Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 43) pittsburgh and its countryside University Art Gallery, University of Pittsburgh Frick Fine Arts Building, Pittsburgh, 412-648-2430 A variety of changing exhibitions from American art to contemporary international art. É Wood Street Galleries www.woodstreetgalleries.org 601 Wood St., Pittsburgh, 412-471-5605 Located at Wood Street and Sixth Avenue. See visual artists from all over the world. Allow 1 hour. Ê É C.T. Miller Vineyards www.ctmillervineyards.com 1445 Washington Rd., Bldg. 5, Washington, 724-345-9989 From vine to wine, enjoy a unique Washington County experience. Free wine tasting and tours. Ê Eppley’s Emu/Singing Hill www.singinghillpa.com 3117 E. Mud Pk., Berlin, 800-238-3031 Free tour of an emu farm, a close relative of the dinosaur. Emu oil products available. Ê É University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania www.arts.iup.edu/museum College of Fine Arts, 110 Sprowls Hall, Indiana, 724-357-2397 John Sutton Hall, a beautifully restored and nationally registered historic landmark, built in 1875. É attractions Allegheny Mountain Antiques and Collectibles 5151 Clear Shade Dr., Windber, 814-467-8539 Featuring a wide selection of antiques and collectibles. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh www.pittsburghkids.org 10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, 412-322-5058 Art studio, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Waterplay, garage and more. Cafe, birthdays and group visits. É a Reader Response 14 a Ad Page 41 Gateway Clipper Fleet www.gatewayclipper.com 350 W. Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, 412-355-7980 Enjoy public dining, sightseeing and entertainment cruises or charter for private events. Ê É a Reader Response 17 a Ad Page 41 Valley Players of Ligonier www.valleyplayers.org 208 W. Main St., Ligonier, 724-238-6514 Live performances, concerts or movies at the Ligonier Theater every weekend. É Apple Castle, LLC 277 S.R. 18, New Wilmington, 724-652-3221 A fifth-generation family farm, located in the heart of Amish country, growing quality fruits since 1861. Christian W. Klay Winery www.cwklaywinery.com 412 Fayette Springs Rd., Chalk Hill, 724-439-3424 Christian W. Klay Winery offers tastings and unique events. Ê É Glades Pike Winery www.gladespikewinery.com 2208 Glades Pk., Somerset, 814-445-3753 Tastings, tours, sales and gift baskets. Buses welcome. Allow 20 minutes. Ê É Waynesburg College Museum www.westernpamuseums.org Miller Hall, Waynesburg, 724-852-3214 A collection of local NativeAmerican prehistoric artifacts, Greensboro-New Geneva pottery, early American glass and mineral and rock collections. É Back Country Motorcycle Tours www.backcountrymctours.com P.O. Box 423, Glenshaw, 866-217-2733 One of life’s great adventures is to tour the open road on a motorcycle. Ê Country Pedalers www.countrypedalers.com 2684 Glades Pk., Somerset, 800-762-5942 Fully-escorted bicycle tours of the Laurel Highlands. Ê Grandview, PA Scenic Byway www.visitPA.com/byways Grandview Avenue, McArdle Roadway, Sycamore Street, Allegheny, 800-366-0093 This three-mile road leading to Mount Washington provides a panoramic view of downtown Pittsburgh and the Golden Triangle. BeaveRun MotorSports Complex www.beaverun.com 201 Penndale Rd., Wampum, 724-535-1000 BeaveRun MotorSports Complex is a facility for racing, training and testing. É Critter Country Animal Farm www.crittercountryanimalfarm.com 914 S.R. 981, Smithton, 724-872-5988 Walk through and feed many free-roaming exotic animals, from alpacas to a zebra. Westmoreland Museum of American Art www.wmuseumaa.org 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, 724-837-1500 See works by Cassatt, Tiffany, Sargent and more, plus artwork of southwestern Pennsylvania. Allow approximately one hour. Ê É Butler County Farm Tour 101 Motor Pool Way, Butler, 724-287-4761 Informal educational tours of Butler County farms. Allow up to 6 hours. É Eichners Farm Market and Greenhouses 285 Richard Rd., Wexford, 724-935-2131 A family farm with a smokehouse, bakery, greenhouse and the freshest eggs in the North Hills. Idlewild and SoakZone www.idlewild.com 2582 Rte. 30, Ligonier, 724-238-3666 Family amusement park and water park featuring seven themed areas of fun. É Happy Anniversary “Pittsburgh 250” is a yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary of the southwestern region of Pennsylvania. Frommer’s named Pittsburgh one of its top destinations for 2008. “Pittsburgh turns 250 next year, and visitors during the 2008 semiquincentennial will discover that Steel City USA has swapped out its rusting blast furnaces for a modern cityscape with a thriving local and international arts scene.” Below is a sampling of just a few exciting events that Pittsburgh has in store this year. June 20-22: “Federated Investors Parade of Champions” at the Heinz History Center. www.pghhistory.org June 24-29: The Tour of Pennsylvania presented by Highmark Healthy High 5® (Philadelphia to Pittsburgh). www.tourofpa.com With easy access to major thoroughfares, and just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Monroeville is your gateway to fun in Western Pennsylvania. Pick burgers or lobster, bowling or football, daytrip or night game, mall or boutique, the choice is yours. September 27: PNC Legacy Trail Ride celebrating the Great Allegheny Passage begins in Washington, D.C. www.imaginepittsburgh.com destination October 4: Celebration of the completion of the Great Allegheny Passage Trail in Point State Park/The beginning of the two-month-long Festival of Lights. www.imaginepittsburgh.com MONROEVILLE November 8: “Innovators” Exhibition Opening at the Heinz History Center. www.pghhistory.org/Innovators.asp November 25: General Forbes and George Washington named Pittsburgh on this date in 1758. Come out and toast the 250th anniversary of Pittsburgh. www.imaginepittsburgh.com For more information on these and other events surrounding the 250th anniversary, visit www.imaginepittsburgh.com. 800 . VISIT. PA Contact the Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau for information 1-800-527-8941 visitmonroeville.com Reader Response 20 visitPA.com 43 http://www.woodstreetgalleries.org http://www.ctmillervineyards.com http://www.singinghillpa.com http://www.pittsburghkids.org http://www.gatewayclipper.com http://www.arts.iup.edu/museum http://www.cwklaywinery.com http://www.valleyplayers.org http://www.gladespikewinery.com http://www.countrypedalers.com http://www.westernpamuseums.org http://www.backcountrymctours.com http://www.visitPA.com/byways http://www.crittercountryanimalfarm.com http://www.beaverun.com http://www.wmuseumaa.org http://www.idlewild.com http://www.pghhistory.org http://www.tourofpa.com http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com http://www.visitmonroeville.com http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com http://www.pghhistory.org/Innovators.asp http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com http://www.visitPA.com
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