Pennsylvania Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 44) P I TTS B UR G H AN D I T S COUN T RYSIDE Indiana University of Pennsylvania Motordrome Speedway www.motordrome.com 164 Motor Drome Rd., Smithton, 724-872-7555 NASCAR-sanctioned stock-car racing every Friday night, April - Sept. Allow up to 30 minutes. Ê É Riverhounds FC www.riverhounds.com 1 Washington Federal Way, Washington, 866-456-9453 Professional baseball team offers affordable family fun all summer long. Just off I-70. É www.iup.edu 1011 South Dr., Indiana, 800-442-6830 “Beyond Expectations.” a Reader Response 170 a Ad Page 39 Windgate Vineyards and Winery www.windgatevineyards.com 1998 Hemlock Acres Rd., Smicksburg, 814-257-8797 Award-winning winery produces and bottles more than 8,000 gallons of wine every year. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Jennerstown Speedway www.jennerstown.com 224 Race St., Jennerstown, 814-629-6677 “Pennsylvania’s finest NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack.” Racing Saturday nights May - Sept. at 7 p.m. É National Aviary www.aviary.org Allegheny Commons West, Pittsburgh, 412-323-7235 The nation’s premier bird park, with interactive feedings and more. Allow 1 hour. Ê É RiverQuest www.riverquest.org 1501 Reedsdale St., Ste. 2001, Cardello Building, Pittsburgh, 412-231-2712 Offers adults and children unique river-based tours and educational programs. Ê Winfield Winery www.winfieldwinery.com 1026 Winfield Rd., Cabot, 724-352-9589 Located in the countryside of Cabot. Come taste award-winning wines, for a mesmerizing experience. É Kaelin Farm Market 2546 Brandt School Rd., Wexford, 724-935-6780 Farm market with home-grown peaches and apples, vegetables, plants, flowers, gifts, crafts, lunch, bakery and homemade pies. Events and classes. Ê National Road Heritage Corridor www.nationalroadpa.org 65 W. Main St., Fl. 2, Uniontown, 724-437-9877 Each twist and turn of the historic National Road offers breathtaking vistas. É Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden www.biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, 412-621-6566 The best of 20 years at Pennsylvania’s only biblical botanical garden, plus new exhibits. Allow 1 hour. Ê É Woodland Zoo & More Inc. www.woodlandzoo.net 3400 National Pk., Farmington, 724-329-8664 A 35-acre, walk-through zoo with animals from around the world and a summer concert series. Allow up to 1.5 hours. Ê É Kennywood Park www.kennywood.com 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, 412-461-0500 National Historic Landmark featuring 31 major rides, challenging games and delicious food stands. É a Reader Response 16 a Ad Page 41 National Road, PA Scenic Byway www.visitPA.com/byways Route 40, Fayette, Washington and Somerset counties, Farmington, 800-531-4114 Traversing 90 miles across southwestern PA, this road celebrates the history, culture and scenery of one of America’s oldest byways. Rustic Acres Winery www.rusticacreswinery.com 234 Crisswell Rd., Butler, 724-283-6236 Blushes, blends, red, white and fruit wines. Wine tasting, gift shop and supplies for the winemaker. É Yarnick’s Farm Market www.yarnicksfarm.com 155 Thomas Covered Bridge Rd., Indiana, 877-349-3904 Greenhouse tours, festivals, farm market and gift shop, near the Thomas Covered Bridge. É Kiski Junction Railroad www.kiskijunction.com 130 Railroad St., Schenley, 724-295-5577 Scenic train rides along the Kiski River. La Casa Narcisi Winery www.narcisiwinery.com 4578 Gibsonia Rd., Gibsonia, 724-444-4744 Classic Italian wine crafted from centuries of experience. Ê É Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens www.phipps.conservatory.org 1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, 412-622-6915 A Victorian glasshouse and gardens in Schenley Park. Ê É Smartours - Featuring Walking and Lantern Tours of Historic Ligonier www.smartours.info Ligonier Area, Ligonier, 888-668-1784 Featuring walking and lantern tours of historic Ligonier. A guided stroll through the charming mountain village of Ligonier. history & heritage Air Heritage Museum www.airheritage.org 35 Piper St., Beaver Falls, 724-843-2820 Aircraft from the past guides you through the history of flight. On-site restoration of WWII planes. Allow 1.5 hours. Ê É Laurel Caverns Geological Park www.laurelcaverns.com 200 Cavern Rd., Farmington, 800-515-4150 Programs include guided tours, caving, rappelling, climbing and scout badges. Allow 1 hour. Ê Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours www.pittsburghneighborhoodtours.com 5170 Butler St., Pittsburgh, 412-782-5100 ext. 103 Self-guided tours pointing you to the places, traditions, and people that make Pittsburghers proud. Stone Villa Wine Cellars www.stonevilla.com 1085 Claypike Rd., Acme, 724-423-5604 Taste fine wines, shop and enjoy one of Pennsylvania’s outstanding wineries. Allow 20 minutes. É Apollo Area Historical Society 317 N. Second St., Apollo, 724-478-3037 This one-room log cabin, circa 1816, shows how early settlers in the area lived. Restored in 1971. Laurel Highlands, PA Scenic Byway M www.visitPA.com/byways Routes 711 and 381, Westmoreland and Fayette counties, A road trip along the 68-mile byway will take you from rolling hillsides to rushing waterfalls. Pittsburgh Penguins www.pittsburghpenguins.com 1 Chatham Center, Ste. 400, Pittsburgh, 800-642PENS Professional hockey, offering standard ticket rates, group rates and hotel discounts. Ê É Tours by Karen 2703 Garner Rd., Edinburg, 724-654-2908 Motorcoach StepOn Guide for the Old Order sect of the Amish in the New Wilmington and Volant areas. Ê August Wilson Center for African American Culture www.augustwilsoncenter.org 425 Sixth Ave., Ste. 1750, Regional Enterprise Tower, Pittsburgh, 412-258-2700 Presents, interprets and preserves the art, culture and history of African Americans in Pittsburgh and of people of African descent. Ê É Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor www.lhhc.org 114 S. Market St., Ligonier, 724-238-9030 For the ultimate road trip, cruise Lincoln Highway, Route 30. Trax Farms Market www.traxfarms.com 528 Trax Rd., Finleyville, 412-835-3246 Come and experience the sights and sounds of the country at Trax Farms Market. Ê É Pittsburgh Pirates www.pirates.com 115 Federal St., Pittsburgh, 800-BUY-BUCS PNC Park is the Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. Allow several hours. Ê É Living Treasures Animal Park www.ltanimalpark.com 268 Fox Rd., New Castle, 724-924-9571 A family experience. Pet, feed and enjoy friendly animals from all over the world. Allow up to 3 hours. Ê É Baker-Dugan Museum/Penn State Beaver Campus www.beaver.psu.edu 100 University Dr., Monaca, 724-773-3815 Home, farm tools and artifacts of life in 18th-century Beaver County. Tours by appointment. Ê Volant Mill Winery, Inc. www.volantmillwinery.com 1229 Main St., Volant, 724-533-2500 Gary Rhodes and his son Bryan founded Volant Mills Winery in the summer of 2005. Ê Pittsburgh Steelers www.steelers.com 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh, 412-697-7181 The fifth-oldest NFL franchise, founded in 1933 by Arthur J. Rooney. Ê É The Meadows www.themeadowsracing.com 200 Racetrack Rd., Meadow Lands, 724-225-9300 Live harness racing and casino. É a Reader Response 163 a Ad Page 38 Bauer’s Buggy Rides www.ligonier.com/carriages 356 Chrisner Rd., Ligonier, 724-238-9113 Bauer’s Buggy Rides offers beautiful carriage rides all year long and for weddings and special events. The Washington Wild Things www.washingtonwildthings.com 1 Washington Federal Way, Washington, 866-456-WILD Baseball games offer affordable family fun, just off I-70. Ê É a Reader Response 165 a Ad Page 38 Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium www.pittsburghzoo.org 1 Wild Pl., Pittsburgh, 800-474-4966 Discover a world of wild. Ê É a Reader Response 19 a Ad Page 41 KEY TO SYMBOLS 44 Ê = Guided tours É = Wheelchair accessible = State Parks administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources = Overnight stays = National Geographic Appalachian sites Raspberry Acres Winery 250 Clawson Rd., Blairsville, 724-459-0611 Enjoy a selection of 11 wines on a patio overlooking the lake. The specialty is red raspberry wine. Ê É Western PA Amish Countryside www.visitlawrencecounty.com 229 S. Jefferson St., New Castle, 888-284-7599 Explore the simplicity and traditions of the Old Order Amish villages of Volant and New Wilmington. Beaver Falls Historical Society Museum 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls, 724-846-4340 Collection of artifacts from the fascinating history of the city of Beaver Falls. Allow up to 2 hours. Ê É M 800 . VISIT. PA visitPA.com http://www.motordrome.com http://www.riverhounds.com http://www.iup.edu http://www.windgatevineyards.com http://www.jennerstown.com http://www.aviary.org http://www.riverquest.org http://www.winfieldwinery.com http://www.nationalroadpa.org http://www.woodlandzoo.net http://www.biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org http://www.kennywood.com http://www.rusticacreswinery.com http://www.visitPA.com/byways http://www.yarnicksfarm.com http://www.kiskijunction.com http://www.smartours.info http://www.narcisiwinery.com http://www.phipps.conservatory.org http://www.airheritage.org http://www.laurelcaverns.com http://www.pittsburghneighborhoodtours.com http://www.stonevilla.com http://www.visitPA.com/byways http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com http://www.augustwilsoncenter.org http://www.lhhc.org http://www.traxfarms.com http://www.pirates.com http://www.ltanimalpark.com http://www.beaver.psu.edu http://www.volantmillwinery.com http://www.steelers.com http://www.themeadowsracing.com http://www.ligonier.com/carriages http://www.washingtonwildthings.com http://www.pittsburghzoo.org http://www.visitlawrencecounty.com http://www.visitPA.com
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