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nittanylion t1_j9wwtxi wrote

Bedford itself has seen a bit of a resurgence in the last decade or so since the resort was renovated. It's a cool small town with a revitalizing downtown area and is on the upswing.

That being said, you're going to have to drive a bit to find another town on that level. (45+ minutes)

If you want peace and quiet and are okay with knowing you'll need to drive for things like concerts, the arts, or sports; Bedford could be perfect for you. Rural PA has its fair share of plusses and minuses.

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FuckTheCrabfeast OP t1_j9yeiwz wrote

With us having a little one I'm not super worried about not being near concerts or sports at this time and if something does come up then we'll make a long weekend out of it.

I suppose I'm more worried about being far away from groceries (or having options), dining and other amenities that mid sized towns have.

I'll definitely take a closer look. Appreciate it.

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nittanylion t1_j9z300l wrote

Bedford has a Giant Eagle, a Weis, and a sizable farmers market on Mile Level. Also a top notch farm-to-table restaurant called Horn O Plenty is there that we make it a point to stop at when we're in the area. I'm sure there are other good restaurant options but that one is a slam dunk.

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FuckTheCrabfeast OP t1_j9zj0q8 wrote

Great info. Familiar with GE with family in Ohio and I've definitely been to worse grocery stores. Looked up that restaurant and it looks awesome... appreciate it!

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