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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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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Plan your romantic Valentine’s Day escape to the Laurel Highlands and enjoy all the usual spoils of the holiday … chocolates from O’Sheas Ligonier Sweet Shoppe, gorgeous flowers and gifts from Neubauer’s Flowers and Markethouse in Uniontown, a delightful dinner at Out of the Fire Café in Donegal, followed by a romantic slopeside rendezvous in an…
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Visitors will be flocking to Fayette County as Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus plays host to student-athletes from across the nation for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) volleyball and cross country Small College National Championships. GO Laurel Highlands has all the info you need, whether you're an out-of-town…
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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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It's the sweetest season in the Laurel Highlands! Our region, specifically Somerset County, takes great pride in the tradition of tapping maple trees and producing maple syrup and other goodies. After all, it is the largest producer of maple products in the state. Celebrate the county's maple…
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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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The Laurel Highlands is known for restaurants that serve delicious comfort food in appetite-sating proportions, but visitors to the area, and locals alike, are especially fond of two unique foods...gobs and pierogies. The Greatness of Gobs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Saylor…
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For some, a new year is a new start. If you've made a New Year's resolution, (and you've stuck with it so far) here is your guide to easily completing it in the Laurel Highlands, regardless if it is a personal or career goal, or anything in between. If you haven't thought of one yet, consider this your inspiration. Choose one of the following and…
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If you're a coffee drinker, you've come to the right place. We know what it's like to be on vacation without your faithful coffee machine and your favorite mug. And it's important to figure out where you'll be grabbing your first cup in the morning. While you're weaving your way through the Laurel Highlands, we can assure you that there is a coffee…
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