Breezewood brings together important transportation routes and a history closely tied to travel. The Felten’s Mill Covered Bridge and Brush Creek Evergreens offer further concrete reasons to look beyond the roads. Breezewood is a town designed to meet the needs of travelers.

Transportation Routes and Getting Around

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Lincoln Highway and Route 70 meet in Breezewood. The Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange at Breezewood connects the Turnpike with Route 30. US Route 30 is also the main road through the section of Breezewood known as “the strip.” Route 30 therefore appears in two distinct descriptions of how to get around: as the connection at the Turnpike interchange and as the main road through the Strip. The three intersecting transportation routes provide another, separate point of reference.

Traces of Road History

The history of the roads can also be understood through two distinct details. In 1915, the Lincoln Highway in Breezewood underwent extensive improvements. In the 1930s, US Route 30 through Breezewood was referred to as the Lincoln Highway. The first detail concerns improvements to the highway; the second concerns the name given to Route 30. This keeps the road’s development and its name distinct as aspects of transportation history.

Historic Places Connected to Travel

Maple Lawn Inn stands on the western edge of present-day Breezewood. It is estimated to be about 200 years old. This approximate age is associated with a historic place whose location is clearly linked to the western edge of town.

The history of Crawford’s Museum (and Gifts) is also connected to travel. The business that became known by this name was moved to Breezewood between 1957 and 1958. At the time, travelers could view the displayed taxidermy animal figures while taking a break from their journeys. The place thus tells of an earlier connection between a pause in the journey and a visit to an exhibition.

A Break and a Year-Round Destination

For travelers tired of driving, the Felten’s Mill Covered Bridge offers a welcome respite. It is a specific destination beyond the major transportation routes that define Breezewood.

Brush Creek Evergreens adds a year-round destination to these travel-related attractions. The family-run farm in Breezewood has been in operation since 1998. Its facilities include a permanent Gift Nook, a greenhouse and the Natural Creations Craft Shop. Individual offerings may change; check what is currently available before your visit.

These options bring together different themes for planning: navigating the roads, historic connections to travel, a history of stopping and visiting, and a farm destination for every season. Which of these shapes your stay depends on whether you are primarily interested in transportation routes, local history or a reason to take an outing.

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