Enjoy The Simple Life When You Visit This Tiny Rural Community In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 22, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
With a landscape as diverse as the people, Pennsylvania promises something for everyone – from the adventurers who seek an adrenaline rush climbing mountains and hiking the most remote corners of the state to the creatives in search of inspiration among ancient forest trees. Whatever we want, we’ll pretty much find it in Pennsylvania. When we’re seeking the quiet of nature, we only need to look as far as the tiny rural community of Farmington, Pennsylvania.
Just about an hour from downtown Pittsburgh, the tiny rural community of Farmington offers quite a contrast to the fast pace of the big city, promising tranquility along winding roads, quaint restaurants, and plenty of wide open spaces.
If you visit between April and October, go underground on a one-of-a-kind adventure at Laurel Caverns, the largest cave in Pennsylvania. Join a guided tour that will take you through some of the four miles of passageways.
After you’ve come back above ground, stop by the Family Lookout to check out the absolutely breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Mine for gemstones, too.
Channel your inner history buff with a visit to Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Or, if you’re seeking some peace and quiet, venture over to the Woodlands Spa and Salon for a day of pampering.
Farmington also provides an ideal launching point for adventure. The tiny rural community is just under seven miles from the snug town of Ohiopyle, where you can explore Ohiopyle State Park on one of its many hiking and biking trails.
Even if you’re not up for a hike, you can see two of the most well-known waterfalls in Pennsylvania – Cucumber Falls and Ohiopyle Falls – both at the end of short paths.
With a full menu of amenities, Farmington requires more than just a day to fully explore. Fall asleep in a luxurious room at Nemacolin.
The luxury resort offers something for everyone, including must-visit restaurants, golf, and a spa.
Have you been to the tiny rural community of Farmington, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments. While you’re in the area, be sure to stop by Braddock’s Restaurant, an enchanting restaurant in Farmington, Pennsylvania.
Before you set off on your adventure to this rural community in Pennsylvania, make sure you’ve packed your camera.
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