Everything around Seven Springs

Pennsylvania's largest ski area with 33 slopes and trails, up to a 750-foot vertical drop across 285 acres, served by 10 lifts. All skill levels, plus night skiing.

Seven to eight progressive freestyle terrain parks with jumps, rails, and features for beginners through experts. Among the largest park setups in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.

The region's largest snow tubing park with lift-served lanes; two-hour sessions per ticket. Evening Tube-A-Palooza parties run on select nights.

Zoom down 1,980 feet of twisting track on a two-wheeled sled with a hand brake to control your speed. Includes a scenic chairlift ride to the top. A Seven Springs classic.

Ride a chairlift to the top of the mountain for panoramic Laurel Highlands views; included with the All-Day Adventure Pass and paired with the Alpine Slide.

Aerial adventure with nearly 2,000 feet of ziplines (four zips, a cargo climb, sky bridge and auto belay). The separate Laurel Ridgeline Canopy Tour is a ~3-hour, 1-mile guided tour with 10 zips, rappels and two bridges.

18-hole, par-71 championship course in a mountaintop setting between Seven Springs and Hidden Valley, with challenging terrain and sweeping mountain views. Part of the Highlands Golf Club.

Sporting clays complex ('golf with a shotgun') with three paved courses (two standard plus a super sporting course) designed by NSCA Level III instructor Mike Mohr, 100+ trap machines, and a practice area with two five-stands (one heated). Reservations required.

9-hole disc golf course located at the Tahoe Lake area, included with the All-Day Adventure Pass; disc rentals available.

Paddle around Tahoe Lake on kayaks, paddleboats or stand-up paddleboards; included with the All-Day Adventure Pass.

Scale a 24-foot vertical rock wall and bounce on the Trampoline Thing, where you can jump up to 24 feet and try mid-air flips. Both included with the All-Day Adventure Pass.

Full-service spa adjacent to the main hotel with 8 treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy room, couples rooms and a wet treatment room. Offers massages, body wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures year-round.

Indoor pool open year-round plus a large outdoor pool and outdoor hot tubs in the warmer months. Access is limited to hotel guests and All-Day Adventure Pass holders.

On-site recreation including a six-lane bowling alley, miniature golf, arcade games and the indoor Bear Trap Fun Zone. Several activities are included with the All-Day Adventure Pass.

Bonus summer experiences: axe throwing at the Foggy Goggle Axe House and gem mining for kids and families. Offered alongside the summer adventure activities.

Rustic market less than a mile from the resort's main entrance with locally-sourced artisan products, fresh meats and cheeses, baked goods, specialty groceries, personal-care essentials and craft/domestic beer and wine. Cafe serves crafted-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza.

Lawn and yard games including pickleball, horseshoes and bocce, available as part of the summer adventure offerings.

Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece cantilevered over a waterfall on Bear Run, widely considered one of the greatest works of American architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Reservations are essential; choose a one-hour guided architectural tour or specialty in-depth, sunset, or brunch tours.

A 1956 Usonian hilltop home by Frank Lloyd Wright built of native stone and tidewater cypress, just minutes from Fallingwater. The grounds host a notable sculpture meadow with works by Andy Goldsworthy, Anthony Caro, and a section of the Berlin Wall.

A moving National Park Service memorial honoring the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Visit the Visitor Center and Museum, the Wall of Names along the flight path, and the Tower of Voices with its 40 wind chimes.

Pennsylvania's largest cave, a sprawling underground sandstone maze with over four miles of passages on Chestnut Ridge. Choose a 50-minute lighted guided tour or more adventurous spelunking and rappelling options; the cave stays a cool 52 degrees year-round.

The site of George Washington's only military surrender, opening battle of the French and Indian War in 1754. This National Park Service site features a reconstructed circular stockade, a visitor center with exhibits and a film, and trails including Braddock's Grave.

A meticulously reconstructed 1758 British fort from the French and Indian War, paired with a museum holding one of the most complete collections of war-era artifacts, including a pair of George Washington's saddle pistols. Walk the bastions, barracks, and earthworks.

An authentically restored 1799 stagecoach inn and tavern on the old Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Turnpike, run by the Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Costumed docents in 1830s period dress lead tours of the original inn, a cookhouse, blacksmith shop, and a barn with an authentic Conestoga-era stagecoach.

The preserved site of the pivotal August 1763 battle of Pontiac's War, where a British column defeated a Native American force in a two-day fight. A visitor center exhibit, 'The March to Bushy Run,' interprets the battle, with self-guided and guided trails across the wooded grounds.

One of America's oldest amusement parks (since 1878), repeatedly named best kids' park in the world. Combines gentle rides, the Storybook Forest and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Trolley ride, and a full SoakZone water park, all set in a wooded Ligonier Valley grove.

A 20,500-acre state park surrounding the Youghiogheny River Gorge, the crown jewel of Laurel Highlands outdoor recreation. Hiking, waterfalls, biking, rafting, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater are all nearby.

The Lower Yough is a 7.5-mile run of Class III-IV rapids below Ohiopyle Falls, one of the most popular whitewater stretches in the eastern US. Licensed outfitters in Ohiopyle (Wilderness Voyageurs, Laurel Highlands River Tours, White Water Adventurers, Ohiopyle Trading Post) provide guides, rafts, and shuttles. A gentler Middle Yough (Class I-II) runs from Ramcat near Confluence for families and beginners.

A scenic 30-plus-foot bridal-veil waterfall in Ohiopyle State Park reached by a short 0.2-mile path from the parking area, with a viewing spot where you can walk behind the falls. Connects to the Great Gorge Trail for a longer hike.

A 20-foot waterfall spanning the full width of the Youghiogheny River in the center of Ohiopyle, viewable from accessible platforms at the park's Falls Area visitor center. The launch point for Lower Yough rafting trips.

The Confluence-to-Ohiopyle section is the most popular 11-mile stretch of the 150-mile GAP rail-trail, a flat crushed-limestone path with a gentle 2% grade paralleling the Youghiogheny River. Bike rentals and shuttles are available in Ohiopyle. The full GAP runs from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, MD.

A 70-mile ridge-top backpacking and day-hiking trail running the length of Laurel Ridge from Ohiopyle north to near Johnstown, with eight Adirondack-style shelter areas. The trail passes through the slopes just west of Seven Springs and crosses PA Route 31 nearby, making for easy day-hike access.

A compact 250-acre park at 2,600 feet elevation, one of the closest state parks to Seven Springs. Offers a small lake, easy family trails including a Scenic Creek loop, picnicking, and a connection to the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.

A 4,000-plus-acre park built around the 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake, featuring a 1,200-foot sand swimming beach (open late May to Labor Day), about 15 miles of trails through old-growth hemlock, boating, and camping. Reached via PA Route 31 and Trent Road.

A 13,000-plus-acre linear park straddling Laurel Ridge that protects the corridor of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. In summer it offers hiking and the northern trail terminus near Seward; in winter it hosts the region's premier cross-country ski center.

A winter Nordic center in Laurel Ridge State Park grooming about 30 km of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on one of the region's highest ridges. Rentals available; open Friday-Monday 9-5 in season (snow permitting). Located at 1101 Jim Mountain Road, Rockwood.

A tiny 6-acre picnic area at 2,739 feet that serves as a trailhead into Forbes State Forest. A flat 5-minute gravel path leads to Spruce Flats Bog, a unique 28-acre high-elevation bog with carnivorous pitcher plants and sundews. Also the trailhead for the rugged Wolf Rocks loop.

A roughly 5-mile loop from Laurel Summit through Forbes State Forest to a dramatic boulder overlook with sweeping views of the Linn Run valley and Laurel Highlands. Relatively flat but rocky underfoot, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

A historic downhill ski area within Laurel Mountain State Park, operated by Vail Resorts and on the Epic Pass. Home to 'Lower Wildcat,' one of the steepest slopes in Pennsylvania, with 20 trails, 2 lifts, and a 761-foot vertical drop. A lower-key alternative to Seven Springs.

A premier Laurel Highlands trout stream and PA Select Stream stocked with 14-19 inch trout, plus wild brook trout. The DHALO (delayed-harvest) section is accessed via the Hemlock Trail from Laurel Hill Lake. Best fished in spring for excellent caddis, stonefly, and mayfly hatches; summer water gets too warm. PA fishing license and trout permit required.

A scenic trout stream with a 1.6-mile DHALO (Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only) section from Hunters Lane down toward Route 31, paralleled by the Blair Brothers Trail. Headwaters and tributaries hold Class A wild trout. Streamers and Woolly Buggers work well in early spring. PA fishing license and trout permit required.

A 60,000-plus-acre state forest blanketing the Laurel Ridge around Seven Springs, with extensive trails for hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and seasonal cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Includes the Roaring Run Natural Area and connects many of the region's state parks.

Seven Springs' upscale on-site dining option, set in the resort's historic original homestead with a rustic atmosphere and chef-driven American cuisine. The nicest sit-down meal you can have without leaving the resort.

Casual, family-friendly restaurant in the Main Lodge serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with weekend dinner buffets. Convenient on-resort option for groups and kids.

On-resort craft beer hall with a 100-foot bar and large dining room, serving pub fare like poutine, crispy pickles, the signature Bixon X Burger, ramen, and pheasant pot pie. Lively spot for a casual dinner and a pint.

Bowling-inspired bistro near the resort's bowling alley with a relaxed, eclectic menu of shared plates, creative salads, sandwiches and gourmet hot dogs. Good casual pick for families.

Quick-service Mexican spot on-resort (formerly Timbers) where you build your own burritos and bowls. Fast, casual option between activities.

Family-owned New American restaurant serving fresh seafood, hand-cut meats and its renowned smoked salmon, with an open kitchen and sweeping Laurel Highlands ridgeline views. BYOB; reservations recommended for dinner. A standout nicer meal close to the resort.

Hometown homestyle bakery since 1984 known for pies, cakes, cookies, breads, donuts and cinnamon rolls. A great grab-and-go stop for breakfast pastries or dessert on the way to/from the resort.

Classic 1960 roadside diner famous for generous, fresh breakfasts, an in-house butcher and bakery, and Pennsylvania specialties like scrapple and graham cracker pie. Open 7am-3pm daily. A local institution for breakfast or lunch.

Long-running Somerset sit-down restaurant frequently rated among the town's best, serving classic American fare in a comfortable setting. A reliable mid-range family dinner option.

Popular sit-down Mexican restaurant in Somerset with a broad menu of Tex-Mex favorites, margaritas and combination platters. A solid family-friendly change of pace.

Highly praised downtown Ligonier restaurant with a kitchen, wine cellar and pantry, known for outstanding seasonal food and attentive service. One of the nicer dinner choices in the historic Diamond district.

Welcoming Ligonier roadhouse repeatedly named a local favorite, serving hearty American comfort food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Good for families and a relaxed dinner.

Cozy, classy Ligonier restaurant rated among the town's top dining spots, offering a warm atmosphere and well-regarded American menu. A nice choice for a special evening out.

Charming Ligonier tea shop serving tea, sweet and savory crumpets, scones and tea gifts. A delightful light-bite or afternoon stop while exploring downtown.

Confluence's newer gastropub with craft cocktails, beer on tap and curated wines alongside seasonal small plates, flatbreads and pierogies in a cozy, rustic setting. Hosts live acoustic music monthly. A nicer evening option near Ohiopyle.

The closest market to the resort, less than a mile from the Main Gate on County Line Road. Carries locally-sourced groceries, fresh meats and cheeses, baked goods, personal care essentials, plus craft beer and wine, and a cafe serving breakfast and lunch.

Family-owned market since 1978 at the Routes 711/31 intersection in Jones Mills. Italian deli with made-to-order sandwiches and fried chicken, groceries, and a beer distributor plus wine cellar around back, the nearest spot to stock up on alcohol near the resort.

Convenience store and gas station near the Pennsylvania Turnpike Donegal interchange on Route 31, with made-to-order food, fuel, restrooms, and 24-hour basics. Handy fill-up and snack stop on the way in or out.

Pennsylvania state-run wine and spirits store at 613 W Main St in Ligonier, featuring Chairman's Selection wine deals and a full spirits selection. One of the closer state liquor stores to the resort.

Pennsylvania state-run wine and spirits store at 1534 N Center Ave in Somerset, with a broad selection of wine and spirits. Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 12-5pm. Convenient if you're already heading to Somerset for big-box shopping.

Full-size Walmart Supercenter at 2028 N Center Ave, Somerset, with a complete grocery department, pharmacy, household goods, and outdoor gear. Open daily 6am-10pm. Best one-stop big-box option in the area.

Full-service Giant Eagle supermarket at 1606 N Center Ave in Somerset, with fresh produce, deli, bakery, and an in-store pharmacy. Good for a larger grocery run during your stay.

Full-service CVS pharmacy in Somerset with a drive-up window, immunizations, and over-the-counter health and personal care items. Useful for prescriptions and last-minute health needs.

Local independent pharmacy in Donegal offering prescriptions, compounding, immunizations, durable medical equipment, and delivery. The closest pharmacy to the resort for everyday health needs.

The resort's signature fall festival held on October weekends, with live music, novelty performers, artisan and craft vendors, and scenic chairlift rides for an aerial view of the fall foliage. Free admission/parking; fees apply to activities and food.

Long-running late-summer wine festival (30+ years) showcasing wineries from across Pennsylvania, with tastings, food, vendors and live music over a weekend in August. A signature regional event.

Free summer live-music series on the resort's deck (the Foggy Goggle), running Friday and Saturday nights roughly Memorial Day through early September, with DJ nights midweek. Casual outdoor entertainment.

Billed as the Laurel Highlands' biggest backyard barbecue, this mid-July festival features competition-style ribs and wings, craft beer, vendors and live music over a summer weekend.

Fourth-of-July weekend celebration at the resort featuring a fireworks display, food trucks and family activities. Timing centers on the July 4 holiday weekend.

Craft beer festival at the resort featuring samples from regional breweries, food and live music. Historically held in spring (late April), though dates have varied; confirm current schedule.

End-of-ski-season tradition where costumed skiers and snowboarders try to skim across a pond of icy water. A festive late-winter / early-spring closing-weekend event on the slopes.

Winter holiday celebration at the resort with festivities, family activities and night skiing/tubing around the New Year. Part of the resort's signature winter events lineup.

The Laurel Highlands' premier fall festival, a three-day October celebration commemorating the 1758 Battle of Fort Ligonier with French & Indian War reenactments, a grand parade, 5K, juried crafts and food. Draws large crowds to historic Ligonier.

A celebration of Scottish and Celtic heritage at Idlewild Park, featuring traditional athletic events (caber toss, haggis hurling), bagpipes, Highland dance, Celtic goods and food. Historically September, though 2026 is scheduled for mid-July.

A three-day outdoor heritage festival at the Somerset Historical Center, held the first weekend after Labor Day, with ~125 craftspeople and artisans demonstrating rural western-PA folkways, period music, food and living-history exhibits.

A long-running spring festival in Meyersdale celebrating the maple syrup harvest, with maple-sugaring demonstrations, parades, a historic 'Maple Village,' food, crafts and entertainment over roughly a week in spring.

A beloved Saturday-morning open-air market in Ligonier running summer through early fall, with local farm produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan foods and handcrafted goods. A weekend tradition for visitors and locals.

Free outdoor evening music events on Ligonier's historic Diamond (town square gazebo), running weekly roughly mid-June through late August. A relaxed small-town summer concert tradition.

Ligonier's holiday kickoff (late November) in one of America's top Hallmark-style Christmas towns: tree lighting on the Diamond, horse-drawn rides, visits with Santa and festive shopping. Part of the region's winter Light Up Night tradition.

A large drive-through and walk-through holiday light display near Greensburg, a Laurel Highlands winter tradition featuring millions of lights, a village and visits with Santa through the Christmas season.

A large indoor holiday shopping market with 130+ vendors offering crafts, alcohol, produce and gifts, held in the lead-up to the Christmas season in the Ligonier area.

An adventure obstacle/mud race across the resort's terrain, combining trail running with mud pits and obstacles. A signature warm-weather Seven Springs event; confirm current schedule as timing has varied.

A picture-perfect town square with a central gazebo bandstand, ringed by 60+ specialty shops, galleries, and restaurants. The walkable, mostly flat downtown also has a creamery, family cinema, antique stores, and the historic Ligonier Tavern.

A tiny riverside trail town where the Youghiogheny and Casselman rivers meet, sitting right on the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail. A gateway for paddling the Middle Yough, fly fishing, biking, and a relaxed coffee-and-pizza small-town vibe.

The county seat and 'Roof Garden of Pennsylvania,' with a National Register historic district, local shops and diners, and the Somerset Historical Center showing southwestern PA rural life. A hub for the Flight 93 Memorial, covered bridges, and state parks.

A quirky, walkable adventure town at the heart of Ohiopyle State Park, with quaint shops like Oddly Enough and the Old Mill General Store, coffee houses, a bakery, ice cream, mini golf, and whitewater outfitters steps from the Youghiogheny River and GAP trail.

A 52-acre historic farm winery tucked in the Laurel Mountains just minutes from the resort, offering wine tastings, a cafe and bar, and historic cabins. The closest winery to Mountain Haven.

A family winery producing 20+ varieties from dry reds to seasonal favorites like Apple Pie Wine and Blueberry Cabernet, with a tasting room on Ligonier's Main Street near the Diamond.

A well-established winery (since 1995) on Glades Pike between Somerset and Hidden Valley, with a large tasting room and gift shop, banquet hall, outdoor gazebo, and vineyard. Tastings available daily; tours by appointment.

A boutique family winery (Fayette County's first, opened 1997) and distillery set in an 1880s antique barn near Ohiopyle, offering complimentary wine tastings, vineyard tours, and a popular events venue.

A craft distillery reviving Somerset County's pre-Prohibition Monongahela Rye legacy, producing Westsylvania Rye - the first Somerset County rye in over 80 years. Tours and tastings Friday through Sunday.

A trail-town brewery (est. 2022) on the Great Allegheny Passage in Confluence, pouring IPAs, lagers and porters for hikers and cyclists, and even renting e-bikes. Open Thursday through Sunday.

A Somerset County craft brewery and taproom in the small town of Berlin, on the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour, serving a rotating lineup of house-brewed ales and lagers.

A Ligonier-area brewery and taproom just north of town on Route 711, with an expansive communal bar, big screens, and live music and large-group events, especially in summer.

A Latrobe brewpub on the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour pairing house-brewed beers with a full pub menu. NOTE: at least one 2025 source indicated it may be temporarily closed - call ahead before visiting.

Family-owned interactive wild animal park with 300+ animals across 70 species, where kids can feed and get up close to goats, deer, kangaroos, big cats and more. Just minutes from the resort, off the Donegal Turnpike exit.

Sprawling 50-acre outdoor fun park with three go-kart tracks, two mini golf courses, bumper boats, water slides, batting cages, an arcade, and small rides. No admission fee to enter; pay per attraction. Very close to the resort.

On-site all-day pass covering 11+ mountain adventures including the 1,980-ft Alpine Slide and scenic chairlift, climbing/rock wall, mini golf, bowling, and paddle sports on Tahoe Lake. A one-stop family option right at the resort.

A free, kid-thrilling natural rock waterslide where families slide down smooth sandstone chutes into the creek. Part of the larger Ohiopyle park, also home to Cucumber Falls and the gentle, kid-friendly Great Allegheny Passage bike trail.

A 1,200-ft sand lake beach with shallow water (max 5 ft) perfect for younger kids, plus a playground, beach volleyball, concession stand, and canoe/kayak/pedal-boat rentals. A relaxed family swim day near the resort.