Washington, Pennsylvania
Over the hills and through the woods . . .
Take a casual drive through the historic National Road Heritage Park district along scenic U.S. Route 40! Navigate your boat on the legendary Monongahela River. Or, seriously motor your way via interstate highways I-70 and I-79. Our dynamic community is less than three hours from Cleveland and Columbus, less than five hours from Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Baltimore, and not even 30 minutes from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport!
Lessons learned along the way . . .
History will come alive for your children as they travel back in time at the Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life featuring the archeological wonder (and recently named State Treasure), the Meadowcroft Rockshelter. Mom will be charmed by a romantic tour of the 23 Covered Bridges of Washington County. And Dad can annoy everyone by performing his best Stanley Kowalski while riding the actual streetcar named "Desire" at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! "Stella!
A basket full of goodies . . .
Shoppers will be delighted with Washington County's fabulous antique dealers, unique specialty shops, art galleries, open markets, and scrumptious family-owned restaurants as well as our wide variety of nationally renowned retailers and bistros! After a long day of shopping and activities, you can rest in one of our many hotels, motels, or bed and breakfasts.
Lights! Curtain! Showtime! . . .
World-class entertainment can be found during the summer months at one of America's Top Ten concert facilities, Star Lake Amphitheatre! Events held at the Aquatorium in Monongahela also provide truly unforgettable experiences next to the Mon and under the stars! The drama departments of both Washington & Jefferson College and California University offer many fine dramatic performances! Couples will certainly enjoy a pleasant evening at the Little Lake Dinner Theatre overlooking Canonsburg Lake! If it's action you want, place your bets for "win, place, or show" and enjoy exciting harness racing at Ladbroke at the Meadows! "Batter up!" Washington County is the international home to PONY League Baseball and their annual World Series games! And for indoor ice-skating and soccer, don't forget to visit the Iceoplex, the official training center of the Pittsburgh Penguins professional hockey team! "Has anyone seen Mario?"
A festival for every season and every reason . . .
Arts, crafts, food, culture, heritage, midway games, and amusement rides! Dozens of festivals take place throughout the year including famous events such as the National Road Festival, Covered Bridge Festival, Apple Festival, Pumpkin Festival, Washington County Agricultural Fair, and one of the oldest running agricultural events in the state, the West Alexander Fair.
Fun and adventure await you at every turn . . .
Outdoor recreation is plentiful in Washington County with hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding trails, lush rolling public golf courses, beautiful municipal and county parks, and several gamelands with abundant hunting and fishing opportunities! Water enthusiasts will enjoy skiing along the Monongahela River or canoeing any of our many lakes!
The moral of the story . . .
Grandma is always right! There's a lot to see and do in Washington County! Let us help you plan your trip! Wheather you are just passing through, stopping overnight, or planning an extended stay, our staff is available to answer questions. Please come see us at the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency located in the Washington Crown Center near I-70, Exit 4. You can also call us toll-free at 1-800-531-4114 or simply e-mail below.
Information Courtesy of the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
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