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The L aurel
H ighlands
pennsylvania
2010 Travel Guide
a place of WONDER
You really
should be
here!
Make New Family Memories
Seven Springs Mountain Resort is the perfect place to reconnect and make a new memory with your
family and friends! Whether the snow is blanketing the ground, the leaves are gilded in rich autumn hues
or the sun is shining and there is a warm summer breeze, Seven Springs is your escape destination. At
Pennsylvania’s largest resort, you can unwind at Trillium Spa, take a shot at sporting clays, explore 285 acres
of skiable terrain, enjoy the adrenaline rush of a snowmobile tour – the opportunities are endless!
At Seven Springs, we strive to provide you and yours with legendary customer service, value and warm
lifelong memories. What are you waiting for? You really should be here!
Seasonal packages available year-round - call 800.452.2223
or visit us on line at www.7Springs.com.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive | Seven Springs, PA 15622
800.452.2223 | www.7Springs.com
A s you look through the 2010 Laurel
Highlands Travel Guide, you may notice the
question, have you ever wondered, used a lot!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to
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live in a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? Have
you ever wondered how big “Big Ben” Roethlisberger family vacation ideas near DC, February, 2009 and
(2009 Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steeler QB) when The Washington Post chose the Laurel Highlands
really is and where his football season begins? Or, as one of their 21 Favorite Regional Destinations,
have you ever wondered where to go to find a large Winter, 2009.
amount of snow close to home?
The past year was unsettling for many Americans
These questions and more are answered within who worried about job security, finances, and health
the pages of this Guide. We think the answers will care. Many probably wondered if they could afford a
inspire you to experience Pennsylvania’s Laurel vacation or getaway. Yet, travel and tourism remained
Highlands. When a sampling of Laurel Highlands’ strong as folks continued traveling to gather with
visitors responded to the question, “What do you like family and friends in the Laurel Highlands.
most about the Laurel Highlands?” with, “it is simply
a wonderful place!,” a place of Wonder and the have Have you wondered where you can find a value-
you ever wondered question was born. packed, mini-vacation or getaway – sometimes one
overnight is all you need that is within a three to four
We were thrilled when Orbitz Travel.com picked hour drive from home, then look no further than your
the Laurel Highlands for their Top 5 close-to-home place of Wonder…the Laurel Highlands.
L aurel H ighlands
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a place of WONDER
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Administrative Offices 49 Where To Eat
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Copyright 2009 by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau has made every effort to maintain
the accuracy of information presented in this directory, but assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. The
anything previously known o
Corporate Ambassador Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau in no way warrants or assumes liability for the products and services offered. Inclusion in this
publication does not imply endorsement by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau.
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Planning a trip to the Laurel Highlands has never been easier! There are plenty of tools to help
you get the best tips on what to see and do in the region. www.InsideLaurelHighlands.org is
your information headquarters. Here, you can read stories from around the region and link up
to other social media sites. Hear tales from bike rides on the Great Allegheny Passage, learn
the best spots for fall foliage and get the inside scoop on what exciting events are happening
in the Laurel Highlands. If you have any questions, be sure to click the “Ask an Insider” button!
So you had a great time in the Laurel Highlands, now what do you do? Tell us about your
experiences! What did it feel like to stand over a waterfall at Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece
Fallingwater or ski the slopes at Seven Springs Mountain Resort? Join the conversations on
our social media sites or e-mail your stories to insider@laurelhighlands.org to be featured as a
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2010
JANUARY MAY
January 8-10 February 6 March 19 May 1-2
Gourmet Getaway Winterfest at Mystic Mountain NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ Spring Open House
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) “Pirates of Penzance” Glades Pike Winery (I-10)
777 Waterwheel Dr. 1001 Lafayette Dr. The Palace Theatre (E-6) 2208 Glades Pk.
Seven Springs, PA 15622 Farmington, PA 15437 21 W. Otterman St. Somerset, PA 15501
866-703-7625 866-386-6957 Greensburg, PA 15601 814-445-3753
www.7springs.com www.nemacolin.com/events-calendar 724-836-8000 www.gladespikewinery.com
www.thepalacetheatre.org
January 15-17 February 14 May 2
15th Annual Fire & Ice Festival Chocolate & Wine Lovers Delight March 20, 21, 24-28 Fulton House Opening Day
Sponsored by Somerset, Inc. (J-10) with Live Music Pennsylvania Maple Festival 357 Pittsburgh St. (H-6)
Streets of Uptown Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) 120 Meyers Ave. (K-13) New Derry, PA 15671
Somerset, PA 15501 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Meyersdale, PA 15552 724-694-8808
814-443-1748 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 814-634-0213 www.derryhistory.org
www.somersetincpa.org 724-439-3424 866-858-0213
Ice sculptures, contests, www.cwklaywinery.com www.pamaplefestival.com May 14-16
entertainment, displays, fun for the The National Road Festival
whole family! February 27 March 26-28 65 W. Main St., Ste. 103 (office) (C-11)
Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Uniontown, PA 15401
January 23 “Hollywood Party at the Palace” Spring Fever Festival 724-437-9877
Architecture on Ice Tour The Palace Theatre (E-6) Monroeville Convention Center (C-4) www.nationalroadpa.org
& Dinner Dance 21 W. Otterman St. 135 Mall Blvd.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House Greensburg, PA 15601 Monroeville, PA 15146 May 16
1 Usonian Dr. (F-8) 724-836-1123 724-863-4577 Spring Into You
Acme, PA 15610 www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org www.familyfestivals.com Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
877-833-7829 N See our ad on Page 08 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
www.polymathpark.com February 28 Chalk Hill, PA 15421
Soup & Wine with Live Music March 28 724-439-3424
January 23-24 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Soup & Wine with Live Music www.cwklaywinery.com
19th Annual Ligonier Ice Fest 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
Diamond Area (I-7) Chalk Hill, PA 15421 412 Fayette Springs Rd. May 22-23
120 E. Main St. 724-439-3424 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Spring Antique Show
Ligonier, PA 15658 www.cwklaywinery.com 724-439-3424 at Georgian Place
724-238-4200 www.cwklaywinery.com 309 Georgian Pl. (J-10)
www.ligonier.com Somerset, PA 15501
814-443-1244
www.cottagepineantiques.com
APRIL
FEBRUARY MARCH 50+ vendors, indoor & covered
April 2-3 outdoor, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4, FREE
February 5 STOMP Admission & Parking.
Jungle Jack Hanna March 10
The Palace Theatre (E-6) Gaelic Storm The Palace Theatre (E-6)
The Palace Theatre (E-6) 21 W. Otterman St. May 22-October 2
21 W. Otterman St.
21 W. Otterman St. Greensburg, PA 15601 Ligonier Country Market
Greensburg, PA 15601
Greensburg, PA 15601 724-836-8000 Springer Rd. (I-7)
724-836-8000
724-836-8000 www.thepalacetheatre.org Ligonier, PA 15658
www.thepalacetheatre.org
www.thepalacetheatre.org 724-238-6702
February 6 www.ligoniercountrymarket.com
March 14 April 10 Every Sat. Morning (8am-12pm)
Winterfest at Ohiopyle
Celtic Fest Soup & Wine with Live Music
Ohiopyle State Park (F-12)
Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
Ohiopyle, PA 15470 May 28-30
412 Fayette Springs Rd. 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
724-329-0986 Memorial Day Weekend
Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Chalk Hill, PA 15421
www.friendsofohiopyle.info Seven Springs Mountain Resort
724-439-3424 724-439-3424 (H-10)
www.cwklaywinery.com www.cwklaywinery.com 777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
866-703-7625
www.7springs.com
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May 29-September 11 June 17-19
Springs Farmers Market National Road Chainsaw
(Saturdays) Carving Festival
1711 Springs Rd., Rt. 669 (I-14) Addison Community Park (G-14)
Springs, PA 15562 Addison, PA 15411
814-662-4366 814-395-3469
www.springspa.org www.carvingfest.confluencelions.org
Fresh produce, baked goods, antiques,
collectibles in Amish country. 8am-1pm. June 18-19
Laurel Highlands
May 30-August 29 Bluegrass Festival
Sunday Evening Band Concerts 44 Firehall Rd., Rt. 271 (I-7)
Diamond Area (I-7) Ligonier, PA 15658
120 E. Main St. 724-238-8646
Ligonier, PA 15658 www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com
724-238-4200
www.ligonier.com June 18-20
Miners Memorial Day Festival
Downtown Festival Area (M-7)
JUNE Windber, PA 15963
814-479-3361
June-August (Fridays) www.windber.com/MMD
SummerSounds Parade, crafts, games, music; motorcycle
Greensburg’s Concerts in the Park show Saturday; car show Sunday.
St. Clair Park (E-6)
135 N. Maple Ave.
June 19
Greensburg, PA 15601
Beer & Gear Festival
724-838-4323
Falls City Pub (F-12)
www.summersounds.com
103 Garrett St.
N See our ad on Page 06
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-272-4141
June-October www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
Somerset County Farmers Market 9th Annual. Micro-Brews, music,
(Wednesdays & Saturdays) outdoor gear, big fun!
Back lot of Georgian Place Mall (J-10)
Somerset, PA 15501
814-445-7520 June 19-20
www.somersetcountyfarmersmarket.com Children’s Living
June-August, 2010 History Weekend
Compass Inn Museum (I-7)
SummerSounds - June 5, 12, 19, 26 1382 Rt. 30 E.
Greensburg’s Springs Farmers Market Laughlintown, PA 15655
Concerts in the Park 1711 Springs Rd., Rt. 669 (I-14) 724-238-4983
Springs, PA 15562 www.compassinn.com
St. Clair Park 814-662-4366
135 N. Maple Ave. www.springspa.org
Greensburg, PA 15601 June 24-27
724-838-4323 Miata Mountain Mania 2010
June 6, 13, 20, 27 Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10)
SummerSounds is a series of free outdoor concerts in downtown Sunday Evening Band Concerts 777 Waterwheel Dr.
Greensburg, presented every Friday from June through August. Grab a Downtown Ligonier (I-7) Champion, PA 15622
blanket and enjoy cool music in a variety of styles with your family and 120 E. Main St. 724-327-1762
friends. Ligonier, PA 15658 www.westpennmiataclub.com/
www.summersounds.com 724-238-4200 mania10.html
www.ligonier.com
June 25-26
June 12 Rockin’ on the Ridge
Antiques on the Diamond Sponsored by Somerset, Inc. (J-10)
Diamond Area (I-7) at Cernic’s Suzuki
October 8-10, 2010 120 E. Main St. (near PA Tpk. Entrance - #110)
Fort Ligonier Days Ligonier, PA 15658 Somerset, PA 15501
724-238-4200 814-443-1748
Downtown Ligonier www.ligonier.com
Ligonier Valley www.somersetincpa.org
Chamber of Commerce Great entertainment, delicious food,
120 E. Main St. June 12 motorcycle events; fun for all!
Ligonier, PA 15658 Five Alarm Mountain Madness
724-238-4200
Sanctioned Chili Cook-off
June 27
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13)
Experience one of Western Pennsylvania’s finest Fall Festivals with over Annual Ex-PAWS-ition
1001 Lafayette Dr.
150 juried crafters, food booths, a variety of free entertainment, battle Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
Farmington, PA 15437
re-enactments, a huge parade, Kids Korner activities, beautiful fall foliage 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
724-329-6387
& much more! Chalk Hill, PA 15421
866-386-6957
www.ligonier.com 724-439-3424
www.nemacolin.com/events-calendar
www.cwklaywinery.com
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JULY July 14-18 July 29 - August 1 August 14
Oldsmobile Club of America Stoystown Lions 40th Annual Antique Show
July 1-4 2010 Nationals Antique Tractor Festival Streets of Somerset (J-10)
Westmoreland Arts Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) Stoystown Lions Park (K-9) Somerset, PA 15501
& Heritage Festival 777 Waterwheel Dr. Stoystown, PA 15563 814-445-6431
Twin Lakes Park (F-6) Seven Springs, PA 15622 814-701-1378 www.somersetpa.net
Greensburg, PA 15601 412-466-0529 www.stoystownlions.org
724-834-7474 www.alleghenyrockets.org August 14
www.artsandheritage.com Lobster & Clambake
July 17-18 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
Four-day Arts & Heritage
Living History Weekend
AUGUST 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
Celebration. Family-friendly festival.
Compass Inn Museum (I-7) Chalk Hill, PA 15421
August 1-December
July 2-4 1382 Rt. 30 E. 724-439-3424
End of Summer Sale
July 4th Weekend Laughlintown, PA 15655 www.cwklaywinery.com
Laurel Highlands River Tours (F-12)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) 724-238-4983
4 Sherman St.
777 Waterwheel Dr. www.compassinn.com August 14-15
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Seven Springs, PA 15622 Wine & Food Festival
800-4RAFTIN (472-3846)
866-703-7625 July 23-24 Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10)
www.laurelhighlands.com
www.7springs.com Summer in Ligonier Arts & Crafts 777 Waterwheel Dr.
Diamond Area (I-7) Patagonia, Life is Good, Crocs, Teva, Seven Springs, PA 15622
120 E. Main St. Dagger Boats, specialized bikes. 866-703-7625
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Springs Farmers Market Ligonier, PA 15658 www.7springs.com
724-238-4200 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
1711 Springs Rd., Rt. 669 (I-14)
www.ligonier.com Sunday Evening Band Concerts August 20-28
Springs, PA 15562
Diamond Area (I-7) Westmoreland Fair
814-662-4366
July 23-24 120 E. Main St. Westmoreland Fairgrounds (E-7)
www.springspa.org
Coleman Station Ligonier, PA 15658 123 Blue Ribbon Ln.
Bluegrass Festival 724-238-4200 Greensburg, PA 15601
July 3-5 www.ligonier.com
‘Celebrate Our Country 1144 Coleman Station Rd. (J-10) 724-423-5005
in the Country’ Friedens, PA 15541 www.westmorelandfair.com
814-444-8509 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
138 E. Kittanning St., Rt. 954 (J-1)
www.blue-grass.org/festival Latrobe Farmers Market August 21-22
Smicksburg, PA 16256
Latrobe Memorial Stadium Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival
814-257-0192
July 23-25 Parking Lot (G-6) Laurel Hill State Park (H-10)
www.smicksburg.net
Westmoreland Homesteads Latrobe, PA 15650 Somerset, PA 15501
Celebration 724-805-0112 814-445-7725
July 4
Red, Wright & Blues Festival 2325 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (F-7) www.friendsoflhsp.org
Norvelt, PA 15674 August 7 Come enjoy bluegrass music and
Polymath Park Resort (F-8)
724-423-9070 Mon Ducky Race Festival
1 Usonian Dr. much more. FREE ADMISSION.
www.norvelt.org Brownsville Mon River Wharf (B-10)
Acme, PA 15610
Water & Bank Sts.
877-833-7829 August 21-22
July 24 Brownsville, PA 15417
www.polymathpark.com Living History Weekend
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 724-785-9331
Compass Inn Museum (I-7)
Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) www.barcpa.org
July 4, 11, 18, 25 1382 Rt. 30 E.
Sunday Evening Band Concerts 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Laughlintown, PA 15655
Chalk Hill, PA 15421 August 7, 14, 21, 28
Diamond Area (I-7) 724-238-4983
724-439-3424 Springs Farmers Market
120 E. Main St. www.compassinn.com
www.cwklaywinery.com 1711 Springs Rd., Rt. 669 (I-14)
Ligonier, PA 15658
Springs, PA 15562
724-238-4200 August 28
July 24-25 814-662-4366
www.ligonier.com Antiques on the Diamond
“1760-Year of the Conquest-2010” www.springspa.org
Downtown Ligonier (I-7)
July 6, 13, 20, 27 Battle Reenactments 120 E. Main St.
Fort Ligonier (I-7) August 8
Latrobe Farmers Market Ligonier, PA 15658
200 S. Market St. 5th Annual Lammas Day Festival
Latrobe Memorial Stadium 724-238-4200
Ligonier, PA 15658 Historic Fulton House (H-6)
Parking Lot (G-6) www.ligonier.com
724-238-9701 357 Pittsburgh St.
Latrobe, PA 15650
www.fortligonier.org New Derry, PA 15671
724-805-0112 August 28
724-694-8808
Twilight Tour
July 25 - September 4 www.derryhistory.org
July 11-17 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
Derry Township Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from State Rt. 381 S. (F-12)
the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum August 8 & 21
Agricultural Fair Mill Run, PA 15464
Westmoreland Museum (E-6) Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Rt. 982 N. (H-6) 724-329-8501
of American Art Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
New Derry, PA 15671 www.fallingwater.org
221 N. Main St. 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
724-459-7018
Greensburg, PA 15601 Chalk Hill, PA 15421
www.derrytwpagfair.com
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724-837-1500 724-439-3424
www.wmuseumaa.org www.cwklaywinery.com
in case you were WONDERING...
The Ligonier Country Market is the oldest and largest farmers market
in Western Pennsylvania, open every summer for 35 years.
www.laurelhighlands.org LAUREL HIGHLANDS 2010 Travel Guide 07
August 28 September 3-6 September 8-12 September 23
9th Annual Bocce nel Giardino 76th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor Farmers and Threshermans Jubilee Hobo Picnic
Greensburg Garden and Civic Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Exit #110 (Somerset) off PA Tpke. (H-11) Downtown Derry Borough (H-6)
951 Old Salem Rd. (E-6) Mount Saint Macrina (C-12) Rt. 281 (Near the Museum Caboose)
Greensburg, PA 15601 500 W. Main St. New Centerville, PA 15557 Derry, PA 15627
724-836-1123 Uniontown, PA 15401 814-926-3142 724-694-9884
www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org 724-438-8644 www.ncrvfc.com 724-694-3210
www.sistersofstbasil.org Steam Engines, Tractors, Crafts, Quilt Enjoy Hobo Stew and live music around
August 28 - October 3 Participate in religious services and Show, Entertainment, Truck-Tractor a campfire.
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival activities for adults and children. All Pulling.
112 Renaissance Ln. (D-8) denominations welcome. September 24-26
West Newton, PA 15089 September 10-12 Mount Pleasant Glass
724-872-1670 September 3-6 Mountain Craft Days & Ethnic Festival
www.pittsburghrenfest.com Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts 10649 Somerset Pk. (J-9) 1 Etze Ave. (E-8)
Colonial Festival Somerset, PA 15501 Municipal Bldg. Office
Westmoreland Fairgrounds (E-7) 814-445-6077 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
SEPTEMBER 123 Blue Ribbon Ln. www.somersethistoricalcenter.org 724-542-4711
Greensburg, PA 15601 Western Pennsylvania’s premier www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com
September-October (Weekends) 724-863-4577 folk festival. Help celebrate our 41st
Hallowboo! at Idlewild Park www.familyfestivals.com Anniversary! September 25
Rt. 30 E. (H-7) N See our ad on Page 08 19th Annual Ebensburg PotatoFest
Ligonier, PA 15658 September 10-12 Downtown Ebensburg (M-4)
724-238-3666 September 4 & 11 Ligonier Highland Games High & Center Sts.
www.idlewild.com Springs Farmers Market Idlewild Park (H-7) Ebensburg, PA 15931
Check website for schedule. Trick or 1711 Springs Rd., Rt. 669 (I-14) Rt. 30 814-472-8780
Treat in Story Book Forest, rides and Springs, PA 15562 Ligonier, PA 15658 www.potatofest.com
more. 814-662-4366 814-931-4714
www.springspa.org www.ligoniergames.org September 25
September 3-5 National Public Lands Day
Labor Day Weekend September 7, 14, 21, 28 September 11 Laurel Hill State Park (H-10)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) Latrobe Farmers Market Coal and Coke Heritage Somerset, PA 15501
777 Waterwheel Dr. Latrobe Memorial Stadium Music Festival 814-352-8649
Seven Springs, PA 15622 Parking Lot (G-6) Penn State Fayette (D-11) www.friendsoflhsp.org
866-703-7625 Latrobe, PA 15650 The Eberly Campus
www.7springs.com 724-805-0112 1 University Dr., Rt. 119 N. September 25
Uniontown, PA 15401 Derry Railroad Days Festival
724-430-4101 Downtown Derry Borough (H-6)
www.coalandcokemusicfest.org Derry, PA 15627
724-694-9884
Celebrating Southwestern
724-694-3210
Pennsylvania’s unique heritage; music,
food, fun for all! Parade, family activities, free on-stage
entertainment, food, crafts, railroad
September 11 museum.
Lobster and Clambake
Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) September 25-26
412 Fayette Springs Rd. Whiskey Rebellion
Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Heritage Festival (K-11)
724-439-3424 Berlin, PA 15530
www.cwklaywinery.com 814-733-4077
www.berlinwhiskeyrebellion.com
September 11-12
Stahlstown Flax September 26
Scutching Festival 12th Annual Mountain Harvest
Rt. 711 (H-8) & Chili Cook-Off
Stahlstown, PA 15687 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
724-593-2119 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
www.flaxscutching.org Chalk Hill, PA 15421
724-439-3424
September 18 www.cwklaywinery.com
A Chocolate Affaire
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10)
777 Waterwheel Dr. OCTOBER
Seven Springs, PA 15622
866-703-7625 October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16,
www.7springs.com October 22-23, 29-30
Huston’s Haunted Hollow
September 18-19 126 Woodland Rd. (I-11)
Smicksburg Apple Fest Rockwood, PA 15557
138 E. Kittanning St., Rt. 954 (J-1) 814-926-3133
Smicksburg, PA 16256 www.hauntedhollow.net
814-257-0192
www.smicksburg.net
08 LAUREL HIGHLANDS 2010 Travel Guide 1.800.333.5661October 1-2 October 8-10 NOVEMBER November 27-December 12
Springs Folk Festival Fort Ligonier Days Compass Inn Christmas
1711 Springs Rd., Rt. 669 (I-14) Ligonier Valley (I-7) November 4 Candlelight Tours
Springs, PA 15562 Chamber of Commerce 6th Annual Holiday Fashion Fantasy (Sat. & Sun. only)
814-662-9202 Downtown Ligonier Greensburg Garden & Civic Center Compass Inn Museum (I-7)
www.springspa.org 120 E. Main St. 951 Old Salem Rd. (E-6) 1382 Rt. 30 E.
Experience the life of our forefathers, Ligonier, PA 15658 Greensburg, PA 15601 Laughlintown, PA 15655
crafts, music, PA Dutch food. 724-238-4200 724-836-1123 724-238-4983
www.ligonier.com www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org www.compassinn.com
October 1-3 N See our ad on Page 06
21st Annual Smicksburg November 5-6 November 28
Community Fall Festival French & Indian War Miracle on Main Street
Oct 15-17 & 23-24
138 E. Kittanning St., Rt. 954 (J-1) History Seminar & Light Up Night
Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts
Smicksburg, PA 16256 Jumonville Downtown Area (C-7)
Christmas Festival
814-257-0192 887 Jumonville Rd. (D-12) Main & 2nd Sts.
Washington County Fairgrounds
www.smicksburg.net Hopwood, PA 15445 West Newton, PA 15089
2151 N. Main St.
724-439-4912 724-872-0100
Washington, PA 15301
October 1-3 800-463-7688 www.dwni.org
724-863-4577
Confluence PumpkinFest www.familyfestivals.com www.braddockroadpa.org
Town Park (G-13) N See our ad on Page 08
Confluence, PA 15424 November 5-7 DECEMBER
814-395-5080 Smicksburg Old-Fashioned Country
814-395-3313 October 16 Christmas Open House December 1-January 1
www.confluencepumpkinfest.org BARC’S Taste of Italy 138 E. Kittanning St., Rt. 954 (J-1) Overly’s Country Christmas®
Homemade Wine Tasting Smicksburg, PA 16256 Westmoreland Fairgrounds (E-7)
October 1-31 Sons of Italy (B-10) 814-257-0192 123 Blue Ribbon Ln.
Hallowboo! at Idlewild Park 16 Race St. www.smicksburg.net Greensburg, PA 15601
(Weekends) Brownsville, PA 15417
724-423-1400
Idlewild Park, Rt. 30 E. (H-7) 724-785-9331 November 6-21 800-9OVERLY (968-3759)
Ligonier, PA 15658 www.barcpa.org Compass Inn Harvest Candlelight www.overlys.com
724-238-3666 Tours (Sat. & Sun. only)
www.idlewild.com October 23 Compass Inn Museum (I-7) December 4
Tamburitzans Concert 1382 Rt. 30 E.
Check website for schedule. Trick or Treat Christmas Open House
Ligonier Town Hall (I-7) Laughlintown, PA 15655
in Story Book Forest, rides and more. 120 E. Main St.
Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12)
724-238-4983 412 Fayette Springs Rd.
Ligonier, PA 15658 www.compassinn.com
October 2 877-826-6437
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
AV5K Trail Run in Ligonier www.duq.edu/tamburitzans
724-439-3424
Antiochian Village (I-6) November 12-14 www.cwklaywinery.com
Conference & Retreat Center Christmas Open House
October 29-31 Old General Store (E-8)
Rt. 711 N. of Ligonier December 4
A Halloween Haunting 240 Countryside Plz.
140 Church Camp Trail Holiday Bliss Progressive Dinner
Storytelling Event Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Bolivar, PA 15923 Polymath Park Resort (F-8)
Compass Inn Museum (I-7) 724-547-7112
724-238-3677 x 425 1 Usonian Dr.
1382 Rt. 30 E. www.oldgeneralstore.com
www.antiochianvillage.org/AV5K Acme, PA 15610
Laughlintown, PA 15655
Benefits Special Olympics. 877-833-7829
724-238-4983 November 19-21 www.polymathpark.com
www.compassinn.com Greater Pittsburgh Arts
October 2-3, 9-10 & Crafts Holiday Spectacular
46th Annual Bedford December 4-12
October 30-31 Monroeville Convention Center (C-4)
Fall Foliage Festival Ligonier Valley Historical Society
Fall Open House 135 Mall Blvd.
Downtown Bedford (P-10) Festival of Lights
Glades Pike Winery (I-10) Monroeville, PA 15146
PO Box 234 Ligonier Town Hall (I-7)
2208 Glades Pk. 724-863-4577
Bedford, PA 15522 Community Room
Somerset, PA 15501 www.familyfestivals.com
814-624-3111 120 E. Main St.
814-445-3753 N See our ad on Page 08
800-765-3331 Ligonier, PA 15658
www.gladespikewinery.com
www.bedfordfallfestival.com 724-238-6818
November 19-January 1 www.ligonierhistoricalsociety.org
Over 400 crafts booths, children’s activities, October 31
music entertainment, festival foods. Murder Mystery Tour & Dinner Overly’s Country Christmas®
Westmoreland Fairgrounds (E-7) December 5
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House
123 Blue Ribbon Ln. Christmas Open House
October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 1 Usonian Dr. (F-8)
Town-Wide
Autumnfest Acme, PA 15610 Greensburg, PA 15601
724-423-1400 Downtown Ligonier (I-7)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) 877-833-7829
800-9OVERLY (968-3759) Ligonier, PA 15658
777 Waterwheel Dr. www.polymathpark.com
www.overlys.com 724-238-4200
Seven Springs, PA 15622
www.ligonier.com
866-703-7625 October TBD
www.7springs.com 3rd Annual Fall Festival November 27-28 &
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) December 2-5
October 2, 23 & 30 1001 Lafayette Dr. Festival of Lights
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Farmington, PA, 15437 Braddock Trail Chapter House/
Halloween Edition 866-386-6957 Warden Mansion (E-8)
Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) www.nemacolin.com/events-calendar 200 S. Church St.
412 Fayette Springs Rd. Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Chalk Hill, PA 15421 724-423-3275
724-439-3424 www.geocities.com/fol15666
www.cwklaywinery.com
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NATIONAL
truth is, other than the placement of nearly 12 inches of tar and asphalt over
the original granite paving stones, this place has barely changed in 200 years.
And yet, it is the place where America would be changed forever.
ROAD The 1/4 mile stretch of road in Addison is part of a 90-mile historic route
running through southwest Pennsylvania, known as the National Road. From
its modest beginnings as an Indian trail to becoming the primary pathway to
the American West, the National Road has been the stage for some of most
important events in US history. Revolutions - political, social, industrial and
cultural - that would transform a nation from a vast, mostly uninhabited
wilderness, into the powerful nation on earth.
I n the tiny town of Addison, Pennsylvania, just across the Maryland
state line, is a remnant of one of the most important pieces of American
The unassuming, 2-lane roadway that rolls through some of the most the
scenic and rural areas of southwest Pennsylvania doesn’t look like a place
where revolutions began. And yet it was. Seeing it today, who could believe
history. An artifact that is equal in value to any national memorial or any that this tiny route is where America’s fight for independence really begin,
protected historic site, and one that has had as profound an impact on some 21-years before
the development of the United States as anything found in New York, the first shots of the
Philadelphia, Washington D.C., or Boston. American Revolution
were fired in Lexington,
And yet, you would never know by looking at it. Massachusetts? Who
would think that this
In fact, you probably wouldn’t even notice it. After all, there is no front door, was the place where the
no gate, no place to pay admission. There are no velvet ropes, or glass cases, first and only attempt to
or security guards to keep visitors at bay or to protect any of its contents. The overthrow the nation’s
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10 LAUREL HIGHLANDS 2010 Travel Guide 1.800.333.5661LINCOLN
the roadside. In order to catch the attention of the new motoring public,
no sign could be too large. It was just a matter of time until the building
L
became the sign, and roadside giants were born! In the 1940s, as roads
HIGHWAY
became wider and speed limits increased, the buildings became larger.
Pennsylvania boasts the 1927 Coffee Pot in Bedford, the 1948 Shoe House
just outside of York, and a couple of fiberglass giants that are coined
Muffler Men! Realizing the marketing impact these giant buildings have,
some of today’s companies are promoting their businesses with roadside
North East
giants such as the Longaberger Basket headquarters in Ohio, an Inn that
90
Erie resembles a paddlewheeler boat in Lancaster, PA, and some of the Hard
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Lake City Wattsburg
Rock Cafés with their giant Elkland
guitars.
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McKean Sugar Grove Shinglehouse Lawrenceville Little Meadows
Bradford Eldred Sayre
957 Hallstead
79 Allegheny Res. Westfield 328
187 Friendsville Susquehanna Depot
Albion Union City 69 46 44
Ulysses 171
Roseville Rome 267 New Milford Thompson
370
77 Youngsville Warren 59 Lewis Run 14
Le Raysville
706
18 Montrose
98 Smethport Port Allegany 287
Mansfield
nsiders know that traveling the historic Lincoln Highway
Conneautville
Clarendon is one of the Roadside Coudersportgiants are part of the Lincoln
Spartansburg
Wellsboro
Troy Burlington Towanda 59
Allegheny
R.
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Galeton Hop Bottom
best ways to see
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Jamestown Cooperstown
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Johnsonburg students about this quirky Lincoln Highway Forksville Clarks Summit
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Orangeville Stoneboro 58
Driftwood Renovo Moscow 84
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www.laurelhighlands.org LAUREL HIGHLANDS 2010 Travel Guide 11schools altogether.) This year-long
project involved students in graphic Don’t we all wish the price per gallon of gasoline was the same as it was in
arts, welding, building trades, 1940 – 14 cents a gallon? We’ll probably never see those days again, but
culinary arts, and horticulture. visitors to the Lincoln Highway near Ligonier can’t miss the 21’ high 1940
Bennett gas pump that the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology
Project guidelines included Center students created. It is located 2 miles west of Ligonier on U.S. Route
selection of a design from the 30.
Lincoln Highway era (1912-1940);
fabrication of the sculpture from To know the exact locations of all five Roadside Giants of the Lincoln
steel; and staying within a budget Highway, and the 70+ sites of the 200-mile Lincoln Highway Roadside
since funding for this regional Museum, or download the new printable Lincoln Highway Guide, go to
project originated with The Sprout www.LHHC.org.
Fund in Pittsburgh.
Get a group of high school boys
together and the talk is bound
to turn to cars. When the students at Central Westmoreland Career and
Technology Center learned that there was an official car of the Lincoln
Highway, they quickly zeroed in on the design and fabrication of a vintage
Packard vehicle. This supersized car is located at Tollgate Hill Road, just west
of Greensburg, on the historic Lincoln Highway.
Bicycles and Somerset County seem to go together. The Somerset
County Technology Center students were quick to develop a design that
incorporated a bicycle – a 1,800 pound Bicycle Built for Two that measured
17’ high and 22’ wide. It is installed near the intersection of Routes 30 and
219 interchange.
newly-formed federal government and its make the Industrial Revolution in the United Stated possible.
first President would be planned? And
who would imagine that the construction The National Road was the stage for many of the United States’ most profound
of this road would generate the very and significant political, social and industrial revolutions. But in 1935, when
first challenge to the United States Frank Lloyd Wright completed his masterpiece “Fallingwater” in Mill Run, PA,
Constitution? the National Road also became the home of a culture revolution that would
sweep the entire world. Fallingwater would become the symbol of modern
And then there was the social revolution design and provide the single greatest influence on the architecture of the
that the National Road brought about. twentieth century.
When Thomas Jefferson completed the
Louisiana Purchase and expanded the One tiny road that revolutionized a nation. That is the story of the National
country westward, it was the National Road that provided the primary access Road. A place to learn about the spirit and vision of those courageous men
and route. Tens of thousands of men, women and children heading west to and women who stood up for
build a new life and brave a new frontier. Hunters and trappers, farmers and freedom, fought for independence,
traders finally having access to the resources of western territory. The United explored new frontiers, and
States, its people, and its economy would never again be the same and all challenged conventional thinking.
because of the National Road. A place where battles were waged,
rebellions were born, constitutions
Having access to a new, abundant supply of natural resources, including coal, were challenged, and the rules of
coke, timber and iron ore, created an explosion of new trade, development, how we would live were forever
and innovation. The Industrial Revolution that had swept through Great broken.
Britan in the late 1700’s would come to America and brought with it the
investment and immigrant workforce that would transform these natural Visit www.nationalroadpa.org for
resources into the products and industries that would forever change the more information.
world. Once again, it was the National Road that paved the way and helped
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what to do & see?
Amusements & Family Fun 15 Historic Sites 22
Animal Parks & Zoos 17 Movie Theaters & Drive-Ins 23
Arts, Museums & Galleries 17 Music & Theaters 23
Farm-To-Table 21 Spas & Personal Wellness 25
Haunted Attractions 21 Wineries & Breweries 25
Historic Routes 21FANTASTIC THRILLS, FOOD & FAMILY FUN AWAIT!
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Faranda Farm (K-8) Sep.: Sat. & Sun., Sep. 15-Oct. 31 w $6-$10 Corn maze, hayrides, hay fort, llamas,
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Fayette Central Railroad (G-12) May-Dec. C, G $15 All Aboard for family fun on this scenic
30 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401 railroad. Check website for dates of
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Idlewild & SoakZone (H-7) Approx. Late May-Sep., S, G w Instant fun. Lifelong memories. Voted
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Kennywood (B-5) Approx. May-Sep. C, S, G w America’s favorite traditional
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Laurel Caverns Geological Park (D-12) 9am-5pm May 1-Oct. 31 C, S, G, A $11 435 acre natural area featuring
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Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club Fri.: 12-7pm mid-Nov.-mid Jan. C, G w $5 Region’s largest multi-scale model
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www.lhmrc.org 814-445-8922 (J-10) Sun.: 12-5pm Sat.: Year Round of PW & S Railroad.
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Sandcastle Water Park (B-4) Approx. Jun.-Sep. C, S, G w Wild, wet summer fun at Pittsburgh’s
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Statler’s Fun Center (F-6) Summer: Mar.-Oct. Awesome miniature golf and go-kart
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www.statlers.com 724-539-7655 Spring & Fall arcade and snack shop.
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12pm-Dusk
Terrace Lanes Bowling Center (J-10) 11am-11pm Year Round A w Terrace Lanes, a great place to take your
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Walnut Hill Miniature Golf (C-12) Varies, Varies, C, G w Visitors play an 18-hole course and can
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www.laurelhighlands.org LAUREL HIGHLANDS 2010 Travel Guide 15Westmoreland Somerset
Museum of Historical Center
American Art 10649 Somerset Pk.
221 N. Main St. Somerset, PA 15501
Greensburg, PA 15601 814-445-6077
724-837-1500
Glorious landscapes. Fiery factories. Historical giants. Exciting and Southwestern Pennsylvania’s premier rural history museum. The
captivating visitors with nationally recognized and regionally Somerset Historical Center’s award-winning exhibits, educational
significant works of art. Come explore and enjoy The Place for programs, recreated farmstands, Mountain Craft Days folk
American Art. Great museum shop, too! festival, and one of the region’s best genealogical libraries bring
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www.somersethistoricalcenter.org
Powdermill
Nature Reserve Fort Ligonier
1847 Rt. 381 200 S. Market St.
Rector, PA 15677 Ligonier, PA 15658
724-593-4070 724-238-9701
An hour from Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum’s field station features Journey back where the flag of His Majesty King George still flies!
unique exhibits, nature trails, and conservation education programs. Explore the reconstructed 1758-1766 British Fort; tour the French &
Powdermill can provide a relaxed sylvan setting for retreats, Indian War Art Gallery, and the spectacular Washington Pistols, “1760-
conferences, and social events in its new green facility. Year of the Conquest-2010”.
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Children (C), Seniors (S)
Adult Admission (Price)
Wheelchair Accessible
Months of Operation
Groups (G), AAA (A)
Hours of Operation
AMUSEMENTS
& FAMILY FUN
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival 11am-8pm July 1-4 w Free Four-day celebration of the arts with
252 Twin Lakes Park Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601 music, dance, crafters, children’s
www.artsandheritage.com 724-834-7474 (F-6) activities, food. Fun for all.
Wildside at Nemacolin Year Round C, G The Wildside is a unique entertainment
Woodlands Resort, The (E-13) emporium that offers activities for all
ages - RC car race zone, eight lanes
1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437 of bowling, 65+ arcade games, pool
www.nemacolin.com 866-386-6957 tables, indoor climbing wall, restaurant
and sports bar.
N See our ad on inside back cover
ANIMAL PARKS & ZOOS
Critter Country Animal Farm (C-8) 12-6pm Daily mid-Apr.-mid.-Oct C, S A w $6 Visit with and feed both exotic and
914 Rt. 981, Smithton, PA 15479 domestic animals from Alpacas to
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Living Treasures Animal Park (G-9) Memorial Day Apr.-mid-Nov. C, S, G w $7.50 Bring your camera to capture the
288 Rt. 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646 to memories; but leave your binoculars,
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Wildlife Academy at Year Round C, G It’s all animals, all the time! You can
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, The (E-13) share some Nemacolin space with lions,
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ARTS, MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Antiochian Heritage Museum (I-6) May 1-Oct. 31: Year Round G A w “Spirit and Whimsy: the art of Niko
Rt. 711 N. of Ligonier Mon.-Sat.: Chocheli” exhibit opens Spring 2010.
140 Church Camp Trail, Bolivar, PA 15923 10am-4:30pm Plus, art and artifacts from the Middle
www.antiochianvillage.org 724-238-3677 Sun.: 12-4:30pm East and Eastern Orthodox Christian
Nov. 1-Apr.30: heritage including 1617 King James
Mon.-Fri.:10am-4:30pm Bible. Call for tour & lunch packages.
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BARC Flatiron Building Heritage (B-10) Mon.-Sat.: Year Round, w Free Features topographic map of SWPA.
69 Market St., Brownsville, PA 15417 11am-2pm by appt. Also featuring artifacts of westward
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724-785-9331
Coal and Coke Heritage Center @ Mon.-Fri.: Year Round, A w Free Explore the rich history and heritage
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus 10am-3pm by appt. of the coal and coke industries in
1 University Dr., Rt. 119 N., Uniontown, PA 15401 Southwestern Pennsylvania.
www.coalandcokepsu.org 724-430-4158 (D-11)
Fayette County Law Library (C-12) Mon.-Fri.: Year Round Free Every month a new artist is featured at
61 E. Main St., Ste. D, Uniontown, PA 15401 8am-4pm the Fayette County Law Library.
www.co.fayette.pa.us/fayette/cwplv/view
724-438-5885
Frank L. Melega Art Museum (B-10) Sun.: 1-4pm, Year Round w Free Features beautiful regionally inspired
69 Market St., PO Box 97, Brownsville, PA 15417 by appt. art by artist Frank L. Melega. Also select
www.melegaartmuseum.org 724-785-9331 featured artist displays.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House Sun. Tours: Mar.-Nov. C, G R $22 Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan
at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) Call for seasonal House and two apprentice-designed
hours homes at Polymath Park Resort.
1 Usonian Dr., Acme, PA 15610 N See our ad on Page 58
www.polymathpark.com 877-833-7829
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Fun Center Model Railroad Club
386 Frye Farm Rd. 209 Georgian Place Mall
Greensburg, PA 15601 Somerset, PA 15501
724-539-7655 814-445-8922
Come experience our thrilling go-karts, challenging miniature golf, Visit the region’s largest multi-scale model train displays. Open
arcade and snack shop. Single go-karts, double go-karts and “PRO” weekends Mid-November to Mid-January and every Saturday
karts are available. Located beside Route 30 in Westmoreland County morning. Featuring the entire PW&S Railroad running from Ligonier to
between Greensburg and Latrobe. Open mid-March-October. Somerset, PA.
www.statlers.com www.lhmrc.org
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in case you were WONDERING...
The Palace Theatre
21 W. Otterman St.
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-836-8000
The Westmoreland
Museum of American Art
in Greensburg is one of only
Nationally renowned celebrities, bands, and touring shows, plus
3 museums in Pennsylvania
regional organizations in a diverse mix of entertainment. You’ll love dedicated to the art and
the French Renaissance décor, murals, golden Grecian marble and our
goldfish pond! Event schedule and ticketing available online. artists of the United States.
www.thepalacetheatre.org
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Adult Admission (Price)
Wheelchair Accessible
Months of Operation
Groups (G), AAA (A)
Hours of Operation
ARTS, MUSEUMS
& GALLERIES
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater®(F-12) Dramatically cantilevered over a
1491 Mill Run Rd., Rt. 381 S., Mill Run, PA 15464 10am-4pm Daily waterfall. Named one of ‘50 Places of a
mid-Mar.-Dec. C, G R w $18
www.fallingwater.org 724-329-8501 (except Wed.) Lifetime.’ Reservations essential.
N See our ad on Page 16
Frank Lloyd Wright’s House Organic architecture exemplified! 1953
on Kentuck Knob (E-12) Hagan House; tidewater red cypress,
723 Kentuck Rd., Chalk Hill, PA 15421 10am-4pm Year Round C A w $16 sandstone, copper. Sculpture meadow,
www.kentuckknob.com 724-329-1901 gift shop.
N See our ad on Page 16
Greensburg Volunteer Antique fire trucks and equipment.
Fire Department Museum (E-6) By appt. Year Round w Free Photos, parade uniforms, historic
Rear 416 S. Main St., City Hall videos and films. A must see!
Greensburg, PA 15601 724-832-7904
Heritage Discovery Center (L-6) Includes ‘America: Through Immigrant
Rt. 56 & 7th Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906 Eyes,’ an interactive exhibit about
www.jaha.org 814-539-1889, 888-222-1889 10am-5pm Daily turn-of-the-century immigrants; Iron
Memorial Day & Steel Gallery, about steel in early
to Year Round C, S, G, A w $7 industrial America; a seasonally-open,
Labor Day: separate site, Wagner-Ritter House &
Fri.-Sat.: 10am-7pm Garden, illustrates the domestic lives of
immigrants.
N See our ad on Page 20
Johnstown Children’s Museum (L-6) New in 2009 in the Heritage Discovery
Rt. 56 & 7th Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906 10am-5pm Daily Center building! Hands-on exhibits
www.jaha.org 814-539-1889, 888-222-1889 Memorial Day allow kids to learn through play about
to Year Round C, S, G, A w $7 the area’s geography, culture, industry,
Labor Day: and ecology. Includes water play, a
Fri.-Sat.: 10am-7pm climber, rooftop gardens and café.
N See our ad on Page 20
Johnstown Flood Museum (L-6) 10am-5pm Daily Experience the 1889 Johnstown Flood
304 Washington St., Johnstown, PA 15901 Memorial Day through exhibits, artifacts and an
www.jaha.org 814-539-1889, 888-222-1889 to Year Round C, S, G, A w $7 Academy-Award® winning film.
Labor Day: N See our ad on Page 20
Fri.-Sat.: 10am-7pm
Latrobe Art Center (G-6) An art center offering original art by
819 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA 15650 Mon.-Fri.: 10am-5pm Year Round w Free member artists. Classes, workshops
www.latrobeartcenter.org 724-537-7011 Sat.: 10am-3pm
from beginners to professionals.
Laurel Arts (J-10)
214 S. Harrison Ave., PO Box 414, Offering exhibits, art classes, dance
Somerset, PA 15501 Tue.-Thu.: 10am-8pm program, performances, summer
www.laurelarts.org 814-443-2433 Fri.: 10am-4pm Year Round w Free camps, special events and Somerfest
Sat.: 12-4pm Festival.
Laurel Arts Education & Dance Center, N See our ad on Page 06
601 Georgian Pl., Somerset, PA 15501
Nemacolin Castle (B-10) Nemacolin Castle sits proudly
136 Front St. & Brashear St., Brownsville, PA 15417 overlooking the Monongahela River.
Sat.-Sun.: 12-5pm mid-Mar.-mid-Oct. C $7
www.nemacolincastle.org 724-785-6882 We offer Christmas, Ghost, and History
Tours.
Powdermill Nature Reserve (H-8) Apr.-Oct..:
Carnegie Museum’s research station
1847 Rt. 381, Rector, PA 15677 Tue.-Sat.: 9am-4:30pm
Sun.: 12-4:30pm features exceptional environment
www.powdermill.org 724-593-4070 Year Round w Free exhibits, nature trails, gift shop and
Nov.-Mar.:
Wed.-Sat.: 9am-4:30pm rental spaces.
N See our ad on Page 16
Sun.: 12-4:30pm
Smock Historical Society (C-9) 11am-4pm Displays, artifacts and replication of a
103 Main St., Smock, PA 15480 Year Round ‘coal patch house,’ authentic church, a
www.orgsites.com/pa/smock 724-677-2415 union bar, barber shop and back porch.
Somerset Historical Center (J-9) Call for seasonal Award-winning exhibits, programs, and
10649 Somerset Pk., Somerset, PA 15501 hours recreated farmstands tell the story of
Year Round C, S, G, A w $6
www.somersethistoricalcenter.org 814-445-6077 life in rural Pennsylvania.
N See our ad on Page 16
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Children (C), Seniors (S)
Adult Admission (Price)
Wheelchair Accessible
Months of Operation
Groups (G), AAA (A)
Hours of Operation
ARTS, MUSEUMS
& GALLERIES
Southern Alleghenies Featuring rotating exhibitions of
Museum of Art (I-7) Tue.-Fri.: 10am-5pm local, regional, and national artists.
One Boucher Ln. & Rt. 711 S. Year Round w Free
Sat.-Sun.: 1-5pm Paperweight exhibition on permanent
Ligonier, PA 15658 display.
www.sama-art.org 724-238-6015
Springs Museum
Wed.-Fri.: 1-5pm Treasure store of history, folklore
& Historical Society (I-14) May 29-Oct. 2 w Free and tradition of the pioneers in the
1711 Springs Rd., Springs, PA 15562 Sat.: 9am-2pm
Casselman Valley.
www.springspa.org 814-662-2625
Touchstone Center for Crafts (D-13)
1049 Wharton Furnace Rd. Admin: Celebrating 37 years of providing the
Farmington, PA 15437 Apr.-Oct w Varies highest quality arts and crafts classes
9am-5pm Daily
www.touchstonecrafts.com and workshops.
724-329-1370, 800-721-0177
Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society (G-13) Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of
600 Logan Pl., PO Box 44 By appt. Year Round w Free the month at 7pm in our new building,
Confluence, PA 15424 followed by a program.
www.tfvhs.com 814-395-5414
Victorian Vandergrift Museum Local history, museum, walking
& Historical Society (E-2) Mon.-Sat.: Year Round, w
tours, genealogy library, beautiful
184 Sherman Ave., Vandergrift, PA 15690 10am-3pm by appt. architecture, fascinating history and
www.vvmhs.com 724-568-1990 Olmsted-designed community.
Wagner-Ritter House & Garden (L-6) Apr.-Oct.: A house museum and garden exploring
418 Broad St., Johnstown, PA 15906 11am-4pm Daily, Apr.-Oct. C, S, G, A A the lives of immigrants in early
w $7
www.jaha.org Off-season by appt. industrial Johnstown.
814-539-1889, 888-222-1889 N See our ad on Page 20
Westmoreland Arts
& Heritage Festival (F-6) Four day celebration of the arts with
252 Twin Lakes Park Rd. 11am-8pm July 1-4 w Free music, dance, crafters, children’s
Greensburg, PA 15601 activities, food. Fun for all.
www.artsandheritage.com 724-834-7474
Westmoreland Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.: Captivating visitors with nationally
Museum of American Art (E-6) 11am-5pm, Year Round C recognized and regionally significant
w $5
221 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601 Thu.: 11am-9pm artwork. Fabulous museum shop.
www.wmuseumaa.org 724-837-1500 N See our ad on Page 16
Wilderness Wildlife Museum (I-7) Sat.-Sun.:
147 Keslar Dr., PO Box 63, Rector, PA 15677 12-3pm, Year Round Something for all ages. Wildlife artistry
w $5
www.wildernesswildlife.org 724-593-9400 Daily by appt. at its finest. Big bears, big cats, big fish.
FARM-TO-TABLE
Friendship Farms (G-7) Picturesque working family farm, selling
147 Friendship Farms Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 all natural range-fed Angus beef. Enjoy
www.friendshipfarms.com our bakery’s natural breads, pastries
Mon.-Fri.: and jams. Learn about our native trees,
724-423-8727, 866-424-8727 10am-6pm Year Round w
shrubs, and grasses. Group tours with
Sat.: 10am-3pm reservations only. Look for us at local
farm markets and festivals.
N See our ad on Page 20
Saint Vincent Gristmill & Coffeehouse The Gristmill has been in continuous
300 Fraser Purchase Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 (G-6) operation since 1854. The General
Mon.-Sat.:
www.benedictine.stvincent.edu/gristmill Year Round Store, located in the mill provides flour,
9am-4pm
724-537-0304 bread, other grain products, and much
more.
Sand Hill Berries (E-8) Mon.-Sat.: Relax with a piece of pie and homemade
304 Deer Field Rd., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 10am-6pm Year Round w
ice cream at our outdoor café; buy fresh
www.sandhillberries.com 724-547-4760 Sun.: 12-5pm berries at our farm store; take a walk on
the farm; cut your own flowers!
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