Fun Fall Festivals You Can't Miss in the Laurel Highlands

Fall in the Laurel Highlands means three things: fantastic fall foliage, fabulous fall festivals, and family fun for all. From pumpkin picking to historic reenactments, here are 6 fall festivals you won't want to miss in the Laurel Highlands. Springs Folk Festival Oct. 4-5 Celebrate the arts…

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The Fantastic 15: A Year's Worth Of Breathtaking Images

As the lead photographer and videographer at GO Laurel Highlands, I have an amazing opportunity to document our region by traveling to many picturesque locations in our three counties: Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland. The year 2023 has been a whirlwind of Laurel Highlands adventures and these are my favorite 15 images, in no particular order…

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Where to go trick-or-treating in the Laurel Highlands

Where to go trick-or-treating in the Laurel Highlands Halloween in the Laurel Highlands brings ample opportunity for the little ghouls and goblins to go trick-or-treating. We’ve gathered a list of published dates and times for municipalities in Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. Have a happy and safe Halloween! Fayette County Belle Vernon…

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Haunted Highlands: Can You Handle These Seven Scary Spots?

It’s Spooky Season in the Laurel Highlands! While we have plenty of family fun attractions in October, these holiday haunts are only for those looking to get their scare on. Take part in a paranormal investigation, ghost hunts or a total darkness challenge and much more ... if you dare. Buffalo Bill’s House, Perryopolis Is this Queen Anne…

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Eight Can’t-Miss Camping Opportunities in the Laurel Highlands

Whether you’re renting a rustic cabin for the week or planning a weekend getaway to a treehouse, put on a warm sweater, pour a mug of hot cider and enjoy all that fall in the Laurel Highlands has to offer. Camping in the Laurel Highlands is a year-round activity but autumn is arguably the most beautiful time of year to visit, with dozens of options…

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Take a Fall Drive Through the Laurel Highlands

While the Laurel Highlands is certainly a four-season destination, fall is truly special. Mother Nature sets the stage for an impressive show with an array of towering trees, soaring mountain ridgelines, lush valleys, and river gorges that are ablaze in breathtaking red, orange, yellow, and bronze. With the fall leaves' colors peaking in the region…

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Laurel Highlands Fall Checklist

The trees are turning colors and the leaves are slowly falling. Fall is here! That means it is now perfectly acceptable to wear sweaters and eat and drink everything pumpkin flavored, right? We know that fall brings a ton of festivals, events, activities, and views, and we don't want you to miss a thing. Start your fall checklist today! Complete…

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