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Fallingwater 724-329-8501 www.fallingwater.org Fallingwater, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed works, was designed in 1935 for the family of Pittsburgh department store owner Edgar J. Kaufmann. Dramatically sited over a waterfall in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, the house was named one of “12 landmarks that will change the way you see the world” by Travel + Leisure. Open daily for tours except Wednesday from mid-March through the end of November. Also open Saturday and Sunday in December and the week between Christmas and New Year’s. House,
landscape, specialty and grounds tours available. Advance ticket purchase is essential contact Visitor Services 724-329-8501 or visit www.Fallingwater.org.
Greene County Tourism 724-627-8687 www.GoGreeneCounty.org From rolling farmland in the summer to snow-covered hills in the winter, from breathtaking vistas in the spring to stunning foliage in the fall, Greene County has it all. Predominantly rural but overwhelmingly charming, a trip to Greene County is a return to simpler times. Generations call this land home and are proud of its rich agricultural and coal mining history. Outdoor recreation is also a key part of Greene County’s appeal, offering dozens of activities and facilities to keep the young – and the young at heart – at play.
Located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, Greene County is approximately one hour south of Pittsburgh, with Interstate 79 running through the central portion of the county. The county is bordered to the south by West Virginia, and the Monongahela River borders Greene County to the east, creating a collection of river towns and communities. In addition to numerous historical sites, integral elements of Greene County’s heritage include its seven covered bridges (Carmichaels, Cox Farm, King, Scott, Shriver, White, and Woods), most of which are more than 100 years old. The Carmichaels and White bridges are two of the 10 sites across Greene and Washington counties that participate in the annual Covered Bridge Festival, held every September. Greene County is also home to a dozen Mail Pouch barns (an ear-
ly-1900’s advertising campaign for Mail Pouch Tobacco) and 10 general stores, offering one-stop shopping for residents in the county’s outlying areas. Celebrating Greene County’s farming industry is the main focus behind agricultural tourism, or agritourism, a unique promotion of the county’s most natural resources. Among the county’s keynote annual events are the Greene County and Jacktown fairs, taking place each summer. Coal has been king in Greene County for decades, and the Bituminous Coal Show held every August is one way the area marks this valued piece of its identity. As the Cornerstone of the Keystone State, Greene County truly has so much to offer. Whether it’s agritourism or shopping, recreation or learning, Go Greene and explore the many attractions that make this
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J ly 15-19 Jacktown July a ktown Fair FFair, i Wind in Ri Ridge July 29 Rain Day, Downtown Waynesburg Aug. 3-9 Greene County Fair, Waynesburg Aug. 3 & Sept. 13 Flashlight Drags, Waynesburg Aug. 16-23 Coal Show, Carmichaels Aug. 30 Art Blast on the Mon, Greensboro Sept. 13 50’s Fest, Downtown Waynesburg
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