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Things to see in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (United States): 13 places and when to go
Johnstown, Pennsylvania is a town in United States with around 69,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Wildlife (6), History (5). The best known are Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Johnstown Inclined Plane. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.3271, -78.9222
- Population
- About 69,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Wildlife (6) · History (5) · Hiking (2) · Museums and art (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 404 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Flight 93 National Memorial, at 723 m.
What to see in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
The places in and around Johnstown, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Flight 93 National MemorialShanksville, Pennsylvania memorial to the 4th plane that crashed on 9/1130 km
- Johnstown Flood National MemorialHistoric site commemorating the 1889 flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States13 km
- Johnstown Inclined PlaneHistorical funicular in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US458 m
- Allegheny Portage RailroadFormer railroad in Pennsylvania24 km
- Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26Park in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America26 km
- Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 42Park in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America13 km
- Ghost Town TrailRail trail in Pennsylvania20 km
- Johnstown Flood MuseumHistoric building in Johnstown, Pennsylvania166 m
- Shaffer's BridgeBridge6.2 km
- State Game Lands Number 93Park in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America27 km
- Trostletown BridgeCovered bridge in Pennsylvania, US26 km
- C & I TrailHiking22 km
- Forbes Trail Brewing CoBrewery27 km
When to go to Johnstown, Pennsylvania
The best time to visit Johnstown, Pennsylvania is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:26
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunBest time14:52
- JulBest time14:36
- AugBest time13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. In April, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Johnstown, Pennsylvania
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 404 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ligonier6 places31 km
- Indiana7 places36 km
- Altoona, Pennsylvania22 places50 km
- South Greensburg9 places53 km
- Springfield Township8 places66 km
- Cumberland, Maryland18 places76 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Johnstown Inclined Plane, Allegheny Portage Railroad, Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Johnstown, Pennsylvania?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 404 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Johnstown, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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