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Somerset County Chamber of Commerce 601 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 814-445-6431 somersetpa.net [email protected] Be Social! @SomersetCountyChamber @SomersetChamber Somerset County Chamber of Commerce @somersetcochmbr Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Proud partner of This brochure is supported by The photography in this publication is published with thanks to Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Sheena Baker, Jodi Brougher, Ron Bruner, Lincoln Highway Experience, Charlotte Pletcher, Rosyln Pugh,Carol Saylor, Linda Seanor, Brenda Torrey, and the National Park Service, Flight 93 National Memorial - Charles Wagner, Roy Cavan, and Janet Craig. The information in this brochure is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge as of May 2021. The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for errors or omissions. Welcome To Somerset County We hope your stay with us is one you will long remember and one that will encourage you to visit us again in the future. In Somerset County you’ll find quaint and charming shops and eateries. Our scenic byways traverse pastoral settings and the rolling hillsides of southwestern Pennsylvania, past the state’s highest point, Mt. Davis and alongside pristine streams and lakeshores. Outdoor recreation abounds in this four-season destination. In winter, visitors are drawn to three first-class ski resorts and miles of cross-country trails. Those who prefer warm-weather activities flock to our state parks, biking and hiking trails, and waterways. 42 scenic miles of the Great Allegheny Passage pass through the county, as part of the 330-mile bicycle trail, connecting Pittsburgh to Washington DC. Travel through history on the National Highway (Route 40) and the Lincoln Highway (Route 30), where you can visit major historic landmarks, including the Addison Tollhouse, Quecreek Mine Rescue site and the Flight 93 National Memorial. Ten covered bridges still stand across the county, serving as a symbol of times gone by, and our Amish communities offer a glimpse into a simpler way of life. There is always something to celebrate in Somerset County, and our unique fairs and festivals pay tribute to the region’s heritage, changing seasons and the arts throughout the year. Visitors will also discover culture and the arts at several theaters, playhouses and galleries. We hope to see you soon! Ron Aldom, Executive Director Somerset County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Somerset County Visitors Guide 3 Attractions & Historical Sites Much like western Pennsylvania, Somerset County is rich in history. The region’s roots can be traced back more than 250 years to when military expeditions from two global empires carved roads through the wilderness and fought for supremacy in the French & Indian War. Early settlers laid the foundation for settlement in Somerset County in the late 1700s, and today several local museums pay tribute to those hardy folks as well as the region’s rich agriculture and mining heritage. The county’s 10 covered bridges, unique barn architecture and two historic highways also harken to times past. Somerset County is no stranger to modern-day history as it’s the site of both the United Airlines Flight 93 crash on September 11, 2001, and the 77-hour Quecreek mine rescue in July 2002. The region’s culture and heritage, along with the arts and changing seasons, are also celebrated annually through a full slate of fairs and festivals. Cultural events have their place in Somerset County, too. The area boasts several small theaters, playhouses and event spaces that offer everything from major productions to concerts and small-scale performances. Several art galleries showcase the talents of regional artists, and many may be surprised to learn Somerset is home to the National Museum of the Guild of American Papercutters. Sports entertainment is available, too, at the historic Jennerstown Speedway Complex, and two minor league sports teams, the Aloonta Curve and Johnstown Tomahawks, call this region home. Altoona Curve 4 SomersetPa.net Attractions & Historical Sites Flight 93 Memorial ALTOONA CURVE 814-943-5400 | 1000 Park Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 | altoonacurve.com An affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates offering family friendly, affordable entertainment for all ages. ARCADIA THEATER 814-467-9070 | 1418 Graham Ave., Windber, PA 15963 | arcadiawindber.com A historically renovated theater offering live performing arts in the heart of Windber, PA. AXE MASTERS INDUSTRIES 878-213-5463 | 4185 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501 | axemastersindustries.com Ace Masters is the areas only Axe Throwing Venue. They are a BYOB facility. All ages are welcome. CHICKENTOWN GAS & STEAM ASSOCIATION 814-442-9846 | 694 Chickentown Road, Somerset, PA 15501 | chickentowngasandsteamassociation.org An active club of members who enjoy the restoration, preservation and demonstration of antique and unusual farm machinery. CONFLUENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY – PUMPKINFEST 814-395-5485 | Confluence Town ParkP.O. Box 11, Confluence, PA 15424 | confluence-pumpkinfest.org A three-day festival featuring arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, a 5k run/walk, queen pageant and more. Free admission. Shuttle service. ESCAPE ROOM SOMERSET 814-893-2507 | 315 Georgian Place, Somerset, PA 15501 | escaperoomsomerset.com An entertaining new experience in Somerset, PA. EUREKA COAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. 814-244-7772 | P.O. Box 142, Windber, PA 15963 | *cancelled for 2021* echf.windberpa.org Miners’ Memorial Day Weekend – food, craft vendors, live music, dancing, parade, fireworks, car and motorcycle show and fun for all! FARANDA FARM, INC. 814-479-7109 | 1171 Penn Ave., Hollsopple, PA 15935 | farandasfamilyfarm.com Laurel Highlands Garlic Festival each August. FARMERS & THRESHERMENS JUBILEE/NEW CENTERVILLE & RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. Arcadia Theater 814-926-3142 | 3045 Kingwood Rd., Rockwood, PA 15557 | ncrvfc.com Antique steam engines and tractors, quilt show, crafts and entertainment and tractor, truck, horse and ATV pulls. Good food! FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL – SOMERSET INC. 814-443-1748 | 130 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 | somersetinc.org Somerset Inc. is a Main Street Program dedicated to the revitalization of Somerset’s historic district and surrounding areas. FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL 814-893-6322 | 6424 Lincoln Highway, Stoystown, PA 15563 | nps.gov/flni The memorial is dedicated to honoring the lives and actions of the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93. GLADES HIGHLANDS ANTIQUE IRON ASSOCIATION 814-977-9935 | P.O. Box 117, Manns Choice, PA 15550 A non-profit club promoting antique farm machinery and its history in Somerset County. HAUNTED HOLLOW 814-926-3133 | 126 Woodland Road, Rockwood, PA 15557 | hauntedhollow.net Western PA’s premier haunted attraction! HIDDEN VALLEY RESORT 814-443-8000 | 1 Craighead Drive, Hiidden Valley, PA 15502 | hiddenvalleyresort.com LEGEND Special coupon see inside cover Pet friendly Handicap accessible Visit our Facebook Page Seasonal Made in Somerset County products available 2021 Somerset County Visitors Guide 5 Attractions & Historical Sites Mountain Playhouse JENNERSTOWN SPEEDWAY COMPLEX LLC 814-703-8009 | 206 Somerset St., P.O. Box 270, Jennerstown, PA 15547 | jennerstown.org Thrilling racing action Saturdays at 6 p.m. Kids 12 and under are free. Great food, free parking, fun for all ages. JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 814-535-6738 | 500 Galleria Dr. #284, Johnstown, PA 15904 | johnstownsymphony.org The premier orchestra in westcentral Pennsylvania and in the Laurel Highlands region. JOHNSTOWN TOMAHAWKS HOCKEY ORGANIZATION 814-536-4625 | 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown, PA 15901 | johnstowntomahawks.com The Johnstown Tomahawks are a junior hockey organization and proud member of the North American Hockey League. LAUREL ARTS, INC. 814-443-2433 | 214 S. Harrison Ave., P.O. Box 414, Somerset, PA 15501-0414 | laurelarts.org Enhancing the quality of life in the local community by offering an array of arts and educational opportunities accessible to all. LAUREL HIGHLANDS MODEL RAILROAD CLUB, INC. 814-445-5945 | 216 W. Main St., Somerset, PA 15501 | lhmrc.org/location.html The club is a non-profit focusing on railroading and model railroading. Stop by and see the model railroad displays! LINCOLN HIGHWAY EXPERIENCE 724-879-4241 | 3435 State Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650 | lhhc.org Discover 100+ years of Lincoln Highway history at the largest museum in America sharing the story of the first coast-to-coast highway. MARY S. BIESECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY 814-445-4011 | 230 S. Rosina Ave., Somerset, PA 15501 | maryslibrary.com Public library offering books, audio books, genealogy materials, research assistance and free internet access. Free programs for all ages. MOUNTAIN PLAYHOUSE 814-629-9220 | 7690 Somerset Pike, P.O. Box 189, Jennerstown, PA 15547 | mountainplayhouse.org Professional theater since 1939. Matinee and evening perfomances of musicals, comedies and dramas from June to October. MT. UNION CHURCH 814-926-3142 | 1988 Turkeyfoot Trail Road, Rockwood, PA 15557 | mtunion.org Somerset County’s Civil War church built in 1861, the first year of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency. Used for special services. NATIONAL ROAD HERITAGE CORRIDOR 724-437-9877 | 65 W. Main St., Suite 103, Uniontown, PA 15401 | nationalroadpa.org Traversing 90 miles across southwestern PA, the National Road celebrates the history, culture and scenery of America’s first federally funded highway. PA MAPLE FESTIVAL, INC. 814-634-0213 | 120 Meyers Ave., Meyersdale, PA 15552 | pamaplefestival.com An annual festival