Located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Laurel Highlands is a popular vacation spot for history buffs, white water rafters, architecure lovers, and nature watchers. The highlands are made up of Fayette, Westmoreland, and Somerset counties, close to Pittsburgh. With the Allegheny mountains surrounding lush forestry and providing beautiful scenery, the Laurel Highlands are bound to provide visitors with great opportunities for fun outdoors!
During the French and Indian War, Forts Ligonier and Necessity were in use. These sites are popular destinations for the history-minded visitor to Laurel Highlands.
