If you're looking for an inexpensive summer trip for the whole family or your group of friends, the Laurel Highlands has you covered. Show your Steelers pride, pig out, stay active and admire art without burning a hole in your pocket. Art in the Alley A post shared by Ian Denham…
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A 1-Night, 2-Day Trip Is it the thaw of snow, or the peaks of spring flower bulbs that excite us about spring? In the Laurel Highlands, it's the maple syrup that makes this season so sweet! Embark on this immersive and tasty journey that includes delicious stops, maple demonstrations, fun festivals, historic camps and unique local traditions. You…
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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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We celebrated tourism and partnerships in the Laurel Highlands at The Barn at Ligonier Valley on Oct. 25. If you haven't been to The Barn, it is absolutely gorgeous and it was decorated perfectly for the occasion. Thanks to Ridgeview Acres Farm for the lovely fall-themed floral centerpieces! There was a silent auction with more than 30 baskets and…
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Besides Christmas, Halloween seems to be everybody's favorite holiday. Because what is better than making a costume, dressing up and getting a ton of candy? Whether you're into spooky haunted houses or not, there is somewhere in the Laurel Highlands for you to celebrate Halloween. This weekend is when most of the fun events are happening or sadly…
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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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A 4-Day, 3-Night Trip Fore! Pack your favorite clubs, or plan to rent a quality set, and head to the region that is the birthplace of legendary golfer, "The King," Arnold Palmer. Discover our award-winning courses paired with amazing views and pristine greens. The Laurel Highlands scores a hole-in-one when it comes to offering courses suited for…
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The sidewalks may not be made of yellow bricks, but there’ll be no place like Somerset during the 22 nd Annual Fire & Ice Festival January 13-15. Hosted annually by Somerset Inc., the Fire & Ice Festival has drawn thousands of visitors to the streets of Uptown Somerset each Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend since the event’s inception in 1995. Over…
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Looking to spend a summer day in the Laurel Highlands that doesn’t break the bank? Find great places to cool off, get outside, and show your Steelers pride this summer. Laurel Hill State Park The lake and the beach at Laurel Hill are a hub for summer activity. Build sandcastles and cool off in the water. Rent boats, canoes, kayaks, hydro-bikes and…
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A 3-Day, 2-Night Trip Tour the wild side while you experience underground worlds of wonder, interact with majestic animals from around the world and kick back and relax with live music in a park. This is an adventure students, families and kids at heart will never forget. The Laurel Highlands offers four seasons of mountains of fun! Day One…
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