America's Oldest Automobile Museum

    Huntingdon County is located in the beautiful ridge and valley region of central Pennsylvania. Within 200 miles of many major Eastern cities, the Museum is an easy drive for a pleasurable day trip. Raystown Lake, Lincoln Caverns, the East Broad Top Railroad, and Penn State University are just a few of the other destinations nearby. Whether you’re in the area to visit the Museum or planning an extended stay, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all the area has to offer!

    Huntingdon County is located in the beautiful ridge and valley region of central Pennsylvania. Within 200 miles of many major Eastern cities, the Museum is an easy drive for a pleasurable day trip. Raystown Lake, Lincoln Caverns, the East Broad Top Railroad, and Penn State University are just a few of the other destinations nearby. Whether you’re in the area to visit the Museum or planning an extended stay, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all the area has to offer!



Docent Dean Kyler
"Long before my association with The William E. Swigart Automobile Museum, my wife and I were staying at a hotel in Winchester, VA. At the hotel, an antique car convention was being held. We met a gentleman who owned a Ford Model T. He showed us how the car operated and how the transmission worked. At that moment, I was hooked and have had an interest in the automobile ever since that one chance encounter."
* Dean *



Docent H. Duane Dubbs
"Since I was a youngster, I have had a love for preserving cars and collecting car parts. In the first grade, I wanted my parents to buy "Charley's Junk Yard" for me.
I have a fondness for all cars and appreciate hearing the stories they have to tell. As a Docent for The William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum, I have the honor of maintaining and caring for the cars. I enjoy sharing stories with other car enthusiasts, and I am constantly learning about cars and their history.
Well, "Charley's Junk Yard" is long gone, but I still love, appreciate, and promote the history of the automobile."
* Duane *



    The Museum is situated three miles east of Huntingdon along US Route 22.
    CLICK HERE for a map with local attractions
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    GPS Coordinates for the William E. Swigart, Jr. Museum are: 40.443908, -77.946789
    The Museum is open daily, Memorial Day weekend through October 31.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Monday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Friday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Saturday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

    Adults - $7.00

    Senior Citizens (65 and over) - $6.50

    Car Clubs - $5.00

    Children (6-12) - $3.00

    Children (under 6) - Free

    Special group rates for 20 or more guests

    Contact us for additional information - (814) 643-0885

    CLICK HERE for discount admission coupon
    Simply print the coupon, bring the coupon to the museum, and save 50 cents off regular admission fees.
    Picnic tables on site
    Restrooms are available inside the Museum.
    The large parking area can accommodate vehicles towing trailers or boats, with handicap spaces conveniently located near the entrance.
    A large gazebo and shaded lawn is available for those who desire to bring a picnic lunch. Water is available for purchase at the Museum Gift Shop.
    Three restaurants are located within one mile of the Museum, with other dining options available closer to Huntingdon.
    More information about dining, lodging, or shopping is available at The Huntingdon County Visitor's Bureau.
    No visit to the Museum would be complete without a stop at the gift shop, located just inside the front entrance. Stocked with a myriad of automobile related gifts and collectibles, the gift shop has something for everyone.
    We offer personalized shipping of any item for gift giving.

    Additional Museums in the area

    Isett Acres, Huntingdon, PA

    Huntingdon County Historical Society, Huntingdon, PA

    Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill, PA

    Railroader's Museum, Altoona, PA

    Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg, PA

    Alleghany Portage Museum, Cresson, PA

    Regional Caverns

    LINCOLN CAVERNS Inc. and WHISPER ROCKS, 7703 William Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA 16652, 814.643.0268, FAX: 814.643.1358
    www.lincolncaverns.com, info@lincolncaverns.com
    Lincoln Caverns and Wisper Rocks, where science, adventure, and discovery are NATURALLY FUN!. Family-friendly, one-hour interpretive tours of two spectacular crystal caverns. Educational programs, gift shop, campground. Great family events…October Ghosts & Goblins Tours, February Batfest and June Discovery Days. Closest Cavern to Raystown Lake. Open daily spring, summer & fall.

    Indian Caverns, Spruce Creek, PA

    Penn's Caves, Centre Hall, PA

    Raystown Lake, Huntingdon, PA

    Seven Points Recreation Area

    Seven Points Marina

    Swimming

    Isett Community Swimming Pool
    175 Penn Street
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Phone: (814) 643-2530

    Bicycling

    Allegrippis Trails - Seven Points, Raystown Lake
    Designed by mountain bikers and built by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake is a premier single-track mountain biking trail system located in the Eastern United States. The 24 trails in the system were designed and built to provide sustainable trails for a variety of human uses including mountain biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

    Rails-to-Trails - Alexandria, PA
    The trail follows the Juniata River- at times crossing it, sometimes stretching out a bit more as if a gust of wind caught it for a few moments, but never straying far. The well-maintained, crushed limestone surface and nearly flat terrain makes the travel an easy and pleasant effort. It glances through the heart of the communities of Point View, Ganister, and Cove Dale and the town of Williamsburg along its way, just like its predecessor: the Petersburg Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad which operated from 1879 to 1979. Several times you pass over the Juniata River on re-purposed railroad bridges.

    Road Biking
    The Huntingdon area has many routes from leisurely to difficult. From a lengthy ride down Route 26 to a difficult ride up the mountains towards Williamsburg, the area has many rides to satisfy your road biking needs.

    Golfing

    Huntingdon Country Club, Huntingdon, PA

    Standing Stone Golf Club, Huntingdon, PA

    Legion Country Club, Mount Union, PA

    Down River Country Club, Everett, PA

    Skeet Shooting

    Shenecoy Gun Club and Skeet Range, McConnellstown, PA

    Baseball

    Altoona Curve, Altoona, PA

    State College Spikes, State College, PA

    Rugby

    Happy Valley Barbarians
    A tier 3 men’s rugby club that typically has matches open to the public on almost every Saturday.

    Additional Possibilities

    Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA

    Penn State University, State College and Altoona, PA

    Clifton 5 Movie Theater
    717 Washington Street
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Phone: (814) 643-3310

    Isett Community Swimming Pool
    175 Penn Street
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Phone: (814) 643-2530

    Mimi's Restaurant
    Miller's Dinner

    Mill Stone Manor
    11979 William Penn Highway
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Phone: 814-643-0108
    The motel is located directly beside The William E. Swigart, Jr Automobile Museum.

    Aunt Susie's Country Vacations
    Aunt Susie’s Country Vacations has been providing accommodations for the Raystown Country area since 1995. We offer a wide variety of vacation homes ranging from one to five bedrooms. Weekly and daily rates are listed on our website. Some of our properties are pet-friendly, but all are smoke-free! Please browse through our website at www.auntsusies.com for availability and online reservations or call toll-free 888-2DA LAKE (888-232-5253) for details and or reservations. All properties are conveniently located near the Seven Points recreation area, and the Allegrippis mountain biking and walking trails. Our rentals are “Guest friendly”, in that they have fully equipped kitchens with pots and pans, dishes, coffee makers, and toasters, just to name a few of the amenities. Most rentals have washers and dryers for guest use.

    Comfort Inn
    100 S. 4th Street
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Reservations: (877) 424-6423
    The inn is located in Huntingdon, 3 miles West of the museum.

    Hemlock Hideaway Campground
    Box 189 B1
    James Creek, PA 16657
    Phone: (814) 658-3663
    Pets allowed!
    Email: hemlockhidecamp@earthlink.net

    Pioneer Family Campground
    2016 Pioneer Family Lane
    Jamescreek, PA 16657
    (814) 658-CAMP

    info@pioneerfamilycampground.com
    Privately owned, open all year round. Located, approx 12 miles, on Rt. 26 South of Huntingdon.
    Sites with 50 amp electric, cable TV, water and pump out service provided.
    Activities: Arcade, miniature golf, playground, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, heated in-ground pool, wooded walking trails, fishing pond, picnic pavilion.
    Free boat parking for campers.
    Minutes from Raystown Lake. Country Store with hot foods and ice cream.

    Dufflane Cabin Rentals
    21749 Coles Valley Rd
    Robertsdale, PA 16674
    Phone: (814) 448-2369
    E-mail: dufflane@atlanticbb.net
    Year-round cabin rentals, located in the heart of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania's famous hunting and fishing paradise.

    Heritage Cove Resort
    Saxton, PA
    Phone: 814-635-3386
    Marina/Campground
    Located at the 'Gateway to Raystown Lake' in Saxton, PA
    Features deluxe cabins with fireplace, queen sized beds, full bath, and kitchen (linens provided).
    General store with laundry and snack bar.
    All campsites have electric, water and sewage hookups.
    Marina day launch available.

    Mountain Water Chalets
    Route 26, One mile South of Marklesburg, PA
    Phone: (814) 239-2225
    Chalets with two, three and four bedrooms, all amenities

    Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort
    Phone: (814) 643-3377
    Pets Welcome!
    Anglers, Antlers and Aquafun
    Spend a week or weekend at beautiful Raystown Lake in a cabin nestled on a hillside one mile from Shy Beaver Boat Launch.
    Sleeps 6-8. A/C, TV, VCR, dishwasher included.

    Raystown Country Homes
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    (814) 643-1990
    E-mail: parkplace@penn.com

    Cedar Hill Bed and Breakfast
    HC-01 Box 26
    RTE 45
    Spruce Creek, PA 16683
    Phone: (888) 764-9790
    E-mail: cedarhill2@aol.com

    Lanes Country Homestead
    HCR~1 Box 54
    Cassville, PA
    Phone: (814) 448-3351
    E-mail: Lnshomestead@hcworkshop.com
    Spend a week or a weekend in the country, live in an 18thcentury American home.

    Shy Beaver Lakeview Estates
    RR1 Box 68B
    James Creek, PA 16657
    Phone: 800-673-9211
    A beautiful woodland community of contemporary cedar and log homes.

    Lake Cottages
    Phone: (814) 658-3824

    Raystown Guest House - Howes-on-the-Hill
    South Broad Street
    Broad Top City, PA 16621
    Phone: 814-635-3956
    Contact: Alice Lemin alicek@pennswoods.net
    Spacious 11-room house only 20 minutes from Raystown Lake located on top of Broad Top Mountain.
    Fully furnished house with 5 bedrooms, and two 3rd-floor dormitory rooms.
    Sleeping space for 20-22 persons.

    Bitter Goose Lodge
    Cassville, PA
    Phone: 814-448-3384

    Raystown Resort Camping Cabins
    100 Chipmunk Crossing
    Entriken, PA 16638
    Phone: (814) 658-3500

    Lay-Z Pine Lane Cabin
    Hesston, PA
    Phone: (717) 236-8115

    Pleasant Hills Resort
    Hesston, PA
    Phone: (814) 658-3986

    Snyder's Run Cottage Rentals, (800) 633-1304
    One mile to Raystown Lake Access, Fully furnished, A/C, Dish TV, tub and shower, appliances, linens, picnic table, gas grill, gas fireplace.
    Cottage sleeps 4 and the two story house sleeps 8-10.
    Daily, weekend and weekly rates.
    Boat parking and camping sites availible

    Seven Points Vacation Rentals
    Hesston, PA
    Phone: (814) 658-3901

    Shy Beaver RV Park
    James Creek
    Phone: (814) 658-3096

    Warrior Ridge Hideaway
    Hesston, PA
    Phone: (888) 231-4829
    E-mail: hideaway@mindworks.net

    Ripka's Cottages at Lake Raystown
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Phone: (814) 643-4206

    Raystown Lake Seven Points LodgePO Box 78
    Hesston, Pa 16647
    Phone: (814) 658-2088

    Jenny Springs Cabin
    R.D.#1 Box 136
    Huntingdon, PA 16652
    Phone: (814) 627-5311
    The cabin is completely furnished keeping the country look and has modern utilities and satellite TV.
    Located outside of Barree, 3 miles from Alexandria off Route 22, 11 miles from Huntingdon.

    Seven Points Rental
    two miles from seven points recreation area.
    Newly constructed country house.
    Four bedrooms and loft sleeps 10 comfortably.
    Large deck overlooking woods, rec room and Great Room with fireplace.
    Rates and Contact on website

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William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum
12031 William Penn Highway (Physical)
PO Box 214 (Mailing)
Huntingdon, PA 16652
814.643.0885 - Telephone
814.643.2857 - Fax
tours@swigartmuseum.com

    Visiting Hours:

    The Museum is open daily, Memorial Day weekend through October 31.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Monday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Friday: 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
    Saturday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

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