Area Attractions

Discover More to Explore in Pennsylvania's Elk Country

While the Elk Country Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your adventure, there’s so much more waiting to be discovered throughout the Pennsylvania Wilds. From scenic overlooks and charming small towns to local shops, restaurants, wineries, outdoor recreation, and unique attractions, the surrounding region offers unforgettable experiences for every visitor.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, we invite you to explore some of our favorite destinations located just a short drive from the Visitor Center. Support local businesses, experience the beauty of Pennsylvania’s elk country, and make the most of your visit by discovering everything this incredible region has to offer.

Explore Local Attractions

No trip to Pennsylvania’s Elk Country is complete without exploring the incredible destinations nearby. From outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities to wineries, historic sites, shopping, and scenic overlooks, these local attractions showcase the very best our region has to offer. Whether you’re here for a day or a week, you’ll find plenty of memorable experiences just a short drive away.

Bucktail Overlook

Known as both “Top of the World” and the Mason Hill Overlook, this breathtaking destination offers sweeping 360-degree panoramic views of the Sinnemahoning watershed and some of Pennsylvania’s best dark skies for unforgettable stargazing.

Little Chapel in The Woods

Nestled in a peaceful woodland setting, the Little Chapel in the Woods provides a beautiful, intimate venue for weddings, vow renewals, memorial services, and other meaningful gatherings.

The Cross on The Hill

The Cross on the Hill is a beloved Benezette landmark offering breathtaking views of Elk County and a peaceful place to pause, reflect, and take in the surrounding landscape.

Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area

Winslow Hill is Pennsylvania’s premier elk viewing destination, offering excellent opportunities to see wild elk year-round, especially during the fall rut when visitors can hear the unforgettable bugling of bull elk, along with scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and abundant wildlife.

Beaver Run Dam Viewing Area

Beaver Run is a scenic wildlife viewing area in Moshannon State Forest where visitors can observe elk, waterfowl, songbirds, deer, and other native wildlife while enjoying hiking trails and peaceful natural surroundings.

Dents Run Viewing Area

Dent’s Run is one of Pennsylvania’s premier elk viewing destinations, featuring a scenic overlook, accessible wildlife viewing area, educational exhibits, and outstanding opportunities to watch and hear elk, especially during the fall rut.

Kinzua Bridge State Park & Skywalk

The Kinzua Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park is a world-renowned scenic attraction where visitors can walk 600 feet out over the Kinzua Gorge, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, and explore interactive exhibits celebrating the area’s engineering, history, and natural beauty.

Ruins of Kunes Camp

The Kunes Camp ruins offer a fascinating glimpse into Pennsylvania’s backwoods history, preserving the remains of a once-thriving camp community shaped by the state’s Cold War-era nuclear research program.

Woodring Farm View Viewing Area

This easy ¾-mile interpretive trail loops through 81 acres of prime elk habitat, featuring educational exhibits and artwork created by local high school students along the way.

Hicks Run Viewing Area

This handicap-accessible elk viewing area features a covered observation blind overlooking prime forage habitat, providing excellent opportunities to observe Pennsylvania’s majestic elk in their natural environment.

Mt. Zion Historical Park

Stone walkway featuring 600-plus granite plaques honoring local veterans, a Civil War monument, a special “Veterans’ Walkway” and “Citizens’ Walkway” informational kiosk, and antique gristmills.

Fred Woods Trail

4.5-Miles loop in Elk State Forest featuring unique rock formations and breathtaking views from scenic mountain vistas, and huge boulders in area known as “rock city”.