The final season of Game of Thrones begins April 14, but if you can't wait until then, we have you covered. Check out this Game of Thrones-inspired itinerary fit for a lord and filled with castles, battles and palaces. Valar the Laurel Highlands! Winterfell Castle | Nemacolin Castle Castles are everywhere in Game of Thrones, from frozen Winterfell…
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A 4-Day, 3-Night Trip Dig in to the roots of Route 119 in the Laurel Highlands. This easy-to-travel roadway links historic sites, charming towns, exciting attractions and gorgeous countryside all together! Load up and get ready for a progressive road trip. Day One Begin your journey at the south end of PA Route 119 at Friendship Hill National…
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A 4-Day, 4-Night Getaway to the Beautiful Laurel Highlands Legendary and ahead of their time, this tour focuses on the sites, stories and people who made America. Experience national park sites, registered historic sites, the origins of legends and unbelievable history that has shaped the world as we know it. From whiskey and automobiles to…
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A 3-Day, 2-Night Tour Take a trip down memory lane in the Laurel Highlands with classic diners, dance lessons, nostalgic shopping, The Million Dollar Quartet and more! Day One Enjoy a welcome lunch at this retro stop - the Route 40 Classic Diner. Hot dog, it's time to dance! Learn (or relearn) how to do the jitterbug at the State Theatre Center…
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After the holiday season, a weekend escape with your other half is probably long overdue. It is the perfect time to get away and unwind together in the great outdoors, with state parks, breweries and events around every corner! Many places to stay in the Laurel Highlands are offering romantic packages, which gives you the opportunity to plan a…
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A 3-Day, 2-Night Tour 'Tis the season to be jolly! So gather together and catch the holiday spirit in the Laurel Highlands! Experience historic mansions, castles, luxury resorts, gorgeous theaters, live entertainment and much more. It's a historic holiday tour along the National Road! Day One Enjoy a welcome candelight tour of the historic and…
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Is your stomach growling louder than our whitewater rapids? Chow down at 12 of the best restaurants in the Laurel Highlands, according to TripAdvisor reviews from visitors like you! Make sure you Instagram your grub by using #LaurelHighlands and reserve a spot early, as these restaurants tend to book quickly. Chef Dato's Table It can be easy to…
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A 3-Day, 2-Night Tour Everyone loves a good mystery! Explore the Laurel Highlands and keep a friend close by for when things go bump in the night. Visit historic castles, sip apple pie moonshine and make time to play in a corn maze! Day One Brave the night during a candlelit ghost tour at Nemacolin Castle, a historic settlement. Sip apple pie…
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Lincoln Highway, created in 1913, was the first transcontinental highway in the United States. Today, it stretches from Times Square to San Fransisco and weaves through Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. A stone house that dates back to 1815 sits on the Lincoln Highway in Latrobe and houses The Lincoln Highway Experience, an interactive museum that…
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The Laurel Highlands is home to many historic sites and monumental events, some of them being the first in the state, country or world! Learn about some of the important firsts that happened in the region, and be sure to check out their corresponding properties. Home of the Banana Split In 1904, a pharmacist named Dr. David Strickler invented the…
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