Clearfield County is located in the center of Pennsylvania and carries the slogan “Halfway to Everywhere”. This proves extremely beneficial during the Fall and the hills of the area are illuminated with the colors of Autumn.
Foliage Drives
Discover the colors of fall through back road drives or more well-known routes with Visit Clearfield’s Driving Routes. This list of various routes to take will not only provide you with spectacular views but also plenty of opportunities to discover the local culture through small towns, Amish shops at Bilger’s Rocks and plenty of spots to shop at.
Some route picks include:
DuBois Harley Davidson to Bilger’s Rocks If you like scenic views this 1.5 hour/ 31 mile driving tour is perfect for you. A detour off Route 410 will take you to some great Amish shops!
Elk Center from Clearfield Hotels This route is 30 miles and about 2 hours of driving time on roads that are narrow windy and vary between gravel/dirt and paved. Leave additional time to enjoy the extravagant scenery, have a bugle burger and experience the Elk Viewing Center.
Eateries
You have to try some of these spots along the way also:
Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield has been featured on the famous Man Vs. Food television show as they are home to the world’s largest burger-eating challenges. If food challenges aren’t quite your thing, they also offer American-style food, sandwiches, wings and more!
Luigi’s Ristorante in DuBois offers mouthwatering Italian food using recipes over a century old from Italy.