Last updated: April 11, 2026
Thing to Do
Daily Programs
NPS
offered on Saturdays and Sundays. They are generally held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
The programs are weather and staff dependent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered on the day of your visit, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814-886-6150. No reservations are required!
Lemon House Tours
These tours begin on June 5, 2026 to August 30 and are offered Fridays through Tuesdays. Staff dependent, park ranger will be available to greet visitors and answer questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Allegheny Portage Railroad.
The program is staff dependent. No reservations are required!
The programs are weather and staff dependent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered on the day of your visit, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814-886-6150. No reservations are required!
Lemon House Tours
These tours begin on June 5, 2026 to August 30 and are offered Fridays through Tuesdays. Staff dependent, park ranger will be available to greet visitors and answer questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Allegheny Portage Railroad.
The program is staff dependent. No reservations are required!
Details
Activity
Living History
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are not allowed in any public building or office except for service animals.
Pets are permitted in areas not designated closed to pets provided they are restrained on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.
Pet excrement must be removed from picnic areas, trails, and areas of heavy public use.
More information on pets can be found in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Pets are permitted in areas not designated closed to pets provided they are restrained on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.
Pet excrement must be removed from picnic areas, trails, and areas of heavy public use.
More information on pets can be found in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Activity Fee
No
There are no fees for entrance at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
Reservations
No
No reservations are required for the daily programs.
Season
Summer
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
A boardwalk from the Visitor Center leads visitors to the historic area where the programs take place. A wheel chair or motorized scooter are available in the Visitor Center.