Breezewood, Pennsylvania travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Breezewood is an unincorporated town of in Pennsylvania. There are few residences but myriad cheap motels, gas stations and fast food restaurants. The town is a major interstate connection between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 70 heading south towards Washington D.C. and Baltimore.

1 sights · 2 things to do · 6 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Breezewood

Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike

A 13-mile (21-km) former part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, closed in 1968, is now a walking trail.

Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge

Pennsylvania Mediation Center

A place learn or practice meditation and Theravada Buddhism.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Pittsburgh)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
AOO Altoona Blair County Airport, Altoona — 21 mi away. Directions
HGR Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field, Hagerstown — 34 mi away. Directions
IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions

Breezewood is the intersection of two Interstates, the Turnpike, and is also served by U.S. Route 30.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge, Pennsylvania Mediation Center
Afternoon Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Understand

Breezewood is a small town that arose due to a gap in the Interstate system. Interstate 70 does not directly connect to the Pennsylvania Turnpike; therefore, motorists must pass through Breezewood in order to get there.