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Planning a trip or dreaming of your next getaway to the Laurel Highlands? Get insider tips, must-see attractions, and local favorites—all in one handy guide. Request your free copy and start planning an unforgettable adventure!

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Jared Bundy
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Jared Bundy

Often seen with a turkey leg in hand at the Renaissance Festival. Expect to see a lot of movie references. Very interested in the best meal you ever ate and your ranking of french fries. Director of Digital Marketing at LHVB. Is either thinking about the Pour Tour or exploring the Pour Tour.

Passion for Local Craft Beer Fuels Marino's American Eatery

If you ask for a Miller Lite or a Yuengling at Marino's American Eatery in Greensburg, don't be surprised if you're offered a sample of something brewed locally along with a bartender explaining why they think you'll love it. This commitment for the Laurel Highlands' craft beer scene is what elevates Marino's from a normal restaurant to a…

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Start Sipping: Your Guide to the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour

The Laurel Highlands is excited to announce the brand-new Laurel Highlands Pour Tour. The Pour Tour is perfect for finding a new brew, enjoying a wine tasting with friends and traveling someplace new to change up your next night out. We put together this handy guide so that you can experience everything that the Pour Tour has to offer! What is the…

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Plan Your Game Of Thrones Inspired Trip Through the Laurel Highlands

The final season of Game of Thrones begins April 14, but if you can't wait until then, we have you covered. Check out this Game of Thrones-inspired itinerary fit for a lord and filled with castles, battles and palaces. Valar the Laurel Highlands! Winterfell Castle | Nemacolin Castle Castles are everywhere in Game of Thrones, from frozen Winterfell…

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The Man Behind the Mask: Eric Haskell's Creations Take Center Stage

When FX artist Eric Haskell found Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program at Douglas Education Center, he moved with his wife from across the country to the Laurel Highlands. Ten years later, Haskell's hard work is on display every week and seen by half a billion people on FOX's The Masked Singer. As soon as he graduated, it was obvious that…

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Top 12 Restaurants in the Laurel Highlands (According to TripAdvisor)

Is your stomach growling louder than our whitewater rapids? Chow down at 12 of the best restaurants in the Laurel Highlands, according to TripAdvisor reviews from visitors like you! Make sure you Instagram your grub by using #LaurelHighlands and reserve a spot early, as these restaurants tend to book quickly. Chef Dato's Table It can be easy to…

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Fall Wines of the Laurel Highlands

As the leaves change, so does the wine selection at picturesque wineries throughout the Laurel Highlands. Find out what's new off of the grapevine along with exciting events and more with our Laurel Highlands fall wine preview. Bella Terra Vineyards With a huge wine list and stunning outdoor seating to watch the fall colors, Bella Terra is a…

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Top 10 Things to Do in the Laurel Highlands (According to TripAdvisor)

There's so much to do in the Laurel Highlands, it can be hard to know where to start! That's why we turned to TripAdvisor to rank the top things to do in the Laurel Highlands. Check out this list as we count down the best Laurel Highlands attractions based on your reviews! 10. Living Treasures Wild Animal Park If you love getting up close to…

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The Neighborhood of Make Believe Picks Their Top Laurel Highlands Spots

The Laurel Highlands is celebrating the legacy of Latrobe native Fred Rogers on February 19, 2018, the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. To commemorate this event, we took some of the classic puppets from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and imagined where their favorite stops in the Laurel Highlands might be…

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