FAMILY FUN
SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
FAMILY LIFE
60 Minute Missions Escape Room
116 East Pittsburgh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-383-6066
Website: www.60minutemissions.com
60 Minute Missions offers immersive, interactive puzzle rooms where groups of friends, colleagues or family members are placed in a room and given a specific mission. They have 60 minutes to accomplish the mission by finding clues, solving puzzles and working together. During each mission, spend an hour as a real-life spy or secret agent in a special themed environment.
Battle Zone
Latrobe 30 Plaza, Suite 120
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-804-5136
Website: www.battlezonelatrobe.com
Battle Zone is a family fun center located in Latrobe, PA. Battle Zone offers indoor dodgeball and painless paintball without the paint.
Boy Scouts of America Camp
115 Twin Echo Drive
New Florence, PA 15944
Phone: 724-238-6939
Website: www.scounting.org
Scouting is adventure, family, fun, character, leadership and so much more! In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It's fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today- and for life. Scout us in.
Caddie Shak
132 Caddie Shak Road
Donegal, PA 15628
Phone: 724-593-7400
Website: www.caddieshak.com
Located in the Laurel Highlands, Caddie Shak is the ultimate family fun destination! They have an outdoor fun park with three go-kart tracks, two mini-golf courses, an arcade, driving range, batting cages, bumper boats, small amusement rides, picnic pavilions, and a snack shack. Caddie Shak is a seasonal facility- open Spring thru early Fall.
Carnegie Free Library of Connellsville
299 South Pittsburgh Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Phone: 724-628-1380
Website: www.carnegiefreelib.org
Carnegie Free Library's mission is to meet the education, informational and recreational needs of the community. The library connects the community to a wide range of materials and resources available for lifelong learning, personal development and the pursuit of knowledge.
Challenge Program at Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-805-2981
Website: www.stvincentchallenge.org
The Challenge Program at Saint Vincent is a theme-based, fun-filled experience. The program features "immersion experiences," which allow kids to get involved in a subject or pursuit that they enjoy or would like to explore! The day and overnight program are designed to provide children with a memorable, fun-filled experience that becomes something you can look forward to, year after year. St. Vincent strives for hands-on, creative, and exploratory immersions, as well as entertaining opportunities.
Compass Inn Museum
1382 Route 30 East
Laughlintown, PA 15655
Phone: 724-238-4983
Website: www.compassinn.org
Visit Compass Inn Museum to receive an informative and entertaining tour by costumed docents that tell the story of transportation and everyday life in the early 1800's. The tour delivers "history with a smile" by incorporating a generous sprinkling of etymology. The restored Inn is completely furnished with period pieces. Visitors can tour seven rooms including the common room, serving kitchen, ladies parlor, and four bedrooms.
Critter Country Animal Farm
914 Route 981
Smithton, PA 15479
Phone: 724-872-5988
Website: www.crittercountryanimalfarm.com
A visit to Critter Country Animal Farm is not only fun, but it's educational too! This walk-through-zoo displays 250-300 animals ranging from alpacas to a zebra. Most are free roaming on many acres of rolling green pasture. Plan your next outing, school field trip, birthday party, or other group function with the critters! Group rates are available- call for details.
Culver Karate Club
306 South Pittsburgh Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Phone: 724-686-5425
Website: www.culverkarate.com
Culver Karate Club is one of the oldest continuously running karate clubs in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Since their opening in 1988, Culver Karate Club has trained over 1,000 students, including dozens of National Champions. Benefits from training at the Culver Karate Club include a deeper sense of personal confidence, a strong self discipline, improved physical fitness, and self-defense training. Classes include Little Ninjas for 4-6 year olds, Traditional Karate and Ju Jutsu classes, Cardio Karate, and Kickboxing.
Diamond Karate
9 North Diamond Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: 724-547-0766
Website: www.karatelesson.com
Diamond Karate, the most experience and respected karate school in the area, has been teaching Tae-Kwon-Do karate since 1985. They are committed to offering traditional Karate for ages 3 and up. Diamond Karate offers Pee Wee, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced karate programs, and Samurai Sport classes. Diamond Karate's professional approach to karate and self-defense is what uniquely qualifies them to be the first choice among those wanting to learn these skills.
Evergreen Drive-In Theatre
309 Drive-In Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: 724-547-4747
Website: www.evergreendrivein.com
Faranda Farm
1171 Penn Avenue
Holsopple, PA 15935
Phone: 814-479-7109
Website: www.farandasfamilyfarm.com
Faranda's Farm wants people from all over the world to visit the Laurel Highlands and learn about the joy that comes from nature. Faranda's Farm offers festivals featuring corn mazes and flashlight nights, educational field trips, and private events.
Forbes State Forest
1291 Route 30
Laughlintown, PA 15655
Phone: 724-238-1200
Website: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks
Forbes State Forest consists of nearly 59,000 acres of land throughout Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties. A portion of Forbes State Forest serves as the highest peak in Pennsylvania, also known as Mount Davis. This park features over 250 miles of hiking mountain biking, and cycling trails, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, and 115-miles of snowmobiling trails.
Fort Ligonier Summer Camp
200 South Market Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: 724-238-9701
Website: www.fortligonier.org
Fort Ligonier's fun, interactive day camp is legendary! Created for kids who have completed grades K-6. Your young soldier will experience 18th century frontier life while exploring the fort, playing games, creating crafts, making new friends, and more! Camp ends with a special mini-reenactment and family picnic.
Highkix Martial Arts
2034 Main Drive
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-537-8289
Website: www.highkix.com
HighKix Martial Arts mission is to provide a clean, fun, safe learning environment for all family members to train and acquire the many benefits Korean Martial Arts provide. Their programs offer ways to build your mind, body, and character and extend way beyond just learning to kick and punch. it has been proven that students learn best when they are having fun. Our training methods embrace that idea students work hard and push themselves to achieve goals that they did not think possible and they have fun doing it.
Hillview Bowling Lanes
829 East Pittsburgh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-834-8222
Website: www.hillviewbowlinglanes.com
The noise of bowling balls crashing into the pins at Hillview Bowling Lanes is the sound of all ages having a blast! Strike family fun time at Hillview's full-service bowling alley in Greensburg, PA. Since 1961, they've been providing men, women, and children with quality bowling products, affordable games, and competitive tournaments backed by a team of dedicated and friendly professionals. Why not stop by to see why so many others choose Hillview for fun in the fast lane?
Hot Shots Indoor Sports Arena
482 Nessemer Road
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: 724-547-5700
Website: www.hotshotsarena.com
Hot Shots Indoor Sports Arena is Westmoreland County's premier place to play indoor sports! They offer a variety of sports and programs including: Inline Hockey, DEK Hockey, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Basketball, and more! Hot Shots can also host birthday parties, banquets, tournaments, summer camps, trade shows, fundraisers, and more! Public skating is available six days a week and the Totally Tubular indoor play gym is open every day, including some holidays!
Idlewild & Soak Zone
2574 Route 30 East
Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: 724-238-3666
Website: www.idlewild.com
Named "Best Childrens' Park" by Amusement Today, and "Best Park for Families" by the National Amusement Park Historical Association, Idlewild & SoakZone is your ticket to family-friendly fun! Their classic amusement park rides, complete waterpark, live entertainment and unique attractions like Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood are sure to please kids of all ages!
Jake's Mini Golf
1554 North Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-701-2882
Website: www.jakesminigolf.com
Latrobe Skating Center
2914 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-537-8541
Website: www.latrobeskatingcenter.com
Laurel Caverns
1065 Skyline Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Phone: 800-515-4150
Website: www.laurelcaverns.com
Laurel caverns is a large natural calcareous sandstone cave. Most of the passage ceilings in its three-mile labyrinth are between ten and twenty feet high- some as high as 50 feet high- with an average width of over twelve feet. This makes it the largest cave of any type in Pennsylvania. Laurel Caverns offers three trips- the traditional tour is families with children; the upper cave is more rigorous; and the lower cave is very rigorous, taking visitors three miles to the bottom of the cave. Laurel Caverns also offers Kavernputt (largest simulated cave in the world featuring mini-golf), panning for gemstones, a souvenir shop, and a five county view.
Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club
216 West Main Street
Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-445-8922
Website: www.lhmrc.org
Laurel Highlands River Tours & Outdoors Center
4 Sherman Street
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Phone: 724-329-8531
Website: www.laurelhighlands.com
Laurel Highlands River Tours & Outdoor Center offers you the chance to experience all the splendor of the largest park in Pennsylvania- Ohiopyle State Park- with their many water and land activities. No outdoor vacation is complete without trying Ohiopyle's zip-lining, mountain biking, bicycling on the Great Allegheny Passage, rock climbing, kayaking or white-water rafting.
Laurel Hill State Park Complex
1454 Laurel Hill Park Road
Somerset, PA 15501-5629
Phone: 814-445-7725
Email: laurelhillsp@state.pa.us
Website: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks
Laurel Hill State Park is made up of 4,062 acres of property, including 15-miles of hiking and mountain biking, a 63-acre lake that offers swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking, a campground, and 10-miles of the 120-mile snowmobiling trail system in neighboring Forbes State Forest.
Ligonier Valley YMCA
110 West Church Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: 724-238-7580
Website: www.ligonierymca.org
The Ligonier Valley YMCA has been a vital part of its surrounding community since 1983, providing opportunities for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Recently renovated, Ligonier Valley YMCA received a new fitness center, therapy pools, and basketball gymnasium.
Ligonier Valley YMCA
110 West Church Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
Phone: 724-238-7580
Website: www.ligonierymca.org
The Ligonier Valley YMCA has been a vital part of its surrounding community since 1983, providing opportunities for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Recently renovated, Ligonier Valley YMCA received a new fitness center, therapy pools, and basketball gymnasium.
Lincoln Lanes
3850 Route 30
Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-539-1991
Website: www.lincolnlanesbowling.com
Lincoln Lanes is a family fun center located in Latrobe, PA. They have been serving the Latrobe area and Laurel Highlands since 1958. Lincoln Lanes houses 20 automatic scoring bowling lanes, a full-service pro shop, and a concession stand.
Living Treasures Animal Park
288 Route 711
Jones Mills, PA 15646
Phone: 724-593-8300
Website: www.funindonegal.com/living-treasures
Living Treasures is a wonderful setting for a great family experience! The large petting zoo is the thrill of the day for young visitors, while the exotic animals fascinate young and old alike. With over 300 animals of 50 different species, Living Treasures provides a unique interactive experience that allows visitors to get closer to the animals than ever before. Leave your binoculars at home, but don't forget your camera for those once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
Menser's Mini-Golf
562 Berlin Plank Road
Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-701-1882
Website: www.mensers-miniature-golf.com
Mountain Isshinryu Karate Academy
617 Melcroft Road
Acme, PA 15610
Phone: 724-455-2886
Website: www.mikakarate.com
Mountain Isshinryu Karate Academy believes your decision to study Isshinryu Karate can be a very meaningful activity that takes dedication and eventually can become a lifestyle. They are taking new students daily and encourage any and all to participate in this life-changing pursuit.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Adventure Center
1001 LaFayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Phone: 724-593-8300
Website: www.nemacolin.com
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Adventure Center is the hub of outdoor activity, adventure and recreation. From weekend warriors to accomplished athletes, you could spend a few days along absorbing all the activities they have to offer, or you may just want to add a day or two to your Nemacolin trip! If an outdoor experience is what you're after, then a trip to the Adventure Center is a must.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Wildlife Academy
1001 LaFayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Phone: 724-593-8300
Website: www.nemacolin.com
The Wildlife Academy at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort was established in 2006, bringing together animals from all corners of the world. Their mission is dedicated to providing interactive entertainment and live animal programs with an emphasis on education and experience. It is also all animal, all the time! Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's commitment to the care and welfare of the Wildlife Academy is top priority.
North American Karate & Fitness
372 Countryside Plaza
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Phone: 724-542-7470
Website: www.northamericankarateandfitness.com
North American Karate and Fitness is an authentic martial arts school that teaches the Korean art of Tang Soo Do, a traditional martial art that specializes in striking, self-defense, physical fitness, balance/agility, inner strength, and mental focus. The training program is designed for all ability levels, and the experienced staff is dedicated to helping students achieve their individual goals.
Ohiopyle Mini Golf
6 Negley St
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Phone: 724-329-8850
Website: www.wwaraft.com
The Yough Plaza Motel features Ohiopyle's first miniature golf course! This challenging nine-hole course provides both competition and fun for all ages. The course was built to capture the essence of Ohiopyle and the surrounding Laurel Highlands.
Ohiopyle Paintball
133 Scarlett Knob Road
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Phone: 724-329-5200
Website: www.ohiopylepaintball.com
Ohiopyle State Park
124 Main Street
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Phone: 724-329-8591
Email: ohiopylesp@pa.gov
Website: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks
Ohiopyle State Park attracts millions of visitors every year for its rugged, but natural beauty and 20,500 acres of outdoor recreation. The main attraction of this park is the Youghiogheny River Gorge, a rushing waterfall that sits in the center of Ohiopyle. With 79-miles of hiking trails and 27-miles of mountain biking and cycling trails, white-water rafting, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, cross country skiing, 16-miles of snowmobiling, and sledding, Ohiopyle State Park is sure to have something that will meet your thrill-seeking needs.
Outdoor Odyssey
450 Boy Scout Road
Boswell, PA 15531
Phone: 814-629-6516
Website: www.outdoorodyssey.org
Outdoor Odyssey is a multi-faceted leadership academy founded in 1998. Their primary mission is to provide a unique wilderness experience at their 500-acre Laurel Highland camp. Outdoor Odyssey incorporates leadership skills, high adventure, and team-building into a curriculum that sets the stage for success. The staff at Outdoor Odyssey strives to provide each group with top notch adventure programming, unrivaled leadership, and superior service.
Pennsylvania Combat Sports
114 East Otterman Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-420-5199
Website: www.pacombatsports.com
Pennsylvania Combat Sports in Greensburg is one of the most established and respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA academies in Southwestern Pennsylvania. For over 15 years, their athletes have received expert instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Youth martial Arts, and Street Self-Defense training. The instructors and staff at PA Combat Sports have worked hard to develop the most professional and effective training programs available, offering a proven methodology that will help any beginner achieve their Martial Arts training goals.
Pine Springs Camp
371 Pine Springs Camp Road
Jennerstown, PA 15547
Phone: 814-629-9834
Website: www.pinesprings.org
The Pine Springs Camp summer program desires that each camper vitally encounters Christ by teaching about the unconditional love of Christ, emphasizing that each camper has unique and creative gifts that God has given them, modeling a proper way to celebrate and play in God's creation, and experiencing the importance of being involved in Christian community.
Pottery Playhouse
114 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-552-0020
Website: www.pottery-playhouse.com
Pottery Playhouse has one goal- to create a fun, relaxing environment where the artist within everyone can emerge. Pottery Playhouse is your destination for all sorts of occasions- an out of the ordinary date night, a girls night out, a birthday party to remember, or a team-building corporate outing! With over 250 pieces of pottery to choose from, you can let your creativity flow as you paint using various tools and techniques.
SeaBase Family Fun Center
770 East Pittsburgh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-838-8887
Website: www.seabasefun.com
SeaBase is an indoor family fun center in Greensburg, PA, featuring two giant play gyms, interactive game floor, musical play area, laser tag, laser maze, birthday parties, train rides, a kitchen with extensive menu, and arcade with some of the latest video and redemption games.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Champion, PA 15622
Phone: 814-352-7777
Website: www.7springs.com
If an adventure is what you want, an adventure is what you'll get at Seven Springs Mountain Resort! There, you'll find sporting clays, skiing and snowboarding activities, snowmobile tours, snow tubing, the alpine slide, miniature golf, an arcade, bars and nightlife, and much more!
Statler's Fun Center
386 Frye Farm Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-539-7655
Website: www.statlers.com
Terrace Lanes Bowling Center
194 Revco Road
Somerset, PA 15501
Phone: 814-445-3539
Website: www.terracelanes.net
Terrace Lanes is your premier bowling center for great fun with friends and family. Terrace Lanes can accommodate groups and parties, tournaments, bowling leagues, and are known for their famous "Glow Bowl" nights.
The Ice Mine
5001 West Crawford Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Phone: 724-626-4423
Website: www.theicemine.com
The Ice Mine is a family fun center featuring ice skating, hockey, roller skating, arcade, indoor walking track, and sports gym. They offer instructional programs- youth and adults- for both Lean-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play hockey. The Ice Mine facility has meeting and party rooms that can accommodate 10 to 7,000 people, so let them host your next event!
Timeout Batting Cages
160 Pittsburgh Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-550-4222
Website: www.timeoutbc.net
Timeout Batting Cages is one of only three baseball training facilities in the area. They cater to individuals or teams and offer cage rental and instruction in both baseball and softball. Players ranging from t-ball through college athletes can improve their skills at Timeout Batting Cages. Whether you are preparing for your upcoming coach pitch season, or facing an 80 MPH fastball, Timeout Batting Cages can help you train.
Uniontown Area YMCA
1 YMCA Lane
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-438-2584
Website: www.uniontownymca.org
Uniontown Area YMCA is a cause-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening their community in spirit, mind, and body. Much more than a fitness center, Uniontown Area YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The "Y" isn't just simply in the community, but a part of it.
Westmoreland Gymnastics School
65 Huff Avenue Extension
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-832-6744
Website: www.westmorelandgymnastics.com
Westmoreland Gymnastics School has been in the business of teaching children the art of gymnastics and tumbling for over 36 years. The school was founded in 1980 and is determined to operate an establishment that concentrate on teaching children to succeed.
YMCA Camp T. Frank Soles
134 Camp Soles Lane
Rockwood, PA 15557
Phone: 814-352-7217
Website: www.campsoles.org
For more than 60 years, Camp T. Frank Soles has provided high quality and affordable overnight, family camp, and retreat programs. Located in the Laurel Highlands, their 263-acre facility is recognized by many as one of the most beautiful camps in North America. Campers have the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of activities including swimming, Gaga, arts and crafts, rock climbing, archery, zip-lining, and much, much more!
Yough Lanes
1045 University Drive
Rockwood, PA 15557
Phone: 724-628-1255
Website: www.youghlanes.net