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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

National Historic Site Pennsylvania

The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please contact the park beforehand to ensure that the facilities are open. Please consult weather forecasts to ensure conditions are safe to travel in. Spring, summer, and fall are generally uneventful, but severe thunderstorms can occur.

Address

110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA 16641

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration First Person Interpretation Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building African American Heritage Commerce Trade Engineering Industry Logging and Timber Cutting Laborer and Worker Military Infantry and Militia Social Movements Abolition Movement Transportation Canals Tunnels Trains and Railroads Wars and Conflicts Mexican War Westward Expansion Mountains Night Sky Astronomy River and Riparian Trails

Contact Information

8148866150 (Voice)

alpo_interpretation@nps.gov

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Operating Hours

wednesday

Closed

monday

thursday

Closed

sunday

tuesday

friday

saturday

Location

Coordinates: 40.42977467, -78.57431622

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