Alexandria, PA

Tucked along the Juniata River in Huntingdon County, Alexandria is a quiet, tight-knit borough with deep historic roots. Home to fewer than 400 residents, the community offers a peaceful small-town pace surrounded by the scenic rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania. Locals celebrate their frontier heritage each fall during the annual Hartslog Heritage Day festival, while the nearby river provides plenty of easy spots for fishing, kayaking, and unwinding outside. For anyone looking for a calm rural setting within an easy drive of Huntingdon and State College, Alexandria delivers authentic country charm.