A 4-Day, 3-Night Trip This is a trip designed for the foodie in every group. Treat yourself to a delightful, delectable and downright delicious food tour along Route 40, the National Road! Please note that most meals are served with a side of stunning surroundings and fascinating history. Day One The first stop is a delight! Enjoy brunch in an…
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You may be familiar with many Laurel Highlands businesses and attractions, but you may not know what these spots looked like "back in the day." Corresponding with National Travel and Tourism Week's theme of "Travel Then and Now," we collected both vintage and current photos of Laurel Highlands properties to see how they've progressed. The Palace…
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Watch the Instagram likes roll in! These spots will have your followers jealous and commenting "Where is this?! 😍😍😍" Show off your photog skills with fellow adventurers by using #laurelhighlands! Fallingwater A post shared by Ciara Macioce (@ciara.macioce) on Jun 25, 2017 at 3:07pm PDT Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is a must-see…
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From remarkable historic sites, amazing views and unique things to do, the Laurel Highlands is an ideal place to get away, enjoy the great outdoors and find your adventure. 2018 is a great year to visit the Laurel Highlands, with brand new places to stay, events to participate in and attractions to see. And if you think you've seen all there is to…
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Traveling in winter is one of the best times to see the attractions of Laurel Highlands. The cold season turns the county into a winter wonderland with caps of snow blanketing the area brightening the panorama and giving it a serene look. Those with physical limitations might find it hard to go through extreme activities but there are less…
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As you may or may not know, it is engagement season! It's true, 43 percent of engagements happen between November and January. If you're getting ready to pop the question, use these few places in the Laurel Highlands as inspiration to find the perfect spot that neither you nor your love will ever forget. Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle State Park Take…
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Have an extreme summer adventure in the Laurel Highlands. From long haul biking and hiking to exhilarating sports and driving courses, you’ll find something for every adventurer. Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Backpack 70 miles through picturesque valleys and mountains on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Varying terrain, expansive overlooks, and…
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Did you know that there are four Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the Laurel Highlands? Experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, Fallingwater, spend the night in two of only a few Wright homes available for overnight stays, Frank Lloyd Wright at Polymath Park's Duncan House and Mantyla, and explore Kentuck Knob, one of Wright’s Usonian designs…
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Explore the Laurel Highlands with this 3 day trip, perfect for the whole family. Get a glimpse of what Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties have to offer. Day 1: Enjoy the #1 kids park in the world, Idlewild and SoakZone. Your ticket to family fun, Idlewild features dozens of rides and waterslides. Have dinner in Latrobe, and swing by…
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It’s that dreaded time of year again. You’ve been filling out your taxes, crunching numbers, collecting all of your receipts, squinting at screens, and figuring out deductibles. But if you’re like most taxpayers, you’ll get a nice chunk back this spring. Start planning how you’ll blow your tax return extravagantly in the Laurel Highlands. Here are…
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