About this city
Also known as: The Jewel of the Laurel Highlands
Ligonier is an historic, exceptionally picturesque borough located in Westmoreland County, beautifully positioned within the lush, rolling mountain ridge country of the Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. Formally established in the 1760s around Fort Ligonier, a massive and highly critical British military fortification built during the French and Indian War, the town holds deep roots in early American frontier expansion and defense. Today, Ligonier is celebrated for its meticulously preserved, upscale historic town square known as 'The Diamond,' which features an iconic bandstand, brick sidewalks, and independent boutiques. Surrounded by pristine pine forests, cascading trout rivers, and historic amusement parks, the borough exudes an old-world elegance that acts as a premier high-altitude resort oasis.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the fully reconstructed 1758 log and stone fortifications at Fort Ligonier, ride classic wooden roller coasters at the historic Idlewild & SoakZone amusement park, stroll the upscale boutiques around The Diamond, and hike the wooded canyon trails at Linn Run State Park.
