Somerset Travel Guide

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Nestled in the picturesque Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, Somerset offers visitors a charming blend of small-town hospitality and outdoor adventure. The region is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush forests, rolling hills, and sparkling streams providing the perfect backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to love in Somerset, with opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and birdwatching at nearby state parks such as Laurel Hill and Kooser. In the winter months, the area transforms into a snowy wonderland, with opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing at the popular Seven Springs Mountain Resort.

History buffs will also find plenty to explore in Somerset, with attractions such as the Flight 93 National Memorial, which honors the passengers and crew of United Flight 93, and the Somerset Historical Center, which offers a fascinating look at the region's rich heritage through exhibits and demonstrations.

For those in search of a taste of small-town charm, Somerset's downtown area is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Visitors can stroll along the charming streets, popping into local boutiques and eateries, or take a self-guided tour of the area's historic architecture.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic charm, Somerset also hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Somerset County Fair and the Pennsylvania Maple Festival, which celebrates the region's maple syrup industry.

Alternative names: Settled: 1795Population: 6 thous.Area: 2.73 mi²Elevation: 2103 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°0'58"N, 79°4'43"W

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Somerset Top Attractions

Somerset Attractions - What to See and Explore

Somerset offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Somerset Historical Center, Somerset County Courthouse, Laurel Hill State Park Complex. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Historical place • Museum
Somerset Historical Center
The Somerset Historical Center is a rural history museum for the southwestern part of the U.S. State of Pennsylvania and is 4 miles north of Somerset. The museum is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
40°0'35"N • 79°4'41"W
Somerset County Courthouse
Somerset County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse building located at Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1904 and 1906, and is a two-story Classical Revival building measuring 146 feet by 112 feet, and 135 feet tall. It is built of Indiana limestone and sits on a sandstone foundation.
40°0'37"N • 79°13'27"W
Laurel Hill State Park Complex
State park • Park

Day trips

Somerset – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Somerset, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Horseshoe Curve (Altoona), Peoples Natural Gas Field (Altoona), Canal Place (Cumberland).

46 milesNE
Museum
Horseshoe Curve, Altoona
Nestled in the scenic ridges of Blair County, Pennsylvania, the Horseshoe Curve is a marvel of engineering and a testament to the ingenuity of 19th-century railroad construction. Not merely a piece of track but a historic landmark, Horseshoe Curve was completed in 1854...
48 milesNE
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport
Peoples Natural Gas Field, Altoona
Peoples Natural Gas Field is a 7,210-seat baseball-only stadium in Altoona, Pennsylvania, that opened in 1999. It is the home ballpark of the Double-A Northeast Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball team.
30 milesSE
Museum, Shopping, Event space
Canal Place, Cumberland
Canal Place is a 58.1-acre state park located in Cumberland, Maryland at the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
23 milesN
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport
Cambria County War Memorial Arena, Johnstown
The Cambria County War Memorial Arena is a 4,001-seat multi-purpose arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that is managed by SMG Entertainment. It was built in 1950, for the Johnstown Jets of the Eastern Hockey League. The arena was built on the site of the Union Cemetery, Johnstown's first cemetery.
23 milesN
Arenas and stadiums, Baseball, Sport
Point Stadium, Johnstown
Point Stadium is a baseball park in the eastern United States, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The "Point" refers to its location at the confluence of the Little Conemaugh, Stonycreek, and Conemaugh rivers.