Guidebook for Addison
Shopping
It's the nearest convenience store, just in case you need milk, eggs, soda, cereal, batteries, aspirin, etc.
Blue Goose
7349 National PikeIt's the nearest convenience store, just in case you need milk, eggs, soda, cereal, batteries, aspirin, etc.
They have wonderful European antiques at a fair price. And it's just up the street from the historic Casselman Bridge, Spruce Forest Artisan's Village, Penn Alps and Cornucopia Cafe.
Blue Moon Antiques
165 Main StThey have wonderful European antiques at a fair price. And it's just up the street from the historic Casselman Bridge, Spruce Forest Artisan's Village, Penn Alps and Cornucopia Cafe.
Saturday mornings... get their early! This Amish farmer's market is a wonderful place to find food, flowers and plants, vegetables, quilts, gifts, and so much more. It's not touristy - it's a local market and a good size!
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Springs Farmers' Market
1711 Springs RdSaturday mornings... get their early! This Amish farmer's market is a wonderful place to find food, flowers and plants, vegetables, quilts, gifts, and so much more. It's not touristy - it's a local market and a good size!
Ideal for a rainy day if you are near Deep Creek Lake! They have over 30 glass blowers making stunning Simon Pearce glass. It's about 45 minutes from Fernwalk, but there are plenty of other things to see in that region... Swallow Falls, Deep Creek Lake, the museums in Oakland, etc.
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Simon Pearce Factory Outlet and Glassblowing
265 Glass DrIdeal for a rainy day if you are near Deep Creek Lake! They have over 30 glass blowers making stunning Simon Pearce glass. It's about 45 minutes from Fernwalk, but there are plenty of other things to see in that region... Swallow Falls, Deep Creek Lake, the museums in Oakland, etc.
Everything Else
Rent a boat and cruise the lake! ...Go fishing or just explore! Better yet, bring you own boat and use the marina as a boating resource.
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Yough Lake Marina
140 Marina DrRent a boat and cruise the lake! ...Go fishing or just explore! Better yet, bring you own boat and use the marina as a boating resource.
Extra guests? ...Too many for Fernwalk? Consider booking them a room next door and using Fernwalk as your home base for gathering. Breakfast is no longer available for non-B&B guests, however, if guests are booked at both Fernwalk and the B&B, the innkeepers are often able to accommodate the entire group for breakfast if arranged well in advance. This makes Fernwalk an ideal place for a small group event or retreat. Not sure? Message us with your situation and we'll do our best to help!
Hartzell House Bed and Breakfast
728 Main StreetExtra guests? ...Too many for Fernwalk? Consider booking them a room next door and using Fernwalk as your home base for gathering. Breakfast is no longer available for non-B&B guests, however, if guests are booked at both Fernwalk and the B&B, the innkeepers are often able to accommodate the entire group for breakfast if arranged well in advance. This makes Fernwalk an ideal place for a small group event or retreat. Not sure? Message us with your situation and we'll do our best to help!
Sightseeing
Historic Stone Tollhouse on the first National Road in the USA! Open for tours by appointment. And right across from the community park! Ask Beth for Reservation info!
http://www.qcol.net/tollhouse/
Petersburg Tollhouse
834 Main StHistoric Stone Tollhouse on the first National Road in the USA! Open for tours by appointment. And right across from the community park! Ask Beth for Reservation info!
http://www.qcol.net/tollhouse/
Highest point in Pennsylvania at 3,212 feet - about 1200 feet higher than the elevation at Fernwalk. Not exactly a high peak as you would imagine, but if you climb the tower, the 360 degree view can be spectacular, depending on the weather. There are also hiking trails for the adventurous hikers. Open-toed shoes are not recommended for hiking or birding in that area. If you love nature, it's truly worth exploring!
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Mount Davis
Highest point in Pennsylvania at 3,212 feet - about 1200 feet higher than the elevation at Fernwalk. Not exactly a high peak as you would imagine, but if you climb the tower, the 360 degree view can be spectacular, depending on the weather. There are also hiking trails for the adventurous hikers. Open-toed shoes are not recommended for hiking or birding in that area. If you love nature, it's truly worth exploring!
Drive across the dam and turn around at the boat ramp for a different perspective of Yough Lake and the town of Confluence. Or, put your boat here and go fishing!
Youghiogheny Dam
Drive across the dam and turn around at the boat ramp for a different perspective of Yough Lake and the town of Confluence. Or, put your boat here and go fishing!
The stone arch Casselman River Bridge which served the National Road was completed in 1815. At that time, the river crossing was know as Little Crossings. During the French and Indian War, the river was forded on horseback. When commerce on the National Road began to boom, the briger was built. At 80-feet it was the longest single span stone arch bridge in the country.
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Casselman River Bridge State Park
10240 National PikeThe stone arch Casselman River Bridge which served the National Road was completed in 1815. At that time, the river crossing was know as Little Crossings. During the French and Indian War, the river was forded on horseback. When commerce on the National Road began to boom, the briger was built. At 80-feet it was the longest single span stone arch bridge in the country.
There are three historic covered bridges all within a reasonable drive of each other... Kings, Lower Humbert, and Barronvale. If you appreciate historic architecture and beautiful country roads, a driving tour of the bridges is worth doing. Ask Beth for guidance and/or what else you might visit the same day. She can help you based on your interests.
King's Bridge Covered Bridge
There are three historic covered bridges all within a reasonable drive of each other... Kings, Lower Humbert, and Barronvale. If you appreciate historic architecture and beautiful country roads, a driving tour of the bridges is worth doing. Ask Beth for guidance and/or what else you might visit the same day. She can help you based on your interests.
This covered bridge is the closest, and worth a visit! It's just north of Confluence a few miles. If you have your PA fishing license and enjoy trout fishing, you may want to take your pole.
Lower Humbert Covered Bridge
This covered bridge is the closest, and worth a visit! It's just north of Confluence a few miles. If you have your PA fishing license and enjoy trout fishing, you may want to take your pole.
The third of our three local covered bridges worth visiting - if you appreciate historic structures. At 162 feet 3 inches, it is the longest remaining covered bridge in Somerset County. It's between Fernwalk and Laurel Hill State Park and/or Seven Springs Resort. If you are planning a visit to either location, stop and see this on your way!
Barronvale Covered Bridge
Sr3035The third of our three local covered bridges worth visiting - if you appreciate historic structures. At 162 feet 3 inches, it is the longest remaining covered bridge in Somerset County. It's between Fernwalk and Laurel Hill State Park and/or Seven Springs Resort. If you are planning a visit to either location, stop and see this on your way!
Do you like caves? This is a perfect place to visit on a drizzly day or with children. 30 minutes from Fernwalk.
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Caverne di Laurel
1065 Skyline DrDo you like caves? This is a perfect place to visit on a drizzly day or with children. 30 minutes from Fernwalk.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is ideal for both history buffs and for a rainy day stop. There is a wealth of information and books on the French and Indian War, on the historic National Road, and on this area in general. And of course, there is a replica of the original fort. It's 20 minutes from Fernwalk.
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National PikeFort Necessity National Battlefield is ideal for both history buffs and for a rainy day stop. There is a wealth of information and books on the French and Indian War, on the historic National Road, and on this area in general. And of course, there is a replica of the original fort. It's 20 minutes from Fernwalk.
Food Scene
Call for hours! Liquor license. On warm beautiful days, you can have dinner on the back deck overlooking the Casselman River meadow. It's a lovely setting!
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The Cornucopia Cafe
146 Casselman RdCall for hours! Liquor license. On warm beautiful days, you can have dinner on the back deck overlooking the Casselman River meadow. It's a lovely setting!
AMAZING CHEESE and WINE! Paring and tasting available by appointment. About 12 minutes or so from Fernwalk. It's not exactly a restaurant or cafe, but it worth visiting if you enjoy cheese!
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FireFly Farms
309 S Main StAMAZING CHEESE and WINE! Paring and tasting available by appointment. About 12 minutes or so from Fernwalk. It's not exactly a restaurant or cafe, but it worth visiting if you enjoy cheese!
Casual, but top-quality food next to some of the best fishing on the Yough River! In warm weather, dogs are welcome on the pooch-friendly porch. Check their website or Facebook page for current hours and menu. Seasonal hours.
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Lucky Dog Café
849 River RdCasual, but top-quality food next to some of the best fishing on the Yough River! In warm weather, dogs are welcome on the pooch-friendly porch. Check their website or Facebook page for current hours and menu. Seasonal hours.
LOVE THE SETTING! Make reservations in advance for a river-view table on the veranda for a romantic dinner date. Watch the water flow gently by, an occasional fly fisherman quiet in the evening mist, the flowers bloom, and hear the birds sing their evening song. The veranda at the River's Edge Cafe is a favorite! And, there is limited space, so reserve early. You can always cancel!
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River's Edge Cafe Bed & Breakfast
203 Yough StLOVE THE SETTING! Make reservations in advance for a river-view table on the veranda for a romantic dinner date. Watch the water flow gently by, an occasional fly fisherman quiet in the evening mist, the flowers bloom, and hear the birds sing their evening song. The veranda at the River's Edge Cafe is a favorite! And, there is limited space, so reserve early. You can always cancel!
We LOVE this sweet little spot! Inside or out, the Bittersweet Cafe offers something for everyone, including fresh farm to table options. Yummy pastries, soups, sandwiches and more! A lovely wrap-around porch and outdoor gardens makes it a pleasure when the weather is warm. The inside is a pleasure to the sense too!
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Bittersweet Cafe
205 Farmington-Ohiopyle RdWe LOVE this sweet little spot! Inside or out, the Bittersweet Cafe offers something for everyone, including fresh farm to table options. Yummy pastries, soups, sandwiches and more! A lovely wrap-around porch and outdoor gardens makes it a pleasure when the weather is warm. The inside is a pleasure to the sense too!
Big westerly views - ideal for sunset dining or glass of wine on the veranda.
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Historic Summit Inn Resort
101 Skyline DrBig westerly views - ideal for sunset dining or glass of wine on the veranda.
Made-from-scratch foods; including pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries & specialty coffees in a clean new building with lots of great reviews! Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Check their website for hours, but it's worth considering!
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Maywood Grill
2925 National PikeMade-from-scratch foods; including pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries & specialty coffees in a clean new building with lots of great reviews! Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Check their website for hours, but it's worth considering!
We've had some good reports on the coffee. And of course, there are sweets. :)
Rustic Joe's Coffee House
4983 National PikeWe've had some good reports on the coffee. And of course, there are sweets. :)
Lunch and dinner; breakfast on weekends. An option for those who prefer more traditional and local foods. Next to the more gourmet and gluten-friendly Cornucopia Cafe that overlooks the meadow. Both restaurants are also next to the Spruce Forest Artisan's Village and the historic Casselman River Bridge.
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Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop
125 Casselman RdLunch and dinner; breakfast on weekends. An option for those who prefer more traditional and local foods. Next to the more gourmet and gluten-friendly Cornucopia Cafe that overlooks the meadow. Both restaurants are also next to the Spruce Forest Artisan's Village and the historic Casselman River Bridge.
25 minutes south in McHenry, but worth the drive, especially if you like locally sourced quality vegetarian, vegan, or beef eater! They have great food, gluten-friendly and vegan options, good beer, and a large venue for music! It's a bit funky, local and artsy. Hours typically 11 am - 10 pm; weekends til 11. For parties of 6 or more, call ahead for a reservation. They may be serving a Sunday brunch. Call for details.
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MoonShadow
145 Bumble Bee Rd25 minutes south in McHenry, but worth the drive, especially if you like locally sourced quality vegetarian, vegan, or beef eater! They have great food, gluten-friendly and vegan options, good beer, and a large venue for music! It's a bit funky, local and artsy. Hours typically 11 am - 10 pm; weekends til 11. For parties of 6 or more, call ahead for a reservation. They may be serving a Sunday brunch. Call for details.
A bar/restaurant; an easy drive after dark. Mostly bar food, but good portions. You might want to avoid bikers night, or not. Check their website and/or call before going to make sure it's a good night for you.
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The Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn
3023 National PikeA bar/restaurant; an easy drive after dark. Mostly bar food, but good portions. You might want to avoid bikers night, or not. Check their website and/or call before going to make sure it's a good night for you.
Reliably excellent food at Deep Creek Lake. Lake views off season when the leaves are off the trees. Comfortable. Reservations required. About 30-minutes from Fernwalk.
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Ace's Run Restaurant & Pub
20160 Garrett HwyReliably excellent food at Deep Creek Lake. Lake views off season when the leaves are off the trees. Comfortable. Reservations required. About 30-minutes from Fernwalk.
Fine food and outstanding cocktails with a view of Deep Creek Lake! Can get quite busy any day of the week during the summer, so go early to ensure a seat. They didn't take reservations, but you might want to call in case that has changed. It's one of our favorite spots for vacation atmosphere. 30-minutes from Fernwalk.
Firewater Kitchen & Bar
Fine food and outstanding cocktails with a view of Deep Creek Lake! Can get quite busy any day of the week during the summer, so go early to ensure a seat. They didn't take reservations, but you might want to call in case that has changed. It's one of our favorite spots for vacation atmosphere. 30-minutes from Fernwalk.
Parks & Nature
Ohiopyle State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 19,052 acres in the lush Laurel Highlands. There are numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, whitewater rafting, fishing, bicycling along the Youghiogheny "Yough" River and other fun things to explore in Ohiopyle State Park. The town of Ohiopyle offer dining and recreational options.
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Ohiopyle State Park visitor center
124 Main StOhiopyle State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 19,052 acres in the lush Laurel Highlands. There are numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, whitewater rafting, fishing, bicycling along the Youghiogheny "Yough" River and other fun things to explore in Ohiopyle State Park. The town of Ohiopyle offer dining and recreational options.
Across the road from Fallingwater is a perfect place to get some exercise in a peaceful natural setting. For those who want a little more, there is an 8.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that takes you to an overlook at the Youghiogheny River. A map is available and recommended.
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Riserva naturale di Bear Run
1478 Mill Run RoadAcross the road from Fallingwater is a perfect place to get some exercise in a peaceful natural setting. For those who want a little more, there is an 8.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail that takes you to an overlook at the Youghiogheny River. A map is available and recommended.
This 3-mile round trip walk runs along the river up an abandoned rail grade. During whitewater releases, you can walk up to one more more of the rapids and enjoy watching the kayakers come through. Take your swimsuit, a picnic lunch, and enjoy the day!
Kendall Trail
702 Morris AveThis 3-mile round trip walk runs along the river up an abandoned rail grade. During whitewater releases, you can walk up to one more more of the rapids and enjoy watching the kayakers come through. Take your swimsuit, a picnic lunch, and enjoy the day!
A beautiful not-to-be-missed view! It's a short walk to a rocky overlook. Wear shoes with some grip; it can be slippery. It's not ideal for people who are not steady on their feet, but it's close enough to the parking lot that they can wait. Take your camera!!!
Baughman Rock Overlook
Sr26116A beautiful not-to-be-missed view! It's a short walk to a rocky overlook. Wear shoes with some grip; it can be slippery. It's not ideal for people who are not steady on their feet, but it's close enough to the parking lot that they can wait. Take your camera!!!
IF water is being released from Yough Lake, it's worth a drive in to see the flow from the tubes at the base of the dam! Just tell the ranger at the window you are simply driving back to look. It can be quite impressive!!! Another fun thing to do is literally drive over the top of the dam. You need to go up RT #281 just a little farther to turn into the road to the dam. Drive across the dam to the boat ramp.
Outflow Camping Area
1579 Mae West RdIF water is being released from Yough Lake, it's worth a drive in to see the flow from the tubes at the base of the dam! Just tell the ranger at the window you are simply driving back to look. It can be quite impressive!!! Another fun thing to do is literally drive over the top of the dam. You need to go up RT #281 just a little farther to turn into the road to the dam. Drive across the dam to the boat ramp.
Fishing from your canoe or small boat? Consider putting in at Mill Run. If your lucky, you might even see a Black Bear swim across the lake around this area. We know someone who did!
Mill Run Recreation Area
Fishing from your canoe or small boat? Consider putting in at Mill Run. If your lucky, you might even see a Black Bear swim across the lake around this area. We know someone who did!
For rail-to-trail cyclists or walkers! The closest access to Fernwalk is at Harnedsville, only 6 miles down the road at the Casselman River. We love riding the GAP Trail up river, crossing numerous bridges and going through the Pinkerton Tunnel. If you are fit, you might be able to make it to Rockwood for lunch, or even further... the Meyersdale viaduct. Coming back is a gentle downhill grade, so it helps for the return. You can also leave from Confluence and when you get back, have lunch or dinner and a beer at the Lucky Dog Cafe or a more elegant ending at the River's Edge Cafe.
GAP Trail Access - Fort Hill
135 Sechler RdFor rail-to-trail cyclists or walkers! The closest access to Fernwalk is at Harnedsville, only 6 miles down the road at the Casselman River. We love riding the GAP Trail up river, crossing numerous bridges and going through the Pinkerton Tunnel. If you are fit, you might be able to make it to Rockwood for lunch, or even further... the Meyersdale viaduct. Coming back is a gentle downhill grade, so it helps for the return. You can also leave from Confluence and when you get back, have lunch or dinner and a beer at the Lucky Dog Cafe or a more elegant ending at the River's Edge Cafe.
Great fishing, hiking, and lots of birds and wildlife! It's a beautiful park. The lake is a beauty and a perfect place to picnic or spend the day relaxing.
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Parco Statale di Laurel Hill
1454 Laurel Hill Park RdGreat fishing, hiking, and lots of birds and wildlife! It's a beautiful park. The lake is a beauty and a perfect place to picnic or spend the day relaxing.
Arts & Culture
Local artisan's each have their own historic log cabin next to the historic stone arch Casselman River Bridge. Sadly, the many tall spruce trees were destroyed in a high wind a year ago and the village is still recovering. It's a wonderful place to explore rain or shine and they need your support more than ever. There is something for everyone here... from world-class bird carving, to weaving, painting, pottery, and much more!
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Spruce Forest Artisan Village
177 Casselman RdLocal artisan's each have their own historic log cabin next to the historic stone arch Casselman River Bridge. Sadly, the many tall spruce trees were destroyed in a high wind a year ago and the village is still recovering. It's a wonderful place to explore rain or shine and they need your support more than ever. There is something for everyone here... from world-class bird carving, to weaving, painting, pottery, and much more!