With eight state parks, two state forests and 11 state game lands, the Laurel Highlands is full of beautiful landscape, flora and fauna. Not only is it great for a stroll through the area, but the land also makes a perfect spot for artists. If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration or a new muse, why not visit some of the wonderful sites in the…
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Lincoln Highway, created in 1913, was the first transcontinental highway in the United States. Today, it stretches from Times Square to San Fransisco and weaves through Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. A stone house that dates back to 1815 sits on the Lincoln Highway in Latrobe and houses The Lincoln Highway Experience, an interactive museum that…
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The Laurel Highlands is home to many historic sites and monumental events, some of them being the first in the state, country or world! Learn about some of the important firsts that happened in the region, and be sure to check out their corresponding properties. Home of the Banana Split In 1904, a pharmacist named Dr. David Strickler invented the…
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The Ligonier Diamond has been the centerpiece of town since 1894. In order to keep its bandstand and landscaping up-to-date and beautiful, The Diamond undergoes a renaissance every 50 years. How lucky are we to witness a monumental transformation like this in our lifetime? Just because there is construction going on doesn't mean that you can't take…
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In a world full of hustle of bustle, it is a delight to unwind and relax. For 25 years, guests have done just that at Campbell House Bed and Breakfast. Owner Patti Campbell opened the Victorian-style B&B in Ligonier on April 23, 1993. The B&B features six bedrooms, a stocked pantry, a bathroom with a slipper clawfoot bathub and of course a cozy…
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You may be familiar with many Laurel Highlands businesses and attractions, but you may not know what these spots looked like "back in the day." Corresponding with National Travel and Tourism Week's theme of "Travel Then and Now," we collected both vintage and current photos of Laurel Highlands properties to see how they've progressed. The Palace…
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The season two debut of the critically acclaimed Netflix show, Stranger Things, got us thinking. With more than 250 years of history, what are some of the most unusual, haunted, paranormal or downright weird places in our area? Grab your Eggo waffles, hop on your bike and make your way to some of the Stranger Things you can find in the Laurel…
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"Something very strange has been going on along the Chestnut Ridge for many, many years," says Stan Gordon, UFO investigator, at the beginning of Invasion on Chestnut Ridge, the fifth documentary from Small Town Monsters. In the film, director Seth Breedlove uses firsthand accounts to explore the history of alien encounters, Bigfoot sightings and…
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The Laurel Highlands is home to some of the best attractions in the state, a few even earn a few important titles. Here are a few facts you may not have known about some favorite spots in the Laurel Highlands. Mount Davis The highest point in Pennslyvania, Mount Davis, located in Forbes State Forest in Somerset County, measure 3,213 feet in…
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Explore the Laurel Highlands with this 3 day trip, perfect for the whole family. Get a glimpse of what Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties have to offer. Day 1: Enjoy the #1 kids park in the world, Idlewild and SoakZone. Your ticket to family fun, Idlewild features dozens of rides and waterslides. Have dinner in Latrobe, and swing by…
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