Discover Somerset

21 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Seven Springs Mountain Resort
80/100

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

777 Water Wheel Dr, Seven Springs, PA 15622

A resort offering stunning mountain vistas, perfect for capturing breathtaking landscapes and winter sports.

Confluence, PA
70/100

Confluence, PA

Confluence, PA

A picturesque town at the confluence of the Casselman River, Laurel Hill Creek, and Youghiogheny River, offering scenic river views and mountain vistas.

Tower of Voices
70/100

Tower of Voices

6424 Lincoln Hwy, Stoystown, PA 15563

A memorial tower at the Flight 93 National Memorial, offering stunning views from its height and a unique architectural subject.

Mount Davis
70/100

Mount Davis

Mt. Davis Rd, Salisbury, PA 15558

The highest point in Pennsylvania, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Laurel Mountain State Park
70/100

Laurel Mountain State Park

Laurel Mountain State Park, PA

A scenic park featuring a mountain and surrounding forests. Ideal for landscape and nature photography.

Flight 93 National Memorial
65/100

Flight 93 National Memorial

6424 Lincoln Hwy, Stoystown, PA 15563

A memorial dedicated to the victims of Flight 93, offering a poignant and reflective setting for photography. It features a wall of names, a memorial plaza, and a walkway that allows for contemplative shots.

The Mountain Playhouse
60/100

The Mountain Playhouse

7690 Somerset Pike, Jennerstown, PA 15547

A charming theater offering opportunities for architectural and performance photography.

Berlin, Pennsylvania Main Street
60/100

Berlin, Pennsylvania Main Street

Berlin, Pennsylvania 15530, United States

A classic rural main street with colorful buildings and simple lines, ideal for street photography and capturing small-town charm.

STREETURBAN
Casselman Wind Project
60/100

Casselman Wind Project

Casselman Wind Project, PA (near Stewart Township)

A wind farm offering interesting industrial-landscape photography. Ideal for capturing unique perspectives on renewable energy.

Great Allegheny Passage
60/100

Great Allegheny Passage

Along the Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA

A 335-mile trail from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., offering scenic cycling and walking photography opportunities.

Youghiogheny River Lake
55/100

Youghiogheny River Lake

South of Confluence, PA

A 2,840-acre lake ideal for boating and fishing, offering scenic shots of the lake and surrounding landscape.

Laurel Hill Creek
55/100

Laurel Hill Creek

Somerset County, PA

A scenic creek running through a picturesque valley, offering serene landscape photography opportunities.

Jennerstown Speedway Complex
55/100

Jennerstown Speedway Complex

Jennerstown Speedway Complex, Jennerstown, PA 15547

A racing track ideal for action photography, offering fast-paced shots of cars and racing events.

Flight 93 Memorial Chapel
55/100

Flight 93 Memorial Chapel

Stoystown, PA 15563

A chapel dedicated to the spiritual commemoration of Flight 93, offering a serene and respectful photography environment.

Quecreek Reservoir
55/100

Quecreek Reservoir

Quecreek, Pennsylvania, United States

A scenic reservoir offering opportunities for capturing water reflections and surrounding natural beauty.

WATERSCAPELANDSCAPE
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
50/100

Quecreek Mine Rescue Site

GA-1, Somerset, PA 15501

A site that commemorates the rescue of nine miners trapped underground in 2002. It offers a mix of rural landscapes and poignant historical significance.

LANDSCAPEHISTORICAL
Old Petersburg Toll House
50/100

Old Petersburg Toll House

Old Petersburg, PA

A historic tollhouse offering architectural and rural landscape photography opportunities.

ARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE
Brantview Farms Maple
50/100

Brantview Farms Maple

Friedens, Pennsylvania 15541

A picturesque farm offering maple syrup tours and scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

LANDSCAPENATURE
Youghiogheny River Rafting Area
50/100

Youghiogheny River Rafting Area

Confluence, PA

A scenic area along the Youghiogheny River, offering action photography opportunities during rafting and kayaking.

Youghiogheny River Bridge
45/100

Youghiogheny River Bridge

US-381, Confluence, PA

A picturesque bridge spanning the Youghiogheny River, offering scenic views and architectural photography opportunities.

Jager and Friends Dog Park
40/100

Jager and Friends Dog Park

Friedens, PA 15541

An action-packed location for capturing pets and their owners interacting. Provides opportunities for dynamic and joyful photography.

NATUREATTRACTIONS