Travelto the Guide 2011

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What’s the best way to experience the Laurel Highlands? One visit to ’s Laurel Highlands and you’ll see why this is simply a wonderful place. Breathtaking natural scenery surrounds you wherever you go – from the stunning outdoors to renowned cultural and historic sites, special events and more, there is an amazing selection of experiences waiting just for you.

Here are a few experiences and new developments that we think ’s ® will celebrate its 75th anniversary when are special and worth mentioning. the house opens for the 2011 season in March (page 20). A series of special events, lectures and exhibitions have been planned throughout the year. This Guide is published at the height of ski season and we’re excited that Seven Springs Mountain Resort has once again been voted the A favorite Laurel Highlands destination for generations of families, Idlewild Mid-Atlantic’s favorite place to ski by the readers’ of Ski Magazine. The & SoakZone, has been voted the “Best Children’s Park in the World!” resort was also selected by Transworld Snowboarding magazine as having by Amusement Today magazine (page 14). Summer thrill seekers will be the No.1 Terrain Park and Halfpipe on the East Coast! thrilled to “catch a wave” this season when the park debuts an exciting new addition to its waterpark, a multi-million dollar family wave pool. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort continues to wow guests with its luxurious offerings and amenities. The prestigiousForbes Travel Guide was impressed Most importantly, September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of and has awarded Five Star rankings for both Falling Rock hotel and September 11, 2001. On this day, the will open Lautrec restaurant. the first phase of the permanent memorial in honor of the courageous passengers and crew of Flight 93 who perished in Shanksville. Read their story (on page 32) and you will be inspired to visit the memorial.

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The Laurel Highlands region, a three-county area (Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland) welcomes millions of visitors each year—yet still remains a wonderful place to get away from the crowds and traffic of everyday life. ? Table of Contents

5 Calendar of Events 11 2010 Photo Contest 13 What to Do and See Distance from major cities to Donegal, the 31 Where to Find Our Parks center of the Laurel Highlands, at Exit #91 on the . 37 What to Do Outdoors City Miles Hours 47 Where to Shop Baltimore, MD 200 3.5 Buffalo, NY 264 4.5 53 Where to Eat Cincinnati, OH 313 5 Cleveland, OH 117 3 61 Where to Stay Columbus, OH 237 3.5 79 Community Resources Detroit, MI 329 5.5 Erie, PA 173 3 82 Index Top to bottom: Kayaking on the , Harrisburg, PA 158 3 Bikers on the . Morgantown, WV 70 1.5 , NY 323 5.5 Copyright 2010 by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. , PA 258 4.5 Feature Articles The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau has made every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented in this , PA 50 1 6 Steeler Training Camp directory, but assumes no responsibility for errors, changes Richmond, VA 295 5 or omissions. The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau in no Washington, DC 198 3.5 14 Idlewild & SoakZone way warrants or assumes liability for the products and Wheeling, WV 100 2 20 Fallingwater® services offered. Inclusion in this publication does not imply endorsement the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. 32 Flight 93 Memorial 38 Great Allegheny Passage Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau: Administrative Offices 48 Rockwood Mill Shoppes 120 East Main Street, Ligonier, PA 15658 54 Farm-to-Table 800.333.5661 | www.laurelhighlands.org 62 & Lincoln Highway on the cover: Fallingwater®, Great Allegheny Passage, Idlewild Corporate Ambassador Park and Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Design by Steelcoast Creative | 412.431.4190 | www.steelcoast.com Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 3 Let Your Travels Take You to Windber, Pennsylvania The Arcadia Theater is a 706 seat Performing Arts Theater located in the heart of Windber, PA. Originally opened in 1921, the Arcadia Theater was host to many famous vaudeville acts as well as musical, theatrical, and cinema productions until its closing in 1975. The Arcadia Theater was historically renovated to its once grandeur splendor; and on October 25th, 1998 the Arcadia Theater re-opened its magnificent doors to the music of the “Best of Broadway.” Over the past 12 years, the Arcadia Theater has become recognized throughout the region as an intimate performing arts venue hosting diverse, nationally, and internationally acclaimed entertainers and performances for audiences of all ages. The Arcadia Theater is proud to host the Coal – ala – Bear Children’s Series, annual Missoula Children’s Theatre Workshop, as well as our Arcadian Players Youth Theater Camp. For tickets or more information contact the Box Office: 814-467-9070 M-F, 10AM – 4PM or www.arcadiatheater.net.

The Windber Coal Heritage Center, an interactive coal museum located across the street from the Arcadia Theater, was founded in 1997 to showcase ’s Coal Mining Heritage through interactive exhibits, media presentations, guided tours focusing on life in a coal town, the evolution of the mining technology, the struggle for unionization and the impact of the mining industry in PA from America’s Industrial Revolution to present day. It is the only interactive mining museum in the Eastern part of the specializing in the interpretation of the everyday life of the coal miner and his family. The WCHC has recently received state and national recognition for its role in collecting and preserving Quecreek mining artifacts, supporting efforts to free the nine trapped Quecreek miners, and providing the missing updated map of the breached mine to the Quecreek rescuers and investigators. Call 814-467-6680 M,W,F 11AM-9PM / T,TH 11AM-3:30PM SAT 10AM-5PM www.windbercoal.org.

The Windber Hotel, a unique 19th Century Hotel, reopened in 2007 after an extensive three year renovation project to both the inside and the outside of the building. We invite you to visit and experience good food, great beer, and live entertainment in a unique, smoke-free setting, or enjoy the outside patio. The Hotel offers a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches, wings, salads, and entrees. We also carry over 130 brands of bottled beer. 814-467-6999 – Open 7 Days a week 11AM – 2AM (Kitchen Open 11AM -10PM) Happy Hour M-F 5-7PM www.thewindberhotel.com.

Located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

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Christian W. Klay Winery is the highest elevated vineyard east of the Rockies. This magnificent mountaintop vineyard offers breathtaking tri-state views and produces award-winning wines with its unique microclimate. ? Calendar of Events

February 19-27 March 25-27 May 13-June 24 January Winterfest Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Biennial Juried Exhibit January 7-9 Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) Spring Fever Festival (Open-2D/3D Artists) Gourmet Getaway 777 Waterwheel Dr. Monroeville Convention Center (C-4) Greensburg Art Center/Rowe Gallery (F-6) Seven Springs, PA 15622 Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) 135 Mall Blvd. 230 Todd School Rd. 777 Waterwheel Dr. 800-452-2223 Monroeville, PA 15146 Greensburg, PA 15601 www.7springs.com Seven Springs, PA 15622 724-863-4577 724-837-6791 www.familyfestivals.com www.greensburgartclub.org 866-703-7625 February 26 www.7springs.com See our ad on Page 9 Hollywood Party at The Palace May 15 January 22-23 The Palace Theatre (E-6) March 26 Spring Into You! 20th Annual Ligonier Ice Fest 21 W. Otterman St. Soup & Wine with Live Music Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Greensburg, PA 15601 Diamond Area - Downtown Ligonier (I-7) Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) 412 Fayette Springs Rd. 120 E. Main St. 724-836-1123 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Chalk Hill, PA 15421 www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org Ligonier, PA 15658 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 724-439-3424 724-439-3424 www.cwklaywinery.com 724-238-4200 February 26 www.ligonier.com www.cwklaywinery.com Soup & Wine with Live Music May 20-22 January 30-April 24 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) March 26-27, 30-31 & National Road Festival American Landscapes: Treasures 412 Fayette Springs Rd. April 1-3 National Road Heritage Corridor (C-11) from the Parrish Art Museum Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Pennsylvania Maple Festival 90 miles of the National Road (Route 40) 724-439-3424 724-437-9877 Westmoreland Museum of American Art (E-6) 120 Meyers Ave. (K-13) www.cwklaywinery.com www.nationalroadpa.org 221 N. Main St. Meyersdale, PA 15552 814-634-0213 | 866-858-0213 Greensburg, PA 15601 May 21-October 8 724-837-1500 www.pamaplefestival.com www.wmuseumaa.org March-April Ligonier Country Market (Saturdays) March 1-5 Springer Road (I-7) MaY Ligonier, PA 15658 February USCAA National Basketball 724-238-6702 Championships May 1 www.ligoniercountrymarket.com February 12 Penn State Fayette (D-11) Fulton House Opening Day May 28-September 10 Wine & Chocolate The Eberly Campus 357 Pittsburgh St. (H-6) with Live Music 1 University Dr., Route 119 N. New Derry, PA 15671 Springs Farmers Market (Saturdays) Uniontown, PA 15401 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) 724-694-8808 1711 Springs Rd., Route 669 (I-14) 724-430-4101 412 Fayette Springs Rd. www.derryhistory.org Springs, PA 15562 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Come watch Fayette’s basketball teams 814-662-4366 play for a National Championship! May 7-22 (Noon-5pm Daily) 724-439-3424 www.springspa.org 4th Regional Juried Fine Art Fresh produce, baked goods, antiques, www.cwklaywinery.com March 13 and Craft Exhibition and Sale collectibles in Amish country. 8am-1pm. February 12 Celtic Fest with Live Music Presented by Uniontown Art Club at May 29-August 28 Winterfest at Mystic Mountain Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Touchstone Center for Crafts ((D-13) 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) 1049 Wharton Furnace Rd. Sunday Evening Band Concerts Chalk Hill, PA 15421 1001 Lafayette Dr. Farmington, PA 15437 Diamond Area - Downtown Ligonier (I-7) 724-439-3424 Farmington, PA 15437 www.touchstonecrafts.org 120 E. Main St. www.cwklaywinery.com 866-386-6957 Ligonier, PA 15658 www.nemacolin.com/events-calendar 724-238-4200 www.ligonier.com

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have you ever WONDERED... If practice really does Make Perfect? For 44 years the have held their annual summer Training Camp on the beautiful grounds of St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA – the oldest Benedictine college in the United States. Thousands of Steelers fans from across the country plan their summer schedule around this iconic sports event. No one loves this training camp more than Sports Illustrated’s premier football writer Peter King. “If you’ve read my postcards in the past few years from here, you know I And if you’re driving through Latrobe on your way to the night practice, love the place. It’s the perfect training-camp setting, looking out over the look for the banners featuring hometown legends, Mister Rogers, Arnold rolling hills of the Laurel Highlands in west-central Pennsylvania, an hour Palmer, and Dr. John K. Brallier who is considered one of professional east of Pittsburgh. On a misty or foggy morning, standing atop the hill at football’s first paid players. the college, you feel like you’re in Scotland. The Arnold Palmer regional Mr. King sums up the atmosphere during camp. “Two Benedictine monks airport is across the state highway from the school. Classic, wonderful from the St. Vincent Archabbey watched practice this afternoon. Common slice of Americana. If you can visit one training camp, this is the one to sight here, always, the monks in their long, flowing robes, despite the heat, see,” says King. with sandals. They walk over to the practice fields from the seminary or Training Camp is free, with most practices open to the public between the beautiful basilica. To me, walking around this place is one of the great 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Campus parking lots open at 1:30. Be sure and get there traditions of the NFL camp tour.” early to get a good spot in the designated areas to snag an autograph or The Steelers Experience takes place on campus and gives fans a taste of two from your favorite players. Don’t miss the special night practice at the training camp through games and exhibits hosted by the team. The Steelers Latrobe High School stadium where a small admission fee is charged. Experience is usually open from 2-6pm. For the 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Schedule, go to www.steelers.com.

St. Vincent College Return to campus to see these notable sites: Visit the Historic Gristmill where the Benedictine monks continue to mill grain and flour for local bakeries and where students run a charming coffee house. See the Mister Rogers’ exhibit at the new Fred Rogers Center which chronicles the beloved television icon’s life and work. Walk the at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve and enjoy the native plant life and magnificently restored environmental learning barn.

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June 12-July 2 June 25-26 July 9 June One Week Arts, Adventure, Sports, Braddock’s Crossing of the Yough Murder Mystery Dinner Theater June-October WaddaWeek & Family Camps Colonel Crawford’s Cabin (E-10) Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Somerset County Farmers Market Jumonville Christian Camp 7th Street & the Youghiogheny River 412 Fayette Springs Rd. (Wednesdays & Saturdays) & Retreat Center (D-12) Connellsville, PA 15425 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 887 Jumonville Rd. 724-628-5344 724-439-3424 Back lot of Georgian Place Mall (J-10) www.connellsvillehistoricalsociety.com www.cwklaywinery.com Somerset, PA 15501 Hopwood, PA 15445 800-463-7688 814-445-7520 June 29-July 4 July 10-16 www.somersetcountyfarmersmarket.com www.jumonville.org Latrobe 4th of July Celebration, Inc. Derry Township Agricultural Fair June 2-September 1 June 16-18 Legion Keener Park (Downtown Latrobe) (G-6) Route 982 N. (H-6) T.G.I.S - “Thank Goodness National Road Chainsaw Latrobe, PA 15650 New Derry, PA 15671 It’s Summer” (Thursdays) Carving Festival 724-537-8417 724-787-0519 Addison Community Park (G-14) www.latrobe4thofjuly.com www.derrytwpagfair.com The Palace Theatre (E-6) Addison, PA 15411 21 W. Otterman St. July 15-17 Greensburg, PA 15601 814-395-3469 www.carvingfest.confluencelions.org July Somerfest 724-836-1123 www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org Laurel Arts (J-10) June 17-18 July 1 214 S. Harrison Ave. June 3-September 2 Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival Latrobe 4th of July 5-Mile Run Somerset, PA 15501 44 Firehall Rd., Route 271 (I-7) Latrobe Memorial Stadium (G-6) 814-443-2433 SummerSounds - Greensburg’s Latrobe, PA 15650 www.laurelarts.org Concerts in the Park (Fridays) Ligonier, PA 15658 724-238-8646 724-537-8417 Performing arts and crafts festival. St. Clair Park, 135 N. Maple Ave. (E-6) www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com www.latrobe4thofjuly.com Greensburg, PA 15601 July 16-17 724-838-4323 June 17-19 July 1-4 Living History Weekend www.summersounds.com Miners’ Memorial Day Festival Westmoreland Arts Compass Inn Museum (I-7) See our ad on Page 9 Downtown Festival Area (M-7) & Heritage Festival 1382 Route 30 E. June 7, 14, 21, 28 Windber, PA 15963 Twin Lakes Park (F-6) Laughlintown, PA 15655 814-479-3361 Greensburg, PA 15601 724-238-4983 Latrobe Farmers’ Market www.echf.windberpa.org 724-834-7474 www.compassinn.com Latrobe Memorial Stadium Parking Lot (G-6) Parade, crafts, games, music, motorcycle www.artsandheritage.com Latrobe, PA 15650 show Saturday; car show Sunday. July 16-17 724-805-0112 July 2-4 Colonial Court Days www.latroberevitalization.org June 18 Celebrate Our Country Historic Hanna’s Town (E-6) June 11 Beer & Gear Festival in the Country 809 Forbes Rd. Greensburg, PA 15601 Antiques on the Diamond Falls City Restaurant & Pub (F-12) Smicksburg Specialty Shops (J-1) 112 Garrett St. 138 E. Kittanning St., Route 954 724-532-1935 Diamond Area (I-7) Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Smicksburg, PA 16256 www.hannastown.org 120 E. Main St. 724-329-3000 | 800-272-4141 814-257-0192 Demonstrations and portrayal of court Ligonier, PA 15658 www.wilderness-voyageurs.com www.smicksburg.net cases at Hanna’s Town 1773-1786. 724-238-4200 10th Annual. Micro-brews, music, outdoor gear. www.ligonier.com July 3-July 30 July 22-23 June 11 June 18 One Week Arts, Adventure, Sports, Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival Murder Mystery Dinner Theater WaddaWeek & Family Camps 1144 Coleman Station Rd. (J-10) 2nd Annual Five Alarm Friedens, PA 15541 Mountain Madness Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Jumonville Christian Camp 412 Fayette Springs Rd. & Retreat Center (D-12) 814-444-8509 Sanctioned Chili Cook-off Chalk Hill, PA 15421 887 Jumonville Rd. www.blue-grass.org/festival Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) 724-439-3424 Hopwood, PA 15445 1001 Lafayette Dr. www.cwklaywinery.com 800-463-7688 July 22-23 Farmington, PA 15437 www.jumonville.org Summer in Ligonier 866-386-6957 June 18-19 Arts & Crafts www.nemacolin.com/events-calendar Children’s Living History Weekend July 5, 12, 19, 26 Diamond Area, 120 E. Main St. (I-7) June 12 Compass Inn Museum (I-7) Latrobe Farmers’ Market Ligonier, PA 15658 1382 Route 30 E. Latrobe Memorial Stadium Parking Lot (G-6) 724-238-4200 Antiques & Collectibles Sale Laughlintown, PA 15655 Latrobe, PA 15650 www.ligonier.com Historic Hanna’s Town (E-6) 724-238-4983 724-805-0112 809 Forbes Trail Rd. www.compassinn.com www.latroberevitalization.org July 23 Greensburg, PA 15601 Lobster & Clambake 724-532-1935 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) www.hannastown.org 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Over 100 vendors, variety of unique Chalk Hill, PA 15421 items, morning show. 724-439-3424 www.cwklaywinery.com

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August 19-27 September 9-11 August Westmoreland Agricultural Fair September Mountain Craft Days August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 123 Blue Ribbon Ln. (E-7) September 2-5 Somerset Historical Center (J-9) Latrobe Farmers’ Market Greensburg, PA 15601 Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts 10649 Somerset Pike 724-423-5005 Somerset, PA 15501 Latrobe Memorial Stadium Parking Lot (G-6) Colonial Festival www.westmorelandfair.com Latrobe, PA 15650 814-445-6077 Westmoreland Fairgrounds (E-7) www.somersethistoricalcenter.org 724-805-0112 August 20 123 Blue Ribbon Ln. www.latroberevitalization.org Western Pennsylvania’s premier folk festival. Greensburg, PA 15601 Help celebrate our 42nd Anniversary! Lobster & Clambake 724-863-4577 August 4-7 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) www.familyfestivals.com September 10 11th Annual Antique 412 Fayette Springs Rd. See our ad on Page 9 Coal and Coke Heritage Tractor Show Chalk Hill, PA 15421 724-439-3424 September 2-5 Music Festival Stoystown Lions Park (K-9) www.cwklaywinery.com Stoystown, PA 15563 77th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus (D-11) 1 University Dr., Route 119 N. 814-341-9593 August 20-21 of Our Lady of Perpetual Help www.stoystownlions.org Uniontown, PA 15401 Living History Weekend Mount Saint Macrina House of Prayer (C-12) 724-430-4101 500 W. Main St. Compass Inn Museum (I-7) www.coalandcokemusicfest.org August 6 Uniontown, PA 15401 1382 Route 30 E. Celebrating Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 724-438-8644 Laughlintown, PA 15655 unique heritage; music, food, fun for all! Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) www.sistersofstbasil.org 724-238-4983 412 Fayette Springs Rd. www.compassinn.com Religious services/activities for adults and September 10 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 children. All denominations welcome. 53rd Annual Ligonier 724-439-3424 August 20-21 www.cwklaywinery.com September 3-4 Highland Games Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival Music in the Mountains Idlewild Park, Route 30 E. (H-7) August 6-7 (H-10) Ligonier, PA 15658 (F-12) Somerset, PA 15501 814-931-4714 3rd Annual Art @ Aurelia 171 Dinnerbell Rd. 814-445-7725 www.ligonierhighlandgames.org Aurelia (Historical House) (G-14) www.friendsoflhsp.org Ohiopyle, PA 15470 7151 National Pike 724-329-8591 FREE ADMISSION! September 10-11 Addison, PA 15411 www.friendsofohiopyle.info Stahlstown Flax Scutching 814-395-5584 August 20-September 25 www.pathart.org September 3-4 Festival (Sat.-Sun. only & Labor Day) Labor Day Anniversary Route 711 (H-8) August 6-7 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival Wine Festival Stahlstown, PA 15687 724-593-2119 Battle of Bushy Run 112 Renaissance Ln. (D-8) Greendance, The Winery at Sand Hill (E-8) www.flaxscutching.org 1253 Bushy Run Rd. (E-5) Off of I-70 Exit# 51A 306 Deer Field Rd. West Newton, PA 15089 Jeannette, PA 15644 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 September 17 724-527-5584 724-872-1670 724-547-4760 www.bushyrunbattlefield.com www.pittsburghrenfest.com www.greendancewinery.com 75th Anniversary Gala Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater® (F-12) August 27 Complimentary wine tasting; no admission August 13 fee, live music and special events. 1491 Mill Run Rd., Route 381 S. 41st Annual Antique Show 10th Annual Bocce nel Giardino Mill Run, PA 15464 Streets of Somerset (J-10) Greensburg Garden & Civic Center (E-6) September 6, 13, 20, 27 724-329-8501 Somerset, PA 15501 951 Old Salem Rd. Latrobe Farmers’ Market www.fallingwater.org Greensburg, PA 15601 814-445-6431 Latrobe Memorial Stadium Parking Lot (G-6) September 17-18 www.somersetpa.net 724-836-1123 Latrobe, PA 15650 www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org 724-805-0112 Smicksburg Apple Festival August 13 Smicksburg Specialty Shops (J-1) August 27 www.latroberevitalization.org Listie Nationals 138 E. Kittanning St., Route 954 Listie Grove (K-10) Antiques on the Diamond September 7-11 Smicksburg, PA 16256 774 Listie Rd. Diamond Area - Downtown Ligonier (I-7) Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee 814-257-0192 www.smicksburg.net Friedens, PA 15541 120 E. Main St. Off PA Turnpike Exit#110 (Somerset) (H-11) Ligonier, PA 15658 814-483-0700 Route 281 September 18 www.listiefirecompany.com 724-238-4200 New Centerville, PA 15557 www.ligonier.com 814-926-3142 ALL - Oldsmobile Show August 14 Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) August 27-28 www.ncrvfc.com 6th Annual Lammas Day Festival Steam Engines, Tractors, Crafts, Quilt Show, Main Lot, 777 Waterwheel Dr. Historic Fulton House (H-6) Wine & Food Festival Entertainment, Truck-Tractor Pulls. Seven Springs, PA 15622 357 Pittsburgh St. Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) 412-889-8027 New Derry, PA 15671 777 Waterwheel Dr. www.alleghenyrockets.org 724-694-8808 Seven Springs, PA 15622 www.derryhistory.org 866-703-7625 www.7springs.com

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September 18 September 24 September 29 & Highlands Harvest Festival Smicksburg Artisan Tour October 1, 7-8, 14-15, October Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) 138 E. Kittanning St., Route 954 (J-1) 21-22, 28-29 4th Annual Fall Festival (TBD) 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Smicksburg, PA 16256 Huston’s Haunted Hollow Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) Chalk Hill, PA 15421 814-257-0192 126 Woodland Rd. (I-11) 1001 Lafayette Dr. 724-439-3424 www.smicksburg.net Rockwood, PA 15557 www.cwklaywinery.com Farmington, PA 15437 September 24 814-926-3133 866-386-6957 www.hauntedhollow.net www.nemacolin.com/events-calendar September 23-25 Derry Railroad Days Mount Pleasant Glass Downtown Derry Borough (H-6) September 30 & October 1-2 Tamburitzans Concert (TBD) & Ethnic Festival Derry, PA 15627 22nd Annual Smicksburg Ligonier Town Hall (I-7) 724-694-9884 | 724-694-3210 Washington & Diamond St. (E-8) Fall Festival 120 E. Main St. www.derryrailroaddays.com (1 S. Diamond St.) Smicksburg Specialty Shops (J-1) Ligonier, PA 15658 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Parade, family activities, free entertainment, 138 E. Kittanning St., Route 954 www.duq.edu/tamburitzans 724-542-4211 food, crafts, railroad museum, free parking and shuttle. Smicksburg, PA 16256 www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com 814-257-0192 October 1 www.smicksburg.net September 24 (9am-5pm) September 24-25 Oktoberfest 20th Annual Ebensburg FestiFall 2011 West Newton Gym, Vine St. & 5th St. (C-7) West Newton, PA 15089 PotatoFest NHS (A-13) 223 New Geneva Rd. 724-872-0100 Downtown Ebensburg (M-4) www.dwni.org 300 W. High St. Point Marion, PA 15474 Ebensburg, PA 15931 724-725-9190 814-472-8780 (Ebensburg Borough) www.nps.gov/frhi www.potatofest.com

June 3-September 2, 2011 (Fridays) SummerSounds Greensburg’s Concerts in the Park St. Clair Park, 135 N. Maple Ave. Greensburg, PA 15601 (724) 838-4323

SummerSounds is a nationally recognized series of free concerts featuring touring acts. Shows are every Friday at 7 in June, July and August. Grab a blanket and enjoy great popular music in a variety of styles with your family and friends. Learn more at www.SummerSounds.com

October 14-16, 2011 Fort Ligonier Days Downtown Ligonier 120 E. Main St. Ligonier, PA 15658 724-238-4200

Experience one of Western Pennsylvania’s finest Fall Festivals with over 150 juried crafters, food booths, a variety of free entertainment, battle re-enactments, a huge parade, Kids Korner activities, beautiful fall foliage & much more! www.ligonier.com

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October 1 October 9 November 4-6 November 26-27 & December 1-4 AV5K Trail Run in Ligonier Ex-PAWS-ition Smicksburg Old-Fashioned 21st Annual Festival of Lights Antiochian Village Conference (I-6) Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) Country Christmas Open House Corner of Church & Walnut Sts. (E-8) & Retreat Center 412 Fayette Springs Rd. 138 E. Kittanning St., Route 954 (J-1) Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Route 711 N. of Ligonier Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Smicksburg, PA 16256 724-423-3275 140 Church Camp Trail 724-439-3424 814-257-0192 mountpleasantfol15666.tripod.com Bolivar, PA 15923 www.cwklaywinery.com www.smicksburg.net 724-238-3677 www.antiochianvillage.org/av5k October 14-16 November 5-20 December Benefits Special Olympics Fort Ligonier Days (Sat. & Sun. only) December 2-4 Downtown Ligonier (I-7) Compass Inn Harvest October 1-2 & 8-9 120 E. Main St. Candlelight Tours Christmas in the Mountains Route 31 (E-8 - G-9) 47th Annual Bedford Ligonier, PA 15658 1382 Route 30 E. (I-7) Fall Foliage Festival 724-238-4200 Laughlintown, PA 15655 Mt. Pleasant to Donegal, PA www.ligonier.com Downtown Bedford (P-10) 724-238-4983 724-593-7112 Bedford, PA 15522 See our ad on Page 9 www.compassinn.com www.christmasinthemountains.net 814-624-3111 | 800-765-3331 www.bedfordfallfestival.com October 21-23 & 29-30 November 14-16 December 3 Over 400 crafts booths, children’s activities, Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Open House Holiday Bliss Progressive Dinner Resort (F-8) music entertainment, festival foods. Christmas Festival Old General Store (E-8) Washington County Fairgrounds 187 Evergreen Ln. October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23 240 Countryside Plaza 2151 N. Main St. Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Acme, PA 15610 Autumnfest Washington, PA 15301 724-547-7112 877-833-7829 x1 Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) 724-863-4577 www.oldgeneralstore.com www.polymathpark.com www.familyfestivals.com 777 Waterwheel Dr. December 3 Seven Springs, PA 15622 See our ad on Page 9 November 18-20 800-452-2223 Annual Christmas Open House October 28-30 Greater Pittsburgh Arts & www.7springs.com Crafts Holiday Spectacular Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) 412 Fayette Springs Rd. Haunted Halloween Monroeville Convention Center (C-4) October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23 Chalk Hill, PA 15421 Storytelling Event 135 Mall Blvd. HallowBoo! at Idlewild Park Compass Inn Museum (I-7) 724-439-3424 Monroeville, PA 15146 www.cwklaywinery.com Route 30 E. (H-7) 1382 Route 30 E. 724-863-4577 Ligonier, PA 15658 Laughlintown, PA 15655 www.familyfestivals.com December 3-11 724-238-3666 724-238-4983 See our ad on Page 9 www.idlewild.com www.compassinn.com Festival of Lights November 18-January 1, 2012 Ligonier Town Hall Community Room (I-7) October 7-8 October 29-30 Overly’s Country Christmas® 120 E. Main St. Ligonier, PA 15658 Springs Folk Festival Sand Hill Berries Annual Westmoreland County Fairgrounds (E-7) 1711 Springs Rd., Route 669 (I-14) Open House 724-238-6818 123 Blue Ribbon Ln. www.ligonierhistoricalsociety.org Springs, PA 15562 304 Deer Field Rd. (E-8) Greensburg, PA 15601 814-662-9202 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 724-423-1400 December 4 www.springspa.org 724-547-4760 www.overlys.com Experience the life of our forefathers, www.sandhillberries.com International Christmas crafts, music, PA Dutch food. Free raspberry sundaes; apple November 26 for Children specialties, Grandma’s cookies, Greensburg Garden & Civic Center (E-6) October 7-9 “Miracle on Main Street” crafts, arts & food tastings. Parade & Light-Up Night 951 Old Salem Rd. Confluence PumpkinFest Greensburg, PA 15601 Downtown Area (C-7) Town Park (G-13) 724-836-1123 Main St. & 2nd St. www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org Confluence, PA 15424 November West Newton, PA 15089 814-395-3313 November 3 724-872-0100 December 4 [email protected] www.dwni.org www.confluencepumpkinfest.org 7th Annual Holiday Christmas Open House Fashion Fantasy November 26-December 11 Town-Wide October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 & Greensburg Garden & Civic Center (E-6) (Sat. & Sun. only) Downtown Ligonier (I-7) 28-29 (7pm) 951 Old Salem Rd. Compass Inn Christmas 120 E. Main St. Haunted Hayloft Greensburg, PA 15601 Ligonier, PA 15658 Candlelight Tours 887 W. Mud Pike (I-11) 724-836-1123 724-238-4200 1382 Route 30 E. (I-7) Rockwood, PA 15557 www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org www.ligonier.com Laughlintown, PA 15655 814-926-2779 www.hauntedhayloft.com 724-238-4983 www.compassinn.com

10 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Enter the 2011 Laurel Highlands photo contest What better way to create memories of your trip to the Laurel Highlands than by snapping photos along the way! There are countless opportunities to capture the beauty of the region—whether it be while hiking at Ohiopyle State Park or having a blast at Idlewild & SoakZone. Share your photos with us by entering the 8th annual Laurel Highlands Photo Contest. Cash prizes will be awarded in two categories. Winning photos will be featured in the 2012 Laurel Highlands Travel Guide and on www.laurelhighlands.org. Now it’s easier than ever to enter the Laurel Highlands Photo Contest. E-mail us your digital photos. For guidelines and applications for the 2011 Photo Contest, call 800-333-5661 ext. 102 or visit www.laurelhighlands.org. All entries are due by September 15, 2011.

Congratulations to the 2010 Winners Featured Here! Category 1: People, Children, Animals Category 2: Landscapes, Seasonal, Places Photo Contest

Second Place Category 1 Michelle Adams Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, Ohiopyle State Park

Third Place Category 1 Judy Wilson Youghiogheny River Lake

First Place Category 1 Renee Rader | Living Treasures Animal Park

Second Place Category 2 Charlotte Pletcher Walter’s Mill Covered Bridge, Somerset

Third Place Category 2 Donald McGrath Claes Oldenburg’s Apple at

First Place Category 2 Richard Petrovich | Christian W. Klay Winery

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It’s a new WAVE POOL! The SoakZone keeps getting more wet and wild! Already home to Captain Kidd’s Adventure Galley aqua-structure, more than a dozen waterslides, Lil’ Squirts kiddie pool, a 300-gallon Tipping Bucket, and hundreds of interactive water spray features, it will also feature a brand new family Wave Pool in the summer of 2011. Following a warning signal to alert swimmers, the pool will generate moderate waves at timed intervals allowing swimmers to ride the tide! This new addition takes the excitement of the SoakZone to a whole new level and makes this water park a summer vacation all by itself!

14 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 attractions feature have you ever WONDERED... Where to Play All Day? Idlewild & SoakZone offers visitors to the Laurel Highlands some remarkable and unforgettable gifts to take home with them – smiles on their faces, laughter in their hearts, and memories that will last a lifetime. It’s no wonder that this family fun spot has been named “Best Children’s Park in the World!” Since 1878, Idlewild has been providing smiles, laughter, and memories rhymes – providing a great chance for parents and grandparents to revisit longer than almost every other amusement park in the entire United their youth as they introduce their own little ones to Mother Goose, States. Nestled within the Laurel Highlands, just outside of Ligonier, the Goldilocks and many more. The park’s kiddieland, Lagoon, is park is rich in tradition, nostalgia, and natural beauty, and has long been one of the largest and most scenic children’s areas in the country featuring recognized as one of the top destinations for family fun in the country. fourteen rides especially designed for small tykes. At Idlewild, you won’t find mega-thrill attractions that lay claim to being the Although there is a strong focus on entertaining the younger crowd, teens tallest or fastest, but instead, classic rides that the entire family can enjoy and adults will never feel left out. The park bolsters a roster of nineteen together. TheRollo Coaster, built in 1938, is a long-time family favorite, with major rides – that pack thrills yet remain tame enough for most children, just as many moms, dads and grandparents in line with kids as there are in addition to a wide array of family entertainment, and plenty of splashing teenagers. Set along a rolling hillside at a very modest height of 27 feet and fun at the SoakZone waterpark. length of 900 feet, Rollo Coaster often serves as a child’s “first real coaster” and There’s a unique charm to Idlewild & SoakZone. It has a laid-back parents want to be along for the ride during such a memorable experience. atmosphere that invites you to relax. Shady trees, lakes, and the Loyalhanna Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe is a life-sized trolley ride Creek passing through its center make it compare more to a state park than through the popular wonderland made famous on the PBS television any other amusement park you’ve ever seen. The center midways are lined series of the same name. Developed especially for Idlewild by Fred Rogers with benches and there are plenty of picnic groves where families can enjoy himself, the ride still ranks as one of the park’s must-see attractions a picnic lunch together as they take a break during their fun-filled day. because of its unique finale where riders sing a song and hug their loved Quite simply, Idlewild is a place where you can bring your kids and one riding next to them. do something FUN and memorable with them, where the lines aren’t A stroll through Story Book is another beloved experience for long and you don’t have to spend a fortune. With one visit, you’ll families visiting Idlewild. Featuring a winding path through a real forest, clearly see why Amusement Today Magazine named Idlewild & SoakZone guests visit cottages and other character scenes from fairy tales and nursery Best Children’s Park in the World! plan your trip to idlewild: For more information about operating hours, purchasing tickets, group sales or season passes, visit us online at www.idlewild.com.

HALLOWBOO! There are plenty of scary Halloween events out there, but Idlewild’s HALLOWBOO! is something the entire family can enjoy! More “spooky and fun” than frightful, HALLOWBOO! features Trick-or- Treating through Story Book Forest, specially themed rides and attractions, holiday entertainment, costume characters, and a whole lot more! See the Laurel Highlands in full fall splendor as the park is decorated with thousands of cornstalks, hay bales, and pumpkins, with its foliage ablaze in beautiful color. Idlewild’s HALLOWBOO! operates from Noon – 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays between October 1 and October 23, 2011.

Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 15 Laurel Highlands Statler’s Fun Model Railroad Center Club 386 Frye Farm Rd. 209 Georgian Pl. Greensburg, PA 15601 Somerset, PA 15501 724-539-7655 814-445-8922

Visit the region’s largest multi-scale model train displays. Open weekends Come experience our thrilling go-karts, challenging miniature golf, arcade Mid-November to Mid-January and Wednesday, Friday & Saturday in the and snack shop. Single go-karts, double go-karts and “PRO” karts are off-season. Featuring the entire PW&S Railroad, running from Ligonier to available. Located beside Route 30 in Westmoreland County between Somerset PA. Greensburg and Latrobe. Open Mid-March-October. www.lhmrc.org www.statlers.com

Fort Ligonier Somerset 200 S. Market St. Historical Center Ligonier, PA 15658 10649 Somerset Pike 724-238-9701 Somerset, PA 15501 814-445-6077

Journey back where the flag of His Majesty King George still flies! Explore Southwestern Pennsylvania’s premier rural history museum. The Somerset the 1758-1766 British Fort; tour “The World Ablaze: An Introduction to Historical Center's award-winning exhibits, educational programs, recreated the Seven Years’ War” and the French and Indian War Art Gallery. See the farm stands, Mountain Craft Days folk festival, and one of the region’s best spectacular Washington pistols. genealogical libraries bring Pennsylvania’s history to life! www.fortligonier.org www.somersethistoricalcenter.org

16 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 & Famil Amusements, Activtes 724-437-3005 |www.walnuthillminiaturegolf.com 1285 Farm Rd.,Uniontown,PA 15401 724-925-1212 |www.indoorpistolrange.com 617 OverheadBridgeRd.,Y 724-547-4747 |www.evergreendrivein.com In Ln.,Mt.Pleasant,PA309 Drive- 15666 724-863-9837 |www.bigmacmuseum.com 9061 Route 30,NorthHuntingdon,PA 15642 814-445-7199 |www.pennhelicopter.com 1788 StoystownRd.,Friedens, PA 15541 724-834-7474 |www.artsandheritage.com Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, PA 15601 814-445-8922 |www.lhmrc.org 209 GeorgianPl.,Somerset,PA 15501 724-539-7655 |www.statlers.com 386 Frye Farm Rd.,Greensburg, PA 15601 814-443-3340 562 BerlinPlankRd.,Somerset,PA 15501 412-461-0500 |www.kennywood.com 4800 KennywoodBlvd.,West Mifflin, PA 15122 Westmoreland &HeritageArts Festival Walnut Hill Miniature Golf Terrace Bowling Center Lanes Statler’s Fun Center Sandcastle Water Park Penn Helicopter LLC Menser’s Mini Golf Model Highlands Club Laurel Railroad Park CavernsLaurel Geological Kennywood 724-238-3666 |www.idlewild.com Route Ligonier, 30E., PA 15658 &SoakZone Idlewild Fayette Central Railroad Faranda Farm Inc. Evergreen Drive-Inn Theatre ShakFamilyCaddie Fun Park Big Mac® Museum Restaurant A &SIndoor Pistol Range 814-445-3539 |www.terracelanesbowlingcenter.com 194 Revco Rd.,Somerset, PA 15501 877-321-FCRR (3277)|www.fayettecentralrailroad.com 30 N.GallatinAve., Uniontown,PA 15401 412-462-6666 |www.sandcastlewaterpark.com 1000 SandcastleDr., Pittsburgh, PA 15120 www.caddieshak.com 724-593-7400 |877-416-7400 132 CaddieShakRd.,Donegal,PA 15628 814-479-7109 |www.farandafarm.net 1171 Penn Ave., Hollsopple,PA 15935 www.laurelcaverns.com 724-438-3003 |800-515-4150 1094 SkylineDr., Farmington, PA 15437 y Fun (B-5) (K-8) (J-10) (F-6) (K-10) oungwood, PA 15697 (H-7) (B-4) (G-12) (E-7) (C-12) (E-8) (G-9) (D-6) (J-10) (D-12) (J-10) (F-6) May (weekends), (call for seasonal (call forseasonal By appointment By appointment Memorial Day - Memorial Day- Memorial Day - Memorial Day- Memorial Day- May 1- uy14 0111am-8pm July 1-4,2011 Late Mar.- May-Nov. 1 Weekends- operations) Y Y Y Y Late May - Early Sept. Labor Day Labor Day Labor Day May-Dec. mid-Sept. mid-May- Mar.- ear Round ear Round ear Round a on 11am-11pm ear Round Varies only t 19am-5pmDaily Oct. 31 Oct. Months of Operation Oct.

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17 18 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Arts, Galleries&Museums Animal P 724-593-3102 |www.chestnutridgehistoricalsociety.org 1698 Route 711,Stahlstown,PA 15687 724-785-9331 |www.barcpa.org 69 Market St.,Brownsville,PA 15417 724-805-2569 |www.mccarlgallery.org 300 Fraser Purchase Rd.,Latrobe,PA 15650 Foster &Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery Fort Ligonier Fayette County Historical Society 724-430-4158 |www.fayette.psu.edu/coalandcoke 1 UniversityDr., Route 119N.,Uniontown,PA 15401 Penn StateFayette, TheEberlyCampus and Coke HeritageCoal Center Chestnut Historical Ridge Society, Inc. LynchCal Studio &Gallery Museum & Visitor Center BARC Flatiron Building Heritage Antiochian Heritage Museum Resort, The Wildlife Academy at Nemacolin Woodlands www.funindonegal.com 724-593-8300 |800-753-8105 288 Route 711,JonesMills,PA 15646 TreasuresLiving Wild Animal Park Critter Country Animal Farm 724-439-4422 |www.fayettehistory.org Abel Colley Tavern, 7083 National Pike Rd., Smock, PA 15480 724-238-3677 |www.antiochianvillage.org Bolivar, PA 15923 Route 711N.ofLigonier, 140ChurchCampTrail 724-872-5988 |www.crittercountryanimalfarm.com 914 Route 981,Smithton,PA 15479 866-386-6957 |www.nemacolin.com 1001 LafayetteDr., Farmington, PA 15437 724-238-9701 |www.fortligonier.org 200 S. Market St.,Ligonier, PA 15658 724-329-4417 |www.calvinlynch.com 289 Parnell Rd.,Confluence, PA 15424 (E-13) arkS &Zoos (I-7) (B-10) (G-13) (C-8) (I-6)

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Main photo: Fallingwater (Courtesy of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy) | Left to right: Duncan House at Polymath Park, Interior of Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob

The Houses of Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater is one of an architectural trio. Kentuck Knob is another beautiful house which embodies Wright’s organic architecture and The Duncan House where visitors may experience Wright overnight.

The History of Kentuck knob Moving Duncan House In 1953, Bernardine and I.N. Hagan purchased 80 acres in the mountains Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Duncan House has had a remarkable above Uniontown, where their families had lived for generations. After journey. Built in 1957, The Wright-designed home was dismantled from falling in love with their friends’ home, the Kaufmann’s Fallingwater, its original location in Lisle, Il., and moved to Polymath Park Resort. The they telephoned Frank Lloyd Wright and asked if he would design a house Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, The Progress Fund and the State for them. At 86, and hard at work on the Guggenheim Museum in New of Pennsylvania put together a plan with Polymath Park to reconstruct the York, Wright said he could “shake it (Kentuck Knob) out of his sleeve at Duncan House on the Westmoreland County property. The Duncan House will” never even setting foot on the site, except for a short visit during is complimented by two other Usonian-style homes that were designed the construction phase. This would be one of the last homes to be for the original 1960s vision of Polymath Park by Wright’s apprentice, completed by Wright. Peter Berndtson. After many months of complex craftsmanship, the home Tours at Kentuck Knob discuss the house and Frank Lloyd Wright’s reemerges as a stellar example of Wright’s Usonian designs and the Usonian architecture and the integration of the house built into the culmination of his magnificent career. The Duncan House is open for tours, brow of the hill with the landscape. overnight stays and special events.

20 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 attractions feature have you ever WONDERED... How our landscape inspired America’s Greatest Architect? To architecture experts, Frank Lloyd Wright was the greatest American architect who ever lived; and to those who appreciate nature, it’s easy to see why the Laurel Highlands magnificent natural landscape inspired Wright’s most famous work: Fallingwater.

FALLINGWATER, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed near them. Much to their surprise, Wright designed the house to rise works, was designed in 1935 for the family of Pittsburgh department store above the waterfall, rather than face it. The Kaufmanns adopted Wright’s owner Edgar J. Kaufmann. Construction of the house began in 1936, and original scheme with few changes. the house’s acclaim has grown steadily since that time. Today, Fallingwater Completed with a guest and service wing in 1939, Fallingwater was is considered “One of the 12 landmarks that will change the way you constructed of sandstone quarried on the property and was built by see the world,” according to Travel + Leisure magazine. local craftsmen. The stone serves to separate reinforced concrete “trays,” The year 2011 marks Fallingwater’s 75th anniversary, and numerous special dramatically cantilevered over the stream. events, exhibits and lectures throughout the year will help to celebrate this Fallingwater was the weekend home of the Kaufmann family from 1937 significant milestone. Details are available at fallingwater.org. until 1963, when the house, its contents and grounds were entrusted to the Fallingwater’s website also contains information about standard and in- Western Pennsylvania Conservancy by Edgar Kaufmann, jr. Fallingwater depth tours, residency programs and other offerings. is the only major Wright work to come into the public domain with its Perhaps better than any single work, Fallingwater exemplifies Wright’s setting, original furnishings and artwork intact. concept of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature. Fallingwater was named the “Best all-time work of American architecture” The key to the setting of Fallingwater is the waterfall over which it is built. in a poll of members of the American Institute of Architecture, and it was Historically, the falls were a focal point of the Kaufmanns’ activities, and designated a “Place of a Lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler. the family indicated to Wright their desire to locate their weekend house

tours and ticket purchase: Tours at Fallingwater discuss the house and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, and the integration of the house with its beautiful natural landscape. All tours through Fallingwater are guided tours led by professional interpreters. Advance ticket purchase or reservations are essential for all tours at Fallingwater. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.fallingwater.org or by calling Visitor Services at 724-329-8501. Fallingwater is closed January- February, and Wednesdays.

Sculpture and art Fallingwater is not only an architectural masterpiece but also an impressive art museum, housing works by such 20th Century masters as Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Not to miss is a walk through the Sculpture Garden and meadow at Kentuck Knob which features works by contemporary artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, Claes Oldenburg, Sir Anthony Caro and Ray Smith.

Sculpture of Claes Oldenburg’s Apple Core at Kentuck Knob

Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 21 Powdermill Nature Reserve 1847 Route 381 Rector, PA 15677 724-593-4070

An hour from Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum's field station features unique environmental exhibits, nature trails and conservation education programs. Powdermill can provide a relaxed sylvan setting for retreats, conferences and social events in its spacious new green facility. www.carnegiemnh.org/powdermill

Westmoreland Museum of American Art 221 N. Main St. Greensburg, PA 15601 724-837-1500

Glorious landscapes. Fiery factories. Historical giants. Exciting and captivating visitors with nationally recognized and regionally significant works of art. Come explore and enjoy The Place for American Art. Great museum shop, too! www.wmuseumaa.org

22 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Arts, Galleries&Museums 724-785-9331 |www.melegaartmuseum.org 69 Market St.,Brownsville,PA 15417 724-677-2415 |www.orgsites.com/pa/smock 103 MainSt.,Smock,PA 15480 724-329-1901 |www.kentuckknob.com 723 KentuckRd.,ChalkHill,PA 15421 724-837-6791 |www.greensburgartclub.org 230 Todd SchoolRd.,Greensburg, PA 15601 724-329-8501 |www.fallingwater.org 1491 MillRunRd.,Route 381S., MillRun,PA 15464 724-238-6015 |www.sama-art.org One BoucherLn.&Route 711S., Ligonier, PA 15658 724-785-6882 |www.nemacolincastle.org 136 Front St.&BrashearSt.,Brownsville,PA 15417 Touchstone Center for Crafts Springs Museum &Historical Society of atArt Ligonier Valley Southern Alleghenies Museum HistoricalSomerset Center HistoricalSmock Society Scottdale Historical Society NemacolinCastle Laurel Arts Latrobe CenterArt Dept. Museum, Inc. Greensburg Volunteer Fire Greensburg Center Art /Rowe Gallery on Kentuck Knob Frank Lloyd Wright’s House Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater® at Polymath Park Resort Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House Frank L. Melega MuseumArt 724-887-4087 527 N.ChestnutSt.,Scottdale,PA 15683 877-833-7829 x1|www.polymathpark.com 187 EvergreenLn.,Acme,PA 15610 814-445-6077 |www.somersethistoricalcenter.org 10649 SomersetPike, Somerset,PA 15501 www.touchstonecrafts.org 724-329-1370 |800-721-0177 1049 WhartonFurnace Rd.,Farmington, PA 15437 814-662-2625 |www.springspa.org 1711 SpringsRd.,Springs,PA 15562 724-832-7904 Rear 416S. MainSt.,Greensburg, PA 15601 724-537-7011 |www.latrobeartcenter.org 819 LigonierSt.,Latrobe,PA 15650 814-443-2433 |www.laurelarts.org 214 S. HarrisonAve., Somerset,PA 15501 (J-10) (B-10) (E-12) (G-6) (E-6) (I-7) (C-9) (F-8) (J-9) (E-9) (D-13) (B-10) (F-12) (I-14) (F-6) Fri.-Sun. inDec. May 28- mid-Mar.-Dec. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mar.-Nov. weekend; mid-Mar.- mid-Mar.- ear Round ear Round ear Round ear Round ear Round ear Round a on Byappointmentonly ear Round ear Round ear Round Apr.- mid- Oct. Oct.

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C Child (C), Senior (S), Group (G) or AAA (A) Discounts Christmas, GhostandHistorytours. the . We offer Nemacolin Castle sits proudly overlooking Polymath Park Resort. and two apprentice-designed homes at Tour Frank DuncanHouse LloydWright’s copper. Sculpturemeadow, giftshop. House; tidewaterredcypress,sandstone, O Loucks Homestead. Dedicated to the preservation of the 1830s of lifeinruralPennsylvania. and recreated farm stands tell the story Award-winning exhibits, programs, setting foryourcreative nature! techniques in arts and crafts. The natural historic, contemporary and experimental Classes and workshops in traditional, See ouradonPage 18 See ouradonPage 18 See ouradonPage 18 See ouradonPage 16 barber shop and back porch. patch house’, authentic church, a union bar, Displays, artifacts and replication of a ‘coal must see! Also, a large display of toy fire trucks. A parade uniforms, historic videos and films. Antique fire trucks and equipment. Photos, artists alsofeaturedbiannually. Admire Melega’s diverseartwork.Local Fayette premier County’s art museum. Casselman Valley. and tradition of the pioneers in the Treasure store of history, folklore display. paperweight collection on permanent national, regional and local artists, plus Rotating exhibitionschedulefeaturing and danceclasses,specialevents. schedule of programming/exhibitions, art Community artscenterofferingdiverse tea, andpastriesinourneighborhoodcafé. workshops, whileenjoyinggourmetcoffee, O changing exhibits. 2D/3D studios, classes, workshops and Exciting center for the visual arts with Reservations essential. Named one of “50 places of a lifetime.” Dramatically cantilevered over a waterfall. rganic architecture exemplified! 1953 Hagan ffering original artwork, classes, A ttractions 23 a restored 1799 stagecoach stop listed on the National Register of Historic Places Route 30, Laughlintown, PA 3 miles east of Ligonier

Enjoy “history with a smile” at Compass Inn Museum with an informative and entertaining tour by costumed docents who tell the story of transportation and life in the early 1800’s while relaying a fun dose of word and phrase origins related to our past. The tour includes the original Inn and four reconstructed outbuildings. The cookhouse features a beehive oven; the blacksmith shop has a working forge; the carpenter’s shop has a hand cranked fly-wheel for lathe operation, and the barn houses a restored stagecoach, an 1880 Studebaker wagon and Conestoga wagon, complete with a six horse hitch. Hours: May 1-Oct. 30 Tues.– Sat. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm Owned and operated by the Ligonier Valley Historical Socety, Candlelight Tours: Nov. 5-Dec. 11 Compass Inn Museum is an authentically restored stagecoach Saturday & Sunday only (reservations required) stop. It served as a popular Inn for stagecoach travelers on the Adult, Student and Senior Rates Philadephia-Pittsburgh Turnpike during the first half of the Walk-ins welcome 19th Century. The original Inn was constructed of logs and a stone wing was added in 1820. Group rates: 20 or more (reservations required) The Inn has been completely COUNTRY STORE ON SITE restored and furnished with an extensive collection of period pieces. 724-238-4983 • www.compassinn.com• follow us on Facebook

24 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 G Farm-to- Arts, Galleries&Museums 724-834-7474 |www.artsandheritage.com Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, PA 15601 724-537-0304 |www.saintvincentgristmill.com 300 Fraser Purchase Rd.,Latrobe, PA 15650 814-467-6680 |www.windbercoal.org 501 15thSt.,Windber, PA 15963 724-537-5284 |www.wpnr.org 744 Walzer Way, Latrobe,PA 15650 724-568-1990 |www.vvmhs.com 184 ShermanAve., Vandergrift, PA 15690 Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Powdermill Nature Reserve Hill Berries Sand StoreGeneral &Coffeehouse Saint Vincent Gristmill Museum, Friendship Farms Windber Heritage Coal Center Wilderness Wildlife Museum Westmoreland Museum of American Art Westmoreland &HeritageArts Festival & Historical Society Victorian Vandergrift Museum 724-837-1500 |www.wmuseumaa.org 221 N.MainSt.,Greensburg, PA 15601 724-593-4070 |www.carnegiemnh.org/powdermill 1847 Route 381,Rector, PA 15677 724-547-4760 |www.sandhillberries.com 304 DeerFieldRd.,Mt.Pleasant,PA 15666 724-593-6792 |www.wildernesswildlife.org 147 KeslarDr., Rector, PA 15677 www.friendshipfarms.com 724-423-8727 |866-424-8727 147 Friendship Farms Rd.,Latrobe,PA 15650 ar d e n s & Nature T able (E-8) (A-13) (E-2) (H-8) R (G-6) (I-7) eserves (M-7) (G-6)

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C Child (C), Senior (S), Group (G) or AAA (A) Discounts Environmental LearningCenterhours. and walking trails. Call for seasonal Barn wildlife sanctuary with a learning center Winnie Palmer NatureReserve isa50-acre wildlife &habitat. fishing, firearms and safety, first aid, CPR I coming soon. Historic building. Model train exhibits Coal heritage & Quecreek rescue exhibits. See ouradonPage 22 artwork. Fabulous museumshop. recognized and regionally significant Captivating visitors with nationally See ouradonPage 16 community. fascinating history and genealogy library, beautiful architecture, Local history, museum, walking tours, See ouradonPage 22 the farm;cutyourownflowers! berries at our farm store; take a walk on ice cream at our outdoor café; buy fresh Relax withapieceofpieandhomemade other grainproductsandmuchmore. located in the mill provides flour, bread, operation since 1854. The General Store, The Gristmill has been in continuous See ouradonPage 22 us at local farm markets and festivals. Group tours with reservations only. Look for about our native trees, shrubs and grasses. natural breads,pastriesandjams.Learn Angusbeef.range-fed Enjoyourbakery’s Picturesque familyfarm,sellingallnatural See ouradonPage 4 activities. Food.Fun forallages. performances, crafters, children’s Four-day arts celebration with live and eventrentals. exhibits and programs, nature trails features exceptional environmental Carnegie Museum’s research station nstruction and activities in conservation, O pen May - December. O lmsted-designed A ttractions 25 Attractions

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(C-10) Fri.: 7:30-10pm, Allen’s Haunted Hayrides $10 Journey on a hayride through the woods, 2430 Pittsburgh Rd., Smock, PA 15480 October Sat.: 7:30-10:30pm, C, G (hayride) corn fields and into the “Haunted Barn.” 724-677-2589 | www.allenshayrides.com Sun.: 7:30-9pm

Experience a new dimension in frightful Huston's Haunted Hollow (I-11) October: Dusk-11pm w $13 C, G fun. Haunted farmhouse, hayride of horror, 126 Woodland Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 Fri. & Sat. 814-926-3133 | www.hauntedhollow.net evil woods walk. Historic Routes

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (C-6 to P-10) Our historic Lincoln Highway is our 215 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Year Round Office: Mon.-Fri. museum. Customize your tour at 724-238-9030 | www.LHHC.org www.LHHC.org and click on LH Tour.

National Road Heritage Corridor (B-10 to H-14) Travel the Historic National Road, Year Round Mon.-Fri. 65 W. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401 where America's Revolution was born! 724-437-9877 | www.nationalroadpa.org

Historic Sites

Allegheny Portage Railroad Year Round Visitors Center: Explore the historic Portage Railroad, (O-4) National Historic Site (closed winter 9am-5pm Daily w $4 C a 19th century engineering marvel. 110 Federal Park Rd., Gallitzin, PA 16641 holidays) See our ad on Page 22 814-886-6150 | www.nps.gov/alpo

Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area/ Emphasizing revitalization through con- Allegheny Ridge Corporation servation, the Main Line Canal Corridor™ Year Round w 1421-1427 Twelfth Ave., Altoona, PA 16601 tells the heritage-rich stories of Western PO Box 348, Altoona, PA 16603 Pennsylvania’s early industrialization. 814-940-1922 | www.alleghenyridge.org

Nov. 26-27 & Tour historical Warden Mansion decorated Braddock Trail Chapter, NSDAR (E-8) Nov. 26-27 & Dec. 2-3: 1:30-9pm, $4 C for holidays and filled with Christmas trees Corner of Church & Walnut Sts., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Dec. 1-4, 2011 Dec. 1: 7-9pm, 724-423-3275 | mountpleasantfol15666.tripod.com Dec. 4: 12-4pm available for purchase.

Bushy Run Battlefield (E-5) Wed.-Sun.: The crucial turning point in Pontiac’s War Apr.-Oct. w $5 C, S, A 1253 Bushy Run Rd., Jeannette, PA 15644 9am-5pm that saved Fort Pitt from destruction. 724-527-5584 | www.bushyrunbattlefield.com Authentically restored 1799 stagecoach (I-7) Compass Inn Museum Tues.-Sat.: 11am-4pm, stop. Guided tours of the Inn, cookhouse, 1382 Route 30 E., Laughlintown, PA 15655 May-Oct. w $9 C, S, G, A Sun.: 1-5pm barn, blacksmith and carpenter shops. 724-238-4983 | www.compassinn.com See our ad on Page 24

Derry Area Historical Society/ Built about 1820, the Fulton House (H-6) May-Oct. Sun.: 1-4pm Fulton House Inn w Donations operated as a ‘drover’s inn,’ exhibits (or by appt.) (or by appt.) 357 Pittsburgh St., New Derry, PA 15671 Derry area history. 724-694-8808 | www.derryhistory.org Dunbar Historical Society (D-11) May-Dec.: Come visit Pennsylvania’s newest coke 42 Bridge St., Dunbar, PA 15431 Year Round Sat.: 11am-4pm, Free oven; ride the FCRR tourist train or the 724-277-8800 | www.dunbarhistoricalsociety.com (Year Round by appt.) .

Flight 93 Memorial Chapel (L-10) 100-year-old restored chapel is the Boulevard of Heroes, Shanksville, PA 15560 Mar.-Dec. Fri.-Mon.: 10am-3pm w Free first national memorial to the heroes 814-444-8339 | 814-444-1935 of Flight 93. www.flt93memorialchapel.org The Memorial honors Flight 93 (L-10) Flight 93 National Memorial Summer: 9am-7pm, passengers and crew for their actions Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, PA Year Round w Winter: 9am-5pm on September 11, 2001. 814-443-4557 | www.nps.gov/flni See our ad on Page 22 French & Indian War and National Road (E-13) Year Round Fort Necessity National Battlefield Museum. Historic weapons demonstration, 1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437 (closed winter 9am-5pm Daily w $5 C June-Aug. Restored tavern tours, Apr.-Oct. holidays) 724-329-5805 | www.nps.gov/fone See our ad on Page 22

26 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Historc Sites 724-238-7819 |www.lvrra.org 3032 IdlewildHillLn.,Ligonier, PA 15658 814-634-8654 527 N.MainSt.,Meyersdale,PA 15552 814-445-4876 |www.quecreekrescue.org 151 HauptRd.,Somerset,PA 15501 814-536-1816 |www.inclinedplane.org 711 EdgehillDr., Johnstown,PA 15905 814-233-5238 |www.qcol.net/tollhouse Main Street,AddisonPA, 15411 724-532-1935 |www.hannastown.org 809 ForbesTrail Rd.,Greensburg, PA 15601 814-539-1889 |888-222-1889www.jaha.org 201 6thAve., Johnstown,PA 15906 Johnstown National Flood Memorial VeteransMemorial CountyCommitteeSomerset Flag / Site Mine Rescue Quecreek Petersburg Tollhouse Historical Society, Inc. Old Petersburg-Addison Meyersdale Area Historical Society Ligonier Valley Road Museum Rail Johnstown Museum Flood Historic Hanna's Town Historic Trips Float by Wilderness Voyageurs Heritage Center Discovery C.George Marshall Memorial Plaza Friendship Hill National Historic Site www.wilderness-voyageurs.com 724-329-1000 |800-272-4141 103 GarrettSt.,Ohiopyle,PA 15470 Trips departfromConnellsville 724-725-9190 |www.nps.gov/frhi Point Marion,PA 15474 223 NewGenevaRd.,StateRoute 166 814-539-1889 |888-222-1889www.jaha.org 301 Washington Ave., Johnstown,PA 15901 814-445-FLAG (3524) |www.somersetflag.org Behind theQualityI nn Somerset, PA 15501 724-415-2202 Fayette &MainSts.,Uniontown,PA 15401 814-495-4643 |www.nps.gov/jofl 733 Lake Rd.,SouthFork,PA 15956 814-395-5584 |www.addisonhistory.com PO Box82,Addison,PA 15411 (J-10) (G-14) (G-14) (E-6) (L-6) (L-6) (L-6) (J-9) (H-7) (K-13) (C-12)

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The Palace Theatre hosts nationally renowned celebrities, bands and touring Enjoy the total wine experience! Taste award-winning, hand-crafted wines shows, plus regional organizations in a diverse mix of entertainment. You’ll created from grapes grown from 15 acres of mountaintop vineyards. Tours, love the French Renaissance décor, golden Grecian marble, murals and our special events, unique private parties, gourmet baskets, wine accessories goldfish pond! Event schedule and ticketing available online. and custom labeling available. Open 7 days a week. www.thepalacetheatre.org www.cwklaywinery.com

28 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Music &Theatres Historc Sites 724-834-7474 |www.artsandheritage.com Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, PA 15601 724-836-8000 |www.thepalacetheatre.org 21 W. OttermanSt.,Greensburg, PA 15601 724-567-5000 |www.casinotheatre.org 145 LincolnAve., Route 56,Vandergrift, PA 15690 724-887-7901 |www.westovertonvillage.org 109 West OvertonRd.,Scottdale,PA 15683 724-887-0887 |www.geyerpac.com 111 Pittsburgh St.,Scottdale,PA 15683 814-629-9201 |www.mountainplayhouse.org 7690 SomersetPike, Jennerstown,PA 15547 814-467-9070 |www.arcadiatheater.net 1418 GrahamAve., Windber, PA 15963 814-395-5415 |www.tfvhs.com 600 LoganPl.,Confluence, PA 15424 814-926-4546 |www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com 450 MainSt.,Rockwood, PA 15557 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Westmoreland &HeritageArts Festival Valley Players Ligonier of State TheatreCenter forthe Arts House Shoppes &Opera Mill Rockwood 814-269-7200 |800-846-2787www.upjarts.org 450 SchoolhouseRd.,Johnstown,PA 15904 Pasquerilla Performing CenterArts Palace Theatre, The MountainPlayhouse PerformingGeyer CenterArts Freeport Theatre Festival Casino Theatre Arcadia Theater West Overton Museums Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society 724-238-6514 |www.valleyplayers.org 210 W. MainSt.,Ligonier, PA 15658 724-837-1850 |www.westmorelandsymphony.org 951 OldSalemRd.,Greensburg, PA 15601 724-439-1360 |800-397-2554www.statetheatre.info MainSt.,Uniontown,PA27 E. 15401 724-295-1934 |www.freeporttheatrefestival.com 2498 WhiteCloudRd.,Leechburg, PA 15656 (E-2) (M-7) (E-6) (J-8) (E-9) (D-1) (I-7) (E-9) (C-12) (M-7) (G-13) (E-6) (F-6) (I-11) uy14 0111am-8pm July 1-4,2011 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y June- t-ueMon.-Fri.: 9am-5pm Oct.-June July-Aug. May- ear Round ear Round a on Varies ear Round a on Mon.-Fri.: 10am-2pm ear Round ear Round ear Round ear Round a on Varies ear Round a on Mon.-Fri.: 9am-5pm ear Round Oct. Oct. Months of Operation 7am-9pm, Sun.: 12-9pm Sat. & Mon.: 8am-2pm/ Mon.-Thurs.: 7am-8pm, Mon.-Fri.: 9am-4:30pm

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have you ever WONDERED... Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Where to Find Our Parks? 32 Flight 93 Memorial Feature 34 State Parks 35 State 35 Other Major Parks 35 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lakes 36 National Parks

Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 31 The Elements of the Memorial “It should instill pride and humility. The Memorial should offer intimate experience yet be heroic in scale. Its strong framework should be open to natural change and 1 US 30 allow freedom of personal interpretation.” Paul Murdoch, Architect Lincoln Highway

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The Western Overlook Lambertsville Road The Western Overlook – where the families and the nation first viewed the crash site, will Memorial Features temporarily serve as a visitor location. Here, the 3 1 New Entrance Off US Route 30 public can view the crash site from an overlook, learn more about the story, and witness the 2 Entrance Road construction of the permanent memorial. 4 3 Ring Road 4 Memorial Plaza and Arrival Court

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32 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Parks feature have you ever WONDERED... Where to Find Courage? This year will mark the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. On that day ten years ago, four commercial airliners were hijacked in a planned attack against the United States. Two jet liners were flown into the World Trade Center Twin Towers and a third aircraft into the Pentagon. A fourth aircraft, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into an open field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania in the Laurel Highlands. The 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93 had time to realize that this was will be able to view the crash site from the Memorial Plaza. The names unlike any previous hijacking, and they developed a plan to try to take of the 40 passengers and crew will be inscribed on the wall of the plaza back the plane and not let it reach its intended target, Washington, DC. as it follows the flight path of the plane. At the Arrival Court, visitors They succeeded in this effort, but, unfortunately, lost their lives. will be greeted by volunteer Ambassadors and by National Park Service Congress acted swiftly to authorize a national memorial to commemorate rangers who will explain the events that occurred on September 11 and the brave actions of the passengers and crew of Flight 93. A unique the actions of the passengers and crew of Flight 93. partnership was formed that brought together State and Federal agencies, On behalf of the Flight 93 National Memorial partners – the Families the local communities, families of the passengers and crew, and the of Flight 93, the Friends of the Flight 93 National Memorial, the Flight American people in creating a memorial to honor the 40 heroes on board 93 Advisory Commission, and the National Park Foundation – the Flight 93. National Park Service invites you to visit the Laurel Highlands this year The first phase of the memorial will open this year on the anniversary. to experience a significant piece of our nation’s history; one that we must Visitors will access this new unit of the National Park Service directly NEVER FORGET. off of US Route 30, and will follow a newly-constructed 2 ½ mile access But our work is not yet done. The next phase of construction, which road, leading to a one mile “Ring Road” which encircles the field adjacent includes an education and visitor center, is anticipated to be completed to the crash site. in 2014, and we need your help. Join with us and thousands of others to The final resting place of the passengers and crew is the heart of the Flight ensure that this important day in our nation’s history is remembered by 93 National Memorial, and will remain untouched. After parking, visitors future generations. To help with the next phase of the memorial please visit www.honorflight93.org.

VISITOR INFORMATION: For directions, contact information, and to learn more about events and activities at Flight 93 National Memorial, visit www.nps.gov/flni or call (814) 443-4557.

Did you know Operating Hours • Tribute items from across the globe have been left at Flight 93 National Winter Hours: 9AM-5PM (effective October 13, 2010) Memorial in remembrance of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 and Summer Hours: 9AM-7PM (effective April 1, 2011) others lost as a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Seasons • Flight 93 National Memorial is pleased to present two Junior Ranger Fall/Winter activities for children, as well as provide an accompanying booklet The Western Overlook is located on a very windy hilltop. for parents and caring adults. Most visitors find the site much colder than the surrounding area. • The Flight 93 National Memorial design was selected from over Spring/Summer 1,000 entries from 48 states and 27 countries in an international The Overlook is in an open area where there usually is a constant design competition. breeze even in the summer. There is limited shade and the sun • Each year over 130,000 people visit the Flight 93 National Memorial. can be intense at mid-day. For more visitor information go to www.nps.gov/flni.

Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 33 34 State P Parks www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ohiopyle.aspx 724-329-8591 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) PO Box105,hiopyle,PA 15470 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/laurelmountain.aspx 724-238-6623 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) PO Box50,Rector, PA 15677 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/linnrun.aspx 724-238-6623 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) PO Box50,Rector, PA 15677 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/keystone.aspx 724-668-2939 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) 1150 KeystonePark Rd.,Derry, PA 15627 Ohiopyle State Ohiopyle Park RunLinn State Park Summit State Laurel Park State Ridge Laurel Park Mountain Laurel State Park HillLaurel State Park Keystone State Park www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/laurelhill.aspx 814-445-7725 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) 1454 LaurelHillPark Rd.,Somerset,PA 15501 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/laurelridge.aspx 724-455-3744 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) 1117 JimMountainRd.,Rockwood, PA 15557 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/laurelsummit.aspx 724-238-6623 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) PO Box50,Rector, PA 15677 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/kooser.aspx 814-445-8673 |888-PA-PARKS (727-2757) 943 GladesPk.,Somerset,PA 15501 Laurel Highlands Travel 2011 Guide laurelhighlands.org |800.333.5661 arks (I-10) (F-12) (G-5) (I-8) (H-10) (G-11) (I-8) (I-8) M, R M,Y M R Cabins: Modern (M), Rustic (R), Yurt (Y) C, M,W C, M,W C, M,W C, M

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w w w Education Programs w w w Hiking Biking along theHemlockTrail. hemlockslies A beautifulstandofold-growth park andobserveadiversityofplantswildlife. The trail system allows you to hike and explore the acres ofpristinestateparkandforestlands. park. LaurelHillissurroundedbythousandsof The 63-acreLaurelHillLake isafocalpointofthe on the70-mileLaurelHighlandsHikingTrail. ideal spottostartanovernightbackpackingtrip cabins, beach and camping are featured. An flows thefulllengthofpark. Picturesque acres of forest all year and a trout stream that of 2,600 feet, Kooser has visitors flock to its 250 I within easydrivingdistancefromPittsburgh. environmental educationprogramandlocated a greatplacetoseewetlandwildlife.Y the lake, featuring a wildlife observation deck, is summer outing. A marsh at the eastern end of swimming beachprovideanidealsettingfora Camping, modern cabins, trails, a lake and a mile Y in springandsummer. Hike andbike alongthe27- Cucumber RunRavine areblanketed withflowers U of thebestwhitewaterboatingineastern Gorge churns through the heart of More than 14 miles of the park entrance. has alovelywaterfall,AdamsFalls, nearthe make Linn Run an excellent trout stream, which rentals available. Grove and Rock runs join to a scenicplaceforpicnickingandhiking. Cabin hardwood and evergreen forest make this park State Forest.Thevariedtopographyandmixed is adjacent to Forbes picnic area. will enjoy the remote feeling of this wooded Laurel Ridgeandthesurroundingregion.Visitors sea level,itprovidesacommandingviewof the year. Atanelevationof2,739feetabove This popular scenic area draws visitors throughout is popularinthewinter. skiing level andpleasantsections.Cross-country of the trail, while the more casual hiker will find Trail. Seasoned hikers will enjoy the rugged areas over 70 miles on the Laurel Highlands Hiking the ConemaughGorgenearJohnstown.Hike picturesque Y Stretches along the Laurel Mountain from the Ligonier Valley. beautiful viewsoftherollingcountryside elevation, Laurel Mountain State Park features High atop Laurel Ridge at close to 3,000 feet in n the heart of the Laurel Highlands at an altitude .S. The30-footbridalveilCucumberFalls and oughiogheny RiverTrail forawesome views. hiopyle to oughiogheny RiveratOhiopyleto Y oughiogheny River O hiopyle. Some ear-round

ENGINEERS’ L U.S ARMYCORPSOF Other MajorP State ForestS 724-930-7004 |www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks/ www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/gallitzin.aspx 814-472-1862 155 HillcrestDr., POBox506,Ebensburg, PA 15931 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/forbes.aspx 724-238-1200 PO Box519,Laughlintown,PA 15655 (camping reservations) www.recreation.gov or www.reserveusa.com 814-395-3242 |877-444-6777 497 FlaniganRd.,Confluence, PA 15424 Youghiogheny Lake River Lake Loyalhanna Lake River Conemaugh Twin Lakes Northmoreland Mammoth German-Masontown Dunlap Creek Creek Cedar StateGallitzin Forest Forest State Forbes (camping reservations) www.recreation.gov orwww.reserveusa.com 724-639-9013 |877-444-6777 440 LoyalhannaDamRd.,Saltsburg, PA 15681 724-727-3899 |www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks/ 724-832-7735 |www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks/ Off Route 21,Masontown,PA 15461 724-639-9013 |www.recreation.gov RD #2Box131,Saltsburg, PA 15681 Off Route 40,MenallenTownship, PA 15468 724-830-3950 |www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks/ (F-8) (F-6) (C-8) (E-11) (E-2) (F-4) AKES (J-7) (B-12) (N-2) arks (G-4) (G-13)

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w w w Education Programs w w w w w w w w w w Hiking Biking located southofRoute 56. Shade WildAreaandtheJohnP. SaylorTrail, recreation opportunities can be found at the Clear Picnic Area,locatedalongRoute 56.Additional Visitors enjoythescenicBabockStateForest Somerset counties,spanning15,336acres. Northern Bedford, Cambria, Consists of 2 areas of State Forest land in hike fromtheparkingarea. Mt. Davis, is located in Forbes and is a short the forest. The highest point in Pennsylvania, picnic areas have been developed in and around Ridge. Sixstateparksandthreeforest counties. Much of the forest lies along Laurel tracts in Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland Nearly 60,000 acres of land from 14 separate hiking and beach swimming. year-round troutfishingin theoutflow. Camping, skiing. Walleye and smallmouthbassfishing, 2,840-acre lake with power boating and water power boating, hiking, campingandhunting. hillsides and ravines. Warm water fishing, 400-acre lake within 3,722 acres of wooded and fishingfacility. hunting, canoeing, fishing, andhandicaphunting 800-acre lake and 7,000 acres with hiking, exercise trails,pavilions,andboatrentals. cross-country skiing, hiking, interpretive and 375 acres,38and25-acrelakes, iceskating, skiing, pavilions, andboatrentals. cross-country facility andtrailrides,hunting, hiking, sledding, 540 acres, 17-acre lake, ice skating, equestrian and pavilions. ovens, 96-footgiantslide,scenicoverlookdeck, 405 acres, 24-acre lake, ice skating, historic coke trail andboccecourt. 127 acres of woods and play fields with walking a 30-acrelake fornon-motorizedboatingandfishing. 74 acres with woods, meadows, playgrounds, and pavilions. Bike andskirentals. Creek GorgeTrail, hiking, hunting, sledding, and skiing, bicycling, scenicCedar cross-country River and 460 acres, 1.4 mile frontage on the Y oughiogheny River Trail, fishing, I ndiana, and Northern Y oughiogheny Parks

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National Parks Months of O peration Hours of O peration Wheelchair Accessible Adult Admission ($)

Allegheny Portage Railroad Year Round Explore the historic Portage Railroad, (O-4) Visitors Center: National Historic Site (closed winter w $4 a 19th century engineering marvel. 110 Federal Park Rd., Gallitzin, PA 16641 9am-5pm Daily holidays) See our ad on Page 22 814-886-6150 | www.nps.gov/alpo

The Memorial honors Flight 93 passengers (L-10) Flight 93 National Memorial Summer: 9am-7pm and crew for their actions on September Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, PA Year Round w Free Winter: 9am-5pm 11, 2001. 814-443-4557 | www.nps.gov/flni See our ad on Page 22

French & Indian War and National Road (E-13) Year Round Fort Necessity National Battlefield Museum. Historic weapons demonstration, 1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437 (closed winter 9am-5pm Daily w $5 Jun.-Aug. Restored tavern tours, Apr.-Oct. holidays) 724-329-5805 | www.nps.gov/fone See our ad on Page 22

Friendship Hill National Historic Site (A-13) Visitor Center: National park preserves the country 223 New Geneva Rd., State Route 166 estate of Albert Gallatin, Secretary of Nov.-Mar.: 9am-5pm Daily w Point Marion, PA 15474 Sat. & Sun. only Treasury from 1801-1814. 724-725-9190 | www.nps.gov/frhi See our ad on Page 22

Year Round Learn about the Johnstown Flood and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (M-6) Visitors Center: (closed winter w $4 explore the ruins of the South Fork dam. 733 Lake Rd., South Fork, PA 15956 9am-5pm Daily 814-495-4643 | www.nps.gov/jofl holidays) See our ad on Page 22

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38 Great Allegheny Passage Feature 40 Biking, Hiking, Trails & Services 41 Fishing & Hunting 42 Golf 43 Rock Climbing 45 Ski Areas & Winter Sports 45 Water Sports

Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 37 have you ever WONDERED... How to Bike Through the Mountains? Ride the almost level Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD, on a world- class rail-trail. The trail gently climbs over the Allegheny Mountains, using historic tunnels, viaducts, and bridges to even out the rugged landscape. Continue your journey to Washington, D.C. on the C&O Canal towpath for the “ride of your life,” or get out for a day for a trip you’ll never forget.

The trail follows the scenic Youghiogheny and Casselman Rivers. Towns Looking for a few insider tips? along the way offer food, lodging and small town charm. Whether you • Whether you bike 10 or 60 miles a day, take time to discover the trail bike or hike, you are passing through forests, dramatic rock cuts, and towns along the GAP. These quaint small towns each have their own spectacular overlooks. story…write your own chapter as you experience the hospitality and services each has to offer. Maybe it’s the wonder of the land, the hospitality of the towns, or the fact that the trip is completed on your own power (or a combination of • It’s been said that a group of bikers can’t pass an ice cream stand all three). But the trail is inspiring, it’s personal, and it’s transforming. without stopping. This inspired the creation of signature “Trail Town” We hope you’ll join us to experience it for yourself – in fact, bring the flavors to honor the culture and heritage of the area. Fun and quirky whole family! flavors like Youghiogheny Mud (yum) and Maple City Marvel are available along the way. • The trail is incredibly scenic, no doubt. But there’s been a lot of fun art PITTSBURGH 376 Monroeville popping up on and near the trail that interprets the heritage of our 279 Duquesne region in a whole new way. Be sure to pack your camera to capture McKeesport Irwin murals and sculptures along the route. Boston Sutersville Pennsylvania • If you like to travel with a lighter footprint, look for members of the West New Stanton Great Allegheny Passage Sustainable Business Network (GAP SBN). Newton These trailblazer businesses are taking both small steps and large leaps Cedar Creek Park 70 Smithton Donegal toward sustainability and are pretty amazing all around. Dawson 70 • Because the trail was once a railroad, there are train stations and rail 76 cars in these towns that have been restored and rebuilt and now serve as Connellsville Somerset visitor centers. Can you tell which of them is a recently rebuilt replica? Great Allegheny Rockwood Ohiopyle Bedford Breezewood Passage Pinkerton Meyersdale Horn 70 Confluence 220 81 BIG SAVAGE 522 TUNNEL MASON-DIXON LINE Hancock 68 68 70 CUMBERLAND Dam 6 Hagerstown TOP TEN PHOTO OPS Frostburg Little Orleans Fort Frederick Williamsport 1. Mason-Dixon Line (milepost 20.5) Shepherdstown Paw Paw 2. Big Savage Overlook (milepost 21.7) C&O Canal Towpath Frederick 3. Eastern Continental Divide (milepost 23.6) 70 81 Harpers Ferry 4. Meyersdale Town Mural (near milepost 31.8) Brunswick 5. Salisbury Viaduct (milepost 33.4) Point of Rocks Monocacy AQUEDUCT 6. Rockwood Town Overlook (milepost 43.6) White’s Ferry 7. Pinkerton High Bridge (milepost 51.9) 270 Seneca 8. Ohiopyle Falls Overlook (near milepost 71.8) 495 Virginia 9. Connellsville Pittsburgh/DC Sign (milepost 87.7) 207 WASHINGTON, D.C. 10. West Newton Station (milepost 113.8) 66

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The Great Allegheny Passage For trail maps, news, and information to plan your trip, please visit us online at GAPtrail.org or call us at 888-282-BIKE.

Pittsburgh Plan the perfect day 16 McKeesport The Great Allegheny Passage has something for everyone… choose 20 Boston4 a long route, or a short one… either way you’re in for an adventure! 141834 West Newton Resources are available to help you plan your trip to the Great 25394359 Connellsville Allegheny Passage. Want to know where to park, where to rent a 1742566176 Ohiopyle bike, or a good place to stop for lunch? To learn more about the trail, 112853677187 Confluence tours, lodging, food and other logistics, visit www.GAPtrail.org. 193047728690106 Rockwood 123142598598103119 Meyersdale Find us on Facebook (Great Allegheny Passage), where you can 1628475875101114119135 Frostburg join in on the conversation and learn more about the trail and 163244637491116130135150 Cumberland services along the way. 617793105124135152177191196211 Hancock 63124140156168187198215240254259274 Harpers Ferry 185201217229248259276301315320335 124 61 Washington, DC

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Biking, Hiking, Trails & Services Months of O peration Hours of O peration Wheelchair Accessible Child (C), Senior (S), Group (G) or AAA (A) Discounts

Allegheny Recumbent Tours, Inc. (G-13) Recumbent rental in Confluence on bike trail. 500 Hughart St., Confluence, PA 15424 May-Oct. 9am-Dusk G Comfortable, easy, full back support, natural 888-395-BIKE (2453) | www.alleghenyrecumbentours.com seated position.

Bicycle Pedaler and Outfitter (J-10) Open weekdays & Diamondback, Jamis, Raleigh. Sun bicycles, 2455 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 Year Round Saturdays, w service, parts, accessories, camping gear, 814-279-3016 | www.bicyclepedalerandoutfitter.com Call for hours fishing tackle and live bait.

Bike Shop at Rockwood Trail House (I-11) On the Great Allegheny Passage: Quality bike 131 Rockdale Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 Apr.-Nov. 7 Days rentals, full-service bike shop, beautiful Bed & 814-926-4778 | www.rockwoodtrailhouse.com Breakfast next door.

Bikes Unlimited, Inc. (E-10) Tues.-Sun. Full-service bike shop along the Great Allegheny Year Round w 503 W. Crawford Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425 (Hours Vary) Passage. Rentals and bike accessories available. 724-628-2453 | www.bikesunlimited.biz

May-Oct.: Full-service bicycle shop. Rentals, repairs, Confluence Cyclery (G-13) 9am-5pm Daily & Mar.-Dec. accessories, sales. Near the Great Allegheny 500 Hughart St., Confluence, PA 15424 weekends in Mar., Passage in Confluence. 814-395-9380 | www.confluencecyclery.com Apr., Nov. & Dec.

Double K Stables (I-10) Guided trail rides, fall foliage wagon rides and Year Round 8:30am-5pm 217 Post Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 sleigh rides are available. 814-443-1510 | www.doublekstables.com

Ride a bike, take a hike, create your own adventure on 135 Great Allegheny Passage (L-14 to C-7) Year Round Dawn-Dusk miles of a world-class, nearly level trail, now connected to 888-282-BIKE (2453) | www.GAPtrail.org the C&O Canal Towpath for a total of 320 miles. See our ad on Page 43

(F-12) Laurel Highlands River Tours Located one block from the Great Allegheny Passage. 4 Sherman St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Apr.-Nov. 8am-10pm C, G, A Bike rentals, guided mountain biking or hiking. 724-329-8531 | 800-4RAFTIN (472-3846) See our ads on Pages 36 & 43 www.laurelhighlands.com

Mountain Ridge Trails Resort, LLC (M-10) 90+ miles one way trails. Motocross track, kiddie Seasonal Varies G 517 Boone Rd., Central City, PA 15926 track, camping, color coded trails, special events. 814-279-3147 | www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com

Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Heritage, recreation corridor featuring historic Greenway™ / Allegheny Ridge Corporation communities - Blairsville, Johnstown; Interpretive 1421-1427 Twelfth Ave., Altoona, PA 16601 Year Round sites - Saltsburg Canal Park; Recreation opportunities - PO Box 348, Altoona, PA 16603 West Penn and Roaring Run trails, Kiski-Conemaugh 814-940-1922 | www.mainlinecanalgreenway.org Water Trail.

Shuttle By Grouseland Shuttle service along the Great Allegheny Passage 467 Robinsonville Rd., Clearville, PA 15535 Year Round By Reservation and C&O Canal Towpath. Ride in comfort with a 814-784-5000 | www.grouseland.com fellow rider.

Discover the towns along the Great Allegheny Passage Trail Town Program Year Round Office: 9am-5pm 724-216-9160 | www.trailtowns.org and even open your dream business here.

Venture Outdoors (B-4) Check our website for programs in your area! Year Round Office: 9am-5pm 304 Forbes Ave., 2nd Fl., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 We make it easy to get outside. 412-255-0564 | www.ventureoutdoors.org

West Newton Station (C-7) Visitors Center located along the Great Year Round 9am-4pm 111 Collinsburg Rd., West Newton, PA 15089 Allegheny Passage. 724-872-5586 | www.youghrivertrail.com

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White Water Adventurers (F-12) Located along the Great Allegheny Passage. Bikes, 6 Negley St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Year Round 8am-7pm C, G, A boats and comfortable overnight accommodations 724-329-8850 | 800-WWA-RAFT (992-7238) available. Reservations recommended. www.wwaraft.com See our ad on Page 43

Wilderness Voyageurs (F-12) Open Daily, Largest selection of bikes on the trail. Shuttle 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Year Round Seasonal G services and sag support available. Inn to Inn Tours, 724-329-1000 | 800-272-4141 hours vary Pittsburgh to D.C. www.wilderness-voyageurs.com See our ad on Page 44

Fishing & Hunting

Buffer Creek Sporting Clays (J-9) Sporting clays and live bird hunting facility. Year Round Daylight-10pm 252 Schoolhouse Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 Open to public year round. Call for reservations. 814-443-3141 | www.buffercreeksportingclays.com

Laurel Highlands Guide Services (G-9) Guided drift boat or wade fishing in the scenic Mar.-Dec. PO Box 156, Melcroft, PA 15462 Laurel Highlands. DCNR licensed. 724-433-7151 | www.laurelhighlandsguideservices.com

Laurel Hill Trout Farm & Pond (H-9) Come fish in our Mountain Pond. “Guaranteed Catch” Route 31 W., Somerset, PA 15501 Call Call 724-593-2601 | 814-352-7194 with no license required and no limit. www.laurelhilltroutfarm.com

Mirror Lake (J-5) 112 Trout Run Dr., New Florence, PA 15944 Pay lake. Bait shop. No license needed. Stock Call Call w 724-235-2115 | 888-234-9983 Trout and Channel Catfish. www.mirrorlakervcamping.com

The Nemacolin Field Club complex houses one of Nemacolin Field Club (E-13) the nation’s top sporting clays facilities and is the 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437 Year Round Call G gateway to some of the finest fishing streams and 866-386-6957 | www.nemacolin.com creeks in the Eastern United States. See our ad on inside back cover

On-Point Outfitters, LLC (G-13) Upland Bird hunts. Sporting Clay 5-stand and 200 Groff Rd., Confluence, PA 15424 Year Round Daybreak-Dusk Wobble Trap. Dog Training Facility, Dog Kenneling, 724-322-7864 | 814-395-5844 and World Class Bird Dogs. www.onpointoutfitters.com

Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) A variety of incredible fly-fishing in our peaceful 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622 Year Round Daybreak-Dusk w ponds and lakes for anglers of all ages. 800-452-2223 | www.7springs.com See our ad on inside front cover

Seven Springs Mountain Resort - Three challenging sporting clay courses that (H-10) take advantage of the natural beauty of the Sporting Clays Year Round 9am-4pm w G 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622 Laurel Highlands. 800-452-2223 | www.7springs.com See our ad on inside front cover

Stonycreek Shooting Center (L-11) Wed.: Noon-7pm, Our facility has two Sporting Clays courses, 326 Vanyo Rd., Berlin, PA 15530 Sat. & Sun.: a 5-Stand, a Wobble Trap and we offer Upland 814-279-3020 | www.stonycreekshooting.com 9am-7pm Bird Hunting.

(F-12) Wilderness Voyageurs Seasonal hours vary: Orvis shop on the Yough. Guided float and 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Year Round Summer: 8am-9pm, w wading trips. Stop in for hatch information. 724-329-1000 | 800-272-4141 Winter: 10am-6pm See our ad on Page 44 www.wilderness-voyageurs.com

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Cedarbrook Golf Course (C-8) 215 State Route 981, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Year Round Dawn-Dusk The leader in quality, affordable public golf. 724-929-8300 | www.cedarbrookgolfcourse.com

Champion Lakes Golf Club (I-6) Rated among the Top 50 public golf courses in Year Round 7am-Dusk C, S 4743 Route 711 N., Bolivar, PA 15923 the U.S., with a 4-star rating. 724-238-5440 | www.pagolf.com

Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort (I-4) Boasting two 4-1/2 Star courses and stunning views, Year Round 6:30am-Dusk 132 Pine Ridge Rd., Blairsville, PA 15717 this resort promises to be a challenge. 724-459-7191 | www.chestnutridgeresort.com

Cloverleaf Golf Club (E-5) 27-hole public golf course, excellent greens, daily 351 Cloverleaf Dr., Delmont, PA 15626 specials, gift certificates available, outings welcome. 724-468-4173 | www.golfinpa.com

Year Round Season: 7am-7pm, Donegal Highlands Golf Course (G-9) Championship 18-hole public golf course. Awarded (weather Off Season: S 141 Clay Pike Rd., Donegal, PA 15628 Golf Digest Four Stars, Best Places to Play. 724-423-7888 | www.donegalhighlandsgolf.com permitting) 9am-5pm

Duck Hollow Golf Club (C-11) Beautiful 18-hole public facility; moderately priced Year Round w 374 Duck Hollow Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401 with an amazing view of the Laurel Mountains. 724-439-3150 | www.duckhollowgolfclub.com

Year Round Glengarry Golf Links (G-7) Best New Golf Course, 1999. Eighteen holes. Public. (weather 7am-7pm Daily w S, G 168 Lentz Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 Links style. Large greens and wide fairways. 724-423-4653 | www.golfglengarry.com permitting)

Picturesque 6,549-yard championship 18-hole (H-9) Hidden Valley Resort course. Golf Club offers great layout, group outings, 1 Craighead Dr., Hidden Valley, PA 15502 Apr.-Oct. 8am-7pm C, S, G full-service golf shop. 814-443-8000 | www.hiddenvalleyresort.com See our ad on Page 64

King’s Mountain Resort Golf Course (G-11) Public golf course. 20 minutes from Seven Springs. Apr.-Dec. Dawn-Dusk 307 King’s Mountain Rd., Sculton, PA 15557 Come play with the windmills. 814-926-2021

Mt. Odin Golf Course (E-6) 247 Tollgate Hill Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601 Mar.-Dec. 7am-Dusk C, S, G Voted #1 course by Tribune Review readers. 724-834-2640 | www.greensburgpa.org

The golf experience at Nemacolin is as thrilling as it Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) is relaxing. The resort features two distinctly unique 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437 Apr.-Oct. Call G courses: Mystic Rock and The Links. Both provide a 866-386-6957 | www.nemacolin.com challenge; both offer spectacular scenery and layout. See our ad on inside back cover

Northwinds Golf Course at Northwinds is a scenic and challenging, professionally Indian Lake Resort (L-10) Apr.-Nov. 7am-Dusk Daily 701 South Shore Trail, Central City, PA 15926 designed, 18-hole, public golf course at Indian Lake. 814-754-4653 | www.northwindsgolf.com

Oakbrook Golf Course (K-8) Oakbrook is a well-maintained 18-hole public golf Apr.-Nov. 7am-Dusk Daily 251 Golf Course Rd., Stoystown, PA 15563 course. Pro shop, snack bar, leagues, groups. 814-629-5892

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Piney Run Golf Course (K-12) Scenic 9-hole public course resting atop a 2524 Garrett Shortcut Rd., Garrett, PA 15542 7am-8pm Daily beautiful mountain ridge. Rental carts, clubs, 814-634-8660 | www.somersetcounty.com/pineyrun pro shop and snack bar.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort’s spectacular (H-10) Seven Springs Mountain Resort Golf Shop: 8am-6pm, 18-hole golf course stands majestically atop the 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622 Apr.-Oct. G Tee Times: 8am-Dusk Laurel Mountains. 800-452-2223 ext. 4000 | www.7springs.com See our ad on inside front cover

Clubhouse: Somerset Country Club (J-10) Somerset Country Club’s 18-hole golf course offers Year Round, 416 Plank Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 challenging play for all golfers. Public welcome. 814-445-5200 | www.somersetcountryclub.com Golf: Apr.-Nov.

Rock Climbing

Laurel Highlands River Tours (F-12) Beginners to advanced climbs. All climbing 4 Sherman St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Apr.-Oct. 8am-10pm C, G, A gear included. Mention code “TG” to receive a 724-329-8531 | 800-4RAFTIN (472-3846) 10% discount! www.laurelhighlands.com See our ads on Pages 36 & 43 Wilderness Voyageurs (F-12) Reservations: Original climbing school in the Laurel Highlands. 20+ 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Apr.-Oct. Open Year Round years of experience. Beginners welcome. Climb on! 724-329-1000 | 800-272-4141 See our ad on Page 44 www.wilderness-voyageurs.com

Fully guided or guide escorted, family float trips to extreme whitewater on the Middle,Laurel Lower Highlands or Upper Youghiogheny and Cheat Rivers. Raft, duckies and bicycle Great Allegheny rentals.River Charming Tours guest houses and quaint restaurant. Group discounts available. Passage www.laurelhighlands.com 4 Sherman St. 888-282-BIKE (2453) Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-8531 800-4RAFTIN (472-3846)

Fully guided or guide escorted, family float trips to extreme whitewater on 135 miles of nearly level bike and hiking trail that passes through the Laurel the Middle, Lower or Upper Youghiogheny and Cheat Rivers. Raft, duckies Highlands along the Youghiogheny and Casselman Rivers. The trail connects and bicycle rentals. Charming guest houses and quaint restaurant. Group McKeesport, PA to Cumberland, MD, where it joins the C&O Canal Towpath, discounts available. providing a safe and scenic adventure to Washington, DC. www.laurelhighlands.com www.GAPtrail.org

White Water In case you were WONDERing... Adventurers 6 Negley St. Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Somerset County boasts 724-329-8850 Pennsylvania’s highest 800-WWA-RAFT (992-7238) elevation at Mt. Davis State Forest Natural Area. The rock Fully guided, guide escorted and self-guided whitewater rafting trips on the is 3,213 feet above sea level. Middle, Lower and Upper Youghiogheny and Cheat Rivers. Rentals for rafts, inflatable kayaks and bicycles. Delightful motel conveniently located. Church, scout and group specials. Stay and play packages. Mention ad for 10% discount. www.wwaraft.com ? Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 43

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Ski Areas & Winter Sports Months of O peration Hours of O peration Wheelchair Accessible Child (C), Senior (S), Group (G) or AAA (A) Discounts

Mon.-Wed.: Resort offers affordable family fun in a comfortable (H-9) 10am-8pm, Hidden Valley Resort environment. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, dining, 1 Craighead Dr., Hidden Valley, PA 15502 Dec. 1-Mar. 31 Thurs.: 10am-9:30pm, C, S, G Fri.-Sat.: 9am-9:30pm, rentals, instruction and more. 814-443-8000 | www.hiddenvalleyresort.com See our ad on Page 64 Sun.: 9am-8pm Mystic Mountain at Treat yourself to a little Mystic Mountain magic! Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) Dec.-Mar. Call Short lines, skier-friendly trails and experienced 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437 instructors make for great family fun. 866-386-6957 | www.nemacolin.com See our ad on inside back cover

PA Cross Country Skiers Association (B-5) PACCSA promotes cross country skiing in 309 W. Marion St., Munhall, PA 15120 Year Round Western Pennsylvania. Membership fees 412-462-7493 | www.paccsa.org are $6 single, $9 family.

Seven Springs offers the best terrain and slopes (H-10) Seven Springs Mountain Resort 9am-10pm Daily in Pennsylvania. Snowmobiling, snowtubing, 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622 Dec.-Apr. C, S, G (weather permitting) snowshoeing and more! 800-452-2223 | www.7springs.com See our ad on inside front cover

Water Sports

Family float trips to wild whitewater. Fully guided (F-12) Laurel Highlands River Tours or escorted tours. Bike rentals, rock climbing, hiking. 4 Sherman St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Mar.-Oct. 8am-10pm C, G, A Lodging and group rates available. Mention “TG” 724-329-8531 | 800-4RAFTIN (472-3846) for a 10% discount! www.laurelhighlands.com See our ads on Pages 36 & 43

Ohiopyle’s premier outfitter. Guided raft trips, guide (F-12) Ohiopyle Trading Post & River Tours escorted trips, family float trips, quality rafts, staff, 4 Negley St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Mar.-Oct. 7am-8pm G and experience. Self bailing rafts, duckies and bikes 724-329-1450 | 888-644-6795 for rent. www.ohiopyletradingpost.com See our ad on Page 44

River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak, LLC, The (E-2) Offering canoe and kayak sales/rentals on the Mar.-Nov. 7am-7pm w G 3158 River Rd., Leechburg, PA 15656 Kiskiminetas River. Bike rentals. Bait/tackle shop. 724-845-9501 | www.the-rivers-edge.com

Riversport (G-13) Apr.-Sept.: Riversport offers fun adventure with kayak instruction, 855 River Rd., Confluence, PA 15424 Apr.-Feb. G 814-395-5744 | 800-216-6991 9am-6pm Daily XC skiing, canoe, raft, bike and kayak rentals. www.riversportonline.com

Stonycreek/Quemahoning Initiative (L-7) The Stonycreek White Water Park is now open. PO Box 502, Hollsopple, PA 15935 Call for details. 814-288-1400 | www.conemaughvalleyconservancy.org

White Water Adventurers (F-12) Guided whitewater rafting, family trips, comfortable 6 Negley St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Mar. 15-Oct. 20 8am-7pm G lodging, beautiful biking/hiking. Specials available. 724-329-8850 | 800-WWA-RAFT (992-7238) Come for the fun. www.wwaraft.com See our ad on Page 43

Original whitewater outfitter in the East. (F-12) Wilderness Voyageurs Pennsylvania’s only complete outdoor center. 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Reservations: Mar.-Nov. G Guided rafting on the Youghiogheny and Cheat 724-329-1000 | 800-272-4141 Open Year Round Rivers. Bike, canoe, raft. Kayak lessons daily. www.wilderness-voyageurs.com See our ad on Page 44

Mon.-Fri: 9am-2pm Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters (C-7) PA fishing license available. Complete bait and & 4-6pm, 226 1/2 Collinsburg Rd., West Newton, PA 15089 Mar.-Oct. G tackle shop. Canoe/Kayak rentals. Reservations Sat. & Sun.: 724-872-7585 | 877-79YOUGH (799-6844) preferred. Walk-ins welcome. www.youghcanoe.com 7am-7pm

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We have tons of family fun in the nearby Maryland Mountains! www.mdmountainside.com

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have you ever WONDERED... Where to find a charming Main Street? Whether you pedal into Rockwood via the Great Allegheny Passage, go there for an overnight stay at the Hostel on Main, or a performance at the Opera House, you’re in for a treat. Judy Pletcher’s entrepreneurial spirit has transformed Rockwood’s Main Street into one of the Laurel Highlands’ most popular and charming trail towns. As the recipient of the Governor’s prestigious Pennsylvania Entrepreneur of the Year award, her efforts have not gone unnoticed. Judy and her husband Terry turned a once vacant, century-old feed mill door. The Pletcher’s later came to buy that house which became the perfect with an opera house on the top floor into the thriving Rockwood Mill setting for Mill Shoppes Antiques. Shoppes & Opera House. This unique venue has become a popular stop for When the connection was made between the Great Allegheny Passage thousands of trail visitors and Laurel Highlands enthusiasts. The vintage and the C&O Canal Towpath and the opening of the Big Savage Tunnel, building, which was renovated to retain it’s charm, is filled with storefronts Judy began to see a significant increase of trail users stopping in. Later, the including a bakery that sells pastries that are made using Judy’s mother’s former Meyers Grocery building became available next door to Mill Shoppes famous recipes. Antiques, and Judy decided to open a hostel for bikers, hikers and skiers. The moment that visitors open the front door, they are greeted with the Judy and Terry’s opening of the hostel brought back another piece of aroma of specialty coffees, homemade pizza and soups. A “must-have” is a Main Street’s history. They preserved the new hostel’s past by retaining the Rockwood flavor ice cream cone which Judy has specially made by Latrobe original tin ceiling and “ice boxes,” and refinishing the original hard wood Creamery. This sweet treat has a maple base to represent Somerset County’s pine floors and wide plank walls. The sturdy wood shelving that once held maple sugar industry; chocolate covered peanuts to represent “rock” and dry goods was kept as a place for overnight guests to stash their gear. chocolate covered pretzels to represent “wood.” The Hostel on Main offers an inexpensive lodging experience in a clean and When Judy opened the Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House on June 15, safe environment, and even provides bedding linens for guests. “I compare 2000 she was unaware that an auction was taking place at the house next it to camping under a roof with amenities,” says Judy.

The Scoop: Rockwood is accessible via the Great Allegheny Passage, Route 281, 11 miles south of Somerset, or take Route 31 to Trent Road; turn left onto Copper Kettle Highway/Route 653 east. Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House are open year-round. For schedule of entertainment, go to www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com.

The Hostel on Main The Hostel accommodates 30 guests each night on sets of Ikea® bunk beds. A private, secure room that sleeps six is also available. A common room outfitted with cable television, high-speed internet, games and books along with a kitchen and laundry is also available to guests. For more information, go to www.hostelonmain.com.

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Mill Shoppe Antiques Browse house filled with quality antiques and at Rockwood Mill Shoppes (I-11) Year Round Sat.: 10am-4pm, or by appt. collectibles, including furniture, glassware, 450-500 Main St., Rockwood, PA 15557 primitives, linens and more. 814-926-4546 | www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com See our ad on Page 46

River’s Edge Antiques (G-13) Wed., Thurs., Sun.: 11am-5pm, Eclectic ever-changing mix of antiques, collectibles, May-Oct. 420 Jacobs St., Confluence, PA 15424 Fri.-Sat.: 11am-6pm original works of art and gifts. Selective consignment. 814-395-9098 | www.riversedgeantiques.com

Rustique Antiques (D-8) Amazing selection of antiques and collectibles. 328 Nichols Rd., Ruffsdale, PA 15679 Year Round 10am-5pm Daily w Eight dealers, 4,808 square feet. Credit cards 724-872-5122 accepted. Air conditioned.

Somerset Galleries (J-10) Primitives, furniture, all types of glassware, 152 W. Main St., Somerset, PA 15501 Year Round 9am-5pm Daily w toys, kitchen gadgets, textiles, artwork, lighting, 814-443-1369 stoneware & bottles.

Retail & Specialty Shops

Jan.-Mar.: Sun.: 12-4pm, Amica (H-7) Tues.-Sat.: 10am-5pm, Home accents and unique gifts, women’s 203 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Year Round Apr.-Dec.: Sun.: 12-4pm, accessories, beautiful baby gifts, Stonewall 724-238-8545 Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm, Kitchen jams and sauces. Thurs.: 10am-7pm

Amish Crafts & Gift Shop (F-7) Mon.-Fri.: 9am-5pm, Unique Amish gift shop offering many crafts, gifts, Year Round Sat. & Sun.: 4922 Pleasant Unity Rd., Route 981 S., Latrobe, PA 15650 furniture, lawn furniture, barns, gazebos and more. 724-423-4361 | www.amishgiftshop.net Call for seasonal hours

An American Marketplace - Museum shop featuring unique items and gifts (E-6) Wed.-Sun.: 11am-5pm, The Shop at the Westmoreland Year Round w inspired by American Art. Thurs.: 11am-9pm 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601 See our ad on Page 22 724-837-1500 x39 | www.wmuseumaa.org/shop

Backyard Gardens (F-12) All locally made and locally grown foods. Lincoln St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 May-Oct. 11am-7pm Daily w Fresh produce in season. Mustards, jams, 724-329-0454 | 877-329-4014 cheese, chocolates. www.backyardgardens.net

Mon.-Fri.: 9am-5pm, Baker’s Home & Garden Center (J-10) Baker’s Home & Garden Center is a one-stop-shop Year Round Sat.: 9am-5pm / May-June: 570 Berlin Plank Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 for many of your home and garden needs. 814-445-7028 | www.bakershg.com Mon.-Sat.: 9am-8pm

Organic products, kitchen accessories, lotions, Connections Gift Shop/Sports Room (I-7) Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat.: Year Round educational toys and games, sports room with 109 S. Market St., Ligonier, PA 15658 10am-5pm, Sun.: 12-4pm 724-238-9611 | www.lvlc.us many collectibles, trading cards.

Country Pie Shoppe (G-9) Family-owned home-style bakery featuring baked Year Round 6am-8pm Daily w 3822 State Route 31 E., Donegal, PA 15628 goods baked from scratch the way grandma used to. 724-593-7105 | www.countrypieshoppe.com

Country Pie Shoppe (E-8) Try our famous homemade cinnamon rolls, 6577 State Route 819 S., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Year Round 6am-8pm Daily w scoopies, snails, cupcakes and apple dumplings. 724-547-7105 | www.countrypieshoppe.com Beverages available.

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Country Store at Compass Inn Museum (I-7) Tues.-Sat.: 11am-4pm, Unique gifts and merchandise for all ages. Handmade 1382 Route 30 E., Laughlintown, PA 15655 May-mid-Dec. Sun.: 1-5pm / Nov.-mid Dec.: w dolls and jewelry, wooden toys and books. 724-238-4983 | www.compassinn.com Sat.-Sun.: 3-7pm See our ad on Page 24

Mon.: 10am-5pm, Craftique Collections (E-6) Over 7,000 square feet of shopping pleasure. Year Round Tues.-Sat.: 10am-8pm, w 770 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601 Handcrafted, retail items and café make a good mix. 724-832-9488 | www.craftiquecoll.com Sun.: 12-5pm

Equine Chic For Horse, Home & You (I-7) So much more than your ordinary equestrian store. Year Round Tues.-Sat.: 10am-5pm w 100 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Unique items for horse, home and you. 724-238-7003 | www.equinechic.com

Many decorating options. Original art, prints, Fern Mist Gallery (G-9) Fri.-Sun.: 12-5pm, Year Round antiques, new furniture, dried flowers, wreaths, 2097 Old Route 711 S., Jones Mills, PA 15646 and by appt. 724-593-3376 herbs. Unique gallery!

mid-Mar.- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater® (F-12) Thanksgiving 9:30am-5pm Daily, Large selection of books, handcrafted jewelry, w 1491 Mill Run Rd., Route 381 S., Mill Run, PA 15464 weekend; (except Wed.) pottery and design items for your home. See our ad on Page 18 724-329-7840 | www.fallingwater.org Fri.-Sun. in Dec.

Picturesque working family farm, selling all natural Friendship Farms (G-7) range-fed Angus beef. Enjoy our bakery’s natural 147 Friendship Farms Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 Mon.-Fri.: 10am-6pm, breads, pastries and jams. Learn about our native Year Round w 724-423-8727 | 866-424-8727 Sat.: 10am-3pm trees, shrubs and grasses. Group tours with www.friendshipfarms.com reservations only. See our ad on Page 22

Gene and Boots Candies, Inc. (C-9) Order your chocolates and sweets online today 2939 Pittsburgh Rd., Perryopolis, PA 15473 Year Round 9am-9pm Daily w at www.geneandboots.com. We will mail anywhere 724-736-8959 | 800-864-4222 in the USA. www.geneandboots.com Georgian Place Shopping & Office Village (J-10) Jan.-Mar.: Mon.-Sat.: Unique specialty shops, antique malls and outlets North Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 10am-6pm, Sun.: 12-5pm, nestled below the historic Georgian Inn of Somerset. Year Round w PA Turnpike Exit#110 Apr.-Dec.: Mon-Sat.: 10am- Stroll through our charming village and enjoy a 814-443-3818 | www.georgianplace.net 8pm, Sun.: 12-5pm refreshing travel break! La Bohéme (E-10) Mon.-Fri.: 10am-6pm, Unique glass and jewelry handmade in the 316 W. Crawford Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425 Year Round 724-628-4808 | 877-892-8900 Sat.: 10am-5pm Czech Republic. www.crystal-bohemian.com

Lenox Warehouse (E-8) At Lenox, we offer the finest china, crystal, flatware Year Round 402 E. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 and gifts at the lowest possible prices. 724-547-9555

LigoinerWeddings.com (I-7) Visit LigonierWeddings.com, your source for 321 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Wedding and Event Planning in the Ligonier Valley! 724-238-9090 | www.ligonierweddings.com

Jan.-Apr.: Tues.-Sat.: 11am-5pm, May-Dec.: Main Exhibit Gallery (I-7) Six rooms of fine crafts, from jewelry and ceramics, Year Round Tues.-Sat.: 11am-5pm, 301 W. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 to furniture - made in the USA. 724-238-2310 | www.mainexhibitgallery.com Thurs.: 11am-7pm, Sun.: 12:30-5pm

Martin’s Specialty Shop (I-7) Since 1900 - Men’s, women’s, sportswear, On the Diamond, 116 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Year Round Mon.-Sat.: 9am-5pm outerwear, shoes, accessories, Woolrich, Columbia, 724-238-6811 Levi’s, Born, Sebago and many more.

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Mommy Gear (I-7) Mon.-Fri.: 10am-4pm, Gifts for baby and new moms. Breastfeeding 107 S. St. Clair St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Year Round Sat.: 11am-3pm & w apparel, pumps and baby slings. Organic baby 724-238-9633 | 888-624-GEAR (4327) Evenings by appt. cottons & skincare. www.mommygear.com Mountain Horse Saddlery & Gift (G-9) 288 Route 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646 The area’s largest supplier of horse-related gifts, Year Round 8am-10pm Daily w 724-593-8100 | 800-753-8105 art, apparel, saddles, tack and supplies. www.funindonegal.com (G-9) Old General Store Capturing the nostalgic feel of an old general store 3822 State Route 31 E., Donegal, PA 15628 Year Round 9am-7pm Daily w of yesteryear. Old-fashioned candy and goods. 724-593-7112 | 877-593-7112 See our ad on Page 52 www.oldgeneralstore.com

For a wonderful trip down memory lane! Two locations. Old General Store (E-8) Mon.-Sat.: 9am-8pm, Year Round w Featuring Pennsylvania souvenirs and post cards. 240 Countryside Plaza, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Sun.: 11am-5pm 724-547-7112 | www.oldgeneralstore.com See our ad on Page 52

Paper House, The (I-7) Polish pottery, Loova glycerin soaps, Sandhill Berries 121 W. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Year Round Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm w products, Poo-Pourri, Pure Maple Syrup, greeting 724-238-3160 cards and more!

Pie Shoppe of Ligonier (I-7) Mon.-Sat.: 6am-5pm, Breads, cakes, cookies, donuts, gobs, hoagies, pies, Year Round 1379 Route 30, Laughlintown, PA 15655 Sun.: 12-5pm pizza, salads & more. 724-238-6621

Offering an extensive variety of products, from Resh’s General Store (L-10) Mon.-Sat.: 8:30am-8pm, Year Round fresh meats, produce/groceries, hardware and 2018 Indian Head Rd., Indian Head, PA 15446 Sun.: 9am-8pm 724-455-3416 | www.reshsgeneralstore.com automotive items.

Roadman’s Country Living (G-6) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-8pm, Voted #1 gift shop offering premier home décor Year Round w Latrobe 30 Plaza, Latrobe, PA 15650 Sun.: 12-5pm and gifts for every occasion. Come shop! 724-539-1844

Mon.-Thurs.: 7am-8pm, Historic Mill features gifts, collectibles, antiques, (I-11) Fri.: 7am-9pm, Sat.: 8am-9pm/ Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House bakery, food, Opera House performances, model 450 Main St., Rockwood, PA 15557 Year Round Additional Hours - Apr.-Oct.: w train and more. Event schedule online. Mon.-Sat.: 7am-9pm, 814-926-4546 | www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com See our ad on Page 46 Sun.: 12-9pm

Route 31 Bike, Board & Ski (J-10) Thurs.-Mon.: 10am-6pm, The largest selection in the Laurel Highlands for all Year Round w 3731 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501 Sun.: 10am-4pm your bike, board and ski needs. 814-443-1282 | www.route31boardandski.com

Mon.-Thurs.: 11am-5pm, Rustic Lodge Furniture (G-9) Fri.: 11am-8pm, Everything for your mountain or lodge home. Year Round 3829 State Route 31, Donegal, PA 15628 Sat.: 10am-5pm, The area’s largest resort home outfitter. Affordable. 412-721-9038 | www.rusticbest.com Sun.: 11am-5pm

Market: 7am-11pm, Sarnelli’s Corner (G-9) Groceries, deli, beer & wine available at this Year Round Beer: 9am-11pm, 336 Route 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646 one-stop shop on the way to the slopes. 724-593-2001 | www.sarnelliscorner.com/index.htm Wine: 9am-9pm (Sun.: 12-5pm)

Sew Special (C-11) Tues., Wed., Fri.: 9am-5pm, Husqvarna VIKING sewing machine dealer. 73 W. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401 Year Round Thurs.: 9am-8pm, w Premier quilt shop featuring fabric, threads, 724-438-1765 | 800-572-7570 Sat.: 9am-4pm patterns, notions. Classes available. www.sew-special.biz

Spectacular Amish countryside, charming specialty Smicksburg Specialty Shops (J-1) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm, Year Round w shops, winery, delicious cuisine, antiques, Amish- 138 E. Kittanning St., Route 954, Smicksburg, PA 16256 Sun.: 12-5pm 814-257-0192 | www.smicksburg.net made furniture, pottery, quilts & homemade fudge.

Springhill Country Furniture & Gifts (E-6) Visit our circa ‘1776’ farmhouse, eleven rooms, three Year Round Tues.-Sat.: 10am-5pm 1475 Route 130 E., Greensburg, PA 15601 floors of country furniture, gifts and antiques. 724-834-1894 | www.springhillfurniture.com

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Shop for the unforeseen! Discover this season’s Mon.-Fri.: 10am-5pm, St. Vincent De Paul Store (C-12) clothes to retro, collectible or antiques. Create: Year Round Sat.: 10am-3pm w 70 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401 ugly to art, mismatch to fashion. Search for ordinary (Call for seasonal hours) 724-439-9188 | www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org or unique.

Toy Box, The (I-7) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-5pm, Toy, Games, Puzzles. For “kids” of all ages. 108 S. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 Year Round Sun.: 12-5pm and Come see what’s in the “indoor forest.” 724-238-6233 | www.toyboxligonier.com By appointment See our ad on Page 52

Uniontown Mall (C-12) Mon.-Sat.: 10am-9pm, Bon Ton, Burlington Coat Factory, JCPenny, Sears Year Round w 1368 Mall Run Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401 Sun.: 11am-5pm and over 60 specialty stores to choose from. 724-437-9411 | www.shopuniontownmall.com

Victorian Lady of Academy Hill Loose leaf tea, teapots, tea accoutrements, (E-6) Sat.: 11am-4pm, Tea Parlor, The Year Round w tea books, music, specialty gift items, jewelry, Sun.: 12:30-4:30pm 356 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601 home décor. 724-832-8255 | www.victorianladyofacademyhill.com

Vincent’s Gallery (C-12) Wed.-Thurs. & Sun.: 12-5pm, A gift for a friend, a decoration for you? Handmade 500 New Salem Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401 Year Round Fri.: 12-6pm, Sat.: 10am-5pm arts and crafts by sixty local artisans. Quilts, crafts, 724-439-9400 | www.stvincentdepauluniontown.org (Call for seasonal hours) religious, fine art, primitives and more.

Youghiogheny Station Glass & Gallery (E-10) Featuring Tiffany-style lamps, hand blown glass art, Year Round Call w 900 W. Crawford Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425 fine jewelry, mission-style furniture and more. 724-628-0332 | www.youghioghenyglass.com

Old General Store The Toy Box 3822 State Route 31 E. 108 S. Main St. Donegal, PA 15628 Ligonier, PA 15658 724-593-7112 | 877-593-7112 724-238-6233

240 Countryside Plaza Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 724-547-7112

Specializing in old-time products with a unique setting that takes you back to Six rooms of quality toys, games and puzzles for ‘kids’ of all ages. Excellent days gone by. Featuring: nostalgic candy, fudge, jams & jellies, hot sauces, selection from more than 400 manufacturers. You ARE allowed to touch! old-time remedies, Burt’s Bees, Crabtree & Evelyn, kitchen gadgets, old-time See the life-like puppets in the ‘Indoor Forest’. Open 7 days a week. toys, candles and country décor. www.toyboxligonier.com www.oldgeneralstore.com

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Fresh from theVine Savor local award-winning wines while enjoying the scenic Laurel Highlands. In addition to tastings, local winemakers host vineyard tours, concerts, seasonal activities and private events!

the region’s award-winning chefs A sampling of Laurel Highlands’ culinary treasures would not be complete without mentioning a few of the region’s award-winning chefs. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Chef Kristin Butterworth is currently the youngest and only female chef to lead a five-star restaurant. Chef Butterworth’s use of local and international ingredients has again garnered the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, Five Star ranking for the resort for 2011. Chef Mark Henry of Tree Tops, which is located beside the Duncan House – an original Frank Lloyd Wright house that is open to the public as an overnight guest house, won the 2010 “Dish of the Year” at a Pittsburgh culinary competition with the featured Praline and Goat Cheese Cheesecake recipe.

Photo courtesy of WHIRL Magazine 54 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Dining feature have you ever WONDERED... The meaning of Farm-to-Table? One of the true treasures of the Laurel Highlands is the savory selection of home-grown edibles produced by local farmers. Our region also offers fun and creative culinary events, outdoor markets brimming with fresh-from-the-farm goodies and to top it off, award-winning chefs whipping up fresh and delicious creations at the region’s eateries. Following is a sampling of our culinary offerings:

Sample the freshest, most delectable fruit pies that you have ever eaten Who doesn’t love the taste of a fresh home-grown tomato? Fans of this with a stop at Sand Hill Berries just outside of Mount Pleasant. This summer staple will not want to miss the Annual Heirloom Tomato beautiful farm, known for its famous red raspberries, sells their popular Festival. This unique event takes place in August and is hosted in pies and other goodies at the farm store which is open daily. You can Scottdale on the grounds of the West Overton Museum; a pre-Civil War also find Sand Hill set up at the Ligonier Country Market located on village that is the birthplace of coal and coke magnate Henry Clay Frick. the western end of historic Ligonier. The Ligonier Country Market is Piles of ripe heirloom tomatoes are available for sampling and purchase open on Saturday mornings from Memorial Day weekend through early along with other gourmet food items and crafts. October. As one of best farmers markets around, it offers an abundant Faranda Farms, located in northern Somerset County, promises guests supply of freshly picked flowers, herbs, vegetables, along with artisan that they will have a ‘stinkin’ good time at their Annual Laurel Highlands breads, gourmet salsas and jams, handmade crafts and more. Garlic Festival, also held in August. Of course, there is lots of garlic, guest If you’re headed to Ohiopyle State Park to bike the Great Allegheny chefs and a host of good old-fashioned farm activities including hay rides. Passage or paddle the Youghiogheny River, stop in to Vicki Marietta’s While in Somerset County – home of the Pennsylvania Maple Festival Backyard Gardens on Lincoln Street in Ohiopyle. You’ll want to stock up – pick up some of the county’s signature maple syrup. Even though this on a supply of Vicki’s Sweet & Hot Pepper Mustards that are so tasty that annual event is held in early spring, you can always find an abundant they were featured on the Food Network. supply of the authentic maple syrup at farmers markets and specialty stores throughout the Laurel Highlands year round. Enjoy! for more delicious options: Above is just a sampling of the culinary delights you’ll find in the Laurel Highlands. Be sure to click on the Events section of www.laurelhighlands.org for the complete list of wonderful foodie finds.

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57 58 Dining D 724-593-4200 |www.outofthefirecafe.com 3784 Route 31,Donegal,PA 15628 724-238-7788 |www.ligoniertavern.com 137 W. MainSt.,Ligonier, PA 15658 724-329-1122 |www.ohiopylehousecafe.com 144 GrantSt.,Ohiopyle,PA 15470 Pine Grill 717-232-4433 |www.parestaurant.org Harrisburg, PA 17101 Chapter Highlands Laurel Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, Pasta Lorenzo Fire the CaféOut of 814-629-5518 |www.ourcoalminerscafe.com 1640 Pitt St.,Jennerstown,PA 15547 Miner’s Coal Our Café &Lodging Fine dining.Casualatmosphere.Frozen specialtydrinks.Beerontap.AdjacenttoGreatAllegheny Passage. Ohiopyle House Café TeaOakhurst Room Nino’sRestaurant Miss Martha’s Tea Room and Gifts www.mcdonalds.com McDonald’s Restaurants Tavern Ligonier 724-887-6574 |www.missmarthastearoom.com 165 Pittsburgh St.,Scottdale,PA 15683 814-445-2102 |www.pinegrill.com 800 N.CenterAve., Somerset,PA 15501 724-547-2900 |www.ninobarsottisrestaurant.com 546 ThreeMileHillRd.,Mt.Pleasant,PA 15666 814-443-2897 |www.oakhursttearoom.com 2409 GladesPike, Somerset,PA 15501 724-437-4440 |www.pastalorenzo.com 100 Wayland SmithDr., Route 40, Uniontown,PA 15401 ining 5am-Midnight 724-837-4296 Greensburg, PA 15601 1207 S. MainSt. Greensburg GreensburgEast 724-837-1800 Greensburg, PA 15601 Pittsburgh985 E. St. Laurel Highlands Travel 2011 Guide laurelhighlands.org |800.333.5661 (J-10) (E-6) (C-11) (I-7) (F-6) (F-8) $ =Lessthan$10perdinner $$$$ =$30andupperdinner $$$ =$20-$30perdinner $$ =$10-$20perdinner (G-9) (I-10) (F-12) 724-837-9913 Greensburg, PA 15601 6199 Route 30 724-834-1086 Greensburg, PA 15601 2200 GreengateCentreCir. Greensburg Greensburg (J-8) (E-9)

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Restaurant Collection at Nemacolin $$$- Year Round Varies – Please Call Woodlands Resort, The (E-13) Various B, L, D, SB C FA 1001 Lafayette Dr., Farmington, PA 15437 $$$$ to Seasonal See our ad on inside back cover 866-386-6957 | www.nemacolin.com Consider, if you will, a hierarchy of dining options – from formal, fine dining in a AAA Five Diamond/Forbes Five Star restaurant to barbeque and burgers. No matter the preference, our Restaurant Collection is sure to satisfy.

Rock City Café (I-11) Tues.-Fri.: 11am-9pm, Casual L, D $ F w Year Round 671 Main St., Rockwood, PA 15557 Sat.: 3-9pm, Sun.: 3-8pm 814-926-1009 | www.rockcitycafepa.com

(H-10) Seven Springs Mountain Resort Please call ahead Various B, L, D, SB C, S, V $$ FA w w Year Round 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622 See our ad on inside front cover 800-452-2223 | www.7springs.com

Sisters’ Café (G-13) Sun.-Mon.: 6am-2pm, Casual B, L, D C, S, V $ A w w Year Round 482 Hughart St., Confluence, PA 15424 Tues.-Sat.: 6am-8pm 814-395-5252 | www.sisters-cafe.com

Oakhurst Tea Room 2409 Glades Pike Somerset, PA 15501 814-443-2897

Famous Smorgasbord and Dessert table. Established in 1933. Family-owned and operated. Route 31, six miles west of Somerset, 12 miles east of Donegal. Also, luncheon buffet, Sunday brunch and Friday seafood buffet. Menus available. Closed Monday. Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-9pm, Sunday: 11am-8pm. www.oakhursttearoom.com

The Trailside 108 W. Main St. West Newton, PA 15089 724-872-5171

Located at the Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead in West Newton. The Trailside Pub and Restaurant offers a full-service bar, along with a classic American grill menu. Join us on the deck or enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the Pub. Open daily. www.thetrailside.com

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have you ever WONDERED... Back porch view from the Summit Inn Resort Where to Stay? 62 Historic Roads Feature 65 Resorts 65 Hotels & Motels 69 Conference Centers, Retreat Centers, Unique Venues 70 B&B’s and Country Inns 72 Hostels 73 Campgrounds & Cabins 75 Vacation Home Rentals & Cottages 78 Pet Lodging

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Westmoreland County Ligonier Bandstand. Highway Murals. Courthouse. Built in 1906, Located between Laurel This is one of twelve the Court House is one of the Mountain and Chestnut Lincoln Highway murals. region’s most beautiful Beaux Ridge, Ligonier is a year- Arts buildings. round attraction with its quaint shopping district.

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CONNECTING TWO HISTORIC ROADS – Follow the signs! LAUREL HIGHLANDS SCENIC BYWAY Give into the kitsch of the old Lincoln at a 22’ high gas pump, the perfectly No Laurel Highlands road trip would be complete without a drive along straight 7-mile stretch, a 2 ½ story Coffee Pot, 12 murals, roadside stands, the beautiful Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway (PA Routes 711 & 381). and an 87-foot diameter Round Barn. To travel the original Lincoln Highway This picturesque route connects the Lincoln Highway and the historic route, follow its red, white and blue road signs with the big “ L.” National Road. Explore over 200 years of America’s history. Don’t miss Fort Necessity A trip along the 68-mile Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway in southwestern National Battlefield, Addison Toll House, the view from the Historic Pennsylvania is a journey that will excite the senses and pique the Summit Inn, Christian W. Klay Winery, Nemacolin Castle or the historic interests of every traveler. From rolling hillsides to rushing waterfalls, towns of Hopwood, Uniontown and Brownsville. picturesque farmlands to architectural wonders, this road has it all. The National Road’s bountiful scenery and spectacular vistas will take your breath away. Follow the red, white and blue shield signs to see it all!

62 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Accommodations feature have you ever WONDERED... Where to take a Road Trip? Whether dirt paths, granite paving stones, tar, asphalt, or concrete, the National Road and the Lincoln Highway are considered two primary routes in America’s transportation history. Today, these two-lane rural routes continue to offer some of the most scenic stretches in the Laurel Highlands.

In 1806, signed the Act to build this Nation’s first federally The link between the automobile, the road, and local businesses resulted in funded highway. Built from Cumberland, MD to Vandalia, IL, the road this country’s first coast-to-coast highway – the Lincoln Highway. Today, carried people, goods and services west and east – over 200,000 a year in for the most part, we know it as Route 30 in Pennsylvania. its heyday. Carl Fisher had an idea that would help change how America traveled. Harper’s Magazine in November 1879 declared, “The national turnpike Fisher was a man of ideas and a Detroit businessman. His dream for a that led over the Alleghenies from the East to the West is a glory departed... coast-to-coast road was simple – “Let’s build it before we’re too old to Octogenarians who participated in the traffic will tell an enquirer that enjoy it.” Often, it was a matter of connecting existing dirt roads from New never before were there such landlords, such taverns, such dinners, such York City to San Francisco. He partnered with Henry Joy, president of the whiskey... or such an endless cavalcade of coaches and wagons.” Packard Motor Company, who soon became the spokesman and spirit of In the early 1920’s, the National Road was partially overlaid by Route 40. It the Lincoln Highway. was the rebirth of the historic highway’s automobiles, and “touring” came Many of the travel amenities that we take for granted today were either into fashion. In 1921 Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and nonexistent or in early stages of development – an integrated sign system, John Burroughs participated in motor camping caravans and traveled to gas and repair stations, overnight lodging, maps, road surfacing materials, the National Road and the Historic Summit Inn. These have been described etc. No longer were Americans restricted with train schedules. They could as the first notable linking of the automobile with outdoor recreation. come and go as they pleased in their automobiles.

To find out more: For more information on the historic National Road, its historic bridges and battlefields from the French and Indian War, visit www.NRHC.org. To plan a trip, find guides, gifts, and special events information on the Lincoln Highway, visitwww. LHHC.org.

The Evolution of Two Historic Routes: • 1811 Construction of the National Road begins in Cumberland, MD. • 1818 National Road completed to Wheeling, WV • 1830’s thru 1850’s Heyday of the National Road; 200,000 travelers/year • 1905 Not a single mile of paved road existed in the United States • 1913 Lincoln Highway route designated from Times Square to San Francisco. • 1926 Construction of Route 40 begins, overlaying portions of the National Road • 1925 17 million automobiles ~ more autos than telephones! • 1930 Final leg of Lincoln Highway paved • 2002 National Road Designated a National Scenic Byway/ All American Road

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Hidden Valley offers affordable family fun on the mountain, while the location makes it a great place to stay and enjoy the outdoors and popular attractions in the Laurel Highlands.

814-443-8000 www.hiddenvalleyresort.com Summer Summertime is the perfect time for a family getaway to Hidden Valley. From the lush fairways to Winter the 4-acre majestic Lake George, Schedule some time to hit the slopes Hidden Valley packs adventure and this winter with family and friends or fun into an unforgettable getaway. get together at our Snow Tubing Park for some downhill fun. 18-hole golf course skiing/boarding on 28 slopes and trails horseback riding ::: hiking snow tubing ::: spa and sports club paddle boats ::: swimming special events ::: Sports Shop retail store mountain biking ::: fishing mountain boarding meetings and events

Days Inn Nemacolin Donegal Woodlands 3620 Route 31 E., Resort PA Turnpike Exit #91 1001 Lafayette Dr. Donegal, PA 15628 Farmington, PA 15437 724-593-7536 866-386-6957

Situated on 2,000 acres in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern PA, The “Best Value Under the Sun!” Featuring newly remodeled guest rooms, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is consistently recognized for superior service, free continental breakfast, outdoor pool & recreation area, banquet pavilion. championship golf, internationally acclaimed Woodlands Spa, fine dining New “Celebration Place” featuring banquet facilities, game room and fitness and as a meeting destination. Accommodations range from the AAA Five- room. Minutes to Fallingwater®, Idlewild & SoakZone and Seven Springs. Diamond, Forbes Five Star Falling Rock hotel to comfortable townhomes. Packages available. www.daysinndonegal.com With activities and amenities galore you can expect the unexpected at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. www.nemacolin.com

Log Cabin Lodge Ramada Ligonier & Suites 216 W. Loyalhanna St. 288 Route 711 Ligonier, PA 15658 Jones Mills, PA 15646 724-238-9545 724-593-8200 800-753-8105

Every room is uniquely decorated; some are equipped with fireplaces and Situated in charming historic Ligonier, this full-service hotel features whirlpool Jacuzzis. Private suites are available with one to six bedrooms, beautifully appointed guest rooms and family suites, free hot breakfast, Bistro Restaurant & Bar, banquet facilities and outdoor pool. Close to Seven some with hot tubs, fireplaces, kitchens, game rooms, big screen TV’s and ® other deluxe amenities. Located adjacent to Living Treasures. Springs, Fallingwater , Flight 93 Memorial. Closest hotel to Idlewild & SoakZone. Getaway packages available. www.funindonegal.com www.ramadaligonier.com

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The only motel located in the heart of Ohiopyle State Park, our ten room and four suite complex is distinct and convenient to whitewater activities, Great Allegheny Passage, hiking, Fallingwater® and Kentuck Knob. Bring the family and friends; stay, play and enjoy our comfortable accommodations. Open all year. Reservations suggested. www.youghplaza.com

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Lodge at Chalk Hill, The (D-12) 54/6 $60-$199.99 w w W 2920 National Pike, Chalk Hill, PA 15421 724-438-8880 | 800-833-4283 | www.thelodgeatchalkhill.com See our ad on Page 66

Log Cabin Lodge & Suites (G-9) 34 $79-$450 w w w H W 288 Route 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646 724-593-8200 | 800-753-8105 | www.funindonegal.com Unique lodging, fireplaces, Jacuzzis, hot tubs, kitchens, private suites 1-6 bedrooms, continental breakfast. See our ad on Page 64 Quality Inn & Conference Center Somerset (J-10) 150 $59-$139 w w I, H w LW w 215 Ramada Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 814-443-4646 | www.choicehotels.com/hotel/pa497

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Super 8 New Stanton (E-7) 59/1 $56-$74 w w w W 103 Bair Blvd., New Stanton, PA 15672 724-925-8915 | 800-800-8000 | www.super8.com

Super 8 Motel Uniontown (C-12) 61/8 $80-$150 w w W 701 W. Main St., Uniontown, PA 15401 724-425-0261 | 800-800-8000 | www.super8.com

Trillium Lodge (F-12) 9/1 $65-$115 H 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-1000 | 800-272-4141 | www.trillium-lodge.com

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Antiochian Village Scenic View Conference & Cabins & Lodges in Retreat Center the Laurel Highlands Route 711 N. of Ligonier 118 Scenic View Ln. 140 Church Camp Trail Rockwood, PA 15557 Bolivar, PA 15923 814-352-7575, 800-848-7366 724-238-3677

Stay with us while you explore the Laurel Highlands! Fabulous food, beautiful Rent any of our fully-equipped cabins or lodges. Accommodating groups setting, outstanding service, surprisingly affordable! Just 30 minutes from from 2-34. Facilities available for weddings, banquets and conferences. PA Turnpike, near Idlewild, Fallingwater®, hiking, skiing, and more. Fitness Our large pavilion is ideal for outdoor gatherings. Satellite TV. Located just center, gift shop, Wi-Fi. Heritage Museum on site. Packages available. four miles east of Seven Springs Mountain Resort. www.antiochianvillage.org www.scenicviewpa.com

68 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 Centers, UniqueVues Conference eters,Retreat Premier banquet/weddingfacility, dancefloor, largedeck,yourchoice ofcaterer. Lodgingavailable. 288 Route 711,JonesMills,PA 15646724-593-8200|800-753-8105www.funindonegal.com 700 S. ShoreTrail, IndianLake, PA 15926814-754-4975|www.indianlakeresort.com Cabins, lodges,banquet,weddingfacilities; pavilion,satelliteTV, wirelessinternetandaudiovisual. 118 ScenicViewLn.,Rockwood, PA 15557814-352-7575|800-848-7366www.scenicviewpa.com 450 SchoolhouseRd.,Johnstown,PA 15904814-269-1900|800-875-5958www.conferences.upj.pitt.edu 777 Waterwheel Dr., SevenSprings,PA 15622800-452-2223|www.7springs.com 1001 LafayetteDr., Farmington, PA 15437866-386-6957|www.nemacolin.com Seven SpringsSeven Mountain Resort Summer camp:Christian,children,toadults. Year roundgroupfacilities. 368 SequanotaRd.,Boswell,PA 15531814-629-6627|www.sequanota.com ConferenceSequanota Center &Camp Cabins &Lodges in the Laurel Highlands Scenic View 1001 HarveyAve., Greensburg, PA 15601724-834-3060|www.stemma.org Saint Monastery Emma &Retreat House Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Mountain ValleyLodge 510 W. MainSt.,Uniontown,PA 15401724-438-7149|www.sistersofstbasil.org Mount Saint Macrina House Prayer of 941 LaurelvilleLn.,Mt.Pleasant,PA 15666724-423-2056|800-839-1021www.laurelville.org Laurelville 887 JumonvilleRd.,Hopwood,PA 15445724-439-4912|800-463-7688www.jumonville.org Jumonville Christian Camp &Retreat Center Indian Resort Lake HallHighlands Banquet Center Johnstown, The Conference Center at University of Pittsburgh at 1414 PlankRd.,Hooversville,PA 15936814-798-5885|888-745-2267www.campharmony.org Camp Harmony 100 CampAlleghenyDr., Stoystown,PA 15563814-754-4336|888-251-0771www.campallegheny.org Camp Allegheny Enjoy ourconvenientlocation,peacefulenvironmentandexcellentfood. 2900 SeminaryDr., Route Greensburg, 30E., PA 15601724-834-7350|www.bishopconnarecenter.org Bishop Connare Center Barn at Fallingwater, The Route 711N.ofLigonier, 140ChurchCampTrail, Bolivar, PA 15923724-238-3677|www.antiochianvillage.org Antiochian Village Conference &Retreat Center 160 OdysseyDr., Boswell,PA 15531814-629-6516|877-676-0662www.outdoorodyssey.org 1478 MillRunRd.,Route 381S., MillRun,PA 15464724-329-7802|www.fallingwater.org (F-8) (I-11) (M-7) (L-8) (K-9) (L-10) (J-7) (F-6) (F-12) (E-13) (G-9) (H-10) (C-12) (J-8) (E-6) (D-12) (I-6) 67 Rooms/380 Beds 15 rooms,21cabins 8 Lodges,210Beds 200 Beds 1,500 327 100 416 32 50 34 50 74 13 7 7 Number of Guest Rooms

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69 Church Affiliated 70 B&’s CountryInns acco 127 JeffersonCt.,West Newton,PA 15089724-872-0792|www.brightmorning.net 508 Church St., Garrett, PA 15542 814-634-7072 |301-707-2293www.garretthousebb.webs.com PA 15542 Garrett, St., Church 508 882 ChippewaRd.,Rockwood, PA 15557814-926-4774|www.countrydreamsbb.net 33 W. Railroad St.,Dunbar, PA 15431724-603-2663|724-628-6716www.icecreamcastle.net Glades PikeGlades Inn Gingerbread House &Breakfast Bed Somerset, InnGeorgian of The Garrett House &Breakfast Bed 117 FoggyMountainLn.,Stahlstown,PA 15687724-593-1000|800-FOGG MountainFoggy &Restaurant Lodge & Breakfast Inn Bed Seasons Country &Breakfast Dreams Bed Country B&B Connellsville 522 OdenSt.,Confluence, PA 15424814-395-5778|www.theconfluencehouse.com and Catering LLC, Services, The Confluence House Bed & Breakfast HouseColonial on Main B&B, The Cinderella’s Castle County &Water Sts.,Greensboro,PA 15338724-943-3131|www.thecaptainswatch.net Captain’s Watch Inn, The HouseCampbell B&B Bright Morning B&B Greensburg &Breakfast of Bed &Breakfast byBed Benyak Angelspring Farm Wellness Retreat Located alongtheGreatAlleghenyPassage. 316 W. CrawfordAve., Connellsville,PA 15425724-603-2533|877-892-8900www.connellsvillebedbreakfast.com Seasonal packages, meals,massage,wellnessservices,life/spiritualcoachavailable, nature/rural, private, peaceful. 789 BrownsvilleRd.,Fayette City, PA 15438724-938-2301|www.angelspring.net 156 Rockdale Rd.,Rockwood, PA 15557814-926-2542|www.thegingerbreadhousebandb.com 800 GeorgianInnDr., Somerset, PA 15501814-443-1043 |www.thegeorgianinnofsomerset.com Clean, comfortablelodgingonly3.5milesfromFallingwater 724-455-6825 |866-455-6825www.countryseasonsbnb.com PA 15464 Run, Mill Rd., Stewarton 100 3 blocksfrombandstand!ColonialeleganceintheheartofhistoricvillageLigonier. 231 W. MainSt.,Ligonier, PA 15658724-238-6804|www.colonialhouseonmain.com Perfect adultgetawayforanyreasoninseason!Elopementsourspecialty. Ligonier, PA St., 724-238-9812 |888-238-9812www.campbellhousebnb.com Main 15658 E. 305 119 AlwineAve., Greensburg, PA 15601724-309-1726|866-888-0303www.bbgreensburg.com 188 Walnut St.,Confluence, PA 15424443-253-8706|www.bedandbreakfastbybenyak.com Close toFallingwater 2684 GladesPike Rd.,Somerset, PA 15501814-443-4978 |800-762-5942www.gladespike.com mm Laurel Highlands Travel 2011 Guide laurelhighlands.org |800.333.5661 odations (I-10) ® , Bike Trail, StateParks, UALFlight93,SevenSprings andHiddenValley. (D-11) (E-10) (C-7) (I-7) (A-13) (G-12) (J-10) (J-12) (E-6) (G-13) (I-11) (I-7) (B-8) (I-11) (G-8) (F-12) ® . 12/4 / $110-$145 7/1 / $90-$169 3/2 / $90-$185 3/1 $89-$115 5/1 / $65-$95 4/1 / $90-$165 4/2 2$105-$215 12 2$90-$150 12 5 5 5 3 4 1 3 4 Number of Sleeping Rooms/Suites YMT (364-4968)|www.foggymountainlodge.com $150-$195 $120-$190 $65-$125 $50-$150 $99-$150 $80-$95 $45-$50 $85 Room Rates (Range) See ouradonPage 73 w w w w w w w w w w Children Welcome H H H H H H H H H H H H C C C C Continental (C), Hot (H) Breakfast

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Hanna House Bed & Breakfast (G-13) 5 $90-$105 w H w w w S, V, D W 1790 Listonburg Rd., Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-9466 | www.hannahousebandb.net

Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast (G-14) 6/3 $105-$165 H w w S HS, W 728 Main St., Addison, PA 15411 814-395-5248 | 877-271-1709 | www.hartzellhouse.com Luxury B&B near Fallingwater® and Deep Creek Lake. Helen’s Hide Inn (F-10) 5 $75+ w w C, V, D HS, W 1441 County Line Rd., Champion, PA 15622 724-244-0512 | www.helenshideinn.com

Inn at Lenora’s, The (C-9) 12 $100-$185 H w w C, V, D HS, W 301 Liberty St., Perryopolis, PA 15473 724-736-2509 | www.lenoras.com

Inne at Watson’s Choice (C-11) 11/1 $130-$225 C, H w w w V, D W 234 Balsinger Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401 724-437-4999 | 888-820-4380 | www.watsonschoice.com See our ad on Page 73

Levi Deal Mansion Bed & Breakfast (K-13) 5/1 $125-$165 w H w w w C HS, W 301 Meyers Ave., Meyersdale, PA 15552 814-289-7600 | www.levidealmansion.com Gracious hospitality, elegant furnishings, large modern baths in every room, complimentary beverages, trail-biker friendly. LibLiam Farm Bed & Breakfast (L-7) 2 $120-$140 w H w C W 1668 Tire Hill Rd., Davidsville, PA 15928 814-241-0781 | 724-824-4161 | www.libliam.com

Ligonier Country Inn (I-7) 24 $85-$160 w C w w w w C W 1376 Route 30 E., Laughlintown, PA 15655 724-238-3651 | www.ligoniercountryinn.com

Log Haven Bed & Breakfast (I-10) 2/1 $95-$105 w H w C, D HS, W 1322 Trent Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 814-352-8971 | www.loghaven.net

Northview Inn Bed & Breakfast (J-6) 2 $129-$149 H w w C, D HS, W 111 Northview Heights, New Florence, PA 15944 724-235-9472 | www.northviewinn.com

Ohiopyle Guest Houses (F-12) 7 $39.50-$74.50 w C w C, D Grant St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-8531 | 800-472-3846 | www.laurelhighlands.com Two charming houses located in the heart of Ohiopyle. Adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passage. Old Shot Factory B&B (N-10) 3/1 $90-$160 w H w S, V, D 534 Lincoln Hwy., Schellsburg, PA 15559 814-733-2650 | www.laurelhighlands.org/members/old-shot-factory.asp Elegant. Historic stone bank house with mountain view. Paddler’s Lane Bed & Breakfast (G-13) 7 $65-$94 w H w w C, V, D HS 255 Paddler’s Lane, Confluence, PA 15424 814-665-6061 | 800-777-6061 | www.paddlerslane.com See our ad on Page 77

Parker House, The (G-13) 7 $85-$115 w w w S W 213 Yough St., Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-9616 | www.theparkerhousecountryinn.com Elegant country guest house. Trailside. River views. Fireplace. Queen beds. See our ad on Page 73 Quiet House B&B with Cottages (E-13) 7 $100-$189 H w w S, V 667 Elliotsville Rd., Farmington, PA 15437 724-329-8120 | 800-784-8187 | www.quiethousebnb.com

Quill Haven Country Inn B&B (J-10) 4 $95-$115 w H w C, V, D HS, W 1519 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 814-443-4514 | 866-528-8855 | www.quillhaven.com Air-conditioning, outdoor hot tub. Near PA Turnpike Exit #110.

Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 71 72 Hostels B&’s CountryInns acco 140 SteppingStoneLn.,Confluence, PA 15424814-395-9988|www.steppingstonefarmbnb.com Private A-frameinbeautifulwoodedsetting.Perfect forromanticgetaways.Hottub. 2825 CarpentersPark Rd.,Davidsville,PA 15928814-288-3931|www.stoneridgebb.com 2008 CopperKettleHwy., Rockwood, PA 15557814-352-8222|888-352-8221www.trenthouseinn.net Comfortable, accessibleVictorianamidhistory/recreation;groups,individuals.Year Round. 194 Weyand St.,Confluence, PA 15424814-395-3969|www.riverest.com Hostel on Main, The Yough Shore Inn Victorian &Breakfast, Rose Bed The Victorian Place Trenthouse Inn Tree Top Cottage Guest House &BreakfastStone Bed Ridge Stone House Restaurant Inn, &Country The Stepping Stone Farm B&B Inn Country Somerset Home Like Seams Quilting Retreat B&B Schantz Haus Farm Vacation Cottage InnScarsdale Savage Lodge River &Breakfast Bed Ridge Saddle TrailRockwood House &Breakfast Bed 203 Y River’s &Breakfast Café Bed Edge &Breakfast RiveRest Bed 208 Allison St., West Newton, PA 15089 724-872-2121 |866-722-7732www.scarsdalecottageinn.com PA 15089 Newton, West St., Allison 208 1600 Mt.AetnaRd.,Frostburg, MD21532301-689-3200|www.savageriverlodge.com Located alongGreat AlleghenyPassage andcloseproximity toskiareas.Groupratesavailable. 560 MainSt.,Rockwood, PA 15557814-926-4546 |www.hostelonmain.com 1403 BostonHollowRd.,Boston,PA 15135412-754-0440|www.youghshoreinn.info 1044 HighlandSt.,Leisenring, PA 15455724-628-5520|www.bbonline.com/pa/victorianrose 3023 NationalPike, Farmington, PA 15437724-329-8876|800-274-7138www.stonehouseinn.com 329 N.CenterAve., Somerset,PA 15501814-443-1005|www.somersetcountryinn.com 303 W. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 724-977-8993 |800-731-7098 |www.victorianplaceligonier.com PA15658 Ligonier, St., Main W. 303 906 BuckstownRd.,Stoystown,PA 15563814-267-6620|www.saddleridgebb.com 131 Rockdale Rd.,Rockwood, PA 15557814-926-4778 | www.rockwoodtrailhouse.com 2010 EmeraldValley Rd.,Vanderbilt, PA 15486724-984-1399|www.seamslikehomeretreat.com 332 MiddlecreekRd.,Rockwood, PA 15557814-926-2679|www.treetopcottageguesthouse.com 687 E. CampusAve.,687 E. Davidsville,PA 15928814-479-2494|www.schantzhaus.com ough St.,Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-5059|www.riversedgecafebnb.com mm Laurel Highlands Travel 2011 Guide laurelhighlands.org |800.333.5661 odations (I-7) (H-10) (B-5) (K-15) (I-11) (C-7) (J-10) (G-13) (G-13) (L-7) (L-7) (L-10) (I-11) (G-13)

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Cottages at Millbank In case you were WONDERing... 238 Deeds Rd. Ligonier, PA 15658 724-689-3397 Designer Frederick L. Olmstead, was the world-renowned landscape architect who designed Manhattan’s Shabby Chic® meets Farmer in the Dell inside two delightful upscale Central Park. His revolutionary cottages nestled on a beautiful meadow between Idlewild & SoakZone and concepts had great impact on city Ligonier. Decorated with antiques and folk art with modern amenities, the cottages are perfect for families, couples, or business travelers. planning in the 19th Century, and are www.millbankcottages.com most visible in the town of Vandergrift. 74 Laurel Highlands 2011 Travel Guide laurelhighlands.org | 800.333.5661 ? accommodations nternet (HS), (HS), nternet I

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A Cottage at Campbell Farm (H-13) 1 4 $90-$600 w w V, D HS, W 1723 Fort Hill Rd., Fort Hill, PA 15540 814-395-5335 | www.acottageatcampbellfarm.com Near Fallingwater®, Great Allegheny Passage & Yough Lake. Sustainable homestead with mountain views across pond. Private setting, a/c, fire ring, gas fireplace & raised deck. Absolute Serenity Mountain Houses (H-10) 2 14 $100-$700 w w C, V, D w 2152 County Line Rd., Champion, PA 15622 724-255-7350 2 BR/5 BR. Borders State forest, Seven Springs. Close to Fallingwater®, rafting, boating, lakes. Absolutely Stunning Stone Lodge (I-10) 1 12 Call w w S, D HS 814-443-2916 | www.stonewoodlodge.com Stunning stone mountain lodge. Organic architecture. Craftsman style. Located between Seven Springs & Hidden Valley. Next to Laurel Hill State Park. Adventure’s Rest Ohiopyle (D-11) 1 8 $150-$300 w w S, D 102 Dunbar Rd., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-5910 | 724-420-3858 | www.adventuresrestohiopyle.com Adjacent to Ohiopyle State Park, accommodates eight, spectacular view. Balter House at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 1 6 $395-$545 w w C HS w 187 Evergreen Ln., Acme, PA 15610 877-833-7829 x1 | www.polymathpark.com Bear Paw Cabin, The (G-13) 1 6 $130-$160 w w S, D 187 Mae West Rd., Confluence, PA 15424 540-882-3343 | www.vacationhomerentals.com/39951 Blueberry Meadows Mountain Chalet (M-7) 1 4 w w w S, D 170 Davis Ln., Windber, PA 15963 814-467-4110 | www.kickysridge.com Sun porch, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, on-site hiking, A/C, special packages. Blum House at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 3 6 $395-$525 w w C, D W 187 Evergreen Ln., Acme, PA 15610 877-833-7829 x1 | www.polymathpark.com Burgess’ House, The (K-13) 1 8 $160-$360 w w w C, V w 219 North St., Meyersdale, PA 15552 814-662-2436 | www.theburgess.com Cottage at JK Farm, The (C-12) 1 10 $98-$325 w w S, D HS, W 322 Gilmore Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401 724-569-1021 | www.thejkfarm.com Cottage rental in a farm setting. Cottages at Fayette Springs (D-12) 2 10 $210-$240 w w w 368-378 Fayette Springs Rd., Chalk Hill, PA 15421 724-437-2051 | www.fayettesprings.com Restored log cottages with every convenience. Near Fallingwater® and Kentuck Knob. Cottages at Millbank (H-7) 2 6 $75-$175 w w C W 238 Deeds Rd., Ligonier, PA 15658 724-689-3397 | www.millbankcottages.com See our ad on Page 74 Country Guest House (I-11) 1 8 $125-$225 w w V, D 890 Ream Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 814-289-7658 | www.thecountryguesthouse.com Crickets Cozy Cottage (G-13) 1 Call w w S, D 1677 Jersey Hollow Rd., Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-5758 | www.cricketscozycottage.com Falling Leaves Mountain Chalet (H-10) 1 10 $700-$1,200 w w w C, V, D 2447 Indian Head Rd., Indian Head, PA 15446 304-797-0187 | www.fallingleaves1.com Tranquility high among the treetops, fireplace, campfire, private third floor, laundry, wet bar, game room. Fern Mountain’s Sundance (H-9) 1 18 $475-$950 w w S, D W 165 Fern Mountain Rd., Somerset, PA 15501 724-986-5127 | www.usrecreationalproperties.com Inspired by Montana architecture, Sundance is a 4,000SF luxury log home retreat with upscale amenities. Located near Hidden Valley and Seven Springs.

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Four Seasons Chalet (G-11) 1 6 $150-$220 w w S Kings Mountain Golf Course, Rockwood, PA 15557 412-766-4629 | www.4seasonschalet.com

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House 1 6 $425-$675 w C HS, W at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 187 Evergreen Ln., Acme, PA 15610 877-833-7829 x3 | www.polymathpark.com See our ads on Pages 18 & 77 Good Ol’ Days House, The (B-8) 1 6 w w C, D 914 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-331-3654 | www.nostalgicguesthouse.com Grandma’s Gift (F-10) 1 9 $350-$450 w w C, D w 443 Turkeyfoot Rd., Mill Run, PA 15464 412-422-8223 | www.grandmasgift.info Helen’s Hide Inn (F-10) 1 12 $500+ w w C, V, D HS, W 1441 County Line Rd., Champion, PA 15622 724-244-0512 | www.helenshideinn.com Historic Log Cabin Inn (G-9) 1 8 $125-$300 w w S, D HS, W 191 Main St., Donegal, PA 15628 724-689-9904 | www.historiclogcabininn.com Stay in the area’s oldest authentic log cabin, circa 1750. House at Confluence, The (G-13) 1 6 $79-$149 w w w C, V, D 415 Sterner St., Confluence, PA 15424 724-468-0058 | www.thehouseatconfluence.com Entirely remodeled, fully-equipped, vacation home on the river. For the price of a room! Huddleson Court (J-8) 3 10 $110-$210 w w w C, D 7712 Somerset Pike, Jennerstown, PA 15547 814-629-9201 | www.huddlesoncourt.com Hummingbird Guest Nest (F-12) 1 6 $30-$70 w w C 107 Blaine St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-5301 | www.qcol.net/hummingbirdnest Laurel Highlands Rentals (F-8) 25 50 $79-$1,000 w w w C, S, V, D HS, W w PO Box 91, Acme, PA 15610 724-610-5340 | www.laurelhighlandsrentals.com Ligonier Country Inn (I-7) 4 6 $165-$475 w w w C w 1376 Route 30 E., Laughlintown, PA 15655 724-238-3651 | www.ligoniercountryinn.com Ligonier Vacation Home (I-7) 1 6 $150 w w C, V, D HS, W 310 W. Church St., Ligonier, PA 15658 724-238-6901 | www.vrbo.com/83309 Ligonier Valley Cottages (I-7) 5 4 $65-$95 w w C 75 Lincoln Hwy., Ligonier, PA 15658 724-238-9696 | www.ligoniervalley.com Little Getaway Condo, The (E-13) 1 6 $185-$350 w w C, V, D HS, W 626 The Maples Condos, Farmington, PA 15437 412-671-4597 | www.laurelhighlandscondo.com Located at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for families and romantic getaways. Mountain Escape (I-8) 1 12 $175-$350 w w S, V, D 319 Highland Dr., Boswell, PA 15531 412-915-8003 | www.ligonier.com/mountainescape Ohiopyle Guest Houses (F-12) 7 22 $39.50-$74.50 w w C, D Grant St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-8531 | 800-4RAFTIN (472-3846) | www.laurelhighlands.com Two charming houses located in the heart of Ohiopyle. Adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passage. Ohiopyle Lodge (F-12) 4 4-6 $100-$130 w 138 & 140 Grant St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 800-419-7599 | www.ohiopylelodge.com

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Vacation Home Accommodates up to # (Range) Rates Kitchen Full U nits Friendly Pet Wireless (W) Wheelchair Accessible U nits Rentals & Cottages Number of Rentals Linens Provided (S), Dish Satellite (C), Cable VCR (V), DVD (D) Speed High Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals (E-12) 10 35 $175-$425 w w w S, D HS, W w 885 Farmington-Ohiopyle Rd., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 877-574-STAY (7829) | www.ohiopylevacationrentals.com Paddler’s Lane Retreat (G-13) 2 27 $75-$425 w w w C, V, D HS 255 Paddler’s Lane, Confluence, PA 15424 814-665-6061 | 800-777-6061 | www.paddlerslane.com See our ad on Page 77 Ridgeview House (J-8) 1 14 $100+ w w w C, V, D 227 Ridgeview Rd., Boswell, PA 15531 440-967-9631 (I-11) Scenic View 7 34 w w S W Cabins & Lodges in the Laurel Highlands 118 Scenic View Ln., Rockwood, PA 15557 814-352-7575 | 800-848-7366 | www.scenicviewpa.com See our ad on Page 68 Serenity Falls Guesthouse (I-11) 1 10 $150-$390 w w C, V, D HS, W 528 Middlecreek Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 412-487-2704 | www.oceanmountainrentals.com Stay Inn Latrobe (G-6) 1 14 $145+ w w C, D HS, W 905 Mission Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650 412-601-0706 | www.stayinnlatrobe.com Stepping Stone Farm Country Lodging (G-13) 5 16 $60-$410 w w V, D HS 140 Stepping Stone Ln., Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-9988 | www.steppingstonefarmbnb.com Sylvania Mountain Lodge (H-9) 1 7 $199-$259 w w w C, V, D HS, W 1255 Glades Pike, Seven Springs, PA 15501 301-854-3994 | www.sylvaniamountainlodge.com That Dam Yough House (G-13) 2 16 $150-$300 w w w C, V, D HS, W 615 Jacobs St., Confluence, PA 15424 804-350-6301 | 800-278-7287 | www.thatdamyoughhouse.com Touch of Home Cabins (I-11) 2 12 $75-$85 w w w V, D 228 Chickadee Ln. & 163 Kimmel Ln., Rockwood, PA 15557 814-233-4367 | www.touchofhomecabins.com Tree Top Cottage Guest House (I-11) 1 5 w C, D W 332 Middlecreek Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 814-926-2679 | www.treetopcottageguesthouse.com Trillium Lodge (F-12) 9 25 $65-$115 w w S, D 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470 724-329-1000 | 800-272-4141 | www.trillium-lodge.com Enjoy 40 serene acres overlooking Ohiopyle State Park. View of 25+ miles. Individual rooms or entire lodge. Yough Treehouse (G-13) 1 6 $200-$250 w w w C, D HS, W w 926 River Rd., Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-2001 | www.youghtreehouse.com Gorgeous, private home on the banks of Yough River. Stones throw from GAP bike trail. Large deck and hot tub.

Frank Lloyd Paddler’s Lane Wright’s Duncan Retreat House at Polymath 255 Paddler’s Lane Park Resort Confluence, PA 15424 814-665-6061 187 Evergreen Ln. 800-777-6061 Acme, PA 15610 877-833-7829 x3

Polymath Park is a must-see on your Laurel Highlands architectural tour. Warm and inviting retreat for those looking for exceptional accommodations Spend the night in one of three awe-inspiring homes: Frank Lloyd Wright’s at reasonable prices. On the banks of the Youghiogheny River, next to the Duncan House or Berndtson’s Balter and Blum houses. Public Tours are bike trail, surrounded by ski resorts, state parks and close to Fallingwater®. conducted on Sundays, Group tours welcome. Come stay with us! www.polymathpark.com www.paddlerslane.com

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3945 National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437 724-329-WOOF (9663) | www.nemacolinwooflands.com The region’s premier pet resort and spa, featuring hydrotherapy, grooming salon, outside exercise areas, massage therapies and more. See our ad on Page 78

Nemacolin Wooflands 3945 National Pike Farmington, PA 15437 724-329-WOOF (9663)

The region’s premier pet resort and spa. Located just off of Route 40 adjacent to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA. Nemacolin Wooflands features hydrotherapy, a grooming salon, outside exercise areas, massage therapies and more. www.nemacolinwooflands.com

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There’s always something out of the ordinary going on in the Laurel Highlands. Special events run year-round in the region, ensuring that you’ll always experience unique festivals, fairs, exhibits, theater and concerts. ? Community Resources

Quest Coach/ Fayette Chamber Latrobe Area Auto, Travel & Groomes Tours, Inc. (E-9) of Commerce (C-12) Chamber of Commerce (G-6) Transportation 5506 Scottdale-Dawson Rd. 65 W. Main St. 326 McKinley Ave., Ste 102 Scottdale, PA 15683 Uniontown, PA 15401 Latrobe, PA 15650 AAMCO Transmissions (E-6) 724-887-5030 | 877-408-6877 724-437-4571 724-537-2671 780 E. Pittsburgh St. www.quest-coach.com www.fayettechamber.com www.latrobearea.com Greensburg, PA 15601 724-832-1300 Westmar Tours (P-10) Greater Brownsville Area Latrobe Community www.aamco.com 301-777-0293 | 800-336-7963 Chamber of Commerce (B-10) Revitalization Program (G-6) 325 Market St. 816 Ligonier St. Arnold Palmer Brownsville, PA 15417 PO Box 920 Regional Airport (G-6) Civic & Community 724-785-4160 Latrobe, PA 15650 148 Aviation Ln., Ste. 103 724-805-0112 Latrobe, PA 15650 Organizations Greater Connellsville www.latroberevitalization.org 724-539-8100 Chamber of Commerce (E-10) www.palmerairport.com Confluence Tourism 923 W. Crawford Ave. (G-10) Laurel Highlands Association Connellsville, PA 15425 (E-8) PO Box 144 Chamber of Commerce Dumbauld’s Tire 724-628-5500 10 S. Church St. Service, Inc. (J-10) Confluence, PA 15424 www.greaterconnellsville.org Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 1259 N. Center Ave. 814-395-9380 724-547-7521 Somerset, PA 15501 www.visitconfluence.info Greater Johnstown/ www.laurelhighlandschamber.com 814-445-7921 (E-10) Cambria County Chamber www.dumbauldstire.com Connellsville Cultural Trust (L-6) 502 S. Pittsburgh St. of Commerce Ligonier Township 245 Market St., Ste. 100 (I-7) Connellsville, PA 15425 Supervisors Love Receptive Services (E-6) Johnstown, PA 15901 One Municipal Park Dr. 724-626-0141 PO Box 511 814-563-5107 | 800-790-4522 Ligonier, PA 15658 www.connellsvilleculturaltrust.org Youngwood, PA 15697 www.johnstownchamber.com 724-238-2725 724-972-7277 Downtown West www.ligoniertwp.com (C-7) Greater Monessen (B-4) Newton, Inc. (B-8) Pittsburgh Panorama, Inc. Cornerstone Building Chamber of Commerce Ligonier Valley PO Box 41090 Eastgate 8, Ste 390 (I-7) Box 56, 201 E. Main St. Chamber of Commerce Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Monessen, PA 15062 120 E. Main St. West Newton, PA 15089 330-382-9596 | 877-586-3759 724-684-3200 Ligonier, PA 15658 www.ppitours.net 724-872-0100 www.monessenchamberofcommerce.com 724-238-4200 www.dwni.org www.ligonier.com Pittsburgh Greater Rostraver (B-4) Economic Growth Connection (B-8) Transportation Group (E-6) Chamber of Commerce Loyalhanna 1825 Liverpool St. of Westmoreland 606 Broad Ave., 2nd Fl. (I-7) 40 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 510 Watershed Association Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 110 Andi Ln. Greensburg, PA 15601 412-444-4444 724-929-3329 Ligonier, PA 15658 www.pghtrans.com 724-830-3604 www.greaterrostraverchamber.org 724-238-7560 www.egcw.org Largest transportation company in SW PA. Over www.loyalhannawatershed.org 800 vehicles. SuperShuttle & ExecuCar service Greensburg Community to/from PIA from home, office, or hotel. Round Fay-Penn Economic (E-6) (C-12) Development Corporation Meyersdale Area trip discounts, frequent flyer miles on select Development Council 41 W. Otterman St., Ste. 520 (K-13) 2 W. Main St., Ste. 407 Merchants Association airlines. 1-800-BlueVan, www.supershuttle.com; Greensburg, PA 15601 PO Box 33 Uniontown, PA 15401 www.execuCar.com. Sedans, vans, limos and 724-689-0040 Meyersdale, PA 15552 buses available. 724-437-7913 www.thinkgreensburg.com 814-634-0512 www.faypenn.org www.meyersdalemerchantsonline.com

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Mount Pleasant Business Somerset County Economic Windber Medical Center (M-7) District Authority (E-8) Development Council (J-10) Colleges, 600 Somerset Ave. 537 W. Main St. 125 N. Center Ave. Universities, & Windber, PA 15963 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Somerset, PA 15501 814-467-3000 724-547-0660 814-445-9655 Education Centers www.windbercare.org www.scedc.net What Healthcare Should Be. Mountain Laurel Douglas Education Center (B-8) Chamber of Commerce (G-9) Somerset County League 130 Seventh St. 3782 State Route 31, Ste. 500 of the PA Federation of Monessen, PA 15062 Home Builders & Donegal, PA 15628 Sportsman’s Clubs (J-10) 724-684-3684 | 800-413-6013 724-593-8900 515 Salisbury St. www.dec.edu Real Estate www.mountainlaurelchamber.com Meyersdale, PA 15552 814-634-0998 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Al Meucci Real Estate (G-10) New Kensington Medicine at Seton Hill (E-6) 2506 County Line Rd. Chamber of Commerce (D-2) Somerset, Inc. (J-10) 20 Seton Hill Dr. Champion, PA 15622 858 4th Ave. 102 E. Main St. Greensburg, PA 15601 724-593-2322 | 814-352-7669 New Kensington, PA 15068 Somerset, PA 15501 724-552-2880 www.almeuccirealestate.com 724-339-6616 814-443-1748 www.lecom.edu www.nkchamber.org www.somersetincpa.org Hemminger Homes, Inc. (J-10) Penn State Fayette, 1023 Baer Ln. New Stanton Business (D-8) StrongLand The Eberly Campus (D-11) Somerset, PA 15501 Association Chamber of Commerce (E-2) 1 University Dr., Route 119 N. 814-443-4855 | 800-634-4687 PO Box 275 1129 Industrial Park Rd., Box 10, Ste. 108 PO Box 519 www.hemmingerhomes.com New Stanton, PA 15672 Vandergrift, PA 15690 Uniontown, PA 15401 724-244-0495 724-845-5426 724-430-4100 Prudential Preferred Realty (G-9) www.newstantonbusiness.com www.strongland.org www.fayette.psu.edu 3802 State Route 31, Ste. 1 Donegal, PA 15628 Norwin Chamber Uniontown Downtown Saint Vincent College (G-6) 800-419-7653 of Commerce (C-6) Business District (C-12) Route 30 E. www.prudentialpreferred.com 321 Main St. 65 W. Main St., Ste. 110 Latrobe, PA 15650 Irwin, PA 15642 Uniontown, PA 15401 724-532-6600 724-863-0888 724-438-4289 www.stvincent.edu Insurance, Financial www.norwinchamber.com Vandergrift Improvement Seton Hill University (E-6) & Consulting Rockwood Area Program (E-2) 1 Seton Hill Dr. Merchants Association (I-11) 132 Grant Ave. Greensburg, PA 15601 Services PO Box 24 PO Box 77 724-834-2200 | 800-826-6234 Commercial Bank & Rockwood, PA 15557 Vandergrift, PA 15690 www.setonhill.edu Trust of PA (G-6) 814-926-4311 724-567-5286 900 Ligonier St. www.visitrockwood.com www.officialvandergrift.com University of Pittsburgh Latrobe, PA 15650 (E-6) See our ad on Page 16 at Greensburg 724-539-3501 | 800-803-BANK (2265) 150 Finoli Dr. Salisbury/Elk Lick www.cbthebank.com Chamber of Commerce (J-14) Westmoreland Greensburg, PA 15601 PO Box 102 Chamber of Commerce (E-6) 724-837-7040 Gooder Agency, Inc. (I-7) Salisbury, PA 15558 241 Tollgate Hill Rd. www.greensburg.pitt.edu 232 N. Market St. 814-662-4185 Greensburg, PA 15601 Ligonier, PA 15658 724-834-2900 Westmoreland County 724-238-9508 | 877-238-9508 (E-7) Scottdale Area www.westmorelandchamber.com Community College www.gooderagency.com Chamber of Commerce (E-9) 145 Pavilion Ln. 318 Pittsburgh St. Westmoreland Heritage (E-6) Youngwood, PA 15697 McCollom Development Scottdale, PA 15683 1150 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 724-925-4000 | 800-262-2103 Strategies (G-13) 724-887-3611 Greensburg, PA 15601 www.wccc.edu 716 Oden St. www.scottdale.com 724-838-8050 Confluence, PA 15424 www.westmorelandheritage.org 814-521-3520 Somerset County Health Care Chamber of Commerce (J-10) Windber Area Regis A. Tomsey, CPA (G-6) 601 N. Center Ave. Visioning Experience (M-7) Services 106 Depot St. Somerset, PA 15501 1409 Somerset Ave. Conemaugh Health System (L-6) Latrobe, PA 15650 814-445-6431 Windber, PA 15963 1086 Franklin St. 724-539-7610 www.somersetpa.net 814-467-6254 Johnstown, PA 15905 See our ad on Page 46 814-534-9000 Somerset Trust Company (J-10) www.conemaugh.org 151 W. Main St. Somerset, PA 15501 Excellence. Every patient. Every time. 814-443-9200 | 800-972-1651 www.somersettrust.com

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There are over 120,000 acres of pristine state park and forest lands in the Laurel Highlands. And in the last 50 years, another 22,000 acres have been preserved for the public by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.

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A & S Indoor Pistol Range (E-7) 17 Comfort Inn & Suites Johnstown (M-7) 65 Fayette Central Railroad (G-12) 17 Hanna House Bed & Breakfast (G-13) 71 A Cottage at Campbell Farm (H-13) 75 Comfort Inn Belle Vernon (C-8) 65 Fayette Chamber of Commerce (C-12) 79 Hartzell House Bed & Breakfast (G-14) 71 AAMCO Transmissions (E-6) 79 Comfort Inn Greensburg (E-6) 65 Fayette County Historical Society (C-11) 19 Haunted Hayloft (I-11) 10 Abigail’s Coffeehouse (I-7) 56 Comfort Inn New Stanton (D-8) 65 Fern Mist Gallery (G-9) 50 Heeter Direct 81 Absolute Serenity Mountain Houses (H-10) 75 Comfort Inn Somerset (J-10) 65 Fern Mountain’s Sundance (H-9) 75 Helen’s Hide Inn (F-10) 71, 76 Absolutely Stunning Stone Lodge (I-10) 75 Commercial Bank & Trust of PA (G-6) 80 Fine Wines & Winemaking of Windber (M-7) 30 Hemminger Homes Inc. (J-10) 80 Adventure’s Rest Ohiopyle (D-11) 75 Compass Inn Museum (I-7) 7, 8, 10, 24, 26, 50 Firefly Grill, The (F-12) 57 Heritage Discovery Center (L-6) 24, 27 Al Meucci Real Estate (G-10) 80 Conemaugh Health System (L-6) 80 Fireman Creative (B-4) 81 Heritage Inn of Uniontown (C-12) 67 Allegheny Portage Railroad Conference Center at University Flight 93 Memorial Chapel (L-10) 26 Hickory Hollow Campground (I-11) 73 National Historic Site (O-4) 22, 26, 36 of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, The (M-7) 69 Flight 93 National Memorial (L-10) 22, 26, 36 Hidden Valley Resort (H-9) 42, 45, 64, 65 Allegheny Recumbent Tours, Inc. (G-13) 40 Confluence Cyclery (G-13) 40 Foggy Mountain Lodge & Restaurant (G-8) 70 Hideaway Campground (F-10) 73 Allegheny Ridge Corporation 26, 40 Confluence House Bed & Breakfast Fort Ligonier (I-7) 16, 19 Highlands Hall Banquet Center (G-9) 69 and Catering Services, LLC, The (G-13) 70 Allegheny Rockets Oldsmobile Car Club (H-10) 8 Fort Necessity National Battlefield (E-13) 22, 26, 36 Highwaters Grill, BBQ & Pizza (F-12) 57 Confluence PumpkinFest (G-13) 10 Allen’s Haunted Hayrides (C-10) 26 Foster & Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery (G-6) 19 Historic Hanna’s Town (E-6) 7, 27, 28 Confluence Tourism Association (G-10) 79 AMICA (H-7) 49 Four Points by Sheraton Greensburg (F-6) 65 Historic Log Cabin Inn (G-9) 76 Connections Gift Store/Sports Room (I-7) 49 Amish Crafts & Gift Shop (F-7) 49 Four Seasons Chalet (G-11) 76 Holiday Inn & Conference Center Uniontown (C-12) 67 Connellsville B&B (E-10) 70 Angelspring Farm Wellness Retreat (B-8) 70 Fox Den Acres Campground (E-7) 73 Holiday Inn Downtown Johnstown (L-6) 57, 67 Connellsville Cultural Trust (E-10) 79 Antiochian Village Conference Fox’s Pizza Den (F-12) 57 Holiday Inn Express Delmont (E-5) 67 & Retreat Center (I-6) 10, 19, 68, 69 Connellsville Historical Society (E-10) 7 Frank L. Melega Art Museum (B-10) 23 Holiday Inn Express Irwin (D-6) 67 Arcadia Theater (M-7) 4, 29 Cottage at JK Farm, The (C-12) 75 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House Holiday Inn Express Mount Pleasant (E-8) 67 Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (G-6) 79 Cottages at Fayette Springs (D-12) 75 at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 10, 18, 23, 76, 77 Hopwood Motel of Uniontown (D-12) 67 Cottages at Millbank (H-7) 74, 75 ® Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater (F-12) 8, 18, 23, 50, 57 Hostel on Main, The (I-11) 72 Backyard Gardens (F-12) 49 Country Dreams Bed & Breakfast (I-11) 70 Frank Lloyd Wright’s House House at Confluence, The (G-13) 76 Baker’s Home & Garden Center (J-10) 49 Country Guest House (I-11) 75 on Kentuck Knob (E-12) 18, 23 Howard Johnson Inn (E-7) 67 Balter House at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 75 Country Pie Shoppe (E-8) (G-9) 49 Freeport Theater Festival (D-1) 29 Huddleson Court (J-8) 76 BARC Flatiron Building Heritage Center (B-10) 19 Country Seasons Bed & Breakfast Inn (F-12) 70 Friends of Ohiopyle (F-12) 8 Hummingbird Guest Nest (F-12) 76 Barn at Fallingwater, The (F-12) 69 Courtyard by Marriott Greensburg (E-6) 65 Friendship Farms (G-7) 22, 25, 50 Husky Haven Campground (I-11) 73 Bear Paw Cabin, The (G-13) 75 Cozy Inn Pet Resort (H-8) 78 Friendship Hill National Huston’s Haunted Hollow (I-11) 9, 26 Bed & Breakfast by Benyak (G-13) 70, 73 Craftique Collections (E-6) 50 Historic Site (A-13) 9, 22, 27, 36

Bed & Breakfast of Greensburg (E-6) 70 Crazy Alice’s Café (J-10) 56 Idlewild & SoakZone (H-7) 10, 12, 17 Bedford Fall Foliage Festival (P-10) 10 Crickets Cozy Cottage (G-13) 75 Garrett House Bed and Breakfast (J-12) 70 Indian Lake Resort (L-10) 69 Benner’s Meadow Run Critter Country Animal Farm (C-8) 19 Gene and Boots Candies, Inc. (C-9) 50 Inn at Lenora’s, The (C-9) 71 Camping & Cabins (E-12) 73 George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza (C-12) 27 Inn at Mountain View, The (F-6) 67 Bicycle Pedaler and Outfitter (J-10) 40 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 56 Georgian Inn of Somerset, The (J-10) 70 Inne at Watson’s Choice (C-11) 71, 73 Big Mac® Museum Restaurant (D-6) 2, 17 Days Inn Donegal (G-9) 64, 65 Georgian Place Shopping & Office Village (J-10) 50 InWestmoreland.com (D-6) 81 Bike Shop at Rockwood Trail House (I-11) 40 Days Inn New Stanton (E-7) 65 Geyer Performing Arts Center (E-9) 29 Ivy Café, The (I-7) 57 Bikes Unlimited, Inc. (E-10) 40 Derry Area Historical Society/Fulton House Inn (H-6) 5, 8, 26 Gingerbread House Bed & Breakfast (I-11) 70

Bishop Connare Center (F-6) 69 Derry Railroad Days/Downtown Derry Borough (H-6) 9 Glades Pike Inn (I-10) 70 Johnstown Flood Museum (L-6) 24, 27 Blueberry Meadows Mountain Chalet (M-7) 75 Derry Township Agricultural Fair (H-6) 7 Glades Pike Winery (I-10) 30 Johnstown Flood National Memorial (M-6) 22, 27, 36 Blum House at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 75 DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant (G-6) 56, 57 Glengarry Golf Links (G-7) 42 Johnstown Inclined Plane (L-6) 27 Braddock Trail Chapter, NSDAR (E-8) 10, 26 Donegal Highlands Golf Course (G-9) 42 Glisan’s Restaurant (F-14) 57 Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center (D-12) 7, 30, 69 Brady’s Restaurant (G-9) 56, 57 Double K Stables (I-10) 40 Good Ol’ Days House, The (B-8) 76

Bright Morning B&B (C-7) 70 Douglas Education Center (B-8) 80 Gooder Agency, Inc. (I-7) 80 Karen Ciocco, Personal Chef 57 Buffer Creek Sporting Clays (J-9) 41 Downtown West Newton, Inc. (C-7) 9, 10, 79 Grandma’s Gift (F-10) 76 Kennywood (B-5) 12, 17 Burgess’ House, The (K-13) 75 Duck Hollow Golf Club (C-11) 42 Great Allegheny Passage (L-14 to C-7) 40, 43, 46 King’s Mountain Resort Golf Course (G-11) 42 Bushy Run Battlefield (E-5) 8, 26 Dumbauld’s Tire Service, Inc. (J-10) 79 Greater Brownsville Area Chamber of Commerce (B-10) 79 Knepper Press 81 Dunbar Historical Society (D-11) 26 Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce (E-10) 79 Knight’s Inn Greensburg (E-6) 67 Caddie Shak Family Fun Park (G-9) 17, 84 Duquesne University Tamburitzans (I-7) 9 Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce (L-6) 79 Kooser Winter Cabins (H-10) 74 Cal Lynch Studio & Gallery (G-13) 19 Greater Monessen Chamber of Commerce (B-8) 79 Kreider Printing 81 Caileigh’s Restaurant (C-11) 56 Eat ‘n Park Restaurants 56 Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce (B-8) 79 Camp Allegheny (K-9) 69 Econo Lodge New Stanton (E-7) 65 Green Gables Restaurant (J-8) 57 La Bohéme (E-10) 50 Camp Harmony (L-8) 69, 73 Economic Growth Connection Campbell House B&B (I-7) 70 of Westmoreland (E-6) 79 Greendance, The Winery at Sand Hill (E-8) 8, 30 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill (E-6) 80 Captain’s Watch Inn, The (A-13) 70 Ebensburg PotatoFest/Ebensburg Greenhouse Winery (C-6) 30 Latrobe 4th of July Celebration, Inc. (G-6) 7 Casino Theatre (E-2) 16, 29 Area Business Commission (M-4) 9 Greensburg Art Center / Rowe Gallery (F-6) 5, 23 Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce (G-6) 79 Cedarbrook Golf Course (C-8) 42 Elisco Advertising (B-4) 81 Greensburg Community Development Corporation (E-6) 79 Latrobe Art Center (G-6) 23 Champion Lakes Golf Club (I-6) 42 Equine Chic For Horse, Home & You (I-7) 50 Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Museum (E-6) 23 Latrobe Community Revitalization Program (G-6) 7, 8, 79 Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort (I-4) 42 Evergreen Drive-In Theatre (E-8) 17 Greenwood House, The (E-10) 71 Laurel Arts (J-10) 7, 23 Chestnut Ridge Historical Society (H-8) 19 Laurel Caverns Geological Park (D-12) 17 Christian W. Klay Winery (D-12) 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 28, 30 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New Stanton (E-7) 65 Hampton Inn & Suites at Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival (I-7) 7 Cinderella’s Castle (D-11) 70 Fairfield Inn by Marriott Uniontown (C-11) 65 Chestnut Ridge Resort (I-4) 65 Laurel Highlands Campland (G-9) 74 Cinderella’s Ice Cream Castle (D-11) 56 Falling Leaf Restaurant/Black Diamond Pub (H-9) 56 Hampton Inn Belle Vernon (B-8) 67 Laurel Highlands Chamber of Commerce (E-8) 79 Cloverleaf Golf Club (E-5) 42 Falling Leaves Mountain Chalet (H-10) 75 Hampton Inn Greensburg (E-6) 67 Laurel Highlands Getaways (G-9) 74 Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival (J-10) 7 Falls City Restaurant & Pub (F-12) 7, 56 Hampton Inn Johnstown (M-6) 67 Laurel Highlands Guide Services (G-9) 41 Colonial House on Main B&B , The (I-7) 70 Faranda Farm (K-8) 17 Hampton Inn Somerset (J-10) 67 Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club (J-10) 16, 17 Colonial Inn Restaurant Steak & Seahouse (H-7) 56 Fay-Penn Economic Development Council (C-12) 79 Hampton Inn Uniontown (C-12) 67 Laurel Highlands Rentals (F-8) 76

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Laurel Highlands River Tours (F-12) 36, 40, 43, 45 Norwin Chamber of Commerce (C-6) 80 Rockwood Trail House Bed & Breakfast (I-11) 72 Summer’s Best Two Weeks - Laurel Hill State Park Complex (H-10) 8 Route 31 Bike, Board & Ski (J-10) 51 Que Family Recreation Area (J-8) 30 Laurel Hill Trout Farm & Pond (H-9) 41 Oakbrook Golf Course (K-8) 42 Rustic Lodge Furniture (G-9) 51 SummerSounds – Greensburg (F-6) 7, 9 Laurel Manor Motel (J-8) 67 Oakhurst Tea Room (I-10) 58, 59 Rustique Antiques (D-8) 49 Summit Inn Resort (D-12) 66, 68 Laurel Valley Graphics (G-6) 81 Ohiopyle Guest Houses (F-12) 71, 76 Sun Porch Restaurant, The (D-12) 60 Laurelville (F-8) 69 Ohiopyle House Café (F-12) 58 Saddle Ridge Bed & Breakfast (L-10) 72 Super 8 Motel Delmont (E-5) 68 Lenox Warehouse (E-8) 50 Ohiopyle Lodge (F-12) 76 Saint Emma Monastery & Retreat House (E-6) 69 Super 8 Motel New Stanton (E-7) 68 Levi Deal Mansion Bed & Breakfast (K-13) 71 Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. (F-12) 81 Saint Vincent College (G-6) 80 Super 8 Motel Uniontown (C-12) 68 LibLiam Farm Bed & Breakfast (L-7) 71 Ohiopyle Trading Post & River Tours (F-12) 44, 45 Saint Vincent Gristmill Museum, Suzy’s Frozen Custard (D-12) 60 Ligonier Country Inn (I-7) 71, 76 Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals (E-12) 77 General Store & Coffeehouse (G-6) 25 Sylvania Mountain Lodge Resort (H-9) 77 Ligonier Country Market (I-7) 5 Old General Store (E-8), (G-9) 10, 51, 52 Salisbury/Elk Lick Chamber of Commerce (J-14) 80 Ligonier Highland Games (H-7) 8 Old Petersburg-Addison Historical Society (G-14) 27 Sand Hill Berries (E-8) 10, 25 Terrace Lanes Bowling Center (J-10) 17 Ligonier Tavern (I-7) 58 Old Shot Factory B&B (N-10) 71 Sandcastle Water Park (B-4) 12, 17 That Dam Yough House (G-13) 77 Ligonier Township Supervisors (I-7) 79 On-Point Outfitters, LLC (G-13) 41 Sarnelli’s Corner (G-9) 51 Touch of Home Cabins (I-11) 77 Ligonier Vacation Home (I-7) 76 Our Coal Miner’s Café & Lodging (J-8) 58 Savage River Lodge (K-15) 72 Touchstone Center for Crafts (D-13) 23 Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce (I-7) 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 79 Out of the Fire Café (G-9) 58 Scarsdale Cottage Inn (C-7) 72 Toy Box, The (I-7) 52 Ligonier Valley Cottages (I-7) 76 Overly’s Country Christmas® (E-7) 10 Scenic View Cabins & Lodges (I-11) 68, 69, 74, 77 Trail Town Program 40 Ligonier Valley Railroad Museum (H-7) 27 Schantz Haus Farm Vacation (L-7) 72 Trailside, The (C-7) 59, 60 LigonierWeddings.com (I-7) 50 PA Arts & Crafts Festivals, The 5, 8, 9, 10 Scottdale Area Chamber of Commerce (E-9) 80 Tree Top Cottage Guest House (I-11) 72, 77 Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (C-6 to P-10) 26 PA Computer Connections, Inc. (E-6) 81 Scottdale Historical Society (E-9) 23 Tree Tops at Polymath Park Resort (F-8) 59, 60 Listie Volunteer Fire Company (K-10) 8 PA Cross Country Skiers Association (PACCSA) (B-5) 45 Scottyland RV Resort & Sales Center (H-11) 74 Trenthouse Inn (H-10) 72 Little Getaway Condo, The (E-13) 76 Paddler’s Lane Accommodations (G-13) 71, 74, 77 Seams Like Home Quilting Retreat B&B (C-11) 72 Trib Total Media (E-6) 81 Living Treasures Animal Park (G-9) 19, 84 Palace Theatre, The (E-6) 5, 7, 8, 10, 28, 29 Sequanota Conference Center & Camp (J-8) 69 Trillium Lodge (F-12) 68, 74, 77 Lodge at Chalk Hill, The (D-12) 66, 68 Paper House, The (I-7) 51 Serenity Falls Guesthouse (I-11) 77 Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society (G-13) 29 Log Cabin Lodge & Suites (G-9) 64, 68 Parker House, The (G-13) 71, 73 Seton Hill University (E-6) 80 Log Haven Bed & Breakfast (I-10) 71 Participating Artists of the Seven Springs Mountain Resort (H-10) inside front cover, 5, 8, 10, Uniontown Art Club (C-12) 5 30, 41, 43, 45, 59, 65, 69, 81 Love Receptive Services (E-6) 79 Turkeyfoot Highlands (PATH) (G-14) 8 Uniontown Mall (C-12) 52 Sew Special (C-11) 51 Loyalhanna Watershed Association (I-7) 79 Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (M-7) 29 Uniontown Downtown Business District (C-12) 80 Shear Indulgence (G-9) 30 Pasta Lorenzo (C-11) 58 University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (E-6) 80 Shore Publications (A-11) 81 Madison/Pittsburgh KOA (C-8) 74 Penn Helicopter LLC (K-10) 17 Shuttle by Grouseland 40 Main Exhibit Gallery (I-7) 50 Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus (D-11) 5, 8, 19, 80 Valley Players of Ligonier/Ligonier Theater (I-7) 29, 30 Sisters’ Café (G-13) 59 Martin’s Specialty Shop (I-7) 50 Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, Vandergrift Improvement Program (E-2) 16, 80 Laurel Highlands Chapter 58 Smicksburg Specialty Shops (J-1) 7, 8, 9, 10, 51 McCollom Development Strategies (G-13) 80 Venture Outdoors (B-4) 40 Pennsylvania Maple Festival (K-13) 5 Smock Historical Society (C-9) 23 McDonald’s Restaurants 58 Victorian Lady of Academy Hill Tea Parlor, The (E-6) 52, 60 Petersburg Tollhouse (G-14) 27 Smokehouse, The (G-13) 60 Menser’s Mini Golf (J-10) 17 Victorian Place (I-7) 72 Pie Shoppe of Ligonier (I-7) 51 Somerset Country Club (J-10) 43 Meyersdale Area Historical Society (K-13) 27 Victorian Rose Bed & Breakfast, The (D-10) 72 Pine Grill (J-10) 58 Somerset Country Inn (J-10) 72 Meyersdale Area Merchants Association (K-13) 79 Victorian Vandergrift Museum & Piney Run Golf Course (K-12) 43 Somerset County Chamber of Commerce (J-10) 8, 46, 80 Historical Society (E-2) 16, 25 Mill Shoppe Antiques at Rockwood Mill Shoppes (I-11) 46, 49 Pioneer Park Campground (I-10) 74 Somerset County Economic Development Council (J-10) 80 Vincent’s Gallery (C-12) 52 Miners’ Memorial Day Festival (M-7) 7 Pittsburgh Panorama Inc. (B-4) 79 Somerset County Farmers Market (J-10) 7 Mirror Lake Camping & Fishing (J-5) 41, 74 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival (D-8) 8 Somerset County Flag Committee / Walnut Hill Miniature Golf (C-12) 17 Miss Martha’s Tea Room (E-9) 58 Pittsburgh Transportation Group (B-4) 79 Veterans Memorial (J-10) 27 West Newton Station (C-7) 40 Mommy Gear (I-7) 51 Powdermill Nature Reserve (H-8) 22, 25 Somerset County League of the PA Federation West Overton Museums (E-9) 29 Mount Pleasant Business District Authority (E-8) 80 of Sportsman’s Clubs (J-10) 80 Prudential Preferred Realty (G-9) 80 Westmar Tours (P-10) 79 Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival (E-8) 9 Somerset Galleries (J-10) 49 Westmoreland Agricultural Fair (E-7) 8 Mount Saint Macrina House of Prayer (C-12) 8, 69 Somerset Historical Center (J-9) 8, 16, 23 Quality Inn & Conference Center Somerset (J-10) 68 Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival (F-6) 7, 17, 25, 29 Mountain Escape (I-8) 76 Somerset Rural Electric Co-op, Inc. (J-10) 81 Quecreek Mine Rescue Site (J-9) 27 Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce (E-6) 80 Mountain Horse Saddlery & Gifts (G-9) 51 Somerset Trust Company (J-10) 80 Queen Bee Design (C-6) 81 Westmoreland County Community College (E-7) 80 Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce (G-9) 80 Somerset, Inc. (J-10) 80 Quest Coach/Groomes Tours, Inc. (E-9) 79 Westmoreland Heritage (E-6) 80 Mountain Playhouse (J-8) 29 Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (I-7) 23 Quiet House B&B with Cottages (E-13) 71 Westmoreland Museum of American Art (E-6) 5, 22, 25, 49 Mountain Ridge Trails Resort (M-10) 40 Spittal’s Park Street Pizzeria (G-13) 60 Quill Haven Country Inn B&B (J-10) 71 Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra (E-6) 29 Mountain Valley Lodge (J-7) 69 Springhill Country Furniture & Gifts (E-6) 51 White Water Adventurers (F-12) 41, 43, 45 Mt. Odin Golf Course (E-6) 42 Springs Museum & Historical Society (I-14) 5, 10, 23 Ramada Ligonier (I-7) 64, 68 Wilderness Voyageurs (F-12) 27, 41, 43, 44, 45 St. Vincent De Paul Store (C-12) 52 Regis A. Tomsey, CPA (G-6) 80 Wilderness Wildlife Museum (I-7) 25 National Road Heritage Corridor (B-10 to H-14) 5, 26 Stahlstown Flax Schutching Festival (H-8) 8 Resh’s General Store (L-10) 51 Windber Area Visioning Experience (M-7) 80 National Road Chainsaw Carving Festival (G-14) 7 State Theatre Center for the Arts (C-12) 29 Ridgeview House (J-8) 77 Windber Coal Heritage Center (M-7) 4, 25 Nemacolin Castle (B-10) 23 Statler’s Fun Center (F-6) 16, 17 RiveRest Bed & Breakfast (G-13) 72 Windber Medical Center (M-7) 80 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (E-13) inside back cover, Stay Inn Latrobe (G-6) 77 River’s Edge Antiques (G-13) 49 Wingate by Wyndham (G-6) 68 5, 7, 9, 19, 30, 41, 42, Stepping Stone Farm Accommodations (G-13) 72, 77 45, 59, 64, 65, 69 River’s Edge Café Bed & Breakfast (G-13) 72 Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve (G-6) 25 Stone House Restaurant & Country Inn, The (E-13) 60, 72, 73 Nemacolin Wooflands Pet Resort & Spa (E-13) 78 River’s Edge Camping & Cabins (D-10) 74 Stone Ridge Bed & Breakfast (L-7) 72 New Centerville Farmers & Threshermans Jubilee (H-11) 8 River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak LLC, The (E-2) 45 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort (F-11) 74, 84 Stone Villa Wine Cellars (F-8) 28, 30 New Kensington Chamber of Commerce (D-2) 80 Riversport (G-13) 45 Yough Plaza Motel (F-12) 66, 68 Stonycreek/Quemahoning Initiative (L-7) 45 New Stanton Business Association (D-8) 80 Roadman’s Country Living (G-6) 51 Yough Shore Inn (B-5) 72 Stonycreek Shooting Center (L-11) 41 Nino’s Restaurant (F-8) 58 Rock City Café (I-11) 59 Yough Treehouse (G-13) 77 Stoystown Lions Antique Tractor Show (K-9) 8 Northview Inn Bed and Breakfast (J-6) 71 Rockwood Area Merchants Association (I-11) 80 Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters (C-7) 45 StrongLand Chamber of Commerce (E-2) 80 Northwinds Golf Course at Indian Lake Resort (L-10) 42 Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House (I-11) 29, 46, 51 Youghiogheny Station Glass & Gallery (E-10) 52

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