Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Avella Kennywood Park West Mifflin THE STEEL CURTAIN WAS NAMED BEST NEW ROLLER COASTER OF 2019 BY AMUSEMENT TODAY . Carrie Blast Furnaces Rankin CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: WASHINGTON COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AGENCY, ED MASSERY; KENNYWOOD; BUTLER COUNTY TOURISM & CONVENTION BUREAU; RIVERS OF STEEL EXPLORE COUNTRY ROADS Pennsylvania’s countryside is home to fascinating culture, rich history, and breathtaking scenery. Just minutes beyond the hustle and bustle of downtown, in this idyllic countryside, the color green reigns supreme. Some of the country’s oldest cities are sleepily tucked away among rolling hillsides and connected by the iconic covered bridges of Washington and Greene counties. A self-guided driving tour brochure will lead you to all 30 bridges across both counties. Stretch your legs and catch some air at North Boundary Park Disc Golf Course in Cranberry. Pros will rejoice in this championship course, and disc-golf newbies can test their skills at the Learn-to-Play Circuit. Reconnect with nature at Racoon Creek State Park , or hike Greene River Trail . For more rolling hills and stunning landscapes, grab your clubs and schedule a tee time at Birdsfoot Golf Club in Freeport. Boasting a championship course with 18 holes, this golfing destination earns its namesake from birdsfoot trefoil, a Moraine State Park Portersville flowering plant that blankets the sloping hills throughout the course. Take a giant leap back in time at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Avella. This National Historic Landmark offers archaeological evidence of inhabitants dating back over 19,000 years. Learn about hometown hero and Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart at the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, displaying relics from his childhood and career. Explore the furnace where iron was once created using heat and compressed air at Carrie Blast Furnaces in Rankin. Guided tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at Pennsylvania’s steel industry and how it shaped America’s development. Slow things down and experience a simpler life on a tour of a traditional Amish community with Amish Adventures in New Wilmington. Befriend the local Amish residents and learn firsthand about their daily lives. For another trip down memory lane, visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington where visitors can learn the fascinating history of trolleys and enjoy a scenic trolley ride. Guests will find guided tours, a museum, and a picnic area onsite. visitPA.com 57
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