The Laurel Highlands is known for restaurants that serve delicious comfort food in appetite-sating proportions, but visitors to the area, and locals alike, are especially fond of two unique foods...gobs and pierogies. The Greatness of Gobs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Saylor…

Oh my Guinness! Are you (sham)rockin' on the new Laurel Highlands Pour Tour mini-passport? If you've finished 1.0 and 2.0, and are patiently waiting for 3.0, this exclusive tour is for you. How It Works Shamrock Shuffle started Dec. 17 and runs until Feb. 6, so you still have time to safely collect 17 check-ins to score your limited…

The slopes are open and adventurers are flocking to the Laurel Highlands for everything from skiing and snowtubing to sleigh rides and ice festivals. After a long day enjoying the outdoors, warm up in the taprooms and tasting rooms of the Laurel Highlands for an authentic taste of the region with winter-themed craft beers, local holiday wine and…

If you're a coffee drinker, you've come to the right place. We know what it's like to be on vacation without your faithful coffee machine and your favorite mug. And it's important to figure out where you'll be grabbing your first cup in the morning. While you're weaving your way through the Laurel Highlands, we can…

If you're a fan of fall-themed beverages, the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour launched an exclusive fall tour right up your alley: Boos & Brews! The tour begins Oct. 1, and runs until Nov. 30, so you have 8 weeks to complete it. Download the free Laurel Highlands Pour Tour app and check in at 18 of our 40+ locations, and we'll mail you an…

It’s the unofficial start of summer! Have you made any plans yet? If you’re looking for some ideas of cool things to see and do in the region, we’re happy to help with a few suggestions. Special art exhibitions, live music, food trucks, farmers' markets, and more! There's plenty of fun to be had in the Laurel…

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Did you forget? It’s okay. Your secret is safe with me. If you’re looking for some inspiration to properly honor and celebrate your mom, your grandma, your step-mom, your mother-in-law, or a mother-like figure, take a peek at this list of cool things to see or do. For a full list of Mother’s…

It’s time to see, taste, smell, and feel again at our wonderful Westmoreland County historic and cultural organizations. We’re talking in this month’s episode about some great upcoming immersive experiences at two of our beloved partner sites, and we’ve got everything from whiskey to Woodstock! Our two guests on Heritage…

Everyone has some story about an experience with moonshine, or stuff their friend or uncle used to make in their garage. Take that tradition and add in an expert distiller with a passion for experimentation and quality, and you get Country Hammer Moonshine. We recorded this month's podcast with Tim Baureis, owner, and Kerri Bright, general…

Can it really be the end of March already? It seems like we just released our Fish Fry Blog, and now we are ready to share all of the amazing Easter plans our partners throughout the Laurel Highlands region are getting ready for you to enjoy. As always, we recommend calling ahead and contacting these locations ahead of time to ensure you have the…