Top Things to do in Laurel Highlands
Top Hotels in Laurel Highlands
- 1. Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown
- 2. Hampton Inn Greensburg
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites North Huntingdon-Irwin
- 4. Hampton Inn Johnstown
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Waterfront-West Homestead
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh New Stanton
- 7. Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Somerset
- 8. Hampton Inn Uniontown
- 9. Ramada by Wyndham Ligonier
- 10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Donegal, An IHG Hotel
What to do and see in Laurel Highlands, Laurel Highlands: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Laurel Highlands, United States including Flight 93 National Memorial, Compass Inn Museum, The Windber Area Museum, Fred Rogers Exhibit, Johnstown Flood Museum, Lincoln Highway Experience, Ligonier Valley Railroad Museum, Meyersdale Area Historical Society, Wagner-Ritter House and Garden, Big Mac Museum Restaurant.
Restaurants in Laurel Highlands
1. Flight 93 National Memorial
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,909 reviews
The memorial site dedicated to those who lost their lives on United Airlines Flight 93, September 11, 2001.
Reviewed By fredbN4301OX - San Clemente, United States
This memorial is a beautiful tribute to those brave hero’s who have their life’s to saves others. It was very emotional and I felt like crying. This is a must see place.
2. Compass Inn Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By GeekHistory - Dover, United States
Another excellent small town museum full of history, this is one of those stops where the guided tour adds so much more to the experience. Had we walked through the place it would have been a 15 minute walk, but the tour guide explains the history of the Compass Inn as a stagecoach stop. Well decorated and restored to the decor of the era. The day we were there we also saw a live lesson from the local blacksmith. A bit out of the way, a few miles from Ligonier on Route 30, but worth a stop if you love history.
3. The Windber Area Museum
4. Fred Rogers Exhibit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By jermar79 - West Virginia, United States
I stopped here today and was very pleased. I loved seeing all his stuff. Mr. Rogers was a great man and I’m so happy to see his legacy will live on. Please stop if you’re passing through the area. You will enjoy it. The whole building is really nice. :)
5. Johnstown Flood Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
On May 31, 1889, a neglected dam and a phenomenal storm led to a catastrophe in which 2,209 people died. It’s a story of great tragedy, but also of triumphant recovery. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum, which is operated by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, to find out more about this shocking episode in American history. It features an Academy Award-winning documentary, artifacts, exhibits and more.
Reviewed By chrismR6200KT - Pocono Mountains Region, United States
Fascinating back story to the flood that killed more than 2,200 people. Wish it actually had even more on display (especially about the flood of 1977) but what it does offer is a detailed look at the events leading up to, the day of and the recovery from the flood of 1889 that left 27,000 people homeless and killed thousands. Informative displays and a good place to visit ahead of the National Park dedicated to the flood.
6. Lincoln Highway Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Every road leads somewhere memorable. For America's first coast-to-coast highway, 'somewhere memorable' is the Lincoln Highway Experience. Our 5,000 sq. ft. museum is for seniors and juniors (and everyone in between). We offer a slice of pie, a cup of joe, and a fun place for you to go!
Reviewed By J6804NVjohnt - Richmond, United States
This museum does a wonderful job of telling the story of the LIncoln Highway, America's first transcontinental road, which followed U.S. Route 30 across Pennsylvania. The history is fascinating: photos, videos, artifacts. It shows the birth of car culture and the emergence of roadside attractions. You end it with a piece of pie and cup of coffee in a beautifully restored roadside diner -- and you get a map with a guide to the Lincoln Highway's historic attractions as you drive it across Pennsylvania.
7. Ligonier Valley Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By ALocksley - Stafford, United States
In all honesty, we pulled up to the Ligonier Valley Railroad Museum, and our first thought was "That's it?" It doesn't look like much from the outside - just a building and a caboose - but it is well worth exploring. Inside the beautifully renovated Darlington station is a wealth of artifacts telling the whole story of the short rail line that ran between Ligonier and Latrobe. Started by the Mellon family (yes, that Mellon family), the line operated from 1877 to 1952. It's a fascinating story - one that's sure to enthrall rail enthusiasts and children. The number and range of artifacts is staggering and their presentation is very professional. The docents are very expert in the subject and can answer all your questions. Be sure to visit the caboose!
