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Discover the best attractions in Western Pennsylvania including Mattress Factory, Duquesne Incline, and Andy Warhol Museum.
Aug 17, 2021 · Features. 10 unusual small towns to visit in Western Pennsylvania. 10 Years of NEXT: Day tripping? Don’t worry, even three years later all these towns are still open. by Michael Machosky August...
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- Fort Ligonier. Fort Ligonier in Westmoreland County is a historically accurate reproduction of a British fort originally constructed in 1758 during what would become known as the French and Indian War.
- Idlewild Park. Idlewild Park is Pennsylvania’s longest-operating amusement park! Idlewild Park as been named “Best Childrens’ Park” by Amusement Today, and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.
- Historic Hanna’s Town. Historic Hanna’s Town, established in 1773, was the first county seat of Westmoreland County, and hosted the first English courts west of the Allegheny Mountains!
- Mill Creek Falls. Mill Creek Falls is a picturesque, cascading waterfall on an idyllic mountain stream in Westmoreland County. Located on State Game Lands 42, Mill Creek Falls is an easy 1/2 mile walk along 2 forest roads to reach the falls.
- Fall Run Falls. Fall Run Falls in Allegheny County has the distinction of being the largest waterfall near downtown Pittsburgh! Located a mere 7 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Fall Run Falls is a beautiful 18 foot tall waterfall tucked away in a nature park that is surrounded on all sides by housing developments.
- Alpha Falls. Alpha Falls is a 35-foot tall, somewhat temperamental waterfall located at McConnells Mill State Park in Lawrence County. While it takes a HARD rain to get this one flowing well in the summer, it does present with some spectacular ice formations in the winter.
- Grindstone Falls. Don’t look for Grindstone Falls on the “official” McConnell’s Mill State Park map, because it isn’t on there. But rest assured this 8-footer does exist in the southeastern portion of the park, a 10-minute hike from the parking area along Mountville Road.
- Hell’s Hollow Falls. Hell’s Hollow Falls is actually an easy waterfall to get to, despite the name. It’s found at the end of a simple 10-minute hike along a fairly flat trail at McConnell’s Mill State Park in Lawrence County.
May 25, 2023 · 1 Schenley Drive. Phipps Conservatory has been delighting visitors for more than a century with its 14-room glasshouse and 15 acres of gardens. Even before sustainability became a buzzword, the conservatory has lived up to its name, promoting practices that tread lightly on the environment.
Laurel Highlands Events. Festivals and Special Events in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Experience something new and exciting in the Laurel Highlands! Regardless of when you choose to visit the region, you will find a wide variety of festivals and special events happening in each of the three counties.
