National Park Units in Western Pennsylvania

The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania tell the diverse story of America over 247 years, from the opening battle of the French and Indian War at Fort Necessity, to the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.

 
A railroad tunnel
Allegheny Portage Railroad

See the first railroad to circumvent the Allegheny Mountains! Opened in 1834, "The Portage," connected Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

The wall of names.
Flight 93

Learn about the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, on September 11, 2001.

The fort
Fort Necessity

Explore the first battlefield of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures.

The home of Albert Gallitin.
Friendship Hill

Visit the countryside home of Albert Gallatin. Learn about his many contributions, including the Louisiana Purchase!

 
 

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    Distances (Miles) and Time (Hours and Minutes) Between Parks

    Distances and travel times were calculated via a commonly used mapping website using the shortest route and does not reflect and detours or traffic which may delay a traveler.
    Parks Allegheny Portage
    National Historic Site    		 Johnstown Flood
    National Memorial    		 Flight 93
    National Memorial    		 Fort Necessity
    National Battlefield    		 Friendship Hill National Historic Site
    Allegheny Portage
    National Historic Site    		 19 miles,
    27 minutes    		 52 miles,
    49 minutes    		 92 miles,
    1 hour and 48 minutes    		 115 miles,
    2 hours and 3 minutes
    Johnstown Flood
    National Memorial    		 19 miles,
    27 minutes    		 31 miles,
    32 minutes    		 71 miles,
    1 hour and 27 minutes    		 99 miles,
    1 hour and 50 minutes
    Flight 93
    National Memorial    		 52 miles,
    49 minutes    		 31 miles,
    32 minutes    		 51 miles,
    1 hour and 13 minutes    		 80 miles,
    1 hour and 40 minutes
    Fort Necessity
    National Battlefield    		 92 miles,
    1 hour and 48 minutes    		 71 miles,
    1 hour and 27 minutes    		 51 miles,
    1 hour and 13 minutes    		 23 Miles,
    29 Minutes
    Friendship Hill National Historic Site 115 miles,
    2 hours and 3 minutes    		 99 miles,
    1 hour and 50 minutes    		 80 miles,
    1 hour and 40 minutes    		 23 Miles,
    29 Minutes

    Visitor Centers Addresses for the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania

    Listed below are the physical addresses of all of the Visitor Centers. If nearing the vicinity of the park and the directions indicated by park signs differentiate from the directions indicated by a GPS system, please use the directions indicated by the park signs.
    Park Visitor Center Address
    Allegheny Portage National Historic Site 110 Federal Park Road, Gallitzin, PA 16641
    Johnstown Flood National Memorial 733 Lake Road, South Fork, PA 15956
    Flight 93 National Memorial 6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563
    Fort Necessity National Battlefield 1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437
    Friendship Hill National Historic Site 223 New Geneva Road, Point Marion, PA 15474

    Last updated: September 20, 2025

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    Mailing Address:

    733 Lake Road
    South Fork, PA 15956

    Phone:

    814 886-6171

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