Group Activities in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands

 

Attractions & Recreation in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands
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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Park Service
110 Federal Park Road
Gallitzin, PA 16641
Telephone: 814-886-6150
Website: www.nps.gov/alpo
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Contact: Visitor Center Staff
Length of time for tour or visit: 1.5 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group None
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 120

   
Eager to compete with the Eric Canal, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania built its Main Line of Public Works, stretching from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Mountain proved to be a barrier to the canal section of the Main Line. This barrier was solved by building one of the most unique railroads in American history...and the first to conquer the Alleghenies.

At the park's Visitor Center, exhibits and the film share the personal and technical sides of the Portage Railroad. Atop the Inclined Plane #6 of the railroad, guests can visit a replica of the Engine House that once stood there. Visitors can observe the restored Lemon House tavern, and experience a piece of 1840's American and Pennsylvanian history. A walk through the woods along railroad's trace is exhilarating.

Antiochian Heritage Museum
Antiochian Heritage Museum
Route 711 North, 6 miles north of Ligonier
140 Church Camp Trail
Bolivar, PA 15923
Telephone: 724-238-3677 x408
Website: www.antiochianvillage.org
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Contact: Amy Stiffler
Length of time for tour or visit: 1-1/2 to 3 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 25
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 120

   
Include this museum on your "must see" list for the Laurel Highlands. With a permanent collection of more than 750 items, visitors experience a fascinating look at the textiles, inlaid woodwork, metal crafts, jewelry, and religious art of the Near East. Through its changing exhibits, the Museum celebrates the magnificent artistic, cultural, and spiritual heritage of Eastern Orthodox Christianity and the people of Antioch, where the followers of Christ were first called “Christians” (Acts 11:26). Wonderful icon collections are included in most exhibits.

Luncheon Museum Tours available! Bring your group for the day and enjoy a fabulous lunch in our dining room, featuring panoramic views of the Laurel Mountains. “Chapel and Icon Tours” also available to accompany Museum Tours. Special group rates and packages! Lodging available.

Big Mac® Museum Restaurant
Big Mac® Museum Restaurant
9051 Route 30 West
Irwin Exit #67 of PA Turnpike
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Telephone: 724-863-9837
Website: www.bigmacmuseum.com
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Contact: Brenda Dumnich
Length of time for tour or visit: 15 minutes - Guided
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group No Limit
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group No Limit

   
See the world's largest Big Mac® and experience the high-tech displays, hands-on exhibits, historic memorabilia, and a state-of-the-art jungle themed PlayPlace. Enjoy a Big Mac® and all your favorite McDonald's food including McDonald's new line of specialty coffees at the full-service front counter or 24-hour drive thru.

Conveniently located minutes from the Irwin #67 Exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Big Mac® Museum Restaurant is the perfect stop along the way. With convenient motorcoach parking, great food, and a crew that caters to travelers on the go, the Big Mac® Museum is a perfect addition for any tour!

Caddie Shak Family Fun Park
Caddie Shak Family Fun Park
132 Caddie Shak Rd.
Route 31 East
Donegal, PA 15628
Telephone: 724-593-7400
Tollfree: 877-416-7400
Website: www.caddieshak.com
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Contact: Diane Duricko
Length of time for tour or visit: 2-6 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 350

   
Caddie Shak is a 50-acre park with action-packed attractions, picnic areas and abundant scenic beauty. Offering state-of-the-art excitement and outdoor fun which includes 14 attractions, 3 go-kart tracks, a rookie track, an Indy style track, and a custom designed 1/4 scaled NASCAR track.

A driving range for the avid golfer or the beginner. Two adventure-style miniature golf courses; play around a waterfall and thru a cave. Great food too! Fresh cut fries and freshly squeezed lemonade, plus the best pizza on the mountain! Group pricing for 10 or more, fun for everyone from 3 to 93! Look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Christian W. Klay Winery
Christian W. Klay Winery
412 Fayette Springs Road
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
Telephone: 724-439-3424
Website: www.cwklaywinery.com
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Contact: Sharon Klay
Length of time for tour or visit: 45 min. to 1 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group 300

   
Enjoy the Total Wine Experience . . .

Tours of the Christian W. Klay Winery feature tasting current releases and an opportunity to gain a better understanding of our mountain-top terrain and the role it plays in producing the award-winning Christian W. Klay wine collection.

Located minutes from Nemacolin Woodlands, Fallingwater® and Kentuck Knob, the winery accommodates small or large groups.

Tour #1 ($5/person)
• Winery Tour & Tasting
• Retail gift shop featuring wines & accessories

Tour #2 ($10/person)
• Includes all Tour #1 amenities, plus:
• Hayride to our mountain-top vineyards (Accommodates 30-35 persons)
• Brief presentation on “cool climate” grape growing


Wine tasting with cheese – an additional $5 per person.

Ask about custom tours.

Compass Inn Museum  <br> Ligonier Valley Historical Society
Compass Inn Museum
Ligonier Valley Historical Society

1382 Route 30 East
PO Box 167
Laughlintown, PA 15655
Telephone: 724-238-4983
Website: www.compassinn.com
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Contact: James Koontz
Length of time for tour or visit: 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 60

   
The Compass Inn Museum is an authentically restored 1799-stagecoach stop. It served as a popular Inn for stagecoach travelers on the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Turnpike during the first half of the 19th century. The original Inn was constructed of logs, and a stone wing was added in 1820. The Inn has been completely restored and furnished with an extensive collection of period pieces. Enjoy “history with a smile” at the Compass Inn Museum. The informative and entertaining tour, by costumed docents, tells the story of transportation and life in the early 1800s, while relaying a fun dose of word and phrase origins related to our past. Visit the Compass Inn and step back in time to experience life as our forefathers lived it.

Faranda Farm Inc.
Faranda Farm Inc.
1171 Penn Avenue
Hollsopple, PA 15935
Telephone: 814-479-7109
Website: www.farandafarm.net
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Contact: Mary Faranda
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 120

   
Feed a llama, take an old fashioned hay ride or just sit on a porch swing under the arbor and relax – the Faranda Farm awaits you.

Our Ag-tourism farm is located in the Laurel Highlands, just off Route 219, which connects many tourist attractions located in Altoona, Johnstown, Somerset and Fayette Counties. It is not an unusual place to visit, but it will be an unforgettable visit where memories are made.

The 100-year-old barn is a unique back drop with new facilities, a veranda to enjoy lunch, or offers an evening for dessert and story telling. Our farm is unique from the traditional tourist or lunch stop. Activities are educational as well as hands-on, with plenty of time to play or relax.

Fayette Central Railroad, Inc.
Fayette Central Railroad, Inc.
892 Vanderbilt Road
Connellsville, PA 15425
Telephone: 724-628-0818
Tollfree: 877-321-FCRR (3277)
Website: www.fayettecentralrailroad.com
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Contact: Chris Golofski
Length of time for tour or visit: 2.5 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 25
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop No
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 85

   
Scenic train rides aboard the Fayette Central Railroad will give your patrons a unique experience - enjoying the spectacular beauty of the Laurel Highlands from a view not seen from the highways. Saturday rides culminate with a view of the Youghiogheny River Valley from the bridge. Sunday riders will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains and the opportunity to visit a large hobby shop. The total trip time is approximately 2.5 hours, which includes a half-hour layover. Trips leave from Uniontown on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Motorcoach parking available, complimentary tickets for driver and escort. Charters available!

Flight 93 Memorial Chapel
Flight 93 Memorial Chapel
Boulevard of the Heroes
1790 Coleman Station Road, Friedens, PA 15541
Shanksville, PA 15560
Telephone: 814-444-8339
Website: www.flt93memorialchapel.org
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Contact: Father Alphonse T. Mascherino, D.D.
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hr 15 min
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities No
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 110

   
Flight 93 Memorial Chapel is a refurbished parish church dedicated to the honor and glory of God and to the Heroes of Flight 93 and to the innocents who perished on September 11, 2001. The Chapel is recognized to be the first memorial to Flight 93 and was completely reconstructed in ten days, in time for the first anniversary of September 11.

The Chapel is a place of refuge and prayer. The 31,000 pound marble obelisk Flight 93 Crew Monument dedicated to the Crew of Flight 93 is located in the Heroes Garden. The meditation room displays the portraits and biographies of the Forty Heroes. Programs are available for school and youth groups, church groups and tour groups. When visiting Flight 93 Impact Site, be sure to include the Chapel as part of your journey.

Flight 93 National Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial
Stoystown, PA
National Park Service Office: 109 W. Main St., Ste. 104, Somerset, PA 15501
Stoystown, PA 15563
Telephone: 814-443-4557
Website: www.nps.gov/flni
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Contact: Adam Shaffer
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 25
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop No
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver No
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group 300

   
Flight 93 National Memorial is a place to remember the forty passengers and crew members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 as their hijacked aircraft crashed in a field in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It is a place to learn about and honor the courage and sacrifice of those on board the plane whose actions thwarted the terrorists’ plans to attack the nation’s capital and saved countless lives.

The first phase of a permanent memorial is scheduled to open September 11, 2011. Visitors are welcome to visit the temporary memorial, staffed by National Park Service volunteers and rangers. Call ahead for programs and availability during the construction phase.

Fort Ligonier
Fort Ligonier
200 South Market Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-9701
Website: www.fortligonier.org
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Contact: Education Department
Length of time for tour or visit: 90 minutes to 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 250

   
Journey back to the eighteenth century and discover Fort Ligonier - a reconstructed and restored French and Indian War fort, featuring artillery batteries, cannons, wagons and buildings rebuilt on the original site. The adjacent Fort Ligonier Museum includes the French and Indian War Art Gallery with 13 original paintings, the outstanding George Washington Collection including his saddle pistols and memoirs, History Gallery, and an extraordinary exhibit, The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years' War, featuring over 200 original eighteenth century objects from around the world.

Call for advance reservations for one of several programs designed for groups of ten or more. Learn unknown stories of young George Washington, or explore the fort through educational programs highlighting such topics as archeology or eighteenth century art.

Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437
Telephone: 724-329-5805
Website: www.nps.gov/fone
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Contact: Jane Clark
Length of time for tour or visit: 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 15
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Visit the site of young George Washington's first military engagement and the battle that marks the beginning of the French and Indian War. The Battle at Fort Necessity was also Washington's only surrender. The French and Indian War would lead to the first global war and set the stage for the American Revolution.

Also tour a furnished historic tavern museum, the Mt. Washington Tavern (circa 1830's). There learn of life along the National Road, America's first federally built highway and what it was like to travel by stagecoach. Experience the new Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive & Education Center, which features interactive exhibits, a 20-minute film and museum shop. New experiential tours are available. School groups will enjoy the interpretive playground at Fort Necessity.

Foster and Muriel McCarl Gallery
Foster and Muriel McCarl Gallery
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
Telephone: 724-805-2188
Website: www.mccarlgallery.org
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Contact: Lauren M. Lamendola
Length of time for tour or visit: 45 mins to 1 hr
Shorter or longer tours available? No
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 2
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop No
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 45

   
The Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery first opened in 2008 and is located on the Saint Vincent College campus in the Fred M. Rogers Center. At the McCarl Gallery, visitors will discover the history of weaving and folk traditions in the northeastern region of the United States through research, exhibits, education, and interpretive projects.

The McCarl Gallery contains exhibit and storage space for the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Collections of more than 400 hand-woven coverlets made in America during the first half of the 19th century. It is one of the largest collections of "figured and fancy" coverlets in the United States. Special programming and changing exhibits make the McCarl Coverlet Gallery a must-see location for adults and children alike.

Frank Lloyd Wright's <br>Duncan House at Polymath Park Resort
Frank Lloyd Wright's
Duncan House at Polymath Park Resort

187 Evergreen Lane
1 Usonian Drive
Acme, PA 15610
Tollfree: 877-833-7829 x2
Website: www.polymathpark.com
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Contact: Laura Argenbright
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 to 1-1/2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 75

   
Polymath Park is a must see on your Laurel Highlands architectural tour. Visit three awe-inspiring homes - Frank Lloyd Wright's Duncan House and Peter Berndtson's Balter and Blum houses. Surrounded by 125 gorgeous wooded acres, discover the serenity of organic design as you learn about the history of Polymath Park, with ties to Frank Lloyd Wright dating back to 1933. Get inspired by the moving story of the preservation and reconstruction of the Duncan House, built in 1957 in Illinois, then miraculously moved and rebuilt here. The Duncan House is one of only six Wright homes where you can actually spend the night. Ask about special dinners and receptions for your group. Located within 45 minutes from Fallingwater® and just off PA Turnpike Exit 91.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater®
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater®
1491 Mill Run Road
PO Box R
Mill Run, PA 15464
Telephone: 724-329-8501
Website: www.fallingwater.org
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Contact: Brad Heiser
Length of time for tour or visit: 2 hour minimum
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility No
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Fallingwater®, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed works, was designed in 1935 for the family of Pittsburgh department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann. Dramatically cantilevered over a waterfall, the house, perhaps better than any single work exemplifies Wright’s concept of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature.

Named one of “50 places of a lifetime” by National Geographic Traveler the house is open for tours daily except Wednesdays from mid-March through Thanksgiving weekend. Also open Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December and the week between Christmas and New Years. The Visitors Center includes Museum Store, exhibitions and Café, which offers a variety of group dining options. Interactive programs are available for student groups. Groups should allow a minimum of two hours.

Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob
Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuck Knob
723 Ohiopyle-Chalk Hill Road
PO Box 305
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
Telephone: 724-329-1901
Website: www.kentuckknob.com
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Contact: Patricia Coyle
Length of time for tour or visit: 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 42 per half hour

   
Just a few miles southwest of Fallingwater® and high atop a bluff overlooking the Youghiogheny River Gorge stands another Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, the House on Kentuck Knob. The house occupies a special place by virtue of beauty and isolation of its mountain site, the vitality of its plan, and the quality of its materials and construction. A great believer in the beauty of natural materials, Mr. Wright combined the native fieldstone so abundant throughout the property with tidewater red cypress to create a chorus of color and texture that replicates the surrounding landscape. Kentuck Knob, a must see, is privately owned by Lord and Lady Peter Palumbo of London, England who have graciously opened their home for your visit!

Friendship Farms, Inc
Friendship Farms, Inc
147 Friendship Farm Lane
Latrobe, PA 15650
Telephone: 724-423-8727
Website: www.friendshipfarms.com
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Contact: Naomi, Joe or Mike Costello
Length of time for tour or visit: 1/2 hour and up
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10 ($50 min.)
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events No
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 50 to 60

   
Friendship Farms is a picturesque, working family farm producing healthy, natural, premium quality food and native plants for conscientious consumers.

The natural hearth bakery features made-from-scratch, no preservative high grain breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, homemade jams and sauces. Visitors see our Angus-based beef herd grazing on 370 acres of beautiful rolling pasture (using no antibiotics or feed additives). Our nursery features thousands of plants that grow naturally in western Pennsylvania and can be used for home landscaping as well as conservation plantings. Our plants are growing in most of the parks, conservancy plantings and farm conservation projects in the greater western Pennsylvania area.

Schedule an educational group tour of our all-natural hearth bakery, prime beef operation and native plant nursery.

Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
PA Route 166
223 New Geneva Road
Point Marion, PA 15474
Telephone: 724-725-9190
Website: www.nps.gov/frhi
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Contact: Kitty Seifert
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Friendship Hill preserves the country estate of Albert Gallatin. A Swiss immigrant who served his adopted country in public and private life for nearly seven decades. Gallatin made significant contributions to our young republic in the fields of finance, politics, diplomacy and scholarship. He is best known for serving as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (1801-1813). Nine furnished rooms on two floors help interpret Gallatin's life and accomplishments. The gazebo offers wonderful views of the Monongahela River. The Visitor Center has a four-minute video and museum shop.

Great Allegheny Passage <BR> 135 Miles of Trail in the Laurel Highlands Region
Great Allegheny Passage
135 Miles of Trail in the Laurel Highlands Region

PO Box 501
Latrobe, PA 15650
Tollfree: 888-282-BIKE (2453)
Website: www.GAPtrail.com
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Contact: Ann Nemanic
Length of time for tour or visit: Day and multi-day experiences available
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 1
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events No
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver No
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group N/A

   
The Ride of Your Life! The Great Allegheny Passage is a 135-mile non-motorized bike trail that links to the C&O Canal Towpath connecting two great American cities: Pittsburgh and Washington DC. Bike over 300 miles along the Potomac and through Pennsylvania's beautiful Laurel Highlands for an experience of a lifetime.

Named one of the TOP 10 RAIL-TRAILS by USAToday, The Great Allegheny Passage is a bike trail for all levels and all ages. Experience American charm in the trail towns, cross the Mason Dixon line, the Eastern Continental Divide, and cycle through the Big Savage Tunnel. Panoramic views, windmill farms, long viaducts and cycling along rivers are just part of the appeal of the longest rail-trail the East Coast offers. The Great Allegheny Passage . . . enjoy the ride of your life!

Great Crossings Chapter DAR - Petersburg Tollhouse
Great Crossings Chapter DAR - Petersburg Tollhouse

Mailing: 3435 Coxes Creek Road, Somerset, PA 15501
Addison, PA 15411
Telephone: 814-233-5238
Website: www.qcol.net/tollhouse
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Contact: Susan J. Moon
Length of time for tour or visit: 15 minutes
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 2
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility No
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 50+

   
Visit yesteryear's 1835 "Beacon” and relive the pioneers' journey. Petersburg, Gate 1, is the only original, hand-cut native stone tollhouse still standing along the first federally funded highway. The Cumberland Road passed from federal authorities to states’ becoming the nation's first toll road. Dreams for a better life, pioneers with covered wagons and farm animals entered the tollgate during the great westward emigration. As the Industrial Revolution came, railroad travel was faster and cheaper, leaving the “national road” abandoned. Today, we are still able to experience this “Beacon” of our past because the Daughters of the American Revolution Great Crossings Chapter’s efforts to purchase the tollhouse, delivering it from planned demolition. The Petersburg Tollhouse was placed on the National Registrar of Historical Places in 1976.

Greendance - The Winery at Sandhill
Greendance - The Winery at Sandhill
304-306 Deer Field Rd
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Telephone: 724-547-6500
Website: www.greendancewinery.com
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Contact: Diane Dillworth, Amy Schilling, Susan Lynn
Length of time for tour or visit: 45 minutes to 1-1/2 hrs.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Minimum number in group 18
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 50

   
Greendance and its sister operation, Sand Hill Berries, a family-owned small fruits farm, are peaceful and inviting...the open doors of the old barn…vistas of pastures with grazing sheep and goats…vines against the Chestnut Ridge…sunlit flowers.

Greendance is young but already finding its place among the great wineries; Sand Hill Berries is the region’s renowned vineyard and berry farm. The outdoor Cabin Café and Nectar Garden complement the natural landscape of the Pennsylvania countryside.

The Farm Store offers pantry goods, baked goods, fresh fruit in season, gifts, and more. Tasting at the winery is complimentary every day. The winery and farm also offer several special opportunities for activities including private tastings with tours, talks, desserts and lunches. Your visit can be developed into one that is uniquely suited to your group’s needs. We also welcome groups on an on-your-own basis, however prior notification is required for groups of 18 or more.

Heritage Discovery Center
Heritage Discovery Center
201 Sixth Avenue
PO Box 1889, Johnstown, PA 15907
Johnstown, PA 15906
Telephone: 814-539-1889 x312
Tollfree: 888-222-1889 x312
Website: www.jaha.org
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Contact: Kim Baxter
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hr. 45 mins. to 2 hrs.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 150

   
The Heritage Discovery Center features three major attractions! See “America: Through Immigrant Eyes,” an interactive exhibit for all ages about immigration to the area in the 19th century – a national story in a local context! New in 2009 -- the Iron & Steel Gallery with “The Mystery of Steel,” film about the industry’s fascinating Johnstown history. Also new -- the Johnstown Children’s Museum, featuring hands-on, fun exhibits that let kids learn through play about the area’s geology, culture, industry, and ecology. Nearby is the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden, a restored 1860 steelworker’s residence – a wonderful complement to “America: Through Immigrant Eyes.” Educational materials that meet PA state standards are available free at www.jaha.org. Group services include catered, on-site lunches through the museum café.

Historic Float Trips <br>by Wilderness Voyageurs
Historic Float Trips
by Wilderness Voyageurs

103 Garrett Street
PO Box 97
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Telephone: 724-329-1000
Tollfree: 800-272-4141
Website: www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
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Contact: Eric Martin
Length of time for tour or visit: 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 12
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events No
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 100

   
Designed for motorcoach industry, this 2.5-hour historic tour offers an exceptional way to experience the history of southwestern Pennsylvania. ANYONE CAN DO IT! You won't get wet, no physical involvement. A guide dressed in 1750's garb will navigate the Yough (Youghiogheny) River, while you sit back, relax, and soak in the scenery and the story. The French and Indian War, and the Coal and Coke industry had their roots here, and the Whiskey Rebellion occurred on the banks of the Youghiogheny River. Great for seniors or school groups, trip meets state curriculum guidelines. This is a true Soft Adventure Trip!

Also available are whitewater rafting trips and bike rentals for groups as large as 100. Programs can have an educational component upon request! Inquire today!

Note: Historic Float Trips depart from Connellsville

Historic Hanna's Town  <BR>Westmoreland County Historical Society
Historic Hanna's Town
Westmoreland County Historical Society

809 Forbes Trail Road
362 Sand Hill Rd, Ste 1
Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: 724-532-1935
Website: www.hannastown.org
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Contact: Joanna Moyar
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities No
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility No
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 50

   
Explore the roots of American democracy and justice at the site of the first English courts west of the Allegheny Mountains. Founded in 1773, Hanna's Town was active in military and political events along the western frontier during the Revolutionary War and reveals the struggles and living conditions of the frontier people. It was attacked and burned in July 1782 by a raiding party of Native Americans and their English allies in one of the final battles of the War.

Guided tours by costumed guides include the reconstructed fort, courthouse/tavern, jail, a late 18th century Conestoga wagon, and the 1802 Klingensmith House. Groups of 20 or more can arrange to see a reenactment of actual court case(s) heard at Hanna's Town between 1773 and 1786.

Idlewild & SoakZone
Idlewild & SoakZone
2574 Route 30 East
PO Box C
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-6784
Website: www.idlewild.com
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Contact: Kathy Sichula
Length of time for tour or visit: 6-8 hrs.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 25
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Idlewild & SoakZone – The perfect place for group FUN! With “two parks in one” you get all the thrills of an amusement park with exciting rides, unique attractions and live entertainment. Plus, splashing good times at the SoakZone waterpark featuring a huge pool, 20 waterslides, and numerous water adventure areas! New for 2010 – The Royal Hanneford Circus. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to provide your group with experiencing one of the most nostalgic of American traditions . . . a real circus . . . under a real Big Top! Whether you choose to spend the day or plan a unique “Seniors” dining stop, we will be happy to design a package to suite your group needs. Variety of special event days: Outdoor Classroom, Italian Day, HallowBOO! Free motorcoach parking, catering available.

Johnstown Flood Museum
Johnstown Flood Museum
301 Washington Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
Telephone: 814-539-1889 x312
Tollfree: 888-222-1889 x312
Website: www.jaha.org
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Contact: Kim Baxter
Length of time for tour or visit: 1-1/2 hrs.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events No
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 150

   
Discover the shocking story of the 1889 Johnstown flood, in which 2,209 people died and a prospering city became a wasteland. Exhibits, artifacts, multimedia and an Academy Award® winning documentary tell the amazing story of the disaster, including the town’s incredible recovery. An original “Oklahoma House,” an early example of prefabricated housing used to shelter survivors, is included. Other exhibits focus on the role of Clara Barton and the American Red Cross in the recovery effort, depictions of the flood in popular culture, and much more.

Educational materials that meet PA state standards are available free at www.jaha.org.

Group services include step-on guides or walking tours of flood-related sites, and catered lunches.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
733 Lake Road
North of Johnstown, off Route 219
South Fork, PA 15956
Telephone: 814-495-4643
Website: www.nps.gov/jofl
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Contact: Doug Richardson, Park Ranger
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 1/2 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 120

   
Johnstown Flood National Memorial shares the story of one of the worst disasters in American history...a disaster in where 2,209 persons died. At the Visitor Center, guests can view a film that chillingly recreates the events of May 31, 1889 and allows the visitor to make an emotional connection with the victims and survivors. Visitors can also walk atop the ruins of the South Fork Dam, where the flood started, and can walk down a trail into the lakebed of Lake Conemaugh, at the time one of the largest human-made lakes in the United States. Visitors can also observe the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club (seasonally and staff-permitting) and view the building once visited by Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Mellon.

Johnstown Inclined Plane
Johnstown Inclined Plane
711 Edgehill Drive
Johnstown, PA 15905
Telephone: 814-536-1816
Website: www.inclinedplane.org
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Contact: Incline Plane Manager
Length of time for tour or visit: 30 mins. to 1 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Synonymous with the floods of Johnstown is the Johnstown Inclined Plane. Constructed after the first flood on May 31, 1889, the Incline was built to develop the higher grounds residentially. When floodwaters swept through the Conemaugh and Stonycreek valleys on March 17, 1936 and again on July 20, 1977, it was the Incline that carried men, women, and children to safety. Today, it serves as the historic focal point of our area. Thousands of national and international travelers have experienced the Incline, billed by the Guinness Book of Records as "The Steepest Vehicular Inclined Plane in the World." In addition to its panoramic view of the valleys, the Inclined Plane features a restaurant, ice cream shoppe, visitor’s center, and a gift shop. Experience the history first-hand and enjoy the ride!

Latrobe Art Center
Latrobe Art Center
819 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, PA 15650
Telephone: 724-537-7011
Website: www.latrobeartcenter.org
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Contact: Gabrielle Nastuck
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 to 2 hrs.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free No
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop No
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver No
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group N/A

   
This bustling 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, located in the heart of downtown Latrobe, reaches out to the community and encourages all to share in the creative process. Latrobe Art Center is a membership gallery which provides the opportunity for artists to display and market their work by exhibiting six times a year. Non-members may exhibit their work for a two month period in our Featured Artists Section.

Professional artists offer instruction for all ages. Whether your visit is for buying, browsing or taking an art class we strive to make your experience enjoyable.

You may also visit our newest addition to Latrobe Art Center, which is our neighborhood café. Relax and enjoy a robust cup of coffee, espresso, latte or fruit smoothie while being surrounded by beautiful artwork.

Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club
Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club
209 Georgian Place
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-445-8922
Website: www.lhmrc.org
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Contact: Martin Palguta
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 Hour +
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 5
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 40

   
Rail fans, history buffs and kids of all ages can visit the region's largest multi-scale train display depicting aspects of life in rural Somerset County. Enjoy the traditional Christmas holiday fantasies!

Featured is our presentation of the entire 24 miles of an actual Laurel Highlands Railroad System - The PW&S - which provided the parts, which provided logging, coaling and passenger services between Ligonier and Somerset, Pennsylvania between 1899 and 1917.

Ample parking.

Laurel Highlands River Tours
Laurel Highlands River Tours
4 Sherman St.
PO Box 107
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Telephone: 724-329-8531
Tollfree: 800-4RAFTIN (472-3846)
Website: www.laurelhighlands.com
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Contact: Tammy Nicholson
Length of time for tour or visit: 2-hours to 6-hours (full day)
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 1
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 84

   
The Middle Yough (Youghiogheny River) is a calm and scenic Class I and II rapids, gentle enough for the young and enjoyable enough for the young at heart.

Excitement for everyone from novice to the White Water veteran describes the Lower Yough. The Lower’s Class III and IV will challenge and excite, but not intimidate even the novice rafters.

The Cheat River’s ever-changing conditions on the largest free-flowing Class IV and V river in the East will bring in a new challenge every time you experience it. The Upper Yough's Class V+ rapids can be considered the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!

We also offer rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and kayak clinics. Group lodging and meal packages available. Receive a 20% discount. Mention code "LG."

Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum
Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum
3032 Idlewild Hill
PO Box 21
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-7819
Website: www.lvrra.org
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Contact: Bill Potthoff
Length of time for tour or visit: 45 minutes
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free No
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 2
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 40

   
The Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum is a small Museum located in an original station of the LVRR near Idlewild Park. The station was built around 1896 and the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Association raised funds to restore the station and open it as a Museum. The Museum has displays of artifacts related primarily to the Ligonier Valley Rail Road, some for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Pittsburgh, Westmoreland and Somerset Railroad. The artifacts consist of lanterns, locks and keys, photographs, passes, signs, tickets, the original ticket dispenser, "yard" tools and many more items. Also located on the property is an original Pennsylvania Railroad "Bobber Caboose" built in 1905 and a twin of the caboose operated by the Ligonier Valley Rail Road. The caboose is open to visitors and has an original PRR stove and other fixtures. Group rates and other discounts are available.

Mount St. Macrina House of Prayer
Mount St. Macrina House of Prayer
510 W. Main Street
PO Box 878
Uniontown , PA 15401
Telephone: 724-438-7149
Website: www.sistersofstbasil.org
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Contact: Sr. Carol Petrasovich, OSBM
Length of time for tour or visit: 30-60 minutes
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Minimum number in group 6-8
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility No
Special events No
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver No
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group 50

   
The House of Prayer is located at Mount St. Macrina, Uniontown, Pa. This elegant facility, which is owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Basil the Great, offers a peace-filled atmosphere with a sense of serenity and refreshment to all who visit. It is an ideal place for persons to relax and simply rest quietly.

The former J.V. Thompson mansion, the House of Prayer offers small conference rooms, a chapel, dining area, and overnight accommodations. The staff is available to assist with retreats or reflection days.

The newly refurbished Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is not only the focal point of the House of Prayer, but also of the grounds of Mount St. Macrina. Individuals and groups are invited to visit and make day pilgrimages.

Nemacolin Castle
Nemacolin Castle
100 Front Street
PO Box 24
Brownsville, PA 15417
Telephone: 724-785-6882
Website: www.nemacolincastle.org
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Contact: Reservations
Length of time for tour or visit: 30 minutes
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 5
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 999+

   
Nemacolin Castle’s stately brick house museum with 22 rooms and original family furniture of founder Jacob Bowman dating to 1790, tells a storyfrom colonial times to the Victorian era.

The castle stands at the crossroads of local, regional and national history located near several Native American villages. The octagonal tower battlements date back to the original stone house, which predates the castle. The trading post provided refuge from Indians and a stopping off point for westbound settlers.

Guided tours from Spring to Christmas, including Legend Tours of supernatural experience in the building and the popular Christmas Candlelight Tours from mid-November through the Christmas season. There are two historic districts within walking distance and driving tours are also available.

Overly's Country Christmas®
Overly's Country Christmas®
Westmoreland Fairgrounds
116 Blue Ribbon Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: 724-423-1400
Website: www.overlys.com
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Contact: Stephanie Tomasic
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hr to 1.5 hrs (AVG: 50mins.)
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 15
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Celebrate the season at Overly’s Country Christmas®, a charming animated light display and walk-through Christmas Village featuring over 2.1 million lights.

After driving though the display, visitors can exit their vehicles and discover a world filled with old-fashioned traditions and treats in Christmas Village. With all the sights, sounds and aromas that capture the magic of the holidays, Overly’s is the perfect place for family fun. Attractions include: a giant bonfire, outdoor barbecue stand, gift shop, horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides, model train display and life-sized nativity complete with live animals.

Check our website for dates and times.

Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
151 Haupt Road
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-445-4876
Website: www.9for9.org
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Contact: Lori Arnold
Length of time for tour or visit: 1-1/2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 135-150

   
Now an official PA State Historical site, this is the location where, in July 2002, nine miners were rescued from 240 feet beneath the earth in a never-before attempted effort. Scheduled groups hear the story of the miraculous events that took place in order to bring about the "Miracle at Dormel Farms."

A Monument for Life honors the team of rescue workers who pulled together, the undying determination of the nine miners, and honors all miners with a 7-foot bronze miner statue.

See the actual rescue capsule, broken drill bit, and other artifacts related to this successful rescue. Thousands of travelers have been truly inspired by their visit here.

Saint Vincent Gristmill
Saint Vincent Gristmill
Beatty Road
Saint Vincent Campus
Latrobe, PA 15650
Telephone: 724-805-2225
Website: www.saintvincentgristmill.com
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Contact: Saint Vincent Events Office
Length of time for tour or visit: 1/2 hour
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 40

   
Plan a visit to Saint Vincent Gristmill, General Store, Coffeehouse, and Museum. Since 1854, Benedictine monks have been milling flour and grains in the historic gristmill built by Saint Vincent founder Boniface Wimmer.

At the General Store, visitors can buy flour ground by present-day monks and bread made by a local bakery using the famous Saint Vincent bread recipe.

At the museum, view a video of the milling process. Enjoy fresh-brewed hot and cold drinks in the downstairs Coffeehouse.

General Store is open from 9:00am-4:00pm Mondays to Saturdays. The Coffeehouse is open from 8:00am-9:00pm Monday to Thursday and from 8:00am-5:00pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
601 North Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-445-6431
Website: www.somersetpa.net
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Contact: Ron Aldom
Length of time for tour or visit:
Shorter or longer tours available? No
Guided Tours No
Self-guided Tours No
Restroom facilities No
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free No
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group N/A
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility No
Special events No
Gift Shop No
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver No
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Kick off your shoes in Somerset County, PA. From hiking and biking to fishing and camping, we have it all in Somerset County. Ski downhill or cross-country or snowshoe our many miles of trails! Our lakes offer boating and swimming; our parks offer picnics and bird watching. From ATV and snowmobile trails to nature trails, we have something for everyone. Visit our museums for history, our theaters for shows and restaurants for a family get together or an evening of fine dining. Shop our many gift and antique shops for a wide variety of items to suit anyone's taste. Somerset County is the perfect fit no matter what your interests.

Somerset Historical Center
Somerset Historical Center
10649 Somerset Pike
Somerset, PA 15501
Telephone: 814-445-6077
Website: www.somersethistoricalcenter.o...
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Contact: Group Coordinator
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hour (minimum)
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 30
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 45-50

   
The Somerset Historical Center, "Western Pennsylvania's Rural History Museum," preserves and interprets the story of western Pennsylvania's rural life from its earliest inhabitants to the modern day. Visit recreated pioneer and 19th century farmsteads, walk wooded paths leading to an 1859 Covered Bridge, and explore a 1860's Sugar Camp and 1890's Cider Press. Learn how western Pennsylvania's first farmers, the Native Americans, lived and worked, and see how early pioneer families carved farms and villages out of the frontier wilderness.

An extensive collection of antique farm machinery shows how technology changed lifestyles and communities. With our special exhibits, hands-on activities, educational programs, genealogical library, and events including the famous Mountain Craft Days folk festival, there is something for visitors of all ages!

Springs Museum
Springs Museum
1711 Springs Road
PO Box 62
Springs, PA 15562
Telephone: 814-662-2625 or 814-662-9202
Website: www.springspa.org
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Contact: Richard Yoder
Length of time for tour or visit:
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 8
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events No
Gift Shop No
Credit cards No
Comp for Driver No
Comp for Escort No
Maximum number in group 20

   
The Springs Museum, located on Route 669 in the tiny village of Springs, Somerset County, depicts the life of the early settlers of the Cassleman Valley. Springs is the highest unincorporated village in Pennsylvania and lies at the foot of the Negro Mountain, whose summit is Mt. Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania.

The Cassleman Valley was settled between 1750 and 1774. The Museum is a rich treasure store of history, folklore, and traditions which is displayed in several buildings on the grounds of the Springs Historical Society. The labors, pleasures, and treasures of home, shop, farm, as well as the trades of the settlers are represented in artifacts, documents, and items of apparel from the eighteenth century through 20th century.

West Overton Museums
West Overton Museums
109 West Overton Road
Scottdale, PA 15683
Telephone: 724-887-7910
Website: www.westovertonvillage.org
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Contact: Alisa Barnhart
Length of time for tour or visit: 2 hours
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Minimum number in group open
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility No
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group open

   
West Overton Museums, located in Scottdale, is the only pre-Civil War Village completely in-tact in Pennsylvania. The birthplace of coal and coke magnate, Henry Clay also features the historic Mennonite homestead of Abraham Overholt. It includes the original distillery building where Old Farm Pure Rye Whiskey was produced.

West Overton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A complete tour of West Overton embraces a walking tour of the village, admission to the Distillery building which now serves as a museum, a viewing of the video “Pillars of Fire” which highlights the coal and coke process and its heritage in southwestern PA. In addition, a guided tour of the historic homestead which includes the summer kitchen, carriage house, the gardens and the springhouse, which was the birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. Tours can be customized to your itinerary timeline. Hours: Tues.- Sat.: 12:00-6:00pm and Sun.: 1:00-5:00pm. May-October. Closed holidays. Group tours by appointment.

Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
221 N. Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: 724-837-1500 ext 10
Website: www.wmuseumaa.org
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Contact: Maureen Zang
Length of time for tour or visit: 1 hr.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 6
Food Services Available No
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
Take a fascinating look at American history through the eyes of great American artists. The Westmoreland features a significant and distinctive collection of paintings, sculpture, and furniture that describes the heritage of our nation and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Location: North Main Street in the heart of Greensburg, county seat of Westmoreland County. 10 miles from PA Turnpike Exit #75; 7 miles from PA Turnpike Exit #67. Museum Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm, Thursday until 9:00pm, Closed Monday and Tuesday. Group Tour Admission: $4.00 per person. Free parking.

Windber Coal Heritage Center
Windber Coal Heritage Center
501 15th Street
Windber, PA 15963
Telephone: 814-467-6680 x01
Website: www.windbercoal.org
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Contact: Christopher O. Barkley
Length of time for tour or visit: 45 to 90 mins.
Shorter or longer tours available? Yes
Guided Tours Yes
Self-guided Tours Yes
Restroom facilities Yes
Evening entertainment (any kind) Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Food Services Available Yes
Handicap accessibility Yes
Special events Yes
Gift Shop Yes
Credit cards Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Maximum number in group 60

   
Imagine trying to escape through a torrent of 150 million gallons of water unleashed towards you at 70 miles per hour! Imagine being knocked off your feet and smacked headlong into a wall. Imagine being trapped by that water for three days; 248 feet underground in a 4-ft. space with no food, warmth or light. What would your emotional and psychological state be? Could you hack it? Come find out at the Rescue @ Quecreek Exhibit.

Other interactive displays and media presentations at the center describe the everyday life of the coal miner and his family, and the impact of bituminous coal mining in western PA during The Industrial Age. Miners bucket lunches are available for group tours of 20 or more. For more information log onto www.windbercoal.org.


 
 
Entertainment in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands
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Christian W. Klay Winery
412 Fayette Springs Road
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
Telephone: 724-439-3424
Website: www.cwklaywinery.com
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Contact: Sharon Klay
Length of Program or Time for Visit: 45 min. to 1 hr.
Entertainment Only No
Reservations Required No
Alcoholic Beverages Yes
Credit cards Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Minimum number in group 10
Restroom facilities Yes
Handicap Accessibility Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort No
Meal Services Available Yes
Other Food Services on Premises No
Credit cards Yes
Maximum number in group 300

   
Entertainment & Wine

Plan a visit to the Christian W. Klay Winery where your guests will enjoy wine tasting, breath-taking views and live entertainment. Events are offered year-round and include a Valentine’s Day event offering chocolate and wine, live Irish music for the annual Celtic Fest, and Soup & Wine events to take the chill off a cold afternoon. When the weather turns warmer, your guests may enjoy an afternoon out for ladies, Murder Mystery Dinner Theaters, Lobster & Clambakes, the annual Ex-PAWS-ition and more. A Chili Cook-Off and the Halloween edition of the Murder Mystery Dinner Theaters make autumn in the beautiful Laurel Highlands even more special.

The winery is minutes from Nemacolin Woodlands, Fallingwater® and Kentuck Knob.

Palace Theatre, The
21 W. Otterman Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: 724-836-8000
Website: www.thepalacetheatre.org
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Contact: Rachel Lloyd
Length of Program or Time for Visit: Varies, Call for details
Entertainment Only Yes
Reservations Required Yes
Alcoholic Beverages Yes
Credit cards Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Restroom facilities Yes
Handicap Accessibility Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Meal Services Available No
Other Food Services on Premises Yes
Credit cards Yes
Maximum number in group N/A

   
The historic Palace Theatre presents outstanding live entertainment year round, including nationally known performers such as Bill Crosby, Tom Jones, STOMP, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Rockapella, musical theatre and dance, appealing to all interests and age groups.

Tours of the beautifully restored vaudeville era theatre are also offered and can be customized to include backstage tours when performances are not scheduled. Special arrangements can be made for your group to enjoy a snack or lunch on stage and be treated like the "stars of the show".

On Thursday evenings during the summer months, you are invited to enjoy 'Thank Goodness Its Summer' free concerts under the stars in our courtyard for a relaxing conclusion to a day of touring the beautiful Laurel Highlands.

Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House
450 Main Street
Rockwood, PA 15557
Telephone: 814-926-4546
Website: www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com
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Contact: Judy Pletcher
Length of Program or Time for Visit: 4 - 4-1/2 hrs.
Entertainment Only No
Reservations Required Yes
Alcoholic Beverages No
Credit cards Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 30
Restroom facilities Yes
Handicap Accessibility Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Meal Services Available Yes
Other Food Services on Premises Yes
Credit cards Yes
Maximum number in group 120

   
"PART OF YESTERDAY, EVEN MORE TODAY"

Our historic mill has been restored with something in mind for everyone.
*Be sure to include a performance in the historic Opera House featuring dinner theatres and a variety of musical entertainment.
*Enjoy shopping for specialty items, candles, jewelry, gourmet foods and much more!
*View artifacts from the century-old building.
*Watch our custom model train circle the coffee shop.
*Tempt your taste buds with homemade ice cream, scratch-baked goods, fresh ground coffees, fresh dough pizza and subs.
*Enjoy an entire home filled with antique furnishings located next door at Mill Shoppe Antiques.
*Stay at The Hostel on Main next door.
*Located just across the river from the Great Allegheny Passage and the Rockwood access area. Great outdoor recreation bonus!

Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
Telephone: 724-537-8900
Tollfree: US Route 30 East
Website: www.stvincent.edu
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Contact: Don Orlando
Length of Program or Time for Visit: 2 hours
Entertainment Only No
Reservations Required Yes
Alcoholic Beverages No
Credit cards No
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 20
Restroom facilities Yes
Handicap Accessibility Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Meal Services Available No
Other Food Services on Premises Yes
Credit cards No
Maximum number in group 300

   
Saint Vincent Theatre is a professional Equity theatre celebrating its 42nd year that presents quality summer productions in the comfortable, spacious, and air-conditioned Robert S. Carey Performing Arts Center on the campus of Saint Vincent College, U.S. Route 30 East, Latrobe during June, July and August.

An after-the-show party on the Carey Center Terrace is offered after all performances, weather permitting, where snacks, sandwiches and beverages are served by students. Special rates for theatre party groups of 20 or more, senior citizen discount and student discount. Free parking.

Visit the Fred M. Rogers Center, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, or the historic Saint Vincent Basilica before the show. Phone for titles of shows, dates, times and reservations, 724-537-8900.

State Theatre Center for the Arts
27 East Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Telephone: 724-439-1360
Tollfree: 800-397-2554
Website: www.statetheatre.info
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Contact: Erica Miller
Length of Program or Time for Visit: 20 mins. to 2.5 hours
Entertainment Only Yes
Reservations Required Yes
Alcoholic Beverages No
Credit cards Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Restroom facilities Yes
Handicap Accessibility Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Meal Services Available No
Other Food Services on Premises Yes
Credit cards Yes
Maximum number in group 100+

   
Come see a show at the beautiful and historic State Theatre. We present professional, nationally touring musical productions, big bands, plays and dance companies as well as concerts and classic films in our vaudeville era “picture palace,” originally opening in 1922.

Enjoy world class theatre in a small town setting near great restaurants, bed and breakfasts, hotels and attractions including Fallingwater®, Kentuck Knob, Ohiopyle State Park, French and Indian War battlefields and more!

Join us for one of our events or schedule a tour of this Thomas Lamb designed theatre. Bring a group to see a classic film of YOUR choosing (at additional costs and based upon licensing availability). Call today and we’ll help you make your trip to the State Theatre memorable.

Valley Players of Ligonier/Ligonier Theater
210 West Main Street
PO Box 127
Ligonier, PA 15658
Telephone: 724-238-6514
Website: www.valleyplayers.org
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Contact: Cathleen G. Rhodes
Length of Program or Time for Visit: 1-1/2 to 2 hrs.
Entertainment Only Yes
Reservations Required Yes
Alcoholic Beverages No
Credit cards Yes
Motorcoach Parking Free Yes
Motorcoach Parking Fee charged No
Student friendly Yes
Minimum number in group 10
Restroom facilities Yes
Handicap Accessibility Yes
Comp for Driver Yes
Comp for Escort Yes
Meal Services Available No
Other Food Services on Premises Yes
Credit cards Yes
Maximum number in group 283

   
The Ligonier Theater is a 283-seat art deco theater and home to the Valley Players of Ligonier, a non-profit community theater organization which presents a year-round schedule of plays and events. Throughout the year, we produce live concerts that appeal to all generations and we show movies on the weekends. We offer Summer Theater Camp and seasonal classes for children.

Join the fun with the Wild West Chuckwagon Bar-B-Q & Revue each August. In December, we produce our popular holiday shows, A Ligonier Christmas, a blend of traditional and sacred music and Joy To The World, an international Christmas program.

The Ligonier Theater is the cultural center in beautiful historic Ligonier, providing EDUtainment to families throughout the area!


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