About Bedford

Bedford, Pennsylvania is located in south-central Pennsylvania, three hours west of Lancaster, four hours west of the Washington/Baltimore/Philadelphia area, and one and a half hours southeast of Pittsburgh. It is easily accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-70, State Route 99 (the north-south corridor of Route 220), and I-68 from the South.

Bedford is a well-known destination for people who like old things. The town was founded in 1758. Its beauty and history attract visitors from around the country.

Bedford boasts a number of early buildings and several historic attractions, including Fort Bedford (part of the original fort system), Old Bedford Village (a recreation of an early village), and the Bedford Springs Hotel, a 200-year-old resort with an illustrious history. Long defunct, the Hotel is now being restored with the help of a $90 million investment. It will reopen in May of 2007 as a four-star resort with a wide array of amenities and over 200 guest rooms.

The National Museum of the American Coverlet is in the historic district, a short walk from the town square (above) and only 1-1/2 miles from the Bedford Springs Hotel.