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Many visitors come to the Flight 93 National Memorial to remember the actions of the passengers and crew and the greater events of September 11, 2001.
The Flight 93 National Memorial is a memorial built to commemorate the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, which was one of four aircraft hijacked during the September 11 attacks in 2001. The memorial is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, with the vast majority in Stonycreek Township, and with a small portion in Shade Township. It is 78 miles (126 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, 122 miles (196 km) west of Harrisburg, and 226 miles (364 km) west of Philadelphia.
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Hike the Bog and Boulder Trail within the state forest. This footpath follows a series of boardwalks around a rare upland bog, which features an array of plants specalized for living in the harsh conditions. Trailhead is on Clear Shade Road east of Windber on PA Route 56.
The Johnstown Inclined Plane is an 896.5-foot funicular - the steepest vehicular incline in the world. Its 30' cars, which are large enough to hold 60 people, 6 motorcycles, or a vehicle, travel at the steepest grade for cars their size. The observation deck provides an extensive view of the greater Johnstown region.
Part of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association. Tells the story of the Great 1889 Johnstown Flood, with small exhibits of photos featuring the other two major floods of 1936 and 1977.
Part of Johnstown Area Heritage Association. Museum tells story of immigrants life in Johnstown, also features Johnstown Children's Museum, and special Iron and Steel exhibit.
There are two Johnstown Flood-related sites in the area. This park preserves the ruins of the South Fork Dam, part of the old lakebed, and some of the buildings of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club. A National Park Service-produced film, nicknamed "Black Friday," is shown at the visitor center.