Laurelville’s Guidebook to the Laurel Highlands
Neighborhoods
Small town about 30 minutes from our site. Lots of small, locally owned shops with exciting finds and quaint atmosphere. Seasonal activities.
Irwin
Small town about 30 minutes from our site. Lots of small, locally owned shops with exciting finds and quaint atmosphere. Seasonal activities.
Laurelville is located in Mt. Pleasant, PA. About 5 minutes from our site, this small town offers a handful of great restaurants (find recommendations in "Local Eateries" in this guidebook), events, and festivals (seasonal).
Mount Pleasant
Laurelville is located in Mt. Pleasant, PA. About 5 minutes from our site, this small town offers a handful of great restaurants (find recommendations in "Local Eateries" in this guidebook), events, and festivals (seasonal).
Pittsburgh, our closest metropolitan area, offers fun for every traveler, including sporting events, a variety of unique and fresh restaurants, museums, architecture, an innovative science center, large zoo, event venues, theater and ballet companies, and shopping.
60 locals recommend
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, our closest metropolitan area, offers fun for every traveler, including sporting events, a variety of unique and fresh restaurants, museums, architecture, an innovative science center, large zoo, event venues, theater and ballet companies, and shopping.
Find charming shops, great restaurants, and the historic Fort Ligonier in this quaint town filled with fun for everyone. Visit Ligonier's Main Street to see the shops surrounding the gazebo. Named one of the most charming small towns in America!
36 locals recommend
Ligonier
Find charming shops, great restaurants, and the historic Fort Ligonier in this quaint town filled with fun for everyone. Visit Ligonier's Main Street to see the shops surrounding the gazebo. Named one of the most charming small towns in America!
Outdoor Adventuring
Very popular spot in Southwestern PA with miles of hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, rafting, biking, and shopping. No matter your level of enthusiasm for outdoor activities, Ohiopyle is a must see.
77 locals recommend
Ohiopyle
Very popular spot in Southwestern PA with miles of hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, rafting, biking, and shopping. No matter your level of enthusiasm for outdoor activities, Ohiopyle is a must see.
Popular spot for skiing and snowboarding. Also offers activities for year-round fun, including ziplines, fishing, biking, and golf.
161 locals recommend
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel DrPopular spot for skiing and snowboarding. Also offers activities for year-round fun, including ziplines, fishing, biking, and golf.
Offers more affordable prices for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Year-round activities include golfing, spas, and seasonal events.
21 locals recommend
Hidden Valley
Offers more affordable prices for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Year-round activities include golfing, spas, and seasonal events.
Sightseeing
A National Historic Landmark, Fallingwater is one of the most popular destinations in the Laurel Highlands. Offers a chance to see the stunning architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, designer of multiple homes and buildings in the LH region. Book tickets online (fallingwater.org) to visit this stunning home built over a waterfall (tickets can be purchased on site as well, but this popular spot can fill up quickly).
240 locals recommend
Fallingwater
1491 Mill Run RdA National Historic Landmark, Fallingwater is one of the most popular destinations in the Laurel Highlands. Offers a chance to see the stunning architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, designer of multiple homes and buildings in the LH region. Book tickets online (fallingwater.org) to visit this stunning home built over a waterfall (tickets can be purchased on site as well, but this popular spot can fill up quickly).
A stunning and emotional tribute to the lives lost on 9/11 when Flight 93 crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA. Now a National Park, visit the memorial free of charge.
112 locals recommend
Flight 93 National Memorial
A stunning and emotional tribute to the lives lost on 9/11 when Flight 93 crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA. Now a National Park, visit the memorial free of charge.
Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park is considered one of the best baseball stadiums in the nation.
228 locals recommend
PNC Park
115 Federal StHome of the Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park is considered one of the best baseball stadiums in the nation.
Art and Culture
A great opportunity to see fascinating and unique art pieces. Rotating exhibitions feature art from the US, with a focus on Southwestern PA artists. Entry to the museum is free.
11 locals recommend
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
221 North Main StreetA great opportunity to see fascinating and unique art pieces. Rotating exhibitions feature art from the US, with a focus on Southwestern PA artists. Entry to the museum is free.
A theater with something for everyone- from productions of musicals to headlining stars on tour, the Palace Theatre offers a variety of events and shows. Check out their website to see their event calendar.
8 locals recommend
The Palace Theatre
21 W Otterman StA theater with something for everyone- from productions of musicals to headlining stars on tour, the Palace Theatre offers a variety of events and shows. Check out their website to see their event calendar.
Tree Tops Restaurant provides the opportunity to see another one of Frank Lloyd Wright's famous designs while enjoying a meal made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Dine inside or outside on the deck among the trees. BY RESERVATION ONLY.
9 locals recommend
Tree Tops Restaurant
187 Evergreen LnTree Tops Restaurant provides the opportunity to see another one of Frank Lloyd Wright's famous designs while enjoying a meal made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Dine inside or outside on the deck among the trees. BY RESERVATION ONLY.
Local Eateries
Local favorite, only 5 minutes from Laurelville. American style restaurant with unique picks. Parking limited.
The Filling Station
120 W Main StLocal favorite, only 5 minutes from Laurelville. American style restaurant with unique picks. Parking limited.
Gorky's Smokin Grill
200 West Main StreetLocal spot know for barbecue and sandwiches. 5 minutes from Laurelville.
Local favorite for pizza. Only 5 minutes from Laurelville and will deliver to our grounds.
Alexander's Pizza & Subs
756 West Main StreetLocal favorite for pizza. Only 5 minutes from Laurelville and will deliver to our grounds.
The Village
236 W Main StLocal favorite for pizza and Italian food. One of our most recommended spots.