Things To Do
Ohiopyle State Park
Easy-to-strenuous activity - Walk, hike, bike, fish, hunt, you name it, you can enjoy it at Ohiopyle State park. The intersecting and ADA accessible Great Allegheny Passage through the heart of the town of Ohiopyle offers easy-graded rail trails for walking, running or riding. Hikers and bikers also have 80 miles of trails open for exploring - our favorites are the Baughman Trails and Great Gorge Trail. Cucumber Falls and the Natural Water Slides are great quick sights to see, too!
Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
Easy-to-moderate activity, reservations required - Fallingwater is a house designed in 1935 by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) for the Kaufmann family, owners of Pittsburgh’s largest department store. Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is one of his most widely acclaimed works and best exemplifies his philosophy of organic architecture: the harmonious union of art and nature.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob
Easy-to-moderate activity, reservations required - Both dramatic and serene, Kentuck Knob is situated just below the crest of a great hill and appears almost part of the hill itself. An organic floor plan, cantilevered overhangs, and great expanses of glass effortlessly integrate the interior of the house with its surrounding landscape. On a tour of Kentuck Knob, visitors will learn about the Hagan family, Frank Lloyd Wright, and the architect's vision for the house. Experienced staff of tour guides share stories, historical information, and offer unique insights into this wonderful house.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Easy-to-moderate activity - The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and Native American cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America, setting the stage for the American Revolution.
Christian W Klay Winery
Easy activity (until you've had too many), no reservations required - When the Klay’s relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they searched for three years to find a suitable vineyard site. In 1986, the couple purchased a 215-acre farm in Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania. In 1995, Fayette County’s first commercial winery opened, named after the Klays’ son Christian.
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Easy-to-moderate activity - Albert Gallatin, America's Forgotten Founding Father and mediator during the Whiskey Rebellion, is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. In that time he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions are highlighted at Friendship Hill, his restored country estate.
Laurel Caverns
Easy-to-moderate activity, no reservations required for groups of 15 or less - Home to Pennsylvania’s largest cave with over four miles of passages.
Fright Farm
Moderate-to-strenuous activity, reservations required - Entering its 33rd season, Fright Farm is one of Pennsylvania’s top rated professional haunted attractions. State-of-the-art special effects, highly-detailed scenes, custom digital soundtracks, computerized lighting, and talented actors make Fright Farm a frightening experience unlike any other.
White Water Adventurers Inc
Moderate-to-strenuous activity, reservations required - Yes, you can raft in October! White Water Adventures offers rafting trips down the Yough for families, beginners and expert rafters.