A 2-Day, 2-Night Trip 'Tis the season for handmade goodies to keep or to share with loved ones near and far! Follow along on this holiday tour highlighting creative stops, sounds of the season, local shoppes, historic venues and town so charming Rockwell would be inspired. Day One Begin your creative and cheery tour with a visit to the…
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A 2-Day, 2-Night Trip During this time of year, the night comes alive with dazzling lights and cheer spreads far and wide! Enjoy a different kind of peeping tour with holiday light peeping among warm candles glowing at historic sites, stunning light extravaganzas at famed resorts, mountains covered with snow and magical colors, dancing displays…
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Buying local has an extremely important impact on not only your neighbors' businesses, but also your local economy. Most small businesses in your town sell unique high-quality items that you will not be able to find in department stores. Here is a sampling of what Laurel Highlands businesses and organizations will be offering on Small Business…
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Need to stretch your legs? Hop off of one of the four Pennsylvania Turnpike exits in the Laurel Highlands and you’ll find plenty of exciting experiences nearby! Exit 110 – Somerset Somerset Historical Center (4 miles from exit) Learn more about the region’s local traditions and rich agricultural contributions, including numerous sugar camps…
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A 2-Day, 1-Night Trip As a region known for stunning scenery, significant history and unique connections to spirituality, the Laurel Highlands welcomes groups both big and small to take this tour. The trip includes stops at an exquisite basilica, drives along historic and scenic highways, visiting charming towns, taking in awe-inspiring views and…
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It’s easy to get caught in a rut; going to all the same places, eating all the same things, and leaving in an unfulfilled, uninspired state. You scour the internet and look through the ads, but nothing is to be found! What can you do? Where do you turn? Never fret, disenchanted devotee! We did the searching, the combing, and have compiled a list of…
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Welcome back, summer, our dear old friend. We’ve missed the warm weather, long days and, of course, the food! And what says summer more than barbecue and ‘brew? Nothing! In this article, we’ve rounded up some well-known and hole-in-the-wall places to satisfy your fair-weathered favorites! Big Black Grill If you’re looking for catering for an…
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A 3-Day, 2 Night Trip Take in the relaxation and wonder of garden settings while sipping wine, enjoying local entertainment, charming small towns and a world class resort, all while cruising along scenic byways as you make your way through the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Day One Explore the history and beauty of legacy gardens at West Overton…
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A 2-Day, 1-Night Trip Mountains of fun await on this tasty, historical and educational tour! Sip and sample your way through the Laurel Highlands while learning about the local maple industry and the legacy of moonshiners. Day One Take in the fascinating stories of travel at the Compass Inn Museum, where groups can immerse themselves in the lore…
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In his lifetime, America’s most prominent architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, designed more than 1,000 structures and oversaw the construction of 532 of them before his death in 1959. With achievements such as Fallingwater, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Taliesen West, along with a legacy nearly unmatched decades later, it’s safe to say Wright was…
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