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Washington County, PA, Washington, PA

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Washington County, PA

· Washington, PA

Why you should go…

South of Pittsburgh, Washington County was ground zero for the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion and still holds Revolutionary-era sites like the David Bradford House. Today it also draws visitors to The Meadows Racetrack & Casino and the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.

  • #whiskey rebellion
  • #pittsburgh suburbs
  • #southwestern pennsylvania
  • #meadows casino
  • #county tourism

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Washington County, PA, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

    Under $25

    A working streetcar museum near Pittsburgh where visitors ride vintage trolleys along historic track.

    5.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency

    Free

    Greene County's tourism office promoting covered bridges, trails and heritage sites in southwestern PA.

    18 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Oglebay Park

    Free

    Spend a day in a city park with the Good Zoo, an 1846 mansion museum, golf courses, gardens and hiking trails above Wheeling.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Wheeling, West Virginia

    Free

    A historic Ohio River city known for Oglebay Resort, the Capitol Theatre, and a landmark 1849 suspension bridge.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Duquesne Incline

    Under $25

    Ride an 1877 funicular in original wooden cable cars up Mount Washington to an observation deck over downtown Pittsburgh.

    25 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

    Under $25

    A young, growing botanic garden on a reclaimed coal-mining site west of downtown Pittsburgh.

    26 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor