Benezette
The heart of Pennsylvania’s free roaming elk herd, the village of Benezette sits along the Elk Scenic Drive, A 127 mile excursion through some of Central Pennsylvania’s most rugged and beautiful country.
Come face to face with a 700 pound bull elk that are routinely seen along side the roadways or can be seen at one of the designated elk viewing areas in the community.
Spend the day elk viewing, shopping at one of the many local shops and then return to the quiet country comfort of a cabin or B & B. Bring your camera, and be ready to relax!
Accommodations
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Benezette Hotel
Full service restaurant offering great food at a reasonable price, served in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Clean, Comfortable rooms available year round. -
Bennett House
Spacious, quiet 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom B&B - full breakfast menu, snacks & beverages. Hiking trails, swimming nearby. Elk often wander one acre yard. Great photo opportunities, everyone welcomed! -
Cabin Creek Lodge
The Lodge offers a comfortable and peaceful setting. Located in the center of Pennsylvania's Elk Herd, nestled on the banks of Trout Run Creek. -
Elk Country Hideaway
Peaceful, private hideaway on Winslow Hill, the heart of elk country. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, hot tub, fire ring, porch and satellite TV. -
Elk Country Store
Comfortable and cozy accomodations above store. Amentities include satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, Towels, Linens, Coffee Bar, Microwave, Refrigerator and Fire Ring with wood.
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Elk Mountain Homestead
Lodging near Benezette. Comfortable bedrooms, full bath and kitchen, living room with fireplace, 12-person capacity, nestled on 245-acres. Elk viewing on property. -
Elk Terrace Lodge
Three bedrooms, two full baths, two story luxurious lodge. Fireplace, Jacuzzi, central air, satellite TV. Sleeps eight comfortably. -
Medix Hotel
7 rooms, 2 baths, community room, continental breakfast & resident ghost! Recreational vehicles welcome! Any time of year - you can find it here. Check us out on Facebook. -
Medix Run Lodges and Camping
Guest cabins in Elk Country. Wheel Chair Ramps. Fully furnished, with screened decks. Also , 11 electric and water hookups available. Bath houses, pavillions & hot tub deck. -
Medix Run Lodges and Camping
Guest cabins in Elk Country. Wheel Chair Ramps. Fully furnished, with screened decks. Also , 11 electric and water hookups available. Bath houses, pavillions & hot tub deck. -
Sleeping Elk Lodge
Private modern lodge in the heart of elk country. View elk from dining room. Central air, Dish TV, VCR. Fishing, Cross country skiing, Snowmobiling, & more. -
Tuts Huts
Winslow Hill
Benezette, PA 15821
814-787-5898Efficiency cabins on Winslow Hill "Where the elk watch you." Fully equipped Kitchenette, half bath in each. Linens furnished. Separate shower house, fire rings and wood.
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Wapiti Woods - Guest Cabins
Several modern, knotty pine Guest Cabins sleep one to eight each. Fully equipped with easy access to the Pennsylvania Wilds. Great place to get away.GPS coordinates to guest office: N41 16.915 W78 25.341 -
Weedville Hotel
625 River Road
Weedville, PA 15868(814) 787-8079Casual sit down dining, clean comfortable rooms, homemade Italian specialties and fresh dough pizza. Always cooking late. Children's menu available. Full service bar on premises. -
Winslow Hill Bed & Breakfast
Full service B & B. Private bath, deck, queen size beds. Full breakfast served. Common areas for relaxing, snacks and drinks to enjoy. Nightly/weekly. -
Winslow Meadow Lodge
Four bedrooms, two full baths, two story luxurious lodge. Fireplace, Jacuzzi, central air, satellite TV. Sleeps nine comfortably.
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Attractions
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Elk Country Visitor Center
**Now Open** Elk in the wild are an unforgettable sight. Visit the 8,420 square foot Elk Country Visitor Center and see for yourself. The Elk Center is outfitted with state of the art technology including a 4 dimensional (sight, sound, smell and touch) theater with surround sound, interactive displays and elk viewing areas. Walking trails available.
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Elk Mountain Winery
The areas Newest Winery at the gateway to Elk Country, stop and taste our Elk and outdoor named wines, specialty gifts + wine lounge. -
Elk Viewing
Benezette, 15821800-348-9393Elk viewing and parking areas are available along Winslow Hill and SR 555. Call for a "Guide to Elk Viewing".
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Recreation
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Quehanna Wild Area
Quehanna Highway
Medix Run, PA 15821The Marion Brooks Natural Area maintains a 917-acre stand of white birch. Panther Rocks is believed to be more than 300 million years old. Trek 75 miles of wilderness hiking. Designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. -
Tall Pines Belgian Adventures
178 Dogwood Road
Weedville, PA 15868(814) 787-8473Tour of Pennsylvania's Elk Country in our hand crafted wagon pulled by Belgian draft horses. Local history, watchable wildlife and elk viewing. Knowledgeable guide on each tour.
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Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail
Hicks Run Road
Benezette, PA 1582126-mile trail that loops through the 200,000-acre Elk State Forest located near the town of Benezette, PA. The Thunder Mountain Trail is easy to follow with clear markings. Trailhead is off of Hicks Run Road (near Route 555). Camping is permitted along the trail system. Camping permits can be obtained by calling 814-486-3353. Maps can be obtained through the web link included.
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Restaurants
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Benezett Store & Restaurant
Up-to-date elk sighting information. Groceries, camping needs, ATM, affordable sleeping rooms, camping & full menu restaurant. Fishing and hunting licenses. Open daily 6 am-9 pm.
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Benezette Hotel
Full service restaurant offering great food at a reasonable price, served in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Clean, Comfortable rooms available year round. -
Medix Hotel
Restaurant serves bar food to dinners. Features elk burgers and steaks. Legal beverages. Recreational vehicles welcome! -
Weedville Hotel
625 River Road
Weedville, PA 15868(814) 787-8079Casual sit down dining, clean comfortable rooms, homemade Italian specialties and fresh dough pizza. Always cooking late. Children's menu available. Full service bar on premises.
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Services
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Elk Country Business Association
Benezette, PA 15821814-787-7987Business Association for Elk Country. Call for members directory and information
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Hick's Run Outfitters
689 Hicks Run Road
Driftwood, PA 15832(814) 787-4287Experienced professional guides offer personal and group guided photo tours of PA watchable wildlife. 15 passenger vans available. Offering personal one on one guided hunts.
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Keystone Elk Country Alliance
Wildlife conservation organization focusing their resources on Pennsylvania's elk herd, the management of the Elk Country Visitor Center and Elk Mountain Homestead located in Benezette.
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Shopping
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Benezett Store & Restaurant
Up-to-date elk sighting information. Groceries, camping needs, ATM, affordable sleeping rooms, camping & full menu restaurant. Fishing and hunting licenses. Open daily 6 am-9 pm.
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Elk Country Store
Warm, friendly country store specializing in unique wildlife décor,clothing,jewelry,Christmas items, gifts, souveniers, country accents, specialty foods, snacks and drinks
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Grants' Pass Antiques & Wrought Iron
Our shop specializes in Wrought Iron artwork, fabricated on premises. Special orders, railings and gates also made to order. We buy and sell antiques, gifts, souvenirs and more.
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Side Trips
- Trek in the Quehanna Wild Area or explore S. B. Elliott and Parker Dam State Parks.I-4 20 minutes
- Discover Pennsylvania's only free-roaming elk herd (300+) near Benezette. 30 minutes
- Enjoy fine dining and a variety of shopping in Dubois 30 minutes
- Hike, bike or drive through Pennsylvania's only National Forest - the Allegheny. 10 minutes
- Tour a winery or shop for antiques near Ridgway. Saint Marys is also known for antiques, a brewery, Benedictine convent and national historic chapel to choose from. 20 minutes
- A drive along the Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Ridgway, Rt. 949, is particularly lovely en route to Clear Creek State Park. 45 minutes
- Rent a bike and trek a Rail-to-Trail system just minutes away in Ridgway. Feeling adventurous? It extends 18 miles to Brockway. 20 minutes
- See the towering trees, a national treasure, in historic Cook Forest State Park. 60 minutes
