Buffalo is located within driving distance to so many amazing places. Niagara Falls is under an hour away, Finger Lakes is an easily drivable day trip, and this gem is totally road trip worthy at just two hours away away. The next time you’re planning a mini getaway from the 716, consider adding this epic skywalk to your list!
Kinzua Bridge State Park is located in McKean County in Pennsylvania, just under a two hour drive from the City of Buffalo.
Jonathan Smith - Flickr The park consists of 399 acres with several trails and – its main attraction – the Kinzua Bridge.
The skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park is unbelievable. Walk the bridge and get great views of the Kinzua Valley below.
Jim Mullhaupt - Flickr
Kinzua Bridge was once 2,053 feet long and 301 feet high and operated as a functioning railroad until 2003.
Nicholas A. Tonelli - Flickr This structure was once the tallest and longest railroad structure, but the Skywalk itself was reconstructed in 2011 as a walkway.
A tornado struck the bridge in 2003, resulting in irreparable damage to the railroad tracks.
Jim Mullhaupt - Flickr After the damage, the structure was reinvented to become what it is today - a popular tourist destination in McKean County, PA.
The Skywalk is a popular spot to take photos, and it’s not hard to see why!
yuan2003 - Flickr Landscape and nature photographers flock to this location for stunning shots of fall foliage, the Kinzua Valley, and the bridge itself.
You can still enjoy the park even if you have a fear of heights!
Random Retail - Flickr If standing on top of tall structures isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the beauty of Kinzua Bridge State Park. The valley walkways give an up close and personal view of the structure of the bridge. There are also some great photo taking opportunities from below!
The next time you’re planning a quick day trip, add this park to the top of your list!
yuan2003 - Flickr When you’re there, take in the nature that surrounds you.
And this time, please DO look down.
Jim Mullhaupt - Flickr There’s a partial glass platform at the end of the Skywalk where visitors can look down at the world below them. Amazing!
Have you ever been to the Kinzua Bridge State Park to walk the Skywalk? Or perhaps a passenger on the train while it was still a functioning railroad? Share your stories and photos with us in the comments on the Only In Buffalo Facebook page or tag us on Instagram using #onlyinbflo for a chance to see your photos featured!
Jonathan Smith - Flickr
The park consists of 399 acres with several trails and – its main attraction – the Kinzua Bridge.
Jim Mullhaupt - Flickr
Nicholas A. Tonelli - Flickr
This structure was once the tallest and longest railroad structure, but the Skywalk itself was reconstructed in 2011 as a walkway.
After the damage, the structure was reinvented to become what it is today - a popular tourist destination in McKean County, PA.
yuan2003 - Flickr
Landscape and nature photographers flock to this location for stunning shots of fall foliage, the Kinzua Valley, and the bridge itself.
Random Retail - Flickr
If standing on top of tall structures isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the beauty of Kinzua Bridge State Park. The valley walkways give an up close and personal view of the structure of the bridge. There are also some great photo taking opportunities from below!
When you’re there, take in the nature that surrounds you.
There’s a partial glass platform at the end of the Skywalk where visitors can look down at the world below them. Amazing!
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