Pittsburgh provides the perfect backdrop for those lazy Sunday afternoon (or any day or the week, really) drives through the country. Stop along the way to browse the plump pumpkins at farmers’ stands. Discover charming little shops and restaurants and enjoy the rustic fall foliage as you hit the open country roads near Pittsburgh.
Travel the tree-lined streets of Route 30 between Latrobe and Ligonier (or vice-versa) for a picturesque drive that will take you past rolling hills, farmhouses, and other rustic scenery.
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Drive past the masterpiece of fall foliage splashed across the landscape along the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway. The 68-mile byway winds past sprawling farms, waterfalls, Ohiopyle State Park, and Fallingwater.
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Merge onto Route 22 and head toward Saltsburg for a scenic drive along the winding road that culminates at the Kiskiminetas River, hugged on both sides by rustic trees. You may even want to stop and rent a boat for a lazy ride down the river.
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Hit the open route along Route 40, a National Road that winds through Washington, Fayette, and Somerset Counties. Drive as much or as little of this scenic route that meanders along Scenery Hill, Brownsville, Uniontown, Hopwood, and up into the Appalachian Mountains.
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Make the trip to Mercer County for an unforgettable drive along the 6.4 mile Lake Wilhelm Scenic Byway. The picturesque byway features rolling hills, sprawling farms, and a quaint bridge, culminating at the blue waters of Lake Wilhelm.
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Plan a picnic lunch at McConnells Mills State Park. the perfect spot to soak up the autumn sun and to drink in the fall foliage. Enter the park through the tree-lined lane then hike or stroll through the park that includes an old-fashioned covered bridge.
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Sometimes there’s no better way to spend an afternoon than to drive on the lazy country roads near Pittsburgh. If you’re in the mood for something a little more exciting, hit the road on this unforgettable fall foliage road trip around Pittsburgh.
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