Other
Attractions
SALE DAY
Sale Day in Big Valley is our biggest attraction. There is so much to see and do; flea and farmers markets, quaint roadside stands, and yard sales full of unusual finds. Each bend in the road reveals photographic vistas, restaurants and shops offering food specialties, regional wines, and artisan crafts.
SALE DAY
Sale Day in Big Valley is our biggest attraction. There is so much to see and do; flea and farmers markets, quaint roadside stands, and yard sales full of unusual finds. Each bend in the road reveals photographic vistas, restaurants and shops offering food specialties, regional wines, and artisan crafts.
Beautiful murals
Outdoor murals depict subjects ranging from generations of veterans, Lincoln and the Logan Guard, to local theatre.
Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center
A repository of local historical items ranging from genealogy & family bibles of local families to Native American artifacts.
Visit our website to see details of all our special interest tours:
JRVVisitors.com
Area History
The Juniata River Valley is rooted in history. Experience the past with visits to local historic homes and museums such as the Tuscarora Academy Museum, shown at left, or the McCoy House Museum, shown above.
Unique
to the AREA
Uniqueness is what makes things special. This area has many charming attributes that are easily missed, but add flavor to the Juniata River Valley experience. The small community of Allensville, on Route 655, always has the most beautiful public flower displays. All of the power poles in town are hung with stunning baskets and the areas without power poles have large galvanized watering tubs filled with plantings for everyone to enjoy. The job of keeping them looking so nice all summer long is done by a local Amish greenhouse owner who drives throughout town on a tractor watering and fertilizing them on a regular schedule.
Home of the BEST WHOOPIE PIES
While they are now made across the nation – the best ones still come from local kitchens. Available in many mouthwatering flavors, be sure to try them all to find your absolute favorite.
Rolling Steel
Iron was found in the local hills in the late 1700s and soon the forges were lit. Mifflin County iron was prized as among the best in the nation. Freedom Forge opened in 1795, and its successor, Standard Steel, is one of the nation’s oldest operating forges manufacturing railroad car wheels.
Historic Bridges
Juniata County is home to historic covered bridges including the state’s longest – the Pomeroy Academia Covered Bridge, which spans nearly 273 feet and is accessible to the public. The Stone Arch Bridge over Jack’s Creek near Lewistown, built in 1813, is the oldest single-arch stone bridge in central PA.
Oldest Surviving Structure Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad
The Lewistown Station, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1849, is thought to be the oldest structure they built that is still in use. This active station is still busy welcoming travelers boarding the Amtrak as it makes its way east and west between New York City and Pittsburgh.
National GLIDER Competition
Mifflin County Airport is home to the Mifflin Soaring Association, which hosts regional and the occasional national soaring competitions, launching from their location at the gateway to Big Valley. They also feature fly-ins every second Saturday of the month. Come and watch!