Area Attractions
Historical Sites
· Fort Ligonier – www.fortligonier.org : World-class museum, historic site and French and Indian War battlefield. · Falling Water – www.laurelhoghlands.org/fallingwater : Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpiece home built over a waterfall. · Compass Inn Museum – www.compassinn.com : Authentically restored 1799 stagecoach stop. Operated by the Ligonier Valley Historical Society, who provides tours of the inn and outbuildings. |
Parks and Recreational Sites
· Twin Lakes park – www.inwestmoreland.com/wcparks/countyparks/twinlakes.aspx: A 460 acre park featuring two lakes for fishing and boating. Offers equestrian trails, walking paths, biking, boat rentals and concessions. · Ohiopyle State Park – www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ohiopyle: More than 14 miles of whitewater rafting and more than 28 miles of hiking and biking trails along the Allegheny Passage. Rental bikes and whitewater excursions are available. · Forbes State Forest – www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/forbes : Over 80,000 acres that encompass hiking, biking, backpacking, 115 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and a short hike to Mt. Davis the highest point in PA. |
Family Fun Sites
· Idlewild & Soak Zone – www.idlewild.com: Considered one of the “best amusement parks” with rides, concessions, games and a water park. · Seven Springs – www.7springs.com: Winter/summer activities including: skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, canopy tours, restaurants and shopping. · Steelers Training Camp – www.laurelhighlands.org/steelers: Taking place at St. Vincent College, is widely known as one of the most fan friendly in the NFL. Generally open to the public. Snacks and drinks are available. |
Shopping and Art Centers
· Westmoreland Museum of American Art – www.wmuseumaa.org · Artworks Connellsville – www.artworksconnellsville.org · Amish Crafts & Gift Shop – www.amishgiftshop.net · Craftique Collections – www.craftiquecoll.com · Main Exhibit Gallery – www.mainexhibitgallery.com · The Toy Box – www.toyboxligonier.com |
Adult Fun Sites
· Latrobe/Arnold Palmer Golf Club – www.latrobecountryclub.com : Latrobe Country Club is a private club located in the scenic Laurel Highlands. The course layout has 18 holes of mostly bent grass tees, fairways and greens. · Totter Ridge Golf Club - www.totteridgegolfcourse.com : Designed by the great Rees Jones, Totteridge was honoured by Golf Digest as the 11th best golf course in Pennsylvania. A public, 18 hole course spread over 500 acres. Stone Villa Wine cellars – www.walnuthillwinery.com : Open year round, offers a winery, tasting room and shop in a picturesque country setting. |