Explore the Laurel Highlands
Sightseeing/Attractions
Located roughly 35 minutes from our home is a piece of Frank Lloyd's architectural masterwork. There's a reason this house attracts more than 150,000 visitors from around the world each year. If you plan on making a trip, reservations are required for all visits. Here is the link for more information.
https://fallingwater.org/experience-fallingwater/
If you can't get tickets to Fallingwater, don't forget about Wright's other pieces - Kentuck Knob and Polymath Park! All three are within close proximity.
https://kentuckknob.com/
https://www.franklloydwrightovernight.net/
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Fallingwater
1491 Mill Run RdLocated roughly 35 minutes from our home is a piece of Frank Lloyd's architectural masterwork. There's a reason this house attracts more than 150,000 visitors from around the world each year. If you plan on making a trip, reservations are required for all visits. Here is the link for more information.
https://fallingwater.org/experience-fallingwater/
If you can't get tickets to Fallingwater, don't forget about Wright's other pieces - Kentuck Knob and Polymath Park! All three are within close proximity.
https://kentuckknob.com/
https://www.franklloydwrightovernight.net/
Mount Davis, is the highest point in Pennsylvania. The summit of Mt. Davis may be ascended by car or a number of hiking trails. A metal observation tower with a relief map of the region stands near the true high point. The Mount Davis natural area is roughly 25 minutes from our home.
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Mount Davis Observation Tower
Mount Davis, is the highest point in Pennsylvania. The summit of Mt. Davis may be ascended by car or a number of hiking trails. A metal observation tower with a relief map of the region stands near the true high point. The Mount Davis natural area is roughly 25 minutes from our home.
A popular location for recreation, Youghiogheny River Lake attracts numerous visitors each year. Boating, hunting, camping and many other outdoor activities are enjoyed by visitors with outstanding facilities provided for the public's convenience. Visit https://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/missions/recreation/lakes/youghiogheny-river-lake/ for more information.
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Youghiogheny Lake Dam U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
497 Flanigan RdA popular location for recreation, Youghiogheny River Lake attracts numerous visitors each year. Boating, hunting, camping and many other outdoor activities are enjoyed by visitors with outstanding facilities provided for the public's convenience. Visit https://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/missions/recreation/lakes/youghiogheny-river-lake/ for more information.
Located 25 minutes from Rockwood. Visit http://www.quecreekrescue.org/index.php for more information.
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Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
151 Haupt RdLocated 25 minutes from Rockwood. Visit http://www.quecreekrescue.org/index.php for more information.
Located 30 minutes from our home. Visit https://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm for more information
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Flight 93 National Memorial
Located 30 minutes from our home. Visit https://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm for more information
Once a local favorite before it changed hands, but nevertheless still a fun place. A few good restaurants, plenty of activities for the kiddos, and a decent night life on the weekends. Plenty of information on their site https://www.7springs.com/
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Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel DrOnce a local favorite before it changed hands, but nevertheless still a fun place. A few good restaurants, plenty of activities for the kiddos, and a decent night life on the weekends. Plenty of information on their site https://www.7springs.com/
Jennerstown Speedway, one of the oldest short-track facilities in the United States, has undergone a number of transformations leading up to today’s state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Races every Saturday, check out their website. https://www.jennerstown.org/
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Jennerstown Speedway Complex LLC
206 Somerset StJennerstown Speedway, one of the oldest short-track facilities in the United States, has undergone a number of transformations leading up to today’s state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Races every Saturday, check out their website. https://www.jennerstown.org/
Interested in golfing? The 9-hole Middlecreek Golf Course is for you. Tucked away featuring 3,310 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. https://www.theclubatmiddlecreek.com/golf-course/
The Club at Middlecreek
227 Golfers LaneInterested in golfing? The 9-hole Middlecreek Golf Course is for you. Tucked away featuring 3,310 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. https://www.theclubatmiddlecreek.com/golf-course/
City/town information
A small town, tucked away in the Laural Highlands is host to many shops, eateries, sites, and trails. This outdoor enthusiats dream is just 35 minutes from our home
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Ohiopyle
A small town, tucked away in the Laural Highlands is host to many shops, eateries, sites, and trails. This outdoor enthusiats dream is just 35 minutes from our home
Somerset is a bit more commercialized. You'll find your big box stores and franchised restaurants here. Exit 110 of the PA turnpike and only 10-15 minutes to our home.
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Somerset
Somerset is a bit more commercialized. You'll find your big box stores and franchised restaurants here. Exit 110 of the PA turnpike and only 10-15 minutes to our home.
Bedford, located an hour away, is home to many antique shops. One in particular that my wife frequents is Finley Bee. However, they are only open certain weekends. There facebook page has more information - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Antique-Store/Finley-Bee-LLC-629121877158946/
If you do venture out this way, I personally recommend a restaurant called Jean Bonnet Tavern. Great food and a lot of interesting history.
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Bedford
Bedford, located an hour away, is home to many antique shops. One in particular that my wife frequents is Finley Bee. However, they are only open certain weekends. There facebook page has more information - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Antique-Store/Finley-Bee-LLC-629121877158946/
If you do venture out this way, I personally recommend a restaurant called Jean Bonnet Tavern. Great food and a lot of interesting history.
Quiet town with plenty of seasonal eateries located near the Yough Lake. Among our favorites are the Lucky Dog Cafe and Rivers Edge Cafe. Call ahead for business hours as I think both are limited hours. Visit https://www.visitconfluence.info/dining/ for more information. Confluence is only 25 minutes from our home.
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Confluence
Quiet town with plenty of seasonal eateries located near the Yough Lake. Among our favorites are the Lucky Dog Cafe and Rivers Edge Cafe. Call ahead for business hours as I think both are limited hours. Visit https://www.visitconfluence.info/dining/ for more information. Confluence is only 25 minutes from our home.
Food within 10 minutes...
Great local pizza shop with a variety of baked goods. Try the sweet & warm pizza!
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Dough Girls Pizza
3003 Kingwood RdGreat local pizza shop with a variety of baked goods. Try the sweet & warm pizza!
Trenthouse Inn
2008 Copper Kettle HwyDecent breakfast spot. However, I would call ahead to confirm their hours.
Small taproom that just opened up a tenth of a mile from the GAP trailhead. Great drinks and a nice view of the brewing process. They only offer some snacks for now, but a bigger menu is in the works. Here's a link to there page, be sure to check ahead:
https://www.facebook.com/TrailheadBrewingCompany/
Trailhead Brewing Company
402 Main StreetSmall taproom that just opened up a tenth of a mile from the GAP trailhead. Great drinks and a nice view of the brewing process. They only offer some snacks for now, but a bigger menu is in the works. Here's a link to there page, be sure to check ahead:
https://www.facebook.com/TrailheadBrewingCompany/
Zambo's Country Cottage
2817 New Centerville RdSolid breakfast with some great homemade pies.
Food within 20 minutes...
Oakhurst Tea Room Inc
2409 Glades PikeNice beer selection and decent reuben sandwich.
Great, fair priced, breakfast joint. If your dining on a Sunday morning hit it before the 11 o'clock church lets out.
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Summit Diner
791 N Center AveGreat, fair priced, breakfast joint. If your dining on a Sunday morning hit it before the 11 o'clock church lets out.
Japanese steak house minus the hibachi sit-around grill. Awesome steak and chicken dinner combo. Don't cheat yourself and get the crab rangoons too.
Yamato Steak House of Japan
1606 North Center AvenueJapanese steak house minus the hibachi sit-around grill. Awesome steak and chicken dinner combo. Don't cheat yourself and get the crab rangoons too.
Some of the best fish tacos and fresh guac I've ever had.
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Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant
780 N Center AveSome of the best fish tacos and fresh guac I've ever had.
Skip Subway, if you're looking for a hoagie this is the spot! This place doesn't cheat on the igredients either. In addition theres a lot of fresh baked goods. Try the mountain bread and the ice cream pudding.
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Moo Echo Dairy
3671 Glades PikeSkip Subway, if you're looking for a hoagie this is the spot! This place doesn't cheat on the igredients either. In addition theres a lot of fresh baked goods. Try the mountain bread and the ice cream pudding.
Are you skiing at Seven Springs? A short drive from the main entrance, this is a great spot if you're looking to avoid the crowds.
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Sporting Clays at Seven Springs
199 Water Wheel DrAre you skiing at Seven Springs? A short drive from the main entrance, this is a great spot if you're looking to avoid the crowds.
Food within 40 minutes... Theres a reason these made the cut.
Top of line. If you're looking for something classy this is defintely the place.
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Out of the Fire Cafe
3784 PA-31Top of line. If you're looking for something classy this is defintely the place.
Quaint little place down over the mountain. Limited menu with some tasty alcohol selctions.
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Main Street Wine Bar
4147 Main StQuaint little place down over the mountain. Limited menu with some tasty alcohol selctions.
This place hits different after a day of hiking. Falls City has a nice selection of craft beer and a tasty menu. Wouldn't miss this spot if you're visiting Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks or the town Ohiopyle.
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Falls City Pub
112 Garrett StThis place hits different after a day of hiking. Falls City has a nice selection of craft beer and a tasty menu. Wouldn't miss this spot if you're visiting Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks or the town Ohiopyle.
SEASONAL restaurant (MARCH-OCTOBER) located in Confluence, PA. Plenty of outdoor seating and delicious food. If you aren't fond of dogs I would avoid this place as it is pet-friendly.
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Lucky Dog Café
849 River RdSEASONAL restaurant (MARCH-OCTOBER) located in Confluence, PA. Plenty of outdoor seating and delicious food. If you aren't fond of dogs I would avoid this place as it is pet-friendly.
Hiking/Biking
If you aren't familiar with the phone app Alltrails I highly recommend it. You'll find plenty of information for hiking in the area. The app even offers a great filter feature to find the trail thats right for you. Hope this helps!
The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a 150-mile (240 km) rail trail between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cumberland, Maryland. Together with the C&O Canal towpath, the GAP is part of a 335 mi (539 km) route between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., that is popular with through hikers and cyclists.
Great Allegheny Passage
Great Allegheny PassageThe Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a 150-mile (240 km) rail trail between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cumberland, Maryland. Together with the C&O Canal towpath, the GAP is part of a 335 mi (539 km) route between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., that is popular with through hikers and cyclists.
One of our favorites Rt 653 to Grindle Ridge. Try this 6.7-mile out-and-back trail near Rockwood, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hr 30 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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Laurel Ridge State Park
One of our favorites Rt 653 to Grindle Ridge. Try this 6.7-mile out-and-back trail near Rockwood, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hr 30 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Hemlock trail. Explore this 1.6-mile loop trail near Rockwood, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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Park stanowy Laurel Hill
1454 Laurel Hill Park RdHemlock trail. Explore this 1.6-mile loop trail near Rockwood, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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Chamber of Commerce
I will continue to fine tune my guidebook with places that we enjoy, however if you feel stuck The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce has a plethora of information about the area. Along with a calender of events which I encourage you to take a look at! https://somersetcountychamber.com/