2013:
"Ale Tours of The Alleghenies" (2 days/1 night)
Taste the variety of beers in the region by stopping by these breweries and restaurants while exploring the surrounding towns and attractions.
- Jean Bonnet Tavern
- Bedford Omni Springs Resort
- Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewery
- Otto's Pub & Brewery
- Gamble Mill Restaurant & Microbrewery
- Elk Creek Cafe
- Drunk Monkey Brew Works
- Bullfrog Brewery
"American Heroes" (1 Day)
Take a journey with the heroes of a nation– from Flight 93 National Memorial & Chapel, to the expansion of American fuel ingenuity at the Wind Farm Project, see the site where 9 miners were rescued in 2002, and finish your day sipping the wines that have kept a family in business for generations.
- Flight 93 National Memorial Site & Chapel
- Somerset Wind Farm Project Site
- Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
- Glades Pike Winery
"Bundles of Fun" (1 Day)
Satisfy your curiosity by visiting the region's local favorites and discover "How It's Made." Fulfill your quest for knowledge while you satisfy your appetite.
- Fisher's Country Store
- Gardner's Candy Factory
- Oak Spring Winery
- Allegro Restaurant
- Boyer Candy Company
- Benzel's Pretzel Bakery
- Meadows Original Frozen Custard & Family Fun Center
"Cruisin' by Land & Sea" (1 Day)
Travel The Alleghenies by land and "sea,"…well, more like lake.
- Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center aboard the Proud Mary
- Seven Points Marina aboard The Princess lake cruiser
- Rockhill Trolley Museum
- East Broad Top Railroad (round house and station tour by pre-arrangement)
- Burnt Cabins Grist Mill
"Wine Your Way Through The Alleghenies" (3 days/2 nights)
Relax and "sip" in the scenery with a visit to the wineries located throughout The Alleghenies.
- Shade Mountain Vineyards
- Brookmere Winery
- Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
- Dinner at Harrison's Wine Grill
- Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery
- Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery
- Oak Spring Winery
- Helixville Winery
- Briar Valley Vineyard & Winery
- Dinner at Jean Bonnet Tavern
- Tour Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
- Glades Pike Winery
The Alleghenies: The Alleghenies Tourism Council is a partnership of organizations interested in further developing the tourism industry and economic development opportunities in an eight county region in Southcentral Pennsylvania. The Council works under the umbrella of the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission, a non-profit economic development agency. For more information on The Alleghenies, call 1-800-458-3433 or visit www.TheAlleghenies.com. To create your itinerary visit www.tourthealleghenies.com
SOURCE The Alleghenies
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