Adventures in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Located about 60 minutes from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Somerset County is famous for many things including the crash site of one of the planes on September 11, 2001. Somerset County offers visitors a chance to look at recent historical events and have exciting adventures. Here are a few stops that should be on your list when visiting Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Located on Route 31, just minutes from the town of Somerset is Shanksville. This small community will go down in history for being the crash site of flight 93 on September 11, 2001. The town has embraced their place in history and has since constructed a Memorial Chapel and allows visitors to take in the scene of the impact site. The Memorial Chapel is located in a church building that was built in 1902. It is non-denominational and serves as a place for worship, prayer or mediation. The theme of this Memorial Chapel is One Nation Under God.

Just 20 minutes west of Shanksville lies the town of Rockwood and the Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House. This building includes a three story section which once served as a feed mill and a two story section which at the same time was an opera house. Traveling performers frequented the building in the early 1900's and their presence can still be seen on the dressing room walls. Small statements were left by performers and have been preserved by the owners who have painstakingly restored the building to its original splendor. Dinner shows are scheduled throughout the year. Visitors don't have to wait for a scheduled show to visit the Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House. Inside there are local vendors and restaurants available including local pizzeria and an ice cream stand.