The Area
You're in one of Pennsylvania's most remarkable regions. Here's how we'd spend a few days — from world-class architecture to mountain trails, local dining, and hidden valleys. We're a family that has skied, biked, fished, and rafted here for years. These are our recommendations.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
~ 40 MIN
Swamp Donkey Bowfishing
Nighttime bowfishing on the Monongahela. No experience needed, equipment included. Charter for up to 4. Don’t miss this!
Get outside
~25 MIN
Ohiopyle State Park
Raft, hike, bike, and explore Youghiogheny waterfalls. The Great Allegheny Passage trail runs right through it. Bike rentals on site.
~20 MIN
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Pennsylvania's largest ski resort. Slopes, spa, zip-line canopy tour, mountain golf. Worth a visit year-round,
ARCHITECTURE & CULTURE
~20 MIN
Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, cantilevered over a waterfall. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stunning in every season.
Where design meets landscape
~25 MIN
Kentuck Knob
A second Wright house, less visited and arguably more intimate. Hilltop views, a sculpture garden, and room to take your time.
~30 MIN
Polymath Park
Take in three Wright-inspired homes in one place. The TreeTops Restaurant is one of the most memorable meals in Pennsylvania.
HISTORY & MEMORIALS
~35 MIN
Flight 93 National Memorial
150 miles of rail to trail between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, MD. Flat, scenic, rideable in sections. Bike rentals in Ohiopyle.
Places worth the drive
~20 MIN
Fort Ligonier
A reconstructed French & Indian War fort with a world-class museum. The town of Ligonier surrounding it is also worth an afternoon of .
~30 MIN
Laurel Caverns
Pennsylvania's largest cave, beneath a 435-acre geological park. Cool, dramatic, unique. A great answer to a rainy-day.
WINE, FOOD & LOCAL
<5 MIN
Out of the Fire Café
Right here in Donegal. Smoked salmon, steak, seafood, and a patio that catches the mountain sunset. Bon appetit!
Eat and drink well
~30 MIN
TreeTops Restaurant
Fine dining inside Polymath Park, literally up in the trees. Private treehouse dining pods and a perfect evening-long meal. Reserve ahead.
~25 MIN
Laurel Highlands Meadery
Genuinely different. Mead from local fruits, honey, and spices. From traditional to cinnamon-vanilla & habanero. Worth a stop.