Bedford is both a town and a county in south-central Pennsylvania. Bedford County boasts the Allegheny Mountains and the famed Bedford Springs. A resort and spa was built around the springs and, during the 1800s, the wealthy elite came from around the world to drink the curative waters from the springs. Bedford offers year-round activities and is home to some historical attractions and quaint motels.
The Janey Lynn Motel is located in the town of Bedford. This simple, one-story motel has guest rooms that open to the outside. The motel is family-owned and offers views of the mountains. It features no-frills accommodations, but prides itself on clean rooms and friendly service. The motel does not provide many guest amenities, but rooms do have cable TV and free wireless Internet. No food is served at the motel, but area restaurants include The Carriage House and Ed's Steak House. Visitors looking for entertainment may take a guided walking tour of Bedford to learn about the area's tales from Revolutionary War days.
The Jean Bonnet Tavern is in Bedford County, four miles from the town of Bedford. The tavern was built in 1762. The historical building houses a cozy tavern and a charming restaurant with a huge, open fireplace and a full menu. The Jean Bonnet also houses a motel with four guest rooms, each distinctive with its own handmade quilts and antique decor. George Washington stayed at the Jean Bonnet in 1794, and the tavern played an important part in history as a meeting place for those involved in the Whiskey Rebellion. On the grounds, guests can visit the Cabin Shoppe, andaway from the Jean Bonnet, they can enjoy hiking at Blue Knob State Park.
Judy's Motel is less than a mile from downtown Bedford. This one-story motel is privately owned and managed. Owners Bill and Delores Beideman are tenth-generation Pennsylvania Dutch citizens of the state. They pride themselves on running a clean and friendly motel. Each of the 12 guest rooms is decorated with its own individual quilt on the bed and tidy furnishings. Cable TV and free wireless Internet are also provided. The motel does not have an on-site restaurant, but guests may dine at other restaurants in Bedford such as the Green Harvest Company. The motel provides guests with discounted lift tickets to enjoy skiing at nearby Blue Knob Resort.
The Motel Townhouse is a motor lodge in the heart of Bedford's historic downtown area. The two-floor motel has rooms that open to the outside along a walkway. The motel's accommodations are basic, without many amenities. Rooms do include cable TV and free wireless Internet. The motel also provides a complimentary continental breakfast to its guests. The motel has no restaurant, but the nearby Bedford Elks Country Club boasts a restaurant, a bowling alley and a golf course. Guests can also dine at Bedford's Landmark Restaurant. Attractions to visit in Bedford include the Coral Caverns and Old Bedford Village.
