Arnold Palmer learned to play the game that brought him fame on the fairways and greens at the small-town Latrobe Country Club. While the establishment is private, guests at Springhill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe enjoy special golfing privileges at the country club. Fun Feature: Latrobe Country Club’s restaurant, which was designed and decorated by Palmer’s late wife Winnie, still serves up the legendary golfer’s favorite dishes like crab cakes and special mashed potatoes made with horseradish and scallions.
You’ll want to spend a full day at Greendance - The Winery at Sand Hill in Mount Pleasant to sit, sip, and enjoy the warm sun and gentle autumn breezes of this working farm and winery. For starters, they offer a full repertoire of over 40 wines, free for tasting every day, including innovative fruit sparkling wines, ports, full-bodied reds, and almost a dozen whites, as well as sweeter, lower alcohol wines. Visit the gardens, explore their orchards, and enjoy a delicious meal from The Cabin, the winery’s onsite restaurant, and live music on weekends in October.
The story of the French and Indian War and the history of Fort Ligonier is told through the remarkable museum exhibits and the fortification, meticulously reconstructed and restored on its original historic site. While touring the museum galleries, visitors discover Fort Ligonier's extensive archeological collections and original paintings by noted 18th century artists. A rare, original Redcoat uniform is one of many objects on exhibit in "The World Ablaze: An Introduction to the Seven Years' War" and the spectacular Washington pistols - a gift to our first President by the Marquis de Lafayette, are not to be missed! Step into history and explore the fort, its buildings - including a blacksmith's shop and officers and surgeon's quarters, as well as the artillery park with cannons, carts and wagons.
The Fred Rogers Exhibit, a public, interactive display situated on the upper level of the Fred M. Rogers Center building at Saint Vincent College. Here, trace the life, work, and influence of Fred Rogers, beginning with his hometown roots in Latrobe and continuing through the mission and vision for his pioneering legacy in children's media. The exhibit includes many iconic artifacts from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, including the Neighborhood Trolley, puppets from the show, Daniel Tiger’s clock, and Rogers’ iconic sweaters and sneakers. You’ll find a “Speedy Delivery” letter-writing station, informative wall panels, and four video screens playing programs about or featuring Rogers. The exhibit is only open to the public Monday through Friday, so plan your road trip accordingly.