Welcome to the Ligonier Valley!
We invite you to stroll our streets. Many people are drawn to Ligonier, with its tree-lined streets, interesting shops, and bandstand on the Diamond in the center of town. Others come for our many recreational activities like skiing and snowboarding, fishing, golfing, hiking and biking our state parks or on scenic roads.
Plan Your Stay: Ligonier has over 60 specialty shops, galleries, restaurants, and places to stay, and is home to many museums and outdoor adventures. The scenic valley surrounding the town is home to Idlewild & SoakZone — voted “Best Amusement Park for Children in the World” — as well as the Compass Inn Museum, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Linn Run State Park and fantastic biking and hiking at Laurel Mountain. The scenic valley surrounding the town is so beautiful at this time of year — it is a town for all seasons.
Mark Your Calendar: The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its event calendar for 2024. On May 11, join us for the Wine, Whiskey & Sweets Walk from 1 to 5 p.m. Sip while you walk, sampling over 15 different local wines, whiskeys, and sweets! Registration is required at ligonier.com. The Ligonier Country Market opens on Saturday, May 18. Enjoy music on the Diamond every Sunday evening starting on June 16 with our Sunday Evening Band Concerts.
To see more about these events, visit business.ligonier.com/events.
No matter why you visit Ligonier, we hope you will come back often to enjoy all our beautiful town has to offer.
Visit Ligonier … Shop, Dine, Play, Stay.
Ligonier Valley’s Annual Free Museum Day
Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit five museums for free and enjoy a fun slate of art and history activities throughout the day! Open to visitors and community residents from all zip codes.
● Compass Inn Museum
● Fort Ligonier
● Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum
● Lincoln Highway Experience
● Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art
Meet special guests, see new exhibits, and historical demonstrations. Begin at the museum of your choice. Museum staff will be on hand to guide you to your next stop.
Free Museum Day in the Ligonier Valley is generously supported by the Jack Buncher Foundation.
Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse
122 North Market St., Ligonier; 724-238-2296 (reservations suggested), carolanddavesroadhouse.com
Are you looking to make a special occasion with family or friends even more memorable?
At Carol and Dave’s Roadhouse, every day of the week brings a special just for you. We’re not just serving meals; we’re serving moments. Our commitment to fresh ingredients and heartfelt hospitality shines through with every dish, crafted lovingly by our family team, both in the kitchen and at your table. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering for two or a grand celebration for up to 40 people, we’re here to accommodate all your dining needs.
Excited to take care of you? Absolutely!
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. every day, ready to welcome you for lunch or dinner.
And don’t forget you can order online on our website: carolanddavesroadhouse.com
Let each day bring you a delicious new experience.
Sweet Home Vanilla
209 E. Main St., Ligonier; 504-622-4846, sweethomevanilla.com
Happiness is homemade.
Sweet Home Vanilla is a family-operated small business, with a new storefront on East Main Street.
Our hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We are a small-town shop with the best pure vanilla products and natural coconut-beeswax candles, handcrafted in Ligonier. We offer organic and locally sourced ingredients.
Our premium vanilla comes directly from Madagascar, fresh each season. Each homemade product is carefully made with thoughtfulness and attention to the fine details.
Find unique, quality gifts at your next visit to Ligonier or shop online at sweethomevanilla.com
Ligonier Country Market
110 Andi Lane, Ligonier; 724-858-7894, ligoniercountrymarket.com
It’s Market Season!
Join us for Ligonier Country Market’s Opening Day on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Shop our 120 vendors for all your market favorites, like farm fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, syrup, and more! Then, peruse our hand-selected artisan crafters, with an assortment of jewelry, purses, wood items, art, pet items & treats, and candles, just to name a few.
While you’re here, pick up a coffee, tea or other beverage and grab a bottle of wine for later. We also feature many local eateries selling fresh baked breads, pastries, hot & cold foods, and more.
We are open every Saturday, May to September, from 8 am to noon, rain or shine. See you there!
Also, save the dates:
First Night Market: Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 8 pm, On the Diamond in Ligonier
Harvest Dinner: Saturday, August 10 at Loyalhanna Watershed Farm
NEW event: Local Eats, Food Trucks, and Vintage Flair — Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 am to 3 pm, at the Market Field
Holiday Market: Saturday, Nov. 2, noon, at the Market Field
We have something for everyone!
For more information, visit us online at ligoniercountrymarket.com. To go directly to the vendor map, click here.
Ligonier Country Market: Make it / Bake It / Grow It
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival
252 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe; 724-834-7474, artsandheritage.com
Join us from July 4 to 7, marking the 50th year of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival! Annual summer festival takes place at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg.
The Artist Market: The largest portion of the Festival and definitely a favorite is host to over 200 professional craftspeople and artisans from all over the country.
Food Vendors: Offering a wide variety of excellent foods ranging from all sorts of ethnic backgrounds including Italian, Polish, Greek, Vietnamese, and Lebanese.
Westmoreland Art Nationals: Each year the Festival is host to the Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Fine Art and Photography Exhibition.
Entertainment & Presentations: The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival presents live, non-stop contemporary, traditional, classical, and folk music on four stages.
Adult Poetry and Short Story Contest: Entrants from around the country enter our juried poetry and short story contest.
Children’s Activities: Dynamic programming designed for small children, youth, and the young at heart.
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival welcomes one and all to take part in this four-day celebration at Twin Lakes Park with FREE Admission. It’s fun for everyone!
Visit our website at artsandheritage.com.
Signature Stationery Fine Paper and Goods
215 East Main St., Ligonier; 724-238-5675
Nestled in the heart of Ligonier, just two blocks east of the Diamond, Signature Stationery is a charming personalized stationery shop that doubles as a treasure trove of unique gifts.
This warm and inviting shop is a haven for those seeking one-of-a-kind presents and personalized touches. Step inside and browse the shelves lined with whimsical stationery, home entertainment essentials and a curated selection of gifts. We are beloved destination for anyone who cherishes the beauty of handwritten notes and the joy of giving and receiving meaningful gifts.
Creating personalized invitations and stationery is also a wonderfully collaborative and rewarding experience. Let us help you bring your ideas for a memorable celebration come to life. We offer many fine paper companies including Crane, Designers Fine Press, The Rytex Company and Printswell, to name a few.
We are open Wednesday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment
The Waterford Place
396 Menoher Highway (State Route 271), Ligonier; 724-550-8556, thewaterfordplace.com
The Waterford Corner Store at The Waterford Place is a destination stop on your way to visit Ligonier. The 1860s general store, post office, stagecoach stop and hotel is now an Antique Emporium with local and not-so-local artifacts and antiquities.
Waterford Corner Store offers unique items to help you complete your collection, decorate your home or just find that thing to help you remember days gone by.
The Waterford Place also houses Windy Valley Ice Cream Parlor and Sweet Shop with Hershey’s ice cream, penny candy, Peacemaker Coffee and more.
We are always looking for new items and vendors. Take a moment to view our page at thewaterfordplace.com, shop around, and plan your trip to the beautiful Laurel Highlands and visit with us. Come enjoy a wonderful day relaxing on the porch and remember days gone by. Sign our registry. We can’t wait to meet you.
G Squared Gifts and Gallery
121 Main Street, Ligonier; 724-238-8083, gsquaredligonierpa.com
G Squared is a distinctive gift shop and gallery offering a curated collection of original art, prints and photography, handcrafted jewelry and gifts. It’s here you will find gifts that celebrate the creativity of American artists.
It’s here you will find gifts that celebrate the creativity of American artists.
Last year, we moved to a new location at 121 East Main St., right on the Diamond of Ligonier.
Browse the gallery to see what’s new and take advantage of our personal touches such as gift wrapping and assistance from our idea specialist staff. We are open seven days a week.
Every square inch has something new to discover.
Ryan Moving
501 State Route 130, Trafford; 412-349-8555, ryanmovingllc.com
More than 70 years of moving families, not just furniture. Ryan is a third-generation business, founded by Andrew Edward Ryan, grandfather of James Ryan, the current owner.
Jim Ryan proudly continues the tradition of providing premier moving and storage services to customers worldwide as an interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines.
We’re “Pittsburgh’s Family Mover.” Whether you are moving across town or across the continent, Ryan Moving will provide the services to meet your expectations.
Whatever your moving needs — residential and household, storage, commercial moving, or warehousing and distribution — Ryan Moving has the expertise to meet your needs.
For a free estimate, call 412-349-8555 or visit ryanmovingllc.com.
Ryan Moving is committed to providing satisfied customers.
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