Bradford House was built by the lawyer David Bradford in 1788 and today is a National Historic…read moreLandmark and museum. David, his wife, his many children, and his servants lived in this stone house until 1794, when they fled to avoid David's arrest for his role in the Whiskey Rebellion. Depending on the month, Bradford House offers drop-in and scheduled tours. The drop-in tours are for individuals and small groups and have no admission fee, although donations are appreciated. Group tours should be arranged in advance and do have an admission fee. I read on their website that for groups they offer dining-room parties that serve teas and 18th-century-style foods--sounds fun! My husband and I were walk-ins for a tour. Two docents who were dressed in period clothing walked us through the house: the foyer, parlor, and dining room on the first floor; the beautiful mahogany stairwell and the simpler servants' stairwell; and the sewing room, children's room, master bedroom, and servants' quarters on the top floor. In addition, a docent walked us to the backyard that contained an herb garden, well, and log kitchen cabin (which has occasional hearth-cooking demonstrations). A small gift shop offered merchandise such as books and t-shirts. The docents throughly explained the history of the house, its architecture and renovation, the furniture (which is from the time period but was not owned by the Bradfords), etcetera, and they kindly answered our questions. I did not time our tour, but we were there for probably about one hour. Educational and interesting!

Nice little house with tours given by docents. Captures the Whiskey Rebellion era from a house that…read morewas from that time. Docents were knowledgeable and friendly. Worth a stop and optional donation.

We loved our experience at the glass museum. Our tour docent was Sherry, who is highly…read moreknowledgeable as well as personable, and she led us through 200 years of glassmaking with a strong emphasis on the industry right here in western Pennsylvania as well as eastern Ohio. I definitely recommend that you go for the guided tour. You will learn so much of the background of these marvelous sparklers, the history of the famed Duncan & Miller Company, how cultural trends affected the types of glassware (and vice versa), and the whole glassmaking process. She was so nice and kind, and gave us some bottled water about 45 minutes in. This was during the 90-plus heatwave. The museum was nice and cool, I am happy to report. The museum is not open every day BUT, if you contact them in advance they will open just for you! That's what we did as our vacation had us in the area for just two days and we wanted to soak up a little culture. Our tour took about 90 minutes and our interest was piqued the whole time. At the end we got to watch an educational video and test our knowledge in determining the use of assorted antique glass items. We got about 75% right! This same room also has a table with small versions of many items which you can handle. Don't miss the gift shop either. Many unique and lovely items for sale, but I was immediately drawn to a purple Fenton glassware cat and he came home with us. They update exhibits periodically and are also planning an expansion, so I hope to get back here on a future visit to see what's new. The museum is fully accessible for the disabled. Thank you Sherry and the Glass Museum!

This is a hidden gem in the greater Pittsburgh area (Washington County). It's only $10 to enter and…read morethere are so many beautiful glassware items to browse from -- dating back to the Victoria era. Beth gave us a great tour and was so knowledgeable on the history of the items we saw. There's also a nice gift shop to look at before you leave. They are only open Thursdays - Sundays.

Small storefront filled with pieces of history about the Whiskey Rebellion period. Free but we have…read morea small donation to the friendly staff member. Plenty of history to read at your own pace. Enough things to keep small kids interested for a while.

We were in the area for another event and just had to stop by! You have to ring the bell to get in…read morebut once inside you are immersed in history. This is a self guided tour so you can quickly browse or really take your time diving into history. There was no charge to enter and tour the center.

This was an unexpected stop on our way from Columbus to Pittsburgh…read more We really enjoyed it. You can walk on old Trollys, learn how Trollys work with their interactive area and loads of volunteers to answer your questions. Definitely check out

This is such a fun places for people of all ages! Kids love it because there are hands on…read moreactivities and a fun ride. Adults love it because there is some interesting history plus the trolley ride! A huge plus is that this location is Autism certified and they really mean it. Every staff person has been trained and are knowledgeable about their programs that they offer and are great at what they do. The museum was recently redone and has a lot of interactive exhibits and fun historical displays. There is a lot to read and learn, or kids can just enjoy the game aspect of some of the exhibits. When you exit the museum, you are at the trolley stop and can take a ride on the trolleys! They depart twice an hour (check the schedule when you are getting your tickets). The day I visited they had a New Orleans car and another that were alternating rides. It was fun to take the fairly quick round trip and get some additional information about trolleys. There is another building beyond the trolley tracks that has a large variety of trolleys from various eras and in various states of repair. You can walk through some of them and others you can just look at. There is also the famous Mr. Roger's Trolley. They have a lot of fun special events (like Santa and Easter Bunny trolleys). I highly recommend a visit here for people of all ages and interests!

This marker points out the history of a local hero who went on to literally make waves…read moreinternationally. The marker is in front of the courthouse and is easily legible. It reads, "Born December 13, 1860, on this site. Graduate of the United States Naval Academy. Went to China in 1885, built up and trained its Navy. September 17, 1894, it fought the Japanese to a draw in a naval battle at Yalu River. McGiffin died in 1897 from his injuries." The marker was erected in 1947 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Online, there is more information. Although McGiffin was primarily skilled as an instructor and administrator, he proved a talented tactician during the September 17, 1894 Battle of the Yalu River as well as the first American to command a modern battleship in wartime. Arriving in China soon after and seeking employment, McGiffin was able to earn a commission as a lieutenant in the newly modernizing Imperial Chinese Navy under Li Hung-chang in early 1885. In the midst of the Sino-French War, McGiffin was said to have captured a French gunboat in June before the end of the war that same year. [Review 20410 overall - 620 in Pennsylvania - 1389 of 2023.]

hear this and trust me:…read more the meadows has the biggest varity of slots in any casino in western pa, wv and ohio. you can trust me or not. but im a high limit gambler i go all around. no one come close. period.

4.5 stars. Hollywood Casino at The Meadows has over 2,500 slot machines of dozens of games, over 65…read moretable games such as blackjack and roulette, and a poker room. The hours are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, although table games are typically open only during the daytime. Customers may play with their PENN PLAY card or with cash. The casino also has restaurants, bars, horse-racing, and other events. For about 11 years, my husband and I have been occasional customers of this casino. We like how the floor is split into smoking and non-smoking sections. We gamble relatively small amounts of money, and in both of our visits in the past year, we came out slightly ahead in our gambling on the slot machines. Our cashier paid us promptly and courteously. In October 2025, this casino had The Tipsy Cauldron Pop-up Pub, which had Halloween and Harry Potter themes. The bar was not busy when my husband and I arrived, but we waited several minutes for an employee to take our order. We skipped ordering foods, but we really liked our two drinks, the Spellbound Cider (rum, apple cider, cranberry, cinnamon, etc.) and the Rotten Pumpkin (vodka, coconut rum, mango, triple sec, and orange). I wish, though, that the cups were as fun as the ones shown online--a witch's hand and a cauldron.

This marker is located in downtown Washington (Pennsylvania) across from the County Courthouse and…read morepoints out the some history of the area. The marker reads, "Formed March 28, 1781 out of Westmoreland County and named for General George Washington. A scene of activity in the Whiskey Rebellion, 1791-1794. The county seat, Washington, was made a borough in 1810; then a city in 1924. On the National Road, eventually US 40." The marker was erected in 1981 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. There is street parking nearby - check signs for meter enforcement times. [Review 2018 of 2024 - 683 in Pennsylvania - 23040 overall]

I'm all about hidden gems within any city but especially when it happens in my own neighborhood…read more With that said it's absurd that I've not given them a review yet. It's actually irresponsible of me not to have done so sooner. This is a cool little gallery with lots of vibe. Every now and again they have exhibits with showing open to the public that are a lot of fun. Viewing art, sipping wine and meeting fellow artists, designers and art admirers is always best when in a welcoming environment. Even when they aren't having open exhibits you're able to pop in and have a look around and make purchases. Always something unique and eye-catching here. They've done it right. Check it out if you get a chance.

I've purchased a couple of pieces from box heart, all of which I am pleased with. The gallery…read morefeatures rotating exhibits of local artwork, which can be purchased at moderate prices. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and remembered me even after my first visit. Box-heart also features an in-store framer and a large selection of frames at reasonable prices.