Featuring the MGA Twin Cam Golden Jubilee
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Experience the Magic
NAMGAR's Annual 'Get Together'
July 14-18, 2008
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Featuring the MGA Twin Cam Golden Jubilee GT-33 Experience the Magic NAMGAR's Annual 'Get Together' July 14-18, 2008 |
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Gen. Braddock's grave: Quietly it stands, a single marker, a reminder of a quest for empire that took place more than 200 years ago. The marker memorializes the final resting place of British Major General Edward Braddock, leader of an ill-fated expedition to the forks of the Ohio River to try to capture French-held Fort Duquesne. www.nps.gov/archive/fone/braddock.htm |
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Caddie Shak: Mini-golf course, go carts, driving range, bumper boats, and batting cages. Call 724-593-7400 or www.caddieshak.com |
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Christian W. Klay Winery: Offering tasting and sales of the award-winning wines from their collection, beautiful wine and grape motif gifts, personalized wine labels and all occasion gift baskets. Toures are available by arrangement. 724-439-3424 or www.cwklaywinery.com (sign up at their web site and get a 10% coupon) |
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Cucumber Falls: Located in Ohiopyle State Park, this 30-fool bridal veil waterfall on Cucumber Run is considered one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful and photogenic waterfalls. Other attractions at Ohiopyle State Park include the Cascades waterfall, Jonathan Run Falls, Ohiopyle Falls & Meadow Run Waterslides. Call 724-329-8591 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/ohiopyle.aspx or www.dcnr.state.pa.us |
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Fallingwater: One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most inspired and notable works of architecture,
Fallingwater was built as a mountain retreat for Pittsburgh retail mogul Edgar J. Kaufmann.
Kaufmann asked for a house near the waterfalls on Bear Run, but the design Wright delivered
was something else entirely.
The January 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine names Fallingwater to "The Smithsonian Life List". Because of this, reservations at Fallingwater are expected to be in more demand than usual. Reservations can be made via phone or online for both the regular tours and the once daily "In-Depth" tour. Call 724-329-8501 or see the Fallingwater website at www.fallingwater.org. Fallingwater is one of two destinations in the US to make the list of 28 around the world divided into seven categories. Fallingwater joins The Louvre in Paris, the Zen Garden of Kyoto and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence in the Triumphs of Vision category. The entire Smithsonian magazine article can be found at www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/lifelist.html and the part specifically on Fallingwater can be found at www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/lifelist-fallingwater.html. |
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Flight 93 Memorial Chapel: A 100-year-old former church, refurbished as the first national memorial to the heroes of Flight 93, who thwarted the fourth attempt to attack America by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Call 814-444-8339, 814-444-1935 or www.flt93memorialchapel.org |
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Fort Necessity: Where the first battle of the French and Indian War was fought and lost by George Washington. www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm |
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Fort Logonier: Built in 1758, this fort stood the test of time through the French and Indian War. 724-238-9701 or www.fortligonier.org |
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Albert Gallatin's home, Friendship Hill: Run by the National Park Service. Gallatin was the Sec. of Treas. who originated the idea of The National Road among many other significant achievements. www.nps.gov/frhi/index.htm |
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Glades Pike Winery: Open daily for tasting, tours and sales. They have won over sixty-five medals from state, national and international competitions. 814-445-3753 or www.gladespikewinery.com |
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IdleWild and SoakZone: Amusement park and water park in one, rated #2 best kids park in the world by Amusement Today. 724-238-3666 or www.idlewild.com |
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Johnstown Flood Museum: A museum dedicated to retelling the story of the Great Johnstown Flood on May 31, 1889. 814-539-1889 or www.jaha.org/FloodMuseum/oklahoma.html. Part of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association |
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Kentuck Knob: Frank Lloyd Wright house designed in 1956 for the Hagan family in a Usonian style. 724-329-1901 or www.kentuckknob.com |
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Laurel Caverns: Looking for an adventure underground? Check out 3.5 miles of darkness, where your only companion may be a bat. 724-438-3003 or www.laurelcaverns.com |
Laurel Highlands |
Laurel Highlands: Seven Springs is located in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau has a free travel guide, in addition to a campground guide and a golf guide (both also free, of course). Phone toll free 800-333-5661 or visit www.laurelhighlands.org. |
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Laurel Hill State Park: Consists of 3,935 acres of mountainous terrain in Somerset County. The 63 acre Laurel Lake is a focal point of the park. A trail system invites you to hike and explore the park. (Reservations required for campsite, camping cottages, Laurel Hill Lodge, organized group tenting area or a picnic pavilion at 888-PA-Parks) 814-445-7725, laurelhillsp@state.pa.us, http://www.stateparks.com/laurel_hill.html, or http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/StateParks/parks/laurelhill.aspx |
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Ligonier: A nearby town with country charm where there are sixty unique shops and eateries. Call 724-238-4200 or www.ligonier.com |
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Living Treasures Animal Park: 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. Bring your camera for those once in a lifetime photo opportunities. Memorial Day through August Hours - Open daily 10am to 8pm - 724-593-8300 or www.ltanimalpark.com |
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George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza: This memorial plaza honors Uniontown's most famous son, George C. Marshall. Take the self-guided tour through flowered walkways and an arched bridge and see photographs, plaques, and Flags of Nations. It's a great way to learn about this general, diplomat, and leader. George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza location |
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Mt. Davis: At 3,213 feet, Mt. Davis is the highest point in Pennsylvania and provides a magnificent view. Call 724-238-1200 or www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry or www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/151425/mount-davis.html or Wikipedia: Mount_Davis_(Pennsylvania) |
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Mount Washington Tavern: The Mount Washington Tavern was one of many taverns located
along the National Road, the first highway built by the Federal government. The Tavern,
built about 1828, was in operation during the heyday of the National Road. James and
Rebecca Sampey and their family owned and operated this imposing brick and stone building.
The Mount Washington Tavern catered to the stagecoach clientele and was serviced by the
Good Intent Stagecoach Line. This tavern owes its name to George Washington, who as a young man fought a battle nearby. He returned 15 years later to initiate the purchase of the land which he owned until his death in 1799. www.nps.gov/archive/fone/mwt.htm |
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The National Road: The National Road is the most historic transportation corridor in the
United States; it is the road that built this nation. The National Road was initially nothing
more than a buffalo trace through the wilderness in pre-revolutionary America. This path
however, proved strategic for a developing nation.
www.nationalroadpa.org Additional information: www.gribblenation.com/swparoads/essays/nationalrd.html |
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Nemacolin Castle: Tours of this 200 year old Home of some of the earliest settlers of Brownsville. Tours hours for Summer are from 11:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday -Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. 724-785-6882 or www.nemacolincastle.org |
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Somerset Historical Center: Southwestern Pennsylvania’s rural history museum, portraying life from the pioneer struggles of the eighteenth century through the commercial agrarian enterprises of today. 814-445-6077 or www.somersethistoricalcenter.org or www.somersetcounty.com/historicalcenter |
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Tiffany windows: There are several churches in Uniontown with many large Tiffanys.
www.watsonschoice.com/GuideBook/DayTrips/Attractions/HistoricUniontown.htm Youghiogheny Glass: This a glass shop in Connellsville, located in the town's former train station, where you can purchase art glass for making your own stained glass items. www.youghioghenyglass.com There are many Tiffany items at Fallingwater, and some at Linden Hall, another interesting home which can be toured. www.lindenhallpa.com |
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Toll Houses on The National Road (US 40): One at Addison in Somerset County and the
other one at Searights, a short distance West of Uniontown.
www.explorepahistory.com/attraction.php?id=1952 Additional information: www.gribblenation.com/swparoads/essays/nationalrd/fayette.html |
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Whitewater Rafting: Several whitewater rafting companies in the area. Ask Guest Services at the resort. Also, www.rafting.com/youghiogheny-river-rafting.htm |
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Woodland Zoo: near Fort Necessity where they have the young white buffalo which is considered sacred to many Indian tribes. woodlandzoo.net |