Enjoy the sunshine with fun outdoor adventures such as the unique Ecotour Geo Trail for geocaching enthusiasts, an up-close view of the impressive 45-foot Buttermilk Falls, hiking or biking the well-maintained 69 miles of rails-to-trails, off-roading on bike and ATV trails, or visiting area scenic parks, natural areas or Yellow Creek State Park.
The emergence of spring means that festivals and events get back into full swing! Mark your calendar for exciting outings such as the Spring Open House in the Amish Community of Smicksburg (3/23), PA Taxidermy Association Sportsman’s Show (3/23), Indiana-Armstrong Builders Assoc. Home Show (4/5-7), Jimmy Stewart’s Birthday Celebration (5/18), Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues Festival (5/24-25) and Saltsburg’s Historic Canal Days (6/7-9).
Interested in local history? Tour a museum dedicated to the military and Hollywood careers of hometown hero Jimmy Stewart. Stop by an area historical society or the Blairsville Underground Railroad History Center to learn about local history. Embark on a self-guided driving tour which takes you on a 36-mile round-trip journey to see 4 covered bridges. View public art during the self-guided walking tours in historic downtown Indiana and Blairsville, which bring the arts-to-life with murals and sculptures.
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania, providing excellence in education, is also home to IUP Crimson Hawks sporting events and the Lively Arts at IUP, which showcases performing and visual arts, as well as the University Museum. Enjoy the beauty of the Allegheny Arboretum, a living museum devoted to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of trees, shrubs, and vines.
Visit our website www.VisitIndianaCountyPA.org for fun ideas and pack a virtual suitcase for your road trip to Indiana County. Come for fun, take home a memory!
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