The Path of Progress is a 500 mile driving route which winds through the hills and valleys of nine scenic southwestern Pennsylvania counties linking key historical sites and diverse points of interest. A distinct portrait of the combined industrial, cultural, and economic heritage of the area is revealed by traveling all or portions of the route.
The Basics
Hours:
The Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route is open year round.
Our office hours are Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm EST.
Address:
105 Zee Plaza
PO Box 565 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone:
814-696-9380
Fax:
814-696-9569
Directions
The Path of Progress is a 500 mile driving route through nine scenic southwestern Pennsylvania counties (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fayette, Huntingdon, Indiana and Somerset) within the Allegheny mountain range.
Climate
The region enjoys four distinct and beautiful seasons, with temperatures that range between 70 and 90° in the summer to 30° and lower in the winter, and spring and autumn average temperatures in the 60s. The mountains and valleys of the region influence the weather in the region and produce significant differences in these averages within short travel distances.
