Local Area Attractions Near Uniontown KOA Holiday

Uniontown KOA Holiday is located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. The 3 counties of Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland have many attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you enjoy the great outdoors, immersing your self in the regions art culture or stepping  into the past at the many historic sites, the Laurel Highlands will not disappoint.  Pick up the Laurel Highlands guide in our office or visit the website at www.laurelhighlands.org. Below you will find a few of the attractions the Laurel Highlands has to offer.

Great Allegheny Passage

Great Allegheny Passage

This is  one of America's best bike trails, where you will discover a nearly level trail along winding rivers, shaded valleys, and traditional small towns. The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) rail-trail offers 135 miles of hiking and biking between Cumberland, MD, and Duquesne, PA, near Pittsburgh. In Cumberland, the GAP joins the C&O Canal Towpath, creating a continuous trail experience, 320 miles long, to Washington, DC.

PO Box 501

Latrobe, PA 15650

888-282-2453

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Fallingwater is the name of a very special house that is built over a waterfall in the Laurel Highlands. Frank Lloyd Wright, America's most famous architect, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. Fallingwater was built between 1936 and 1939. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark.

1491 Mill Run Road

Po Box R

Mill Run, PA 15464

724-329-8501

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Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of the planes, Flight 93, the attack on the U.S. Capitol was thwarted. Discover the Visitors Center opened in September 2015 and explore the features of the memorial.

6424 Lincoln Highway

Stoystown, PA 15563

814-893-6322

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Fort Necessity

Fort Necessity

The confrontation at Fort Necessity, just east of Uniontown, in the summer of 1754 was the prelude to the war fought by England and France for control of the North American continent. The struggle was known in North America as the French and Indian War and spread around the world as the Seven Years' War. It ended in 1763 with the removal of French power from North America and India. The action at Fort Necessity was also the first major event in the military career of George Washington. It was the only time he ever surrendered to an enemy.

One Washington Parkway

Farmington, PA 15437

724-329-5512

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Laurel Caverns

Laurel Caverns

Laurel Caverns is Pennsylvania's largest cave, located just 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. The cavern itself is situated beneath a 435 acre geological park.  There is a three hour upper and lower caving tour, or a one hour family tour. There are also many other activities for the whole family to enjoy.

PO Box 62

200 Caverns Park Road

Farmington, PA 15437

800-515-4150

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