Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Geistown

Geistown is a town in Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 2,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Saint John Gualbert Cathedral (7 km), Johnstown Flood Museum (8 km) and Johnstown Inclined Plane (8 km).

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Geistown, Pennsylvania
Geistown, Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Geistown at a glance

Location
Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 2,371
Coordinates
40.2909° N, 78.8689° W
Places within 50 km
69 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Geistown

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Geistown

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Geistown. The closest is Conemaugh Gorge (17 km); the best-known is Herman Point (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Geistown

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Geistown. The closest is Johnstown Flood National Memorial (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Geistown

21 parks within 100 km of Geistown. The closest is Stackhouse Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Geistown

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Geistown. The closest is Saltlick Reservoir (14 km); the best-known is Quemahoning Reservoir (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Geistown

11 churches within 100 km of Geistown. The closest is Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint John Gualbert Cathedral (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Geistown

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Geistown. The closest is Johnstown Inclined Plane (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Geistown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Geistown
  2. 7 km Saint John Gualbert Cathedral · church, Cambria
  3. 1 km Johnstown Flood Museum · museum, Cambria
  4. 2 km Wagner-Ritter House · museum, Cambria
  5. 2 km Stackhouse Park · park, Cambria
  6. 1 km Johnstown Inclined Plane · heritage site, Cambria
  7. 8 km Back to Geistown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Geistown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1537Conemaugh Gorge (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1336Johnstown Flood National Memorial (12 km)
    Parks721Stackhouse Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs920Saltlick Reservoir (14 km)
    Churches811Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage710Johnstown Inclined Plane (8 km)
    Museums48Johnstown Flood Museum (8 km)
    Waterfalls33Turtle Falls (1 km)
    Temples13Wild Mouse (44 km)
    Caves03Tytoona Cave (81 km)
    Other attractions12Johnstown Station (8 km)
    Treks12Ghost Town Trail (31 km)

    Geistown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Geistown?

    Saint John Gualbert Cathedral (church, about 7 km), Johnstown Flood Museum (museum, about 8 km), Johnstown Inclined Plane (heritage site, about 8 km), Stackhouse Park (park, about 9 km), Wagner-Ritter House (museum, about 9 km), Johnstown Flood National Memorial (monument, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Geistown?

    69 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Geistown?

    Conemaugh Gorge, about 17 km by road; Brier Knob (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Geistown?

    Johnstown Flood National Memorial, about 12 km by road; Babcock Division (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Geistown?

    Stackhouse Park, about 9 km by road; Liberty Park (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Geistown?

    Start in Geistown, visit Saint John Gualbert Cathedral, then Johnstown Flood Museum, then Wagner-Ritter House, then Stackhouse Park, then Johnstown Inclined Plane, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Geistown?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Geistown

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Geistown’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Geistown on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.