Here on the Pennsylvania Visitors Network you will find not only the beautiful city of Pittsburgh but also a lot of information about Allegheny County which surrounds the city. Historical sites from the French and Indian War abound in this region, which less than 250 years ago was America's frontier. We enjoyed the sailing and birding at Moraine State Park in Butler County and you will find some scenic streams throughout the area. The inclines in the City of Pittsburgh are a "must see" (and do) and the ride through Armstrong County in the autumn is stupendous.
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Area Notes of Interest: Pittsburgh, the state's second largest city, ( and, by law, the only "burg" in PA allowed to end its spelling with the letter 'H'), can be found in Allegheny County. Butler County claims Moraine State Park, a birder's paradise. The fishing and hunting areas in Beaver County are some of the best Pennsylvania has to offer while Lawrence County boasts McConnel's Mill Park... one of the smallest yet most scenic parks in the state. Armstrong County, delightful in any season, is especially colorful in the autumn. Jimmy Stewart, the movie actor, hailed from Indiana County. Large caverns, along with Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" can be found in Fayette County. The Flight 93 Memorial for September 11, 2001 is in Somerset County. The Youghiogheny River is one of the most impressive attractions at Ohiopyle State Park. As the river winds through our Pennsylvania mountains, the Class III & IV rapids will challenge the veteran river-runner but not over intimidate the novice rafter. It's in Fayette County.
