Facts About Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County enjoys visits from more than 2 million guests each year. Our tourism industry is thriving and growing, providing income for many of our local families.
Though the overall effect of a visit to the county is peaceful and relaxing, our visitors enjoy an intriguing mix of outdoor and water recreation that include upbeat attractions that keep families energized, amused, and fascinated. Underground wonders, thrill rides, soaring eagles, magical trails, tranquil waters, trolley, trains, and autos spanning three centuries; Indian tales, stories and history that comes alive. These activities surround the Jewel of Central Pennsylvania, beautiful Raystown Lake, at 28 miles long and covering 8,300 acres.
Opportunities exist to develop successful enterprises in this industry and to grow the cluster by introducing strategic products and services that invite our guest to spend more time and create more memories.
For those choosing to work and live where they like to play, the county also boasts a quality of life surpassed by none, a quiet country atmosphere, plenty of outdoor space including miles of hiking and biking trails, some of the best fishing in the nation, very affordable housing, quality educational facilities including Juniata College, and people who will make you feel welcome and right at home.