Ligonier, PA
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Bauer's Buggy Rides
356 Chrisner Road, Ligonier
724-238-9113   www.ligonier.com/carriages
Let our beautiful horses and carriages make your wedding day a dream come true. Our carriages and bobsleighs are available for special occasions and parties.
Caddie Shak
132 Caddie Shak Road, Donegal
1-877-416-7400   www.caddieshak.com
A family oriented facility. 36 hole miniature golf, bumper boats, go-kart track, Nascar speedway, batting cages, driving range and arcade. We are located on Route 31, east of the turnpike entrance.
Champion Lakes Golf Course
4743 Rt 711 North, Bolivar
724-238-5440   www.pagolf.com
One of only three public golf courses in Western Pennsylvania to receive a four star rating by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A challenging, championship course, manicured to country-club standards in one of the most picturesque layouts in the area.
Compass Inn
1382 Route 30 East, Laughlintown
724-238-4983   www.compassinn.com
1799 stagecoach stop delivers history with a smile. Informative and entertaining tour tells the story of transportation and life in the early 1800s. Includes original Inn and reconstructed cookhouse, barn and blacksmith shop.
Flax Scutching Festival
1703 Route 711, Stahlstown
1-800-333-5661   flaxscutching.org
Held the second weekend of September each year, The Flax Scutching Festival offers demonstrations of the complete process of making Linen from the Flax plant. The festival also has great homemade food, crafts, antique farm equipment, live music, civil war encampment, covered wagon train encampment and a staged Indian raid. The Indian raid is a realistic battle between Indians and Settlers, representing the hazards of the era. This is the 2nd oldest festival of it's type in the world!
Fort Ligonier
200 South Market Street, Ligonier
724-238-9701   www.fortligonier.org
Fort Ligonier opens for the season on April 15, 2011, commemorating the 250th anniversary of "The Coronation of King George III: America's Last King. 1761 - 2011" Journey back to the 18th century and the time of young George Washington at Fort Ligonier - a full-scale, on-site reconstruction and restoration of a British fort built in 1758. The fort, a stronghold during the French & Indian War, features a fascine cannon battery with reproduced British artillery pieces. "The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years' War," is a world-class exhibit with over 200 original 18th century objects from around the world reflecting the global aspects of the Seven Years' War. Other highlights include the French & Indian War art gallery, the history gallery and George Washington's pistols and memoirs. Stop in the Museum Store for books, gift items and souvenirs. Open through November 15, 2011, Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sundays Noon - 4:30 PM. CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY.
Fort Ligonier Days
Ligonier Chamber of Commerce, 120 East Main Street, Ligonier
724-238-4200   FortLigonierDays.com
Fort Ligonier Days, a very popular 3-day festival, commemorates the Battle of Fort Ligonier, a key engagement of the French and Indian War, fought on October 12, 1758. Entertainment, parade, food and crafts throughout the whole town.
Friendship Park
401 North Fairfield Street, Ligonier
   
Community-built playground for kids of all ages. Surrounded by tennis and basketball courts and ballfields. only5 blocks from the Diamond.
Kennywood Corp. Idlewild Park and SoakZone
2582 U.S. 30, Ligonier
724-238-3666   www.idlewild.com
Offering 7 theme areas featuring amusement rides, Storybook Forest, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, new pool and waterpark area, live entertainment and picnicking. What family fun is all about! Gates open at 10:30AM.
Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
44 Firehall Road, Ligonier
724-238-8646   www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com
The Annual Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival brings bluegrass music to the beautiful Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. National and regional bluegrass bands are featured each year and there is plenty of room for campers. The annual festival takes place at the Waterford VFD grounds in June. Sit-down dinners and food concessions are available. See our web site for all of the details.
Ligonier Beach Restaurant & Lounge
1752 Route 30 East, Ligonier
724-238-5553   www.facebook.com/LigonierBeach
With over 1.3 million gallons of water and a 400 by 125 foot long beach, Ligonier Beach claims fame to being the largest swimming pool in Pennsylvania. The beach has been serving-up fun for over 80 years. Pool and outdoor dining closes around 7:00 pm. Dining Room open 11 - 9pm, bar open late. Ligonier Beach Swimming Pool is open daily from 11am-7pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission of all ages is $7. The pool is open rain or shine.
Ligonier Country Market
Springer Road at West Main Street, Ligonier
724-238-6702   ligoniercountrymarket.com
Every Saturday starting May 22 through October 2 from 8a.m. to 12 noon. RAIN OR SHINE! NO PETS PLEASE! Available at the market is Fresh picked produce and herbs, Fresh flowers, perrenials and annuals, Straight from the farm; beef, pork, poultry and eggs, Specialty breads, pastries, jams and relishes, Honey and maple syrup, Hot cooked foods, Handmade crafts, and Weekly special guests.
Ligonier Highland Games
PO Box 884, Bethel Park
412-851-9900   www.ligoniergames.org
Scottish Festival open to the public at Idlewild Park in early September, 9am to 6pm. See massed bagpipe bands, Highland dancing, international entertainers, heavy athletics, dog exhibitions and children's games. Free parking.
Ligonier Theater
210 West Main Street, Ligonier
724-238-6514   www.valleyplayers.org
Ligonier Theater is open year-round featuring movies, live stage productions, children's theater and concerts. Volunteers welcome to join in the fun!
Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum
3032 Idlewild Hill Lane, Ligonier
724-238-7819   www.LVRRA.org
The Ligonier Valley Rail Road Association is a non-profit corporation organized to preserve the legacy of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road and collect relics and memorabilia of the rail road.
Ligonier Valley YMCA
110 West Church Street, Ligonier
724-238-7580   www.LigonierYMCA.org
Non-profit community service agency dedicated to the enhancement of spirit, mind and body for all through our programs and services.
Living Treasures Animal Park
288 Route 711, Jones Mills
724-593-8300   www.funindonegal.com
See, pet & feed over 500 friendly & exotic animals.
Mirror Lake RV Camping and Fishing
112 Creek Road, New Florence
1-888-234-9983   mirrorlakervcamping.com
Relax with us at Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. We accommodate RV-ers, tent campers, and cabin rentals. Enjoy fishing, swimming, biking, hiking, volleyball, horseshoes, weekend activities and more. If you’re visiting Idlewild Park & Soak Zone make a weekend of it and stay with us! We are the closest campground to Idlewild and we also have discount coupons for the park.
Mountain Playhouse
7690 Somerset Pike, Boswell
814-629-9201   www.mountainplayhouse.org/playhouse
Pennsylvania's oldest professional summer stock theater. June through October, comedies and musicals are staged in an historic gristmill featuring an art gallery, comfortable seating and air conditioning. Next door to Green Gables Restaurant.
Powdermill Nature Reserve of Carnegie Museum
1847 Route 381, Rector
724-593-6105   www.carnegiemnh.org/powdermill/
Nature reserve and research facility with nature trails open to the public year round. Free educational and informative programs on Sundays.
Ridgeview Golf Course
1076 Gravel Hill Road, Ligonier
724-238-7655   ridgeviewgolfclub.com
Affordable public golf course with a priceless view. Located 2.3 miles on Route 711 North from the Diamond in Ligonier, PA Ridgeview is OPEN!
Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
601 North Center Avenue, Somerset
814-445-6431   www.somersetpa.net
Welcome to America's County! Contact our office or visit our web site for information on everything that Somerset County has to offer, such as area events, attractions, lodging, outdoor recreation and much more!
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier
724-238-6015   www.sama-art.org/ex_ev/ligonier.htm
SAMA exists to preserve, exhibit and advance American Art and is dedicated to making its programs and activities accessible to the people of the southwestern area of central Pennsylvania. By establishing and maintaining a museum of art and by providing programs and activities of a public, charitable, civic, cultural, literary and educational nature, the museum serves the people of the region.Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM and Saturday and Sunday 1-5PM. We are located on Route 711 just South of Route 30.
Sunday Free Band Concerts
On The Diamond 7:00 pm, Ligonier
724-238-4200   www.ligonier.com/events.asp
Follow the link for a schedule of free Sunday night Band concerts on the Diamond. You will also find our events calendar.
Valley Players of Ligonier /Ligonier Theater
208 West Main Street, Ligonier
724-238-6514   www.valleyplayers.org
The Ligonier Theater, home of the Valley Players of Ligonier, offers year-round weekend entertainment featuring movies, live theatrical productions, children's shows and popular concerts. Volunteers are welcome to join us as ushers, concession sales and box office personnel. The theater is also available for birthday parties, special events, meetings and even weddings! The Valley Players of Ligonier, a non-profit community theater organization nearing its 47th season, is located at 208 West Main Street, just a block-and-a-half from the Bandstand on the Diamond in the heart of town. We welcome performers of all ages to participate in our stage productions, and extend an invitation to those who are skilled in set building, set decorating, costuming and technical work involving lights and sound.
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