The Fred M Rogers Center

(3 reviews)

6.4 mi

This is a wonderful little museum located just three miles west of Ligonier. I do want to emphasize…read morethe word "little" since the museum itself is housed in the former Darlington Station, used by the Ligonier Valley Railroad. But though it be small, it be mighty and chock full of exhibits and information. The mission of the museum is to preserve the history of the Ligonier Valley Railroad, which ran from 1877 to 1952, carrying millions of people and tons (literally) of freight. In the name of preserving that history, the museum has collected over 3,000 items, from lanterns to dinnerware to maps to photos...and so on. The volunteers are wonderful and knowledgeable, so I definitely recommend letting them talk you through the highlights of the collection and the railroad's operations. Their storytelling abilities truly brought the history behind this museum to life when I visited; and their insight into the railroad's influence and impact helped me appreciate the area that much more as I walked through Ligonier itself. Definitely take the time to visit this little gem during your next trip through Ligonier. Before you leave, take the time to explore the caboose housed on the property as well!

This historic gem has so much to offer. There's a number of knowledgable people that help staff and…read morerun the railroad museum. Be sure to check it out and also hit it up on the Free Museum Days, they have a cute set up that day. There's also a Fall event I can't recall, but it's loads of fun and enjoyable for little to old!

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Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

4.8

(8 reviews)

3.0 mi

The Lincoln Highway is a more scenic, cheaper, and historic way to get through southern PA as…read morecompared to taking the PA Turnpike. At 42nd. and Broadway in New York City in the Lincoln Highway started and ended in San Francisco. I got on the Lincoln Highway west of Philadelphia (King of Prussia, PA) and back on 81 a little bit west of the museum. This stretch of the Lincoln Highway included Amish Country, Gettysburg (Civil War), and the Flight 93 Memorial (9-11).

If you love transportation history, you'll enjoy this gem of a museum! Focusing on the Lincoln…read moreHighway in Western PA, it highlights some of the iconic landmarks such as the Ship Hotel and the Coffee Pot. After visiting the exhibits you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of pie in the renovated Serro's Diner. Other amenities include an electric car charging station and a weekly SupperMarket on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. Picnic al fresco choosing from many food trucks and grooving to free music from local musicians.

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BoxHeart Gallery

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.

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The Pittsburgh Tour Company

4.4

(108 reviews)

31.3 mi

Great time and a great day to be on top of the bus. The tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable…read moreand had some funny jokes. Pittsburgh history was so interesting and I learned a lot. Carol the driver did an amazing job manuevering thru the narrow streets and

My sister in law booked tour stop tickets for us to do the tour. We were excited because it would…read morelimit the collective driving and parking issues at various stops. Everything is ridiculously vague. The pick up location indicated one area outside the Fairmont Hotel, but there was no signage and a very helpful valet pointed us to the pickup location. We were in place over 10 min early with one person still monitoring the other designated stop just in case, but that didn't mean anything because the "pickup times are approximate." We waited about 25 minutes and figured that the bus running over 15 minutes late seemed a bit extreme, so my SIL called the company. Apparently the bus came and left from who knows where and we never even saw it despite being able to see clearly down five different streets. Our next option was to wait over an hour for the next bus, but the person on the phone couldn't provide the exact bus pick up location, which made waiting pointless if the bus was not going to be at the advertised location. We ended up sightseeing on our own.

From the top along the tour.

Bridge of Sighs

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Mural

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival

3.3

(4 reviews)

4.2 mi

Attended this annual arts and heritage festival today. Very well organized event. Lots of vendors…read morewith exceptional works of art. Many delicious food booths with plenty of seating in the shade. Live musical performances and children's activities. Very enjoyable for all ages. The grounds and lake are beautiful with a walking trail that goes along the water. They do have a Facebook page. No animals allowed in the park.

Well, I find that the last review for this festival is 5 years old; so I think I have an obligation…read moreto update it. The Westmoreland Arts & Crafts Heritage Festival is in its 42nd year and is always scheduled around the 4th of July weekend. It is located in Twin Lakes Park. This year, it runs from June 20 through July 3. Over the years, it has expanded and attracted artisans from all over the country. The items for sale range from wood crafts, jewelry, pottery, art prints and paintings, plants and other specialties. Also, one can wander through the park and find great food to purchase. Popular choices for many are the fresh raspberries and ice cream, fried vegetables, and wood fired pizza. I tried steak fajitas ($7 for two) and French beignets ($4 for about 8) from one food booth. I was very pleased with both. There are several stages that offer different musical genres. A schedule for performers can be found on the web site. The Island Stage is the main performance area, but check out the stage located a short distance from the boat house. Around that stage are several craft and food booths. If you feel like walking, there are reenactors located on the upper lake. So, there is plenty to see, music to listen to, food to eat and beautiful items for purchase. There is also an area for kids to make crafts and play. CONS: Although, things are spaced throughout, this festival draws a big crowd. Sometimes a little patience and a smile is needed when waiting in food lines. No alcohol is served, but there are water, cola, Gatorade booths. The thing is you have to purchase tickets to buy your beverage. I don't know, why not use cash for beverages, too? Parking is sometimes at a premium but some people let you park on their property for a price. There are shuttle buses available, but riding in a hot school bus isn't something I care to do. They seem to have a good system though, by dropping passengers off at an entrance area of the park and picking riders up at the other end. No dogs are allowed in the festival area. I think this is a very nice way to spend time over the holiday and has something for everyone. More information can be found on their web site.

Visitors browse the Artists Market at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival in July.

Best of Show.

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Latrobe Country Club

4.8

(4 reviews)

1.8 mi

Beautiful country club with Arnold Palmer history all over the place. A pilgrimage every golf fan…read moreshould make

Awesome golf course with a very nice pool and a nice clubhouse and a nice clock and very good food…read morewith a awesome snack bar.

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Cinemark Monroeville Mall and XD

4.1

(73 reviews)

22.9 mi

First the positives, and there are many. The pricing, the number of showings and the seats are…read morecomfortable. The people that work there are super friendly and gracious. Here's the thing ... And it's part of the reason we rarely go to movies any more, in general, but it's something the theater could have control over. We went to the 6 p.m. showing of The Odyssey XD. There was a modest sized audience at that time ... which is why we chose it. However, two separate couples chose to bring younger than preschool age children to this show ... One child must have been around a year. The other couple brought a child that looked like she was around three. Of course, in a movie that was in no way meant for children, and featured many war scenes and images that likely would be scary and overwhelming for young children, the children cried, talked and got up and down during the show. At one point toward the end "climactic scene, one of the couples turned on their cell phone flash light and were waving it around. I understand that sometimes it's hard to get sitters and have a date night out. However ... In no way should the theater allow people to bring young children into a movie like The Odyssey. Everyone else in that theater had paid money to see that show - and perhaps paid for sitters, or it was their one night off from work ... or whatever ... and had their experience impacted by the choice of these couples to bring children in to the auditorium for a 2 1/2 hour show. Definitely an area for the theater to consider being a little more proactive. Additionally, never saw anyone pop in to check on the audience and make certain everything was alright ... They surely would have heard an seen the problem.

Great place. Clean and up to date. Staff are gracious and…read moreInformed. Best theater in town.

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Latrobe 30 Theatre & Cafe

We love going here. I prefer it to some places. The staff are usually younger, but helpful and do a…read moregood job. The place has decent food, the movies are always current, and we have enjoyed numerous movies here. The chairs are my only thing that I feel is lacking. Some could be replaced. Probably too many people enjoying them! That just shows how much business that they do.

We took our daughter here to see Toy Story 5, the prices were very affordable & friendly staff! The…read morepopcorn wasn't the best but it was free refills so can't really complain there

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Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

4.2

(64 reviews)

46.9 mi

My apologies for a lack of pictures. This place is really neat. We like it better than Dave and…read moreBusters, even w our boys now being teenagers. Amusement rides (small), go kart, some snack foods, lots of games, and the best VR game I've ever played. The kids who work there are generally sweet and helpful. Not as pricey as D&Bs.

Fune Fore All has something for just about everyone. I recently visited the place on a stormy…read moreweekend. If it looks like the weather is turning, I'd recommend starting outside and hitting up the batting cages or go-kart racing as those close first. We arrived just as the skies were opening up so concentrated on the inside. We had two small kiddos with us aged 5 years old. The Duckpin bowling was perfect for them. They loved it, and we selected the game theme as Christmas. Why not? It was Christmas in July! While bowling, we ordered dinner so we could eat and play at the same time. Think basic arcade/amusement park fare. But it was all pretty tasty. We ordered a large pizza and some garlic bread sticks. We devoured it all. From here, we went to the arcade, which was the biggest hit with the kids. They just loved all of the game options and winning tickets to win a prize. Personally, I was addicted to the quarter drop games and since it's all payment through a pre-paid card, it's easy to burn through the money! The rain eventually slowed so we checked out the outdoor putt putt golf and took the kids to a few of the rides. They loved the hot air balloons and the swinging ride. I will add, that the rides are more like carnival rides. Several of them were not working. We joined the kids on the spinning seat ride and there was a dramatic moment where they couldn't get any of the lap bars to open. It was actually very nerve-wracking. My bar wouldn't come up but after several tries they got it to open. My son's bar never actually got open after nearly the entire staff came out to help. He was surprisingly calm given the circumstances and we eventually were able to position him in a way that we could pull him out of the ride. The lap bar never opened. It was a little terrifying. But I'm giving the place a strong review since they truly seemed mortified by the situation. And allowed our kids to pick out whatever toy they wanted. While it was pretty traumatizing, they were able to pick out some new toys and that made them so happy. I was just glad I didn't sit in the seat my son was in. I don't know what would have happened!

Kiddie rollercoaster ride

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The Fred M Rogers Center - museums - Updated August 2026

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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

(24 reviews)

A hidden gem full of hidden gems!! The Westmoreland Museum…read moreof American Art is nestled perfectly in Greensburg with stunning views inside and out. We stumbled upon their Putt-A-Palooza: Art Inspired Mini Golf Exhibit and... of course... had to give it a try, but the golf only helped to showcase the stunning layout and amazing Pittsburgh exhibits. The mini golf had 9 holes that were all inspired by a piece of art on the premise. With point systems similar to Putt Shack and even a battle hole where all four players tee off at once to put it in the hole first. But... then you could receive bonus points by finding the matching art piece in the museum and answering trivia. With the gold exhibit only open til the end of summer, go now!! I can't wait to see what new exhibits and fun events that they host in this space. With discounts for members, we may have to consider joining.

Art in Bloom 2026 was another AMAZING exhibit. I truly do not understand why more people are not…read moretalking about this! This exhibit blends art + nature in the most beautiful way, challenging local floral designers to reimagine pieces from the gallery through stunning arrangements. It's colorful, creative, and exactly the kind of spring energy us Pittsburghers all need during the transition between grey winter and spring!

West Overton Museums

I learned about this museum complex thanks to the library program that allows patrons to check out…read morepasses to a variety of local museums. I came to the museum not really knowing anything about it, so I didn't have any real expectations going in. Turns out it blew me away with how interesting it is! The museum is part of a complex of what was a fully functioning and busy town centered around the production of whisky, grist mill and farm. The house is also the birthplace of Henry Clay Frick. I know he is a complicated historical figure, but he is relevant and important to Pittsburgh area history, so it is interesting to learn about that portion of his history. When you visit the museum, you first check in to the museum portion of the experience (which is in the old distillery building). There are exhibits on the first floor and the second floor focuses on whiskey. Your tour guide will take you through the first floor of the homestead where you see recreated historical rooms. You also see the kitchen building on the tour. On the grounds is also a wonderful distillery that actively makes whiskey. You can sample their products along with other PA spirits and can also order a mixed drink. In addition to the museum portions, they also have a huge barn that is used for an events space. It is an interesting place to visit packed with history. A perfect place for anyone interested in learning more about local history.

The Living Dead

I find it astonishing that no one has ever reviewed this glorious museum! Terrible yinzers, the lot…read moreof us. The museum pays homage to one of the best campy, horror films ever to exist (Dawn of the Dead). Pittsburgh locals George Romero (rip) & Tom Savini (he was my neighbor in Bloomfield! We lived just down the block from him) are responsible for this timeless zombie masterpiece which was filmed just outside of Pittsburgh in Monroeville. The movie was shot at the Monroeville Mall where the museum is now located. There is memorabilia from the movie including props. In addition, there are exhibits from other work by Romero & Savini such as Creepshow. There are themed rooms and of course a gift shop. This is a must-visit for any zombie fan, Savini and Romero fan, and horror fan. Pittsburgh Proud! Knowledgeable and friendly staff! Proper fans. Note: Romero's daughter, Tina is following in her dad's footsteps making zombie flicks of her own.

Baltzer Meyer Historical Society

Non-profit organization located in a desanctified historic church, the Old Zion Lutheran…read moreChurch.(built in 1886) This group oversees a very impressive collection of Southwestern Pennsylvanians' early settlement history and is considered to be one of the largest and most extensive genealogical collections of these early settlers. One could spend a serious amount of time browsing through all of the photographs, maps, newspapers, old yearbooks, documents, etc, that fills this 2 story building. In conjunction with the areas celebration of it's 250th anniversary, activities are planned to help celebrate the first self-proclaimed minister, and school teacher, Baltzer Meyer, and the library connected with this preservation group.

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art At Ligonier Vly

(2 reviews)

Love the museum and all that they have to offer. There's exhibits, events, and workshops. It's so…read morenice to have this in our own backyard. Not to mention the gardens and scenery is just magical and amazing. I highly recommend going and at any age.

I visited the Ligonier branch of SAMA on free museum day. It was my first visit and I will be sure…read moreto go back! Dedicated to regional artists, the museum has about 4 exhibitions per year. Check the website to see what is currently being shown at each location. There's always a display of paperweights to view and there's local art for sale in the hallway gallery. I've been wanting to get here for a long time. I'm sorry I waited so long!

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3.7

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My friends and I have made it a tradition to visit ScareHouse almost yearly. It has set the…read morestandard for Halloween in Pittsburgh. The level of detail they put into the movie-quality sets and the sheer commitment of the scare actors makes it feel like you're walking through a living horror film. They consistently swap out the themes and layouts every season, so the scares never feel stale or predictable. Even though the main attraction has been on a brief hiatus recently, their legendary reputation for delivering heart-pounding terror is completely unmatched. If you love a good adrenaline rush, keeping an eye out for their next pop-up event is a must.

If you love filling up your October calendar with spooky Halloween activities like I do, it's time…read moreto book your trip to ScareHouse. I love to go with a date and a group of friends. Imagine pulling up to a mall that feels weirdly abandoned and shut down and then being transported to a world of gore, horror, dark magics and sensory excitement! I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll leave some tips below. Tips: -- the earlier you get in the night, the less waiting in line you will do. -- if you like getting the brunt of the scary stuff, try to be the leader of your pack, aka, the one holding the flashlight. -- get into it! Allow yourself to react! Don't try to be tough or a hard a**. The more you scream and react to what you're seeing, smelling, feeling, the better of a time you'll have !

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art At Johnstown

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