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Top Hotels in The Alleghenies
- 1. The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn State College
- 3. Quality Inn
- 4. Hyatt Place State College
- 5. Graduate State College
- 6. Omni Bedford Springs Resort
- 7. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown
- 9. Hampton Inn Altoona
- 10. Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
Things to do in , The Alleghenies: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Fallingwater, Memorial Church of Our Father, Irwin Union Cemetery, Fells United Methodist Church And Cemetery, Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark, Lehman's Covered Bridge, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Kentuck Knob, Fort Ligonier, Jumonville Glen.
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1. Fallingwater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,689 reviews
Perched on a rock above a gushing waterfall, this historic house was built for a Pittsburgh family by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s, ingeniously designed to blend harmoniously into the tranquil and beautiful woods around it.
Reviewed By LittlePaint - Urbandale, United States
I wish I could have gone inside, but there are so many windows that much of the interior is visible anyway. There was no waiting for the self guided tour and I could have taken a guided tour with only a 90 minute wait. I decided I'd wait for the guided tour until they reopen the interior... And hope I am near enough again to go visit. I would suggest some familiarity with FLWs philosophy and history of your going to take the self guided tour. I think it adds an appreciation and a richness to the tour that would be sorely missing otherwise. A detail I learned with a bit of research is that this unique and amazing house was constructed in 1930, during the depression, as a weekend retreat. Being able to wander the grounds are a nice bonus. The gift shop is open with a limited number allowed inside at a time. Gloves and masks are provided and must be worn. Many items are typical of FLW gift shops. More than worth the price of admission. Oh.... And don't forget to go to the guest house!
2. Memorial Church of Our Father
3. Irwin Union Cemetery
4. Fells United Methodist Church And Cemetery
5. Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
An unusual construction of rail-building that enabled trains to move westward.
Reviewed By karenh395 - Warminster, United States
Spent a couple of hours watching trains and having a picnic lunch. There are tables and running space for families with wee ones. A schedule of all the trains coming through, where they originated and where they are headed is available at visitor center On-site there is housed a very interesting and informative history of Horseshoe Curve and how it came to be built and by whom! This is a must see for rail enthusiasts for sure but families and anyone interested in seeing something unique
6. Lehman's Covered Bridge
7. Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Experience railroad history at this historic Pennsylvania site.
Reviewed By Pzini - Cherry Hill, United States
The idea of dragging barges up a mountain, on rails, by horses and stationary steam-powered winches seems so preposterous that you really need to see it. The recreated Engine House No. 6 Shelter exhibit is well done.
8. Kentuck Knob
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By DivineMissMaja - Silver Spring, United States
This is a completely different experience from Fallingwater, but no less spectacular. I would not say that this is actually a typical Usonian home built for the "masses" since, in this case, it cost about 10x as much to build as the comfortable suburban house where I grew up, which was of equivalent size and built at approximately the same time. The design balances solid practicality with creative features in wood and stone. I like how the house was designed to be integral to the site rather than designed and then just plopped on the site. After the tour, you can walk around the grounds to view the extensive collection of sculpture (most of which left me scratching my head but, oh well, the woods were lovely), and it is a pleasant walk back down the hill to the visitor center/gift shop/cafe. Access to the house is via winding country roads, so leave yourself plenty of time to get there.
9. Fort Ligonier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By J288VFrobd
Fort Ligonier is an incredible place with a special history. Despite having a busy highway on one side and a tightly packed residential neighborhood on another, it's easy to ignore the modern intrusions once inside the fort and imagine what life was like for the soldiers, artisans, campfollowers and others who lived in and around the fort during the 1750s and 1760s. The varied reproduction brass artillery pieces and supporting wagons and equipment at the recreated fort are extraordinary and impressive. And the museum and its contents are equally extraordinary and impressive. It covers not only the French and Indian War in North America but also the Seven Years War in Europe, with unique and historically significant artifacts and clothing from both theaters and from the various countries involved in both. Even though the site is off the beaten path, it's well worth a visit!
10. Jumonville Glen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By GrumpyWhenImHungry - Hopwood, United States
Walking in the exact footsteps of George Washington, standing upon the rocks where the shots were fired from, and being in the exact location of a major historical event is a bit overwhelming once you're there. As you park, you will notice numerous historical markers detailing the timeline and events that occurred some 200+ years ago. An easy walk takes you directly to "Washington's Rocks", and gives you the exact point of view from both the French and British perspectives. There are trails that are very easy to walk, and plenty of nature to take in. Standing on the very spot where the French and Indian War kicked off the Revolutionary War is hard for your mind to comprehend when you begin to imagine what it looked like during that conflict...right where you stand. How this place isn't a national destination is beyond me.
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