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Ohiopyle, PA is a small community in the Laurel Highland mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania located about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. Ohiopyle State Park encompasses approximately 19,052 acres. The name Ohiopyle is thought to have been derived from a native american indian word "ohiopehhla" meaning white frothy water
If you love the outdoors, Ohiopyle is your kind of place! Ohiopyle offers hiking and biking along the 27-mile Youghiogheny River Trail. Relax and enjoy Fishing, try Rock Climbing or just relax by the rivers edge. Ohiopyle is family friendly offering many activities such as camping, picnicking, family rafting as well as educational lectures. Ohiopyle offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the eastern U.S!
While exploring Ohiopyle, you will discover the breathtaking Cucumber Falls as well as many other scenic waterattractions. In the heart of Ohiopyle you will find the center attraction of the park, the Main Falls. Once per yearthe Over the Falls Festival is held where paddlers are allowed to plunge over this 18-foot waterfall which is normally off limits. This festival was named one of the season's best weekend trips by National Geographic Adventure magazine 8/2008. The Eleventh Annual Over the Falls Festival will take place on August 22, 2009, so mark your calendars!
Just a few miles from Ohiopyle you will find two homes designed by renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob are frequented by many architect students from various countries and tourists from every state in the US and other Countries.
If you love golf or skiing, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is only minutes from Ohiopyle. Winter activities include Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, and Sledding/Tobogganing.
Ohiopyle was chosen by Log Home Living magazine (7/06 edition) as # 4 best place to build a log home. If you are visiting in the Southwest Pennsylvania area, don't miss the OHIOPYLE area.
Ohiopyle Map
Ohiopyle River GuidesWildernerss Voyagers - 800-272-4141
Laurel Highlands River Tours - 800-472-3846
Ohiopyle Trading Post - 888-644-6795
Whitewater Adventures - 800-992-7238
Golfing in Fayette County PA
Duck Hollow Golf Club 724-439-3150
Summit Inn Golf Course 724-438-8594
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 724-329-8555
Springdale Golf Club 724-439-4400
Practice Ranges
Franko's Golf Center 724-438-6651
Hopwood Hackers 724-439-7671
Wilderness Voyagers - 800-272-4141Laurel Highlands River Tours - 724-329-8531Ohiopyle Trading Post - 1-888-644-6795Whitewater Adventures - 1-800-992-7238Confluence Cyclery - 814 -395-9380Allegheny Recumbent Tours - 1-888-395-2453Bikes Unlimited, Connellsville - 724-628-2453West Apple Tours - 724-628-3340Yough River Transport - 724-277-0550
Visit the Allegheny Trail Alliance Website to view more informationabout the Great Allegheny Passage - www.atatrail.org
Visit www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com to find more info about Ohiopyle PA
Bike Shops, Rentals & Tour & Transport Information
Fishing in and around Fayette County PA
Youghiogheny River Lake - 814-395-3166
Angelo Trout Fishing Pond 724-455-3385
Benners Meadow Run Camp Ground - 724-329-4097
Five Pines Camping & Recreation - 724-329-4606
Hi-To Lakes - 724-564-2540
Linden Hall - 724-529-7543
Paradise Two Lakes - 724-246-2994
Rosensteel's Lakes - 724-438-2030
Scarlett Knob Camp Ground - 724-329-5200
Seghi's Five Lakes - 724-569-5329
Tall Oaks Camp Ground - 724-329-4777
Tub Run Camp Ground - 724-329-8342
Fishing in Fayette County PA
Skiing in and around Fayette County PA
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa - 866-344-6957Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 800-452-2223Wisp Resort - 301-387-4911Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 814-443-8000
Here is the top 10 “must see list” from the locals.
1. Cucumber Falls2. Wharton Furnace3. Jumonville Glen4. Ferncliff trail at Ohiopyle State Park5. Tour the Laurel Caverns6. Natural water slide7. Baughmans Rock at Sunset8. Falls Market9. Braddock’s Grave10.Hike to the Cross at Jumonville
The Locals Recommend:
As one of the most romantic vacations you will ever take, your honeymoon is something to look forward to after all the wedding planning stress. Here are our Top 10 ideas for things to do if you are planning to Honeymoon in the Laurel Highlands!
1. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater2. Take a Whitewater rafting trip at Ohiopyle3. Play Golf at Nemacolin Resort4. Hike and Bike at Ohiopyle State Park5. View Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle6. Tour the Laurel Caverns7. Visit Christian W. Klay Winery8. Romantic Stay and Dinner at The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn.9. Tour Historic Sites such as Fort Necessity, Washington Tavern, Jumonville Glen10. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob and don’t miss the Sculpture Garden
Honeymoonin the Laurel Highlands
Hiking the Laurel Highlands Trail in Fayette County PA
Winter Scene - Fayette County PA
Fall Color in Fayette County PA
Fallingwater Designed by renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934 for the Edgar J Kaufmann family. The house was built partly over a waterfall in the Mill Run area of the Laurel Highlands. Fallingwater is listed among the Smithsonian magazine's Life List of 28 places "to visit. All tours through Fallingwater are guided tours led by professional interpreters. Advance ticket purchase or reservations are essential for all tours at Fallingwater. Tickets may be purchased on-line or by calling Visitor Services at 724-329-8501 www.fallingwater.org/82/tours-and-tickets
Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA
Kentuck Knob One of the last homes to be completed by renownd Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally built for The Hagan Family of Unionotwn, the home was sold in 1986 and opened for tours in 1996. Guided tour by reservation only. 724-329-1901 www.kentuckknob.com/reservationinfo.html
Wharton Furnace The only early Fayette County iron furnace to be restored to its original appearance, it operated from 1839 to 1873. One of its products was cannonballs for the Civil War. Travel approximatley t six miles east from Uniontown on US 40 to the top of the Summit. Continue about 0.6 miles beyond the summit and bear to the right on Wharton Furnace Road. Stay on Wharton Furnace Road about 1.9 miles and look for the furnace in a small park on the right side of the road. Admission is Free
George C Marshall Memorial Plaza located in Uniontown the birthplace and boyhood home of General of the Army George C. Marshall. General Marshall is considered by many to be one of the greatest modern day American heroes. He is recognized as the organizer of the Allied Victory in World War II and the architect of the Marshall Plan. He won the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Located at W. Fayette and W. Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Admission is Free
Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA
Friendship HillHome of Albert Gallatin who was Secretary of Treasuryfrom 1801 until 1814. In addition to touring the home and exhibits, visitors can also explore the 661 acre park by way of ten miles of nature trails. Admission is Free www.nps.gov/frhi/index.htm
General Edward Braddocks Grave General Edward Braddock was commander-in-chief for North America during the actions at the start of the French and Indian War and served with George Washington. Before he died Braddock left Washington his ceremonial sash that he wore with his battle uniform. It is reported that Washington never went anywhere without this sash for the rest of his life. Admission is Free www.nps.gov/fone/braddock.htm
More Historical and Cultural Sites in Fayette County PA
Coal & Coke Heritage Center The Coal & Coke Heritage Center captures & preserves the history of the Coke Region. www.fe.psu.edu/coalandcoke/ Searights Tollhouse Built in 1835 and one of only two remaining toll houses in PA. www.nationalroadpa.org/tollhouses_bridges.html#searights Colonel Crawfords Cabin Cabin home built in 1782 for Col. William Crawford, pioneer, soldier and friend of George Washington. Located in Connellsville. www.fay-west.com/connellsville/historic/crawfordcabin.php Nemacolin Castle Brownsville's historic castle - Home of Jacob Bowman. www.nemacolincastle.org Fort Necessity National battlefield site of the opening battle of the French & Indian War which marked the 1st event in the military history of George Washington and his only military defeat. Another nearby French and Indian War site is Jumonville Glen. www.nps.gov/fone/prelude.htm Mt Washington Tavern One of many taverns located along the National Road, the first highway built by the Federal government. www.nps.gov/archive/fone/mwt.htm Laurel Caverns The largest caverns in PA. Acccording to locals was originally called Delany’s cave. www.laurelcaverns.com/ Flatiron Building History museum focusing on the National Road and coal and coke era. www.barcpa.org/heritage_center.htm Jumonville Christian Camp Site of Dunbar's Camp during the 1755 Braddock expedition. Also site of the 65 foot high mountaintop steel cross having a view of over 40 miles on a clear day. At night you can view the Cross from many areas of Uniontown. www.jumonville.org/ Isaac Meason House National Historic Landmark. Built in 1803 by ironmaster, Isaac Meason. Site of Gist's Plantation. www.isaacmeasonmansion.com/welcome.htm Linden Hall The Cochran family mansion overlooking the Youghiogheny River. www.lindenhallpa.com/ Mount St. Macrina Former estate of famous coal baron J.V.Thompson. Currently the motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Basil and annual pilgrimage. www.sistersofstbasil.org/mount.jsp Youghiogheny River Lake - www.lrp.usace.army.mil/rec/lakes/youghiog.htm
More places to explore in Fayette County PA
Mt Washington Tavern
National Road Heritage Corridor
Nemacolin Castle
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
Ohiopyle State Park
Searight's Tollhouse
Shopping in Downtown Uniontown
The State Theatre for the Arts
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Wharton Furnace
Woodlands Zoo
Christian W Klay Winery
Coal and Coke Heritage Center
Colonel Crawfords Cabin
Flatiron Building Heritage Center
Frank L. Melaga Art Museum
George Marshall Memorial Plaza
Historic Stone House
Jumonville Glen
Laurel Caverns
Linden Hall
Mount St Macrina
The Laurel Highlands Trail extends for 70 miles from the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown to the Youghiogheny River Gorge at Ohiopyle State Park east of Uniontown. There are eight overnight areas, each contains five shelters, tent pads, two comfort stations and a source of water. The overnight areas are not located directly on the trail, but are set back off the trail to maintain a wilderness atmosphere. Each shelter can accommodate 6 people. The overnight areas are situated 8 to 10 miles apart on the trail.
Call (724) 455-3744 prior to your trip, for reservations, which are required. A fee is required for reservations.
The Laurel Highlands trail is blazed every 100 feet with 2"x 5" yellow paint blazes. Large wood signs mark the access points. There are mileage monuments on the trail every mile.
For more information about the Laurel Highlands Trail and other Trails in Ohiopyle visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ohiopyle.aspx
Visit www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com to find more info and photos of the Ohiopyle PA area
Hiking the Laurel Highlands Trail
Cucumber Falls
Hiking Trail Ohiopyle
Kentuck Knob Sculpture
Kayaks Ohiopyle Fall Color
Getting There.....
DestinationsWhether your interests include white water rafting, hiking, biking, boating, golfing, skiing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, antiquing or sight seeing you are just minutes away from your destination! There is so much to see and do in the Ohiopyle PA and Laurel Highlands area!
We have provided some of these destinations below. Please contact each destination directly or GPS or google maps for exact directions.
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Tavern - 3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437 1-800-274-7138 or 724-329-8876 www.stonehouseinn.com Historic National Road - Route 40 East/WestOhiopyle State Park - 724-329-8591 Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing and white-water rafting/kayaking. More info on Ohiopyle at www.DiscoverOhiopyle.com Fort Necessity National Battlefield & Mt Washington TavernFrank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater - 1491 Mill Run Rd Mill Run PA 15464 724-329-8501Kentuck Knob - 723 Kentuck Rd, Chalk Hill PA 15421 724-329-1901
Cucumber Falls- OhiopyleNatural Water Slide - OhiopyleBike Trail - Ohiopyle or Confluence - www.gaptrail.org/tmi/docs/printmap3.pdfOhiopyle Visitors Center - 7 Sheridan Street Ohiopyle, PA 15470 - 724-329-1127Ski Resorts nearby - Seven Springs, Wisp, Hidden Valley, Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin ResortLaurel Caverns - 724-438-6090Christian Klay Winery - 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalhill PA 724-439-3424Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - 1001 Lafayette Drive Farmington, PA 15437 800-422-2736 - 724-329-8555 www.nemacolin.comWildside at Nemacolin - Bowling, arcade, rock climbing wall, barGeneral Braddocks Grave - Rt 40. Grave is next to Braddock InnJumonville Christian Camp - Jumonville Rd 800-463-7688Jumonville Glen - Jumonville RdWharton Furnace - Rt 40 to Fayette Springs RoadYough Lake Marina - 814-395-3423 www.youghlakemarina.com The Christmas Shoppe - Chalkhill 724-439-6500Pizza Hut - Rt 40 - 3730 National Pike 724-329-1445Beer distributor - National Pike Distributor Rt 40 (next to Pizza Hut or Nate Dogs (sells 6 packs) on Rt 40 across from SubwayThe Great Allegheny Passage - Ohiopyle & Confluence - www.gaptrail.org/tmi/docs/printmap3.pdfUniontown PA - approximately 20 minutes - Rt 40 go down the Summit follow signs to area of interest that include: George Marshall Plaza, Historic Uniontown, State Theatre for the Arts, Searight’s Tollhouse and more!Hopwood PA - approximately 20 minutes
Grocery Stores
Falls Market - Restaurant & Grocery, 69 Main St Ohiopyle 724-329-4973Chalkhill Market - Chalkhill Pa 15421Adrians Market - Rt 40 - go down the Summit then 1st Exit into Hopwood. Adrians will be on the leftShop & Save - Rt 40 go down the Summit to Rt 119/George Marshall Pkwy. Take Walnut Hill Rd Exit. Right onto Walnut Hill. Shop & Save on Right.
In and around Ohiopyle PA and Confluence, you will find some of the best whitewater boating in the Eastern U.S !
Rafting Outfitters
Laurel Highlands River ToursPO Box 107 Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 15470 800-472-3846
Ohiopyle Trading Post P.O. Box 94, 4 Negley St. Ohiopyle, PA 15470 1-888-644-6795 ~ 724-329-1450
White Water Adventurers6 Negley Street Ohiopyle Pennsylvania, 15470 1-800-WWA-RAFT
Wilderness VoyageursPO Box 97 103 Garrett St Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470 800-272-4141 ~ 724-329-1000
Riversport School of PaddlingPO Box 95 855 River Road Confluence, PA 15424 814-395-5744
Medical FacilitiesMed Express - 325 McClellandtown Road Uniontown, PA 15401 724-439-3627 go down the Summit to Rt 119/George Marshall Pkwy. Take McClellandtown Rd Exit. Right onto McClellandtown Road. Med Express will be on Right next to Gabriel Brothers.
Uniontown Hospital - 500 West Berkeley Street Uniontown, PA 15401 724 430-5000 - Rt 40 go down the Summit to Rt 119 / George Marshall Pkwy. Take McClellandtown Rd Exit. Right onto McClellandtown Road. Hospital will be on Right.
Internet:
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Tavern - 3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pa 15437 WiFi for customers 1-800-274-7138 or 724-329-8876 www.stonehouseinn.com
Subway Restaurant in Chalk Hill has Wi-Fi for customers 724-438-5551
Panera Bread at 105 Matthew Drive Uniontown, PA 15401 has Wi-Fi for customers 724-439-8670
The Wildside at Nemacolin Resort has Wi-Fi for customers - 724-329-6477
Pet careNemacolin Wooflands - 724-329-Woof - Pet Resort, Grooming, Boarding, Doggy Daycare www.nemacolinwooflands.com
Woodlands Animal Care Center - Veterinarian services - 724-329-2VET - 3953 National Pike, www.woodlandsanimalcarecenter.com
Got Horses?? Bring them on vacation with you. Special boarding rate at Old Mill Farm for Guests. Our boarding facility boasts two barns, an indoor and an outdoor riding arena and miles of trails that only the mountains can offer! Enjoy a fully staffed facility, on property farrier, trainer, instructor, breeding lab, social horse people and very flexible operating hours! Private or Social Turnout, stall cleaning and all the basics (feeding, hay, bi-monthly de-worming and water) including a weekly fly prevention program. Just under 30 acres of pasture with run-in sheds. Riding Instruction and horse leases also available! Tours of our facility also available. Negative Coggins dated within one year and health papers within 30 days required for short term boarding. Call 724-984-2426 or Visit our website to view our facility and services at www.gypsydrumhorses.com/services.htm
Horseback Riding available at Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle State Park offers 9.4 miles of trails. The Sugarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area has 9.4 miles of mountain bike/equestrian trails. A separate parking area is off of Grover Road and has a fenced paddock and nearby water. Trail-Side Stables offers trail rides in Ohiopyle State Park. Visit website at http://www.trail-sidestables.com/ 724-858-7449 or 814-279-1631
Please report errors or omissions to info@discoverohiopyle.com
Fayette County PA Relocation Information
Fayette County is located in Southwestern Pennsylvania and borders West Virginia and Maryland. The area offers many outdoor activities including biking, hiking, snow skiing, fishing, boating, hunting, kayaking and has some of the best whitewater rafting areas on the east coast.
There are miles of State Forests and Parks and the mountains of Fayette County offer the most spectacular fall beauty. Wildlife is abundant in the mountain areas and you won't be suprised to see a deer, bear or wild turkey while driving through. Ohiopyle State Park offers over 28 miles of hiking and biking trails along the Youghiogheny River Trail. Ohiopyle PA was voted the #4 best place to build a log home by Log Home Living Magazine! A recent New YorkPost article rated Ohiopyle as #50 best place to visit in Pennsylvania!
History buffs will love the area! Some of the landmarks you won't want to miss are the George C Marshall Memorial Plaza, Fort Necessity, French and Indian War sites, Jumonville, Wharton Furnace, Friendship Hill, Seawrights Tollhouse and many mansions in Uniontown that were originally built by Coal Barons. In addition, there are two homes designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob which are within a short drive of each other.
Golf enthusiasts have many choices including Nemacolin Woodlands Resort which recieved a 4.5 star rating from Golf Digest magazine for “Best Places to Play".
Ski Resorts that are in or near Fayette County include Seven Springs, Mystic Mountain, Hidden Valley,The Springs and Wisp.
Uniontown is the County Seat of Fayette County. Downtown Uniontown has been revitalized and has any new shops and weekly events. Be sure to visit www.UniontownOnline.com to find more details about area events, restaurants, shopping, flea markets, auctions and more!
County real estate tax is based on the value of real property. PA sales tax is 6% of taxable items. Currently, there is no sales tax on groceries and clothing items. Property taxes are paidto the county, township and school district based on a stated millage. It varies based on locality. www.fayetteproperty.org/assessment_office/pdffiles/2009%20Millage%20Rates.pdf
There are no personal property taxes. There is a per capita tax which is nominal.
Approximate Distance to major cities
Morgantown WV 28Pittsburgh, PA 48Cleveland, OH 178Harrisburg, PA 196Washington, DC 198
Fayette County PA Relocation Information
Drivers License: To change an out of state driver’s license to a Pennsylvania driver’s licenseBring your current driver’s license and proof of your social security number and a check for $24.00There is no knowledge test required. You will need to pass a visual screening test. For more info about Pennsylvania Drivers’ Licenses or Driver Permits in Fayette County, call 724-439-7406 or 724-437-4760.
Allegheny Power Company - 1-800-255-3443
Columbia Gas Company - 1-888-460-4332
Verizon Phone Company - 1-800-660-2215
Pennsylvania American Water - 1-800-565-7292
Municipal Water Authorities
Albert Gallatin - 724-725-3686
Belle Vernon - 724-929-8080
Indian Creek Valley - 724-455-2866
Masontown - 724-538-1511
Newell - 724-938-7300
North Fayette County - 724-626-1211
Ohiopyle - 724-329-5671
Perryopolis - 724-736-4441
Pleasant Valley - 724-628-2930
Smithfield Borough - 724-529-9601
CableAtlantic Broadband 1-888-536-9600Armstrong Cable 724-628-5462
SewageConnellsville 724-626-1950South Connellsville 724-628-4860Dunbar 724-626-1941North Union 724-785-4526South Union 724-438-8833Uniontown 724-430-2913Zoning - 724-430-1210 x 207
Public Transit - 724-628-7433 - www.factbus.com
Did you know..............
* Fayette County PA was named after the Marquis de Lafayette.
* The county seat of Fayette County PA is Uniontown
*Uniontown is the home of the McDonalds Big Mac www.bigmacmuseum.com
*Uniontown PA is the setting of the first scenes from George A. Romero's Land of the Dead
*Uniontown PA is the birthplace of General George C Marshall, who was awarded the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize
*There are two homes designed by famous Architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Fayette County Kentuck Knob and the most famous being Fallingwater
*The town of Perryopolis was designed by George Washington during his days as a surveyor.
*2008 US census population estimate of Fayette County PA 143,925
*George Washington’s only defeat occurred at Fort Necessity in 1754
Fayette County PA School Information
Uniontown Area Schools Albert Gallatin Area Schools Frazier Area Schools Connellsville Area Schools Belle Vernon Area Schools Brownsville Area Schools Laurel Highlands Area Schools Penn State Fayette Campus Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology
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Weddings at Ohiopyle State Park
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Many couples choose to share their vows at Ohiopyle State Park each year. Here are some things you need to know. A letter of authorization is required for your wedding which includes a $25 administrative fee. Donations to Friends of Ohiopyle are also appreciated in order to continue making improvements to park facilities. When contacting the park for authorization, please send an email to ohiopylesp@pa.gov or a letter to: Ohiopyle State Park PO Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470 Please include the following information: • Date • Location • Time • Number Attending • Contact information including both
bride and groom’s names • Any special requests
When choosing the location, be sure to consider access, time of year, and size of the guest list. For larger wedding parties,
the gravel overlook by Ohiopyle Falls or Tharp Knob Overlook are appropriate. Please note that the gravel overlook will not be
available during 2012-2014 due to construction of a new visitor center. For smaller weddings, there are more remote
locations that may be considered such as Cucumber Falls, Meadow Run Slides, or Entrance Rapid. Weddings are not
permitted on the Ohiopyle Falls viewing decks.
Please note that the location you choose will not be closed
to the public and parking may not be reserved. On a busy
day you may have hundreds of onlookers. Electric is not
provided so please make appropriate arrangements. Set
up and tear down of chairs, flowers, decorations, etc
should be done as close to the commencement and
completion of the ceremony as possible.
Tharp Knob Overlook
Campground Overlook
Gravel Overlook Ohiopyle Falls
Cucumber Falls
Marci Lynn McGuinness published the wedding guide, "Tying the Knot," in St. Michaels, Maryland several years ago. There, she performed over 100 wedding ceremonies along the Chesapeake Bay as an officiant. The photo on the right is from the Maple Hall Country Inn in Claiborne, MD, 4 miles south of St. Michaels.
From lighthouses, to private islands, homes, resorts, and inns, McGuinness assisted nondenominational couples in "Tying the Knot."
Couples looking to use an officiant to perform their wedding ceremony in Pennsylvania must get a "Self-uniting marriage license" at the county clerk's office in the county where you will marry.
Fayette County Clerks Office phone number: 724-430-1253.
If you acquire a Self-uniting marriage license, you are not required to use a clergyman who is part of an organized church to preform your wedding ceremony. You may get married your way. Your ceremony must have 2 witnesses. The officiant may be counted as a witness if necessary.
McGuinness offers a selection of vows. You may write your own vows, add a poem, etc.
Contact: marci@ohiopyle.info or call 724-710-2919McGuinness charges $350. to perform a local wedding ceremony.
Call Ohiopyle State Park in order to schedule a ceremony on park property: 724-329-8591
As one of the most romantic vacations you will ever take, your honeymoon is something to look forward to after all the wedding planning stress. Here are our Top 10 ideas for things to do if you are planning to Honeymoon in the Laurel Highlands!
1. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater2. Take a Whitewater rafting trip at Ohiopyle3. Play Golf at Nemacolin Resort4. Hike and Bike at Ohiopyle State Park5. View Cucumber Falls at Ohiopyle6. Tour the Laurel Caverns7. Visit Christian W. Klay Winery8. Romantic Stay and Dinner at The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn.9. Tour Historic Sites such as Fort Necessity, Washington Tavern, Jumonville Glen10. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob and don’t miss the Sculpture Garden
Honeymoonin the Laurel Highlands
The Historic Stone HouseRestaurant and Country Inn Destination Weddings and Honeymoons
Royal Heritage Ballroom Receptions Enjoy your Honeymoon in Paradise
3023 National Pike, Farmington, Pennsylvania 15437724-329-8876 or 1-800-274-7138
(Choose Banquet/Catering Line in Directory)info@stonehouseinn.com www.StoneHouseInn.com
Gazebo Weddings, Royal Heritage Ballroom Receptions, Rehearsal DinnersBanquets, Conferences, Meetings, BusTours, Reunions,
Luncheons, Dinners, Special Occasion Events
Experience Ohiopyle, Fallingwater, Wineries, Antique Shopping, Resorts
Photographers &
Videographers
Andrews Photography Greensburg
724-837-4111
Ben McMillen Photography Waynesburg
724-550-1000
Coordinated 360˚ Uniontown
724-322-6577
Earlmar Productions Uniontown
724-438-0391
EWD Photograpy Uniontown
724-550-7702
George’s Studio Uniontown
724-437-5081
Guadio’s Photography & Video Belle Vernon
724-929-9400
Isabell Photography Uniontown
724-322-0637
Klink Video Services Uniontown
724-439-6405
L M Wigington Waynesburg
724-852-3085
Picture Me Portrait Studio Uniontown
724-437-7604
Picture Perfect Photography Uniontown
724-437-5749
Terry Sabarese Uniontown
724-439-0480
Richard Novsek Uniontown
724-438-1036
Spellman’s Photographic Studio Uniontown
724-437-6841
Witt Photography Studio Uniontown
724-329-4033
DJ’s 5th Ace Entertainment
412-881-2881
A 3D Sound Production 412-341-2222
A DJ 4 U
724-836-3362
Acclaimed Entertainment 800-842-6956
Action Entertainment
724-861-9990
Alan DJ Services 814-244-3213
All Around Audio 724-239-4386
All Occasions
724-864-0837
Always Perfect DJ 412-635-0292
Anderson Productions
724-547-0790
Baby Boomers 814-944-8952
Bo Moore’s Downtown Music
814-535-2561
Boff’s Entertainment 724-444-1998
Bofonics DJ
724-864-9044
DJ Sonic Spectrum 724-557-2626
DJ Zany Zels
724-853-7389
Disc Jockey Warehouse 724-228-4210
DJ Bill Ballas
724-861-9990
DJ Gordon Slagle 724-744-2839
DJ Lynch
814-535-3231
DJ Nick Funn 412-751-5181
Elite Productions
724-864-6823
Firestorm Entertainment 814-201-0564
Gary Vomb
724-322-7615
Hollywood Entertainment (724) 366-0764
Jammin Joe
724-583-1118
Jest for Fun 724-239-2666
Johnny Rock
301-746-8657
Kingdom Entertainment 888-367-3335
Lethal DJ
724-255-6501
Mach1 412-818-7763
Me & Mr. Jones 724-454-8012
Kingfish Worldwide
724-438-3531
Shake & Bake 724-437-7882
Taylored Knights
724-962-4730
The Late Night Cat 724-986-1285
Florists
Uniontown Best Florist
W. Church Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-438-2407
White Swan Flower Shop
50 Mill Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-438-1900
Westwood Floral & Gifts
1778 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-255-2524
Bartons Flower Shop
19 Morgantown Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-438-0310
Creative Touch Village Florist
RR 40
Hopwood PA 15445
724-438-6600
Demuth Florist
302 N. Pittsburgh Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
724-628-7600
Johnstown The Florist
550 Pittsburgh Rd
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-2511
Neubauer’s Flowers Inc
3 South Gallatin Ave OR
34 East Church Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-812-4451
724-430-1448
Wedding Reception Locations Anthony’s Lakeside Party Center
Uniontown
724-439-3111
Banquets Unlimited
Irwin
724-871-7563
Carbones
Crabtree
724-834-3430
Ferrnates Lakeview
Greensburg
(724) 834-4590
Fountain Mills
Scottdale
724-887-7404
Giannilli’s
Greensburg
724-853-6600
Historic Stone House
Farmington
724-329-8876
Lodge at Chalkhill
Chalkhill
724-438-8880
Majestic Farms & Hall
Farmington Township
814-744-8225
Meloni’s Restaurant
Uniontown
724-437-2061
Oakhurst Tea Room
Somerset
814-443-2897
Peter’s Torchlight
Uniontown
724-439-8510
Rock Run Inn
Elizabeth
412-751-1070
Stonehenge Lodge
Acme
724-593-6334
The Rose Bar & Grille
White Oak
412-751-6960
Watsons Choice B&B
Uniontown
724-437-4999
The Willow Room
Belle Vernon
724-3797328