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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

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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

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Acclaimed Entertainment 800-842-6956

Action Entertainment

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Alan DJ Services 814-244-3213

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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