The City of Cresson, PA
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Cresson is a small town in the state of Pennsylvania. The largest nearby city to Cresson is Altoona, approximately 12 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Cresson, including Mcdonald's Restaurant, Gardens Of Paradise, Bogartz Original Saloon, Cresson Springs Family Restaraunt and Dunny's Pizza. For a larger selection of Cresson restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Cresson Museums, Golf Courses and/or Amusement Parks, including the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Maple Crest Golf Course, Horseshoe Curve, Lakemont Park and Appledale Public Golfing. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Cresson please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Cresson:
- Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO)
- John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County Airport (JST)
- Philipsburg Mid-State Airport (PSB)
Cresson, Pennsylvania Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Cresson
In the month of December, Cresson experiences an average high temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.75 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Cresson with daytime temperatures averaging 78 degrees in the summer, and 38 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Cresson to receive an average of 3.63 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.47 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 99 degrees in the summer and as low as -28 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Cresson should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 36.
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Cresson, Pennsylvania Attractions
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site - Gallitzin, The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed through the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania. It was a series of 10 inclines, about 36 miles long, and operated from 1834 to 1854. It connected two canal divisions of the Main Line of Public Works of the Pennsylvania Canal from Johnstown on the west to Hollidaysburg on the east, thus allowing continuous barge traffic between the Ohio and the Susquehanna rivers.
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Appledale Public Golfing - Ebensburg, The Appledale Public Golfing is a 9 hole public golf course in Cambria County Pennsylvania. Built in 1966, this Ebensburg course designed by L. R. Kimball is open apr 15 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-472-6080. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 706 SW St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
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Blue Knob Golf Club - Claysburg, The Blue Knob Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Blair County Pennsylvania. Built in 1974, this Claysburg course designed by Ferdinand Garbin is open apr 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-239-5111. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Blue Knob Recreation Area, Claysburg, PA 16625
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Cambria County War Memorial Arena - Johnstown, The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that is managed my SMG Entertainment. It was built in 1950, for the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League. The film Slap Shot, based on the Jets, was filmed in this arena. The arena was the home of the Johnstown Chiefs for 22 years, but they were relocated in 2010 to Greenville, South Carolina. A banner was hung at the final home game on April 4, 2010 stating "The Greatest Fans in Hockey.
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Cherrywood Golf Course - Penn Run, The Cherrywood Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Indiana County Pennsylvania. is open apr 1 to oct 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 724-349-6909. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Rural Route 1, Penn Run, PA 15765
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Chetremon Golf Course - Cherry Tree, The Chetremon Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Indiana County Pennsylvania. Built in 1910, this Cherry Tree course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 814-743-6205. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Route 219 N Rd 1, Cherry Tree, PA 15724
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DelGrosso's Amusement Park - Tipton, DelGrosso's Amusement Park is a family-oriented amusement park that is situated in Tipton, Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The park was purchased by the DelGrosso family in 1946 and was named "Bland's Park" until 2000. In 2000, the DelGrosso family decided to change its name to "DelGrosso's Amusement Park." The park is known for its family-friendly ride line-up, food and games as well as free parking and admission.
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Down River Golf Course - Everett, The Down River Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Bedford County Pennsylvania. Built in 1966, this Everett course is open apr 1 to nov 30. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-652-5193. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 134 Riversbend Dr, Everett, PA 15537
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Fort Bedford Museum - Bedford, Fort Bedford was a French and Indian War-era British military fortification located at the present site of Bedford, Pennsylvania. The fort was a star-shaped log fortress erected in the summer of 1758.
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Golf Club at Hidden Valley, The - Hidden Valley, The Golf Club at Hidden Valley is an 18 hole resort golf course in Somerset County Pennsylvania. Built in 1988, this Hidden Valley course designed by Russell Roberts is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 814-443-8000. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 1 Craighead Dr, Hidden Valley, PA 15502
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Cresson, Pennsylvania Hotels
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Cresson, Pennsylvania Restaurants
This is a list of Cresson Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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