OHIOPYLE / LAUREL HIGHLANDS VACATION PLANNING GUIDE
Inside this magazine you will find all the information you need to help plan the perfect vacation or getaway ! We hope you will enjoy Ohiopyle and the Laurel Highlands area as much as we do. If you need anything during your stay at one of our vacation rentals, help is just a phone call away ! 1-877-574-STAY www.OhiopyleVacationRentals.com
Getting There.....
Destinations Whether your interests include white water rafting, hiking, biking, boating, golfing, skiing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, antiquing or sight seeing you are just minutes away from your destination! There is so much to see and do in the Ohiopyle PA and Laurel Highlands area! We have provided some of these destinations below. Please contact each destination directly or GPS or google maps for exact directions. Historic National Road - Route 40 East/West Ohiopyle State Park - 724-329-8591 Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing and white-water rafting/kayaking. More info on Ohiopyle at www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com or www.OhiopyleVacationRentals.com Fort Necessity National Battlefield & Mt Washington Tavern Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater - 1491 Mill Run Rd Mill Run PA 15464 724-329-8501 Kentuck Knob - 723 Kentuck Rd, Chalk Hill PA 15421 724-329-1901
Cucumber Falls- Ohiopyle Natural Water Slide - Ohiopyle Bike Trail - Ohiopyle or Confluence Falls Market - Restaurant & Grocery, 69 Main St Ohiopyle 724-329-4973 Ski Resorts nearby - Seven Springs, Wisp, Hidden Valley, Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Resort Laurel Caverns - 724-438-6090 Christian Klay Winery - 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalhill PA 724-439-3424 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - 1001 Lafayette Drive Farmington, PA 15437 800-422-2736 - 724-329-8555 www.nemacolin.com Wildside at Nemacolin - Bowling, arcade, rock climbing wall, bar General Braddocks Grave - Rt 40. Grave is next to Braddock Inn Jumonville Christian Camp - Jumonville Rd 800-463-7688 Jumonville Glen - Jumonville Rd Wharton Furnace - Rt 40 to Fayette Springs Road Yough Lake Marina - 814-395-3423 www.youghlakemarina.com The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Tavern - 3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437 1-800-274-7138 or 724-329-8876 The Christmas Shoppe - Chalkhill 724-439-6500 Chalkhill Market - Chalkhill Pa 15421 Pizza Hut - Rt 40 - 3730 National Pike 724-329-1445 Beer distributor - Rt 40 (next to Pizza Hut The Great Allegheny Passage - Ohiopyle & Confluence Uniontown PA - approximately 20 minutes - Rt 40 go down the Summit follow signs to area of interest Hopwood PA - approximately 20 minutes Adrians Market - down the Summit then 1st Exit into Hopwood. Adrians will be on the left Shop & Save - Rt 40 go down the Summit to Rt 119/George Marshall Pkwy. Take Walnut Hill Rd Exit. Right onto Walnut Hill. Shop & Save on Right.
Uniontown Hospital - 500 West Berkeley Street Uniontown, PA 15401 724 430-5000 - Take Right onto Rt 40 go down the Summit to Rt 119 / George Marshall Pkwy. Take McClellandtown Rd Exit. Right onto McClellandtown Road. Hospital will be on Right. Med Express - 325 McClellandtown Road Uniontown, PA 15401 724-439-3627 go down the Summit to Rt 119/George Marshall Pkwy. Take McClellandtown Rd Exit. Right onto McClellandtown Road. Med Express will be on Right next to Gabriel Brothers. Nemacolin Wooflands - 724-329-Woof - Pet Resort, Grooming, Boarding, Doggy Daycare www.nemacolinwooflands.com Woodlands Animal Care Center - Veterinarian services - 724-329-2VET - 3953 National Pike, Farmington PA www.woodlandsanimalcarecenter.com
Got Horses?? Bring them on vacation with you. Special boarding rate at Old Mill Farm for Guests. Our boarding facility boasts two barns, an indoor and an outdoor riding arena and miles of trails that only the mountains can offer! Enjoy a fully staffed facility, on property farrier, trainer, instructor, breeding lab, social horse people and very flexible operating hours! Private or Social Turnout, stall cleaning and all the basics (feeding, hay, bi-monthly de-worming and water) including a weekly fly prevention program. Just under 30 acres of pasture with run-in sheds. Riding Instruction and horse leases also available! Tours of our facility also available. Negative Coggins dated within one year and health papers within 30 days required for short term boarding. Call 724-984-2426 or Visit our website to view our facility and services at www.gypsydrumhorses.com/services.htm Horseback Riding available at Ohiopyle State Park Ohiopyle State Park offers 9.4 miles of trails. The Sugarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area has 9.4 miles of mountain bike/equestrian trails. A separate parking area is off of Grover Road and has a fenced paddock and nearby water. Trail-Side Stables offers trail rides in Ohiopyle State Park. Visit website at http://www.trail-sidestables.com/ 724-858-7449 or 814-279-1631
Please report errors or omissions to 724-438-1304
Ohiopyle, PA is a small community in the Laurel Highland mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania located about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. Ohiopyle State Park encompasses approximately 19,052 acres. The name Ohiopyle is thought to have been derived from a native american indian word "ohiopehhla" meaning white frothy water If you love the outdoors, Ohiopyle is your kind of place! Ohiopyle offers hiking and biking along the 27-mile Youghiogheny River Trail. Relax and enjoy Fishing, try Rock Climbing or just relax by the rivers edge. Ohiopyle is family friendly offering many activities such as camping, picnicking, family rafting as well as educational lectures. Ohiopyle offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the eastern U.S! While exploring Ohiopyle, you will discover the breathtaking Cucumber Falls as well as many other scenic water attractions. In the heart of Ohiopyle you will find the center attraction of the park, the Main Falls. Once per year the Over the Falls Festival is held where paddlers are allowed to plunge over this 18-foot waterfall which is normally off limits. This festival was named one of the season's best weekend trips by National Geographic Adventure magazine 8/2008. The Eleventh Annual Over the Falls Festival will take place on August 22, 2009, so mark your calendars! Just a few miles from Ohiopyle you will find two homes designed by renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob are frequented by many architect students from various countries and tourists from every state in the US and other Countries. If you love golf or skiing, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is only minutes from Ohiopyle. Winter activities include Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, and Sledding/Tobogganing. Ohiopyle was chosen by Log Home Living magazine (7/06 edition) as # 4 best place to build a log home. If you are visiting in the Southwest Pennsylvania area, don't miss the OHIOPYLE area.
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Ohiopyle River Guides Wildernerss Voyagers - 800-272-4141 Laurel Highlands River Tours - 800-472-3846 Ohiopyle Trading Post - 888-644-6795 Whitewater Adventures - 800-992-7238
Bike Shops, Rentals & Tour & Transport Information Wilderness Voyagers - 800-272-4141 Laurel Highlands River Tours - 724-329-8531 Ohiopyle Trading Post - 1-888-644-6795 Whitewater Adventures - 1-800-992-7238 Confluence Cyclery - 814 -395-9380 Allegheny Recumbent Tours - 1-888-395-2453 Bikes Unlimited, Connellsville - 724-628-2453 West Apple Tours - 724-628-3340 Yough River Transport - 724-277-0550 Visit the Allegheny Trail Alliance Website to view more information about the Great Allegheny Passage - www.atatrail.org Visit www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com to find more info about Ohiopyle PA
Victorian Splendor, Memorable Fare, Destination Weddings Amidst Laurel Highlands Paradise
The Stone House welcomes you with the same hospitality as in days gone by, with excellent modern and traditional cuisine and 7 cozy Victorian Bed and Breakfast rooms just right for a night's refuge. We also have 6 new guest rooms that are in our new Zeigler Wing. All of these rooms are equipped with televisions and 5 of these rooms have queen beds. We offer modern lodging conveniences in a vintage setting, with a comfortable gathering room for relaxed lounging. The Stone House has two main dining rooms, a tavern, party rooms, a new banquet facility (The Royal Heritage Ballroom) and complete catering services both on and off premises. Our chef brings his special brand of expertise to every menu item and catered selection. Bed and Breakfast guests can enjoy sumptuous dining and savor a gentler age in the vintage ambiance of a well-appointed suite.
BED AND BREAKFAST
THE STONE TAVERN
THE ROYAL HERITAGE BALLROOM
3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437 Call us toll free at 1-800-274-7138 or 724-329-8876 www.StoneHouseInn.com
Christian W. Klay Winery 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA 15421 724-439-3424 www.cwklaywinery.com
Fishing in Fayette County PA
Fishing in and around Fayette County PA Youghiogheny River Lake - 814-395-3166 Angelo Trout Fishing Pond 724-455-3385 Benners Meadow Run Camp Ground - 724-329-4097 Five Pines Camping & Recreation - 724-329-4606 Hi-To Lakes - 724-564-2540 Linden Hall - 724-529-7543 Paradise Two Lakes - 724-246-2994 Rosensteel's Lakes - 724-438-2030 Scarlett Knob Camp Ground - 724-329-5200 Seghi's Five Lakes - 724-569-5329 Tall Oaks Camp Ground - 724-329-4777 Tub Run Camp Ground - 724-329-8342
Hiking the Laurel Highlands Trail in Fayette County PA
Golfing in Fayette County PA Duck Hollow Golf Club 724-439-3150 Summit Inn Golf Course 724-438-8594 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724-329-8555 Springdale Golf Club 724-439-4400
Practice Ranges Franko's Golf Center 724-438-6651 Hopwood Hackers 724-439-7671
Skiing in and around Fayette County PA Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa - 866-344-6957 Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 800-452-2223 Wisp Resort - 301-387-4911 Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 814-443-8000
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Honeymoon in the Laurel Highlands As one of the most romantic vacations you will ever take, your honeymoon is something to look forward to after all the wedding planning stress. Here are our Top 10 ideas for things to do if you are planning to Honeymoon in the Laurel Highlands! 1. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater 2. Take a Whitewater rafting trip at Ohiopyle 3. Play Golf at Nemacolin Resort 4. Hike and Bike at Ohiopyle State Park 5. View Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle 6. Tour the Laurel Caverns 7. Visit Christian W. Klay Winery 8. Romantic Stay and Dinner at The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn. 9. Tour Historic Sites such as Fort Necessity, Washington Tavern, Jumonville Glen 10. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob and don’t miss the Sculpture Garden
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn Destination Weddings and Honeymoons
Experience Ohiopyle, Fallingwater, Wineries, Antique Shopping, Resorts
Royal Heritage Ballroom Receptions
Enjoy your Honeymoon in Paradise
3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437 724-329-8876 or 1-800-274-7138 (Choose Banquet/Catering Line in Directory) www.StoneHouseInn.com info@stonehouseinn.com Gazebo Weddings, Royal Heritage Ballroom Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners Banquets, Conferences, Meetings, BusTours, Reunions, Luncheons, Dinners, Special Occasion Events
Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA
George C Marshall Memorial Plaza located in Uniontown the birthplace and boyhood home of General of the Army George C. Marshall. General Marshall is considered by many to be one of the greatest modern day American heroes. He is recognized as the organizer of the Allied Victory in World War II and the architect of the Marshall Plan. He won the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Located at W. Fayette and W. Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Admission is Free
Friendship Hill Home of Albert Gallatin who was Secretary of Treasury from 1801 until 1814. In addition to touring the home and exhibits, visitors can also explore the 661 acre park by way of ten miles of nature trails. Admission is Free www.nps.gov/frhi/index.htm
General Edward Braddocks Grave General Edward Braddock was commander-in-chief for North America during the actions at the start of the French and Indian War and served with George Washington. Before he died Braddock left Washington his ceremonial sash that he wore with his battle uniform. It is reported that Washington never went anywhere without this sash for the rest of his life. Admission is Free www.nps.gov/fone/braddock.htm
Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA
Kentuck Knob One of the last homes to be completed by renownd Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally built for The Hagan Family of Unionotwn, the home was sold in 1986 and opened for tours in 1996. Guided tour by reservation only. 724-329-1901 www.kentuckknob.com/reservationinfo.html
Fallingwater Designed by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934 for the Edgar J Kaufmann family. The house was built partly over a waterfall in the Mill Run area of the Laurel Highlands. Fallingwater is listed among the Smithsonian magazine's Life List of 28 places "to visit. All tours through Fallingwater are guided tours led by professional interpreters. Advance ticket purchase or reservations are essential for all tours at Fallingwater. Tickets may be purchased on-line or by calling Visitor Services at 724-329-8501 www.fallingwater.org/82/tours-and-tickets
Wharton Furnace The only early Fayette County iron furnace to be restored to its original appearance, it operated from 1839 to 1873. One of its products was cannonballs for the Civil War. Travel approximatley t six miles east from Uniontown on US 40 to the top of the Summit. Continue about 0.6 miles beyond the summit and bear to the right on Wharton Furnace Road. Stay on Wharton Furnace Road about 1.9 miles and look for the furnace in a small park on the right side of the road. Admission is Free
More Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA Coal & Coke Heritage Center The Coal & Coke Heritage Center captures & preserves the history of the Coke Region. www.fe.psu.edu/coalandcoke/ Searights Tollhouse Built in 1835 and one of only two remaining toll houses in PA. www.nationalroadpa.org/tollhouses_bridges.html#searights Colonel Crawfords Cabin Cabin home built in 1782 for Col. William Crawford, pioneer, soldier and friend of George Washington. Located in Connellsville. www.fay-west.com/connellsville/historic/crawfordcabin.php Nemacolin Castle Brownsville's historic castle - Home of Jacob Bowman. www.nemacolincastle.org Fort Necessity National battlefield site of the opening battle of the French & Indian War which marked the 1st event in the military history of George Washington and his only military defeat. Another nearby French and Indian War site is Jumonville Glen. www.nps.gov/fone/prelude.htm Mt Washington Tavern One of many taverns located along the National Road, the first highway built by the Federal government. www.nps.gov/archive/fone/mwt.htm Laurel Caverns The largest caverns in PA. Acccording to locals was originally called Delany’s cave. www.laurelcaverns.com/ Flatiron Building History museum focusing on the National Road and coal and coke era. www.barcpa.org/heritage_center.htm Jumonville Christian Camp Site of Dunbar's Camp during the 1755 Braddock expedition. Also site of the 65 foot high mountaintop steel cross having a view of over 40 miles on a clear day. At night you can view the Cross from many areas of Uniontown. www.jumonville.org/ Isaac Meason House National Historic Landmark. Built in 1803 by ironmaster, Isaac Meason. Site of Gist's Plantation. www.isaacmeasonmansion.com/welcome.htm Linden Hall The Cochran family mansion overlooking the Youghiogheny River. www.lindenhallpa.com/ Mount St. Macrina Former estate of famous coal baron J.V.Thompson. Currently the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Basil and annual pilgrimage. www.sistersofstbasil.org/mount.jsp Youghiogheny River Lake - www.lrp.usace.army.mil/rec/lakes/youghiog.htm
More places to explore in Fayette County PA Mt Washington Tavern
Christian W Klay Winery
National Road Heritage Corridor
Coal and Coke Heritage Center
Nemacolin Castle
Colonel Crawfords Cabin
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
Flatiron Building Heritage Center
Ohiopyle State Park
Frank L. Melaga Art Museum
Searight's Tollhouse
George Marshall Memorial Plaza
Shopping in Downtown Uniontown
Historic Stone House
The State Theatre for the Arts
Jumonville Glen
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Laurel Caverns
Wharton Furnace
Linden Hall
Woodlands Zoo
Mount St Macrina
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Trailhead and Visitor Information 1. Ohiopyle Branch 724-329-8605 US Post O 2. Ohiopyle State Park 724-329-0986 Train Station Visitor Center Attractions 3. Ohiopyle State Park Banking and ATMS 4. Somerset Trust 24 Hour ATM
724-329-8591 814-395-9770 or 800-972-1651
Emergency Public Services 5. Ohipyle-Stewart 724-329-4891 Volunteer Fire Department Food and Drink 6. Fall’s City Restaurant 724-329-3000 and Pub 7. Fall’s Market 724-329-4973 8. Fox’s Pizza Den 724-329-1111 9. Ohiopyle House Café 724-329-1122 and Tavern 10. Ohiopyle State Park 724-329-2299 Food/Gift Concession 11. T 724-329-7155 12. Reilly’s Best 724-317-9589 13. Backyard Gardens 1-887-329-4014 or 724-329-4014
Lodging 724-329-8531 14. House or 800-472-3846 15. Hummingbird 724-329-5301 Guest Nest of Ohiopyle 16. Laurel Guest House 724-329-8531 or 800-472-3846 17. Mackenzie Guest 724-329-8531 House or 800-472-3846 18. Ohiopyle Lodge 800-419-7599 19. Yough Guest House 724-329-8850 or 800-992-7238 20. Yough Plaza Hotel 724-329-8850 or 800-992-7238 Miscellaneous Services 21. Ohiopyle Adventure Photography 22. Ohiopyle-Stewart Community Center Recreation & Trail Services 23. Laurel Highlands Outdoor Center or 24. Ohiopyle Trading Post or 25. Ohiopyle Trading Post Kick Stand or 26. Trail-Side Stables or 27. Whitewater Adventurers or 28. Wilderness Voyageurs or 29. Wilderness Voyageurs Bike or Shop 30. Yough Plaza Laundromat
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24. Hometown Diner 5. Martin’s Supermarket and Deli 25. Mile Marker Café 26. McDonald’s 27. NY Pizza and Pasta 28. Pechin Deli 29. Pizza Hut 30. Sheetz Convenience Store (ATM) 31. Shop-N-Save 32. The Arch Café 33. The Italian Oven 34. The Paint Room Restaurant 35. Valley Dairy Restaurant 36. Wendy’s
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Recreation and Trail Services 1. Bikes Unlimited 628-2453 37. Burns Drug 628-6300 38. Medicine Shoppe 626-0191 Pharmacy 39. Mug N Brush Fitness 628-3956 Center (showers, gift shop) 40. Nickman Drug 628-8125 41. Rita’s West Side News 628-3060 42. Rite Aid 628-8460 43. Spotto’s Hardware 628-8010 44. West Gate Cleaning 628-6890 Village (laundromat) Specialty Stores 45. Animal House 46. Britches and Bows 47. Crafty Tats 48. Discount Party Stores 49. Dollar Tree 50. Jay Lyn’s Collectibles 51. La Boheme Glass 52. Lid’l Lyn’s 53. Peter’s Antiques 54. Radio Shack 55. SpaFaces 56. West Side Jewelry 57. Youghiogheny Glass
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* All phone numbers are preceded by (724) unless otherwise noted. Nearby shuttle service area provided by Yough River Transport. 724-277-0550 or youghrivertransport.com.
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