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-STAYwww.OhiopyleVacationRentals.com

Getting There.....

DestinationsWhether 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/WestOhiopyle 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 TavernFrank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater - 1491 Mill Run Rd Mill Run PA 15464 724-329-8501Kentuck Knob - 723 Kentuck Rd, Chalk Hill PA 15421 724-329-1901

Cucumber Falls- OhiopyleNatural Water Slide - OhiopyleBike Trail - Ohiopyle or ConfluenceFalls Market - Restaurant & Grocery, 69 Main St Ohiopyle 724-329-4973Ski Resorts nearby - Seven Springs, Wisp, Hidden Valley, Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin ResortLaurel Caverns - 724-438-6090Christian Klay Winery - 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalhill PA 724-439-3424Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - 1001 Lafayette Drive Farmington, PA 15437800-422-2736 - 724-329-8555 www.nemacolin.comWildside at Nemacolin - Bowling, arcade, rock climbing wall, barGeneral Braddocks Grave - Rt 40. Grave is next to Braddock InnJumonville Christian Camp - Jumonville Rd 800-463-7688Jumonville Glen - Jumonville RdWharton Furnace - Rt 40 to Fayette Springs RoadYough Lake Marina - 814-395-3423 www.youghlakemarina.comThe Historic Stone House Restaurant and Tavern - 3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437 1-800-274-7138 or 724-329-8876The Christmas Shoppe - Chalkhill 724-439-6500Chalkhill Market - Chalkhill Pa 15421Pizza Hut - Rt 40 - 3730 National Pike 724-329-1445Beer distributor - Rt 40 (next to Pizza HutThe Great Allegheny Passage - Ohiopyle & ConfluenceUniontown PA - approximately 20 minutes - Rt 40 go down the Summit follow signs to area of interestHopwood PA - approximately 20 minutes - Adrians Market - down the Summit then 1st Exit into Hopwood. Adrians will be on the leftShop & 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 waterattractions. In the heart of Ohiopyle you will find the center attraction of the park, the Main Falls. Once per yearthe 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 GuidesWildernerss 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 - 800-272-4141Laurel Highlands River Tours - 724-329-8531Ohiopyle Trading Post - 1-888-644-6795Whitewater Adventures - 1-800-992-7238Confluence Cyclery - 814 -395-9380Allegheny Recumbent Tours - 1-888-395-2453Bikes Unlimited, Connellsville - 724-628-2453West Apple Tours - 724-628-3340Yough River Transport - 724-277-0550Visit the Allegheny Trail Alliance Website to view more information about the Great Allegheny Passage - www.atatrail.orgVisit www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com to find more info about Ohiopyle PA

Victorian Splendor, Memorable Fare, Destination WeddingsAmidst Laurel Highlands Paradise

BED AND BREAKFAST THE STONE TAVERN THE ROYAL HERITAGE BALLROOM

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.

3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437Call 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 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

Fishing in Fayette County PA

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 - 866-344-6957Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 800-452-2223Wisp Resort - 301-387-4911Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 814-443-8000

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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 Fallingwater2. Take a Whitewater rafting trip at Ohiopyle3. Play Golf at Nemacolin Resort4. Hike and Bike at Ohiopyle State Park5. View Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle6. Tour the Laurel Caverns7. Visit Christian W. Klay Winery8. Romantic Stay and Dinner at The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn.9. Tour Historic Sites such as Fort Necessity, Washington Tavern, Jumonville Glen10. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob and don’t miss the Sculpture Garden

Honeymoonin the Laurel Highlands

The Historic Stone HouseRestaurant and Country Inn Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

Royal Heritage Ballroom Receptions Enjoy your Honeymoon in Paradise

3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437724-329-8876 or 1-800-274-7138

(Choose Banquet/Catering Line in Directory)info@stonehouseinn.com www.StoneHouseInn.com

Gazebo Weddings, Royal Heritage Ballroom Receptions, Rehearsal DinnersBanquets, Conferences, Meetings, BusTours, Reunions,

Luncheons, Dinners, Special Occasion Events

Experience Ohiopyle, Fallingwater, Wineries, Antique Shopping, Resorts

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

Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA

Friendship HillHome of Albert Gallatin who was Secretary of Treasuryfrom 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

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

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

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

National Road Heritage Corridor

Nemacolin Castle

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa

Ohiopyle State Park

Searight's Tollhouse

Shopping in Downtown Uniontown

The State Theatre for the Arts

Touchstone Center for Crafts

Wharton Furnace

Woodlands Zoo

Christian W Klay Winery

Coal and Coke Heritage Center

Colonel Crawfords Cabin

Flatiron Building Heritage Center

Frank L. Melaga Art Museum

George Marshall Memorial Plaza

Historic Stone House

Jumonville Glen

Laurel Caverns

Linden Hall

Mount St Macrina

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Trailhead and Visitor Information1. Ohiopyle Branch 724-329-8605 US Post O2. Ohiopyle State Park 724-329-0986 Train Station Visitor Center

Attractions3. Ohiopyle State Park 724-329-8591 Banking and ATMS4. Somerset Trust 814-395-9770 24 Hour ATM or 800-972-1651

Emergency Public Services5. Ohipyle-Stewart 724-329-4891 Volunteer Fire Department

Food and Drink6. Fall’s City Restaurant 724-329-3000 and Pub7. Fall’s Market 724-329-49738. Fox’s Pizza Den 724-329-11119. Ohiopyle House Café 724-329-1122 and Tavern10. Ohiopyle State Park 724-329-2299 Food/Gift Concession11. T 724-329-715512. Reilly’s Best 724-317-958913. Backyard Gardens 1-887-329-4014 or 724-329-4014

Lodging14. 724-329-8531 House or 800-472-384615. Hummingbird 724-329-5301 Guest Nest of Ohiopyle16. Laurel Guest House 724-329-8531 or 800-472-384617. Mackenzie Guest 724-329-8531 House or 800-472-384618. Ohiopyle Lodge 800-419-759919. Yough Guest House 724-329-8850 or 800-992-723820. Yough Plaza Hotel 724-329-8850 or 800-992-7238

Miscellaneous Services21. Ohiopyle Adventure 412-558-0274 Photography22. Ohiopyle-Stewart 724-329-1444 Community Center

Recreation & Trail Services23. Laurel Highlands 724-329-8531 Outdoor Center or 800-472-384624. Ohiopyle Trading 724-329-1450 Post or 888-644-679525. Ohiopyle Trading 724-329-1450 Post Kick Stand or 888-644-679526. Trail-Side Stables 814-634-1897 or 814-279-163127. Whitewater 724-329-8850 Adventurers or 800-992-723828. Wilderness 724-329-5517 Voyageurs or 800-272-4141 29. Wilderness 724-329-5517 Voyageurs Bike or 800-272-4141 Shop30. Yough Plaza 724-329-8850 Laundromat

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Trailhead and Visitor Info1. Bikes Unlimited 628-24532. Carnegie Library 628-1380 – Internet Access 3. Connellsville Chamber 628-5500 of Commerce 4. Connellsville Post O5. Martin’s Supermarket 626-8025 and Deli (Customer Service, ATM)

Attractions6. Colonel Crawfords Cabin7. East Park8. Lions Square Park9. Yough River Park

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Recreation and Trail Services 1. Bikes Unlimited 628-245337. Burns Drug 628-630038. Medicine Shoppe 626-0191 Pharmacy39. Mug N Brush Fitness 628-3956 Center (showers, gift shop)40. Nickman Drug 628-812541. Rita’s West Side News 628-306042. Rite Aid 628-846043. Spotto’s Hardware 628-801044. West Gate Cleaning 628-6890 Village (laundromat)

Specialty Stores45. Animal House 277-287046. Britches and Bows 626-093047. Crafty Tats 626-0314 48. Discount Party Stores 603-355549. Dollar Tree 626-162850. Jay Lyn’s Collectibles 628-012051. La Boheme Glass 628-480852. Lid’l Lyn’s 628-6672 53. Peter’s Antiques 277-263154. Radio Shack 626-032555. SpaFaces 626-754656. West Side Jewelry 628-310057. Youghiogheny Glass 628-0332

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