Laurel Highlands

If spending your vacation rafting the Youghiogeny River and taking in spectacular natural scenery is your idea of a fantastic vacation, then a trip to the Laurel Highlands in Pennsylvania is just the ticket for you! Tour architectural masterpieces and absorb the history of the area over the course of 5 day full of activity and sightseeing.

Day 1

You'll be lodging at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort for your stay in the Laurel Highlands. Private balconies offer a spectacular view. Indoor bowling, shopping, miniature golf, horseback riding, swimming, hayrides, and a spa await you at Pennsylvania's largest year-round resort! Close to all of the wonderful attractions of the Laurel Highlands, you won't miss a moment of fun rooming here.

Day 2

The morning brings a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. Built in 1935, it is considered one of the most prevalent examples of contemporary architecture at present. Spanning dramatically over the falls, you'll be awe-inspired by the sight of it. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Frank Lloyd Wright House on Kentucky Knob, where it is built within the mountainside. After that, you'll take a tasting tour of the Christian W. Klay Winery. Dinner in the evening will be enjoyed in a historic setting.

Day 3

This morning, you'll be whisked away to view George Washington's saddle pistol and original memoirs at Fort Ligonier. Later on in the afternoon, you'll have the choice of going white water rafting, taking a historic float trip, or unwinding at the seven springs mountain resort. White Water rafting on the Youghiogheny River will introduce you to an invigorating adventure where as the Historic float trip will be a gentle and comfortable ride where you don't get wet. Wrap up your day by indulging in the Labor Day Barbecue cookout.

Day 4

Begin the day by visiting the Flight 93 Memorial to pay respects to the innocents that perished on September 11, 2001. Then you'll stop at the Flight 93 Memorial Chapel where you can honor the crew and passengers with commemoration. In the afternoon, you will visit the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site where nine miners were rescued from being buried 240 feet below ground in July 2002. Dinner will be at the Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House.

Day 5

Pack your bags and say so long to the Laural Highlands as you head home.

The Laurel Highlands have so much to offer and with this vacation package, you can get the best of the best for your money!