Looking for things to do in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands? From outdoor adventure and scenic trails to festivals, historic landmarks, and cozy mountain escapes, this four-season destination offers unforgettable getaways just an hour from Pittsburgh. Powered by the U.S. Travel Association, National…
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It’s fish fry season! Most residents of the Laurel Highlands know what that means, but not all do. While the history of fish fries is strong in Southwestern Pennsylvania, some will be experiencing their first Catholic Lenten season here. For those who have not yet fully grasped all that entails, the…
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A Perfect Fall Getaway to Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands September in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania is a dream for empty nesters. With the kids are back in school, crisp mountain air, hints of fall foliage, and the return of peace and quiet make it the ideal time for mature travelers to…
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How would Pittsburgh’s history have changed if Frank Lloyd Wright’s visions for the city had been realized? It’s an intriguing question raised by “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania,” a new exhibit at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. Admission to The Westmoreland…
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It’s a M.A.D., M.A.D. world for Laurita and Lauren Portee, stars of a new travel show who visited the Laurel Highlands for their first episode of “Get Out of Town.” M.A.D. is Laurita’s term for mother-and-daughter time, which she revealed as the Portees headed out on a road trip to the Laurel Highlands during filming for the premiere episode of…
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The Compass Inn Museum and Fort Ligonier make history come alive on a regular basis, but the two Laurel Highlands attractions will be doing it in an entirely new way on Thursday, Jan. 19. That’s when Fort Ligonier will host a free screening of “The Pale Blue Eye” and hold a behind-the-scenes discussion about the historical thriller, which was…
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The Laurel Highlands region is home to four houses that were designed by architectural genius Frank Lloyd Wright. The most well-known house, Fallingwater, is a bucket list item for many and lives up to the hype. Fallingwater is inscribed as one of 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the U.S. and is listed alongside attractions including the Pyramids…
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The Laurel Highlands is one of only a few regions in the United States that celebrates the Catholic Lenten tradition of fish fries. Each Friday during Lent our church basements, restaurants and fire halls start dropping baskets of hot oil for a community celebration of deep-fried goodness. Whether you're a fish fry aficionado or are a guppy new to…
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I'm by no means an art critic. I have styles I enjoy, and can name some of my favorite artists and painters. But by and large I just go to museums to admire skill and creativity. What I didn't expect when I visited The Westmoreland Museum of American Art was for Stephen Towns' work to leap off the canvas and resonate with me in so many ways. I'm…
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Lovebirds looking to get away to celebrate Valentine’s Day will find no shortage of lovely things to see and do in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. We've created four diverse romantic getaway itineraries to charm visitors and residents alike. You and your significant other are probably overdue for an escape, book one today! For the Outdoor Lovers…
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