There’s a hometown feeling and quality of life in west central Pennsylvania that makes working, living and raising a family here special. With short commutes and one of the nation’s lowest crime rates, most people live a comfortable life in affordable communities.
Few areas this size are as alive and vibrant with music, including a first-class symphony--a tradition since 1929. The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, the interactive Heritage Discovery Center, the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center and others bring top-notch cultural activities to your doorstep like Winter Jazz Festival and the Annual Opera Festival.
Johnstown and the surrounding area offer fun during all four seasons from snow tubing or skiing at Seven Springs, Hidden Valley or Blue Knob to summer fun at nearby Idlewild and Lakemont Parks and exploring many nearby biking and hiking trails such as the Ghost Town Trail.
For those who are sports enthusiasts, this area has been called the Amateur Sports Capital of the World. Whether you play or watch, this is where it's at. We also have professional baseball, hockey and indoor football teams all within a 45-minute drive.
Of course, we're close to a lot of major cities. Pittsburgh is just 75 miles away; Baltimore and Washington about 150 miles. Erie, Pa., and Cleveland are within a three-hour drive and New York City is only six hours away.
For more information on Johnstown, visit www.johnstownchamber.com. For information on Cambria County visit www.pavisnet.com/cambria.
