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Roaring rivers, breathtaking waterfalls, a 68-mile scenic byway, and a 150-mile cycling and hiking trail promise sightseeing splendor from every angle. These spectacular mountains host world-renowned architectural marvels, unforgettable amusement parks, storied historical sites, and some of the best whitewater rafting around. Come for the culture and the great outdoors, and soak up the charm of small towns, with a dazzling backdrop every season of the year. 10 HAPPY MOMENTS Visit three homes by celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright: Fallingwater in Mill Run defies gravity, with cantilevered rooms jutting over Bear Run stream; Kentuck Knob in Chalk Hill brings the outside in, showcasing Wright’s Usonian style; and Duncan House in Acme accepts overnight reservations. Visit the renowned Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood at Idlewild and Soakzone in Ligonier, a whimsical children’s park that brings storybooks to life. Bonus: there are also kid coasters and rides for your budding thrill-seeker. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington is much more than a luxury retreat. There are spa packages, bungee jumping, and ropes courses, too. Play a round on one or both Pete Dye-designed courses. Honor the lives lost on 9/11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville. The memorial includes a learning center, flight path walkway, and cell phone tour of the memorial groves lining the field. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg features four centuries of major works. This year’s exhibitions include “Immigration,” a civic engagement photography project using local stories as a lens through which to consider the broader American immigrant experience. In Salisbury, sample your way through a unique lineup of moonshine flavors — think caramel, bananas foster, and maple rye — at Tall Pines Distillery, the first legal moonshine distillery in Somerset County since Prohibition. From Cucumber Falls to world-class whitewater rafting, Ohiopyle State Park has something for any wilderness lover. People of all abilities can experience the mighty Youghiogheny River, watching it roar past the rails-to-trails path. Since 1926, The Palace Theatre has brought glamour to Greensburg’s stage. Vaudeville and silent pictures have given way to acts like ZZ Top, Michael Bolton, and the Westmoreland Symphony, and the renovated place still feels classic. The Saint Vincent Gristmill in Latrobe, built by Benedictine monks, has been grinding grain since 1854, selling flour, bread, bran, and buckwheat. All grains are grown on-site, so your pancake-mix purchase supports local farmers. Rockwood Mill Shoppes & Opera House in Rockwood makes the perfect pit stop along the Great Allegheny Passage. Grab a frothy drink or creamy dessert while soaking up the town’s coal and lumber history. KEY: = Adventurer = Arts & Culture = Family = Foodie = History Buff = Party Animal = Shopper @AHAEG30 *“GORGEOUS WEEKEND SPENT IN THE MOUNTAINS #LAURELHIGHLANDS OHIOPYLE” —AARON HAEGELE, @AHAEG30, INSTAGRAM* EVENTS June 16, 2018 High Point National There might not be a better place to see the sport of motocross than High Point Raceway in Mount Morris. This track weaves its way around a deep valley offering spectators excellent track views. August 2018 Seven Springs Wine Festival This annual wine festival in Seven Springs offers wine tastings, daily seminars, crafts, and musical entertainment. Aug. 18–Sept. 23 Weekends 2018 Renaissance Festival Hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers bring you back in time with artisan craft making, entertainment, and authentic cuisine. Oct. 12–14, 2018 Fort Ligonier Days Battle reenactments, 150 juried craftsmen, and a huge parade commemorate the key strategic battle of the French and Indian War in Ligonier. Nov. 2018–Jan. 2019 Overly’s Country Christmas Featuring 2.4 million twinkling lights spread across 15 acres, this holiday spectacle in Greensburg has been a tradition in western Pennsylvania for more than 50 years.
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