Idlewild & SoakZone
America’s most beautiful family theme park includes Story Book Forest, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make Believe, SoakZone, Jumpin’ Jungle, Hootin Holler, and Olde Idlewild with 16 major rides.
Don't Miss HallowBoo! Weekends in October.
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Flight 93 Memorial & Memorial Chapel
On September 11, 2001 United Airlines Flight 93 en route to San Francisco from Newark, NJ, was hijacked by terrorists. The Boeing 757 crashed near Shanksville, PA, where several heroic passengers attempted to stop the hijacking. The passengers and crew aboard the flight will be remembered for their bravery and courage at the memorial.
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Fallingwater
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann family in 1935. The house is dramatically cantilevered over a mountain waterfall. Considered one of the most important examples of modern architecture in the world.
The only major Wright work to come into the public domain intact, with the site, furnishings and art collections. Considered by many experts to be one of the most important works of architecture of the 20th century.
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Kentuck Knob
A second Frank Lloyd Wright home in the Laurel Highlands, only 7 miles from, and built in direct contrast to Fallingwater. This extraordinary home, built of native stone and tidewater cypress, is set amidst natural woodlands and surrounded by contemporary sculpture and historic artifacts.
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Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Ski at Pennsylvania’s largest year-round resort. Over 30 slopes and trails
on 500 acres of terrain, including snowboarding, night skiing, snow tubing, and 5 restaurants. Only 18 miles from the hotel. Festivals include Autumnfest, Polkafest, & local Wine & Food Festival, to name a few.
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Fort Ligonier
A premier example of an on-site authentic reproduction of a pre-Revolutionary Fort. Important site in the resolution of the French and Indian War. Features an extensive collection of artifacts from the French & Indian War. Annual Fort Ligonier Days – 2nd weekend in October. Explore the unique shops of Ligonier and hundreds of craft and food booths, while enjoying the flavor of Colonial Days. Complete with battle re-enactments and an annual parade on Saturday.
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Caddie Shak Fun Center
A 50-acre fun park, featuring 3 go-cart tracks, bumper boats, 2 adventure-style miniature golf courses, batting cages, driving range, train, airplane, tubs-o-fun rides, and pony rides. Three paintball fields, beach volleyball courts, picnic grove with two pavilions, and great food. Fun for everyone in the family and tour groups alike.
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Living Treasures Animal Park
Pet, feed, and enjoy over 500 animals from around the world. Wonderful setting for a great family experience.
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Ligonier Historic/Shopping District
“Main Street” America thrives in charming, historic Ligonier. Over 60 specialty shops, antique stores, and restaurants boast fine merchandise and dining surrounded by trees, flowers and a breathtaking view of the Laurel Mountains.
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Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
9 for 9! All Alive! The memorial site honors and portrays the team of rescue workers who saved nine trapped coal miners from certain death, as well as celebrates the life of the first nine miners to escape. The successful rescue of the nine miners took place on July 28, 2002.
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Compass Inn Museum
History with a smile. This restored stagecoach stop features guided tours
by costumed docents that tell the story of life in the 1800’s. Tour includes Inn, cookhouse, barn, and blacksmith shop.
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Johnstown Flood Museum
The Great Flood of 1889 left the prospering steel city of Johnstown a wasteland. The story of the largest man-made flood in history captivated the nation and world then, and maintains a powerful hold over the popular imagination even today.
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Skiing
Seven Springs Hidden Valley
Pennsylvania State Parks
Keystone State Park Kooser State Park Laurel Summit Linn Run State Park / Forbes State Forest Ohiopyle State Park
Whitewater Rafting
Laurel Highlands River Tours Mountain Streams White Water Adventures, INC Wildness Voyageurs |
Championship Golf
Champion Lakes Donegal Highlands Glengarry Golf Links Laurel Valley Country Club Ligonier Country Club
Covered Bridges
Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp at St. Vincent College
Trout & Fly Fishing in the Loyalhanna Stream
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