Remember way back when leisurely drives were the way many spent their Sunday afternoons? Those Sunday afternoon drives gave us the opportunity to relax, to enjoy beautiful scenery, and to discover new places. If you’ve not yet been on this scenic drive near Pittsburgh, add it to the top of your must do list.
Gas up the car; pack plenty of goodies, and turn up the tunes as you begin your 90-mile journey down the National Road Heritage Corridor, the Pennsylvania portion of…
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National Road, which travels from Cumberland, Maryland, to East St. Louis in Illinois.
Facebook/National Road Heritage Corridor National Road spans 600 miles and also runs through West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana.
If you have plenty of time, plan to stop at some of the many attractions along National Road, including Fallingwater and Christian W. Klay Winery.
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Love history? You’ll have plenty of spots - from the Addison Tollhouse to the David Bradford House - to stop during the drive.
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Starting to get a bit hungry for something more than the snacks you packed? Sit down for a delicious meal at one of the restaurants along National Road.
Facebook/National Road Heritage Corridor Braddock’s Inn is pictured above.
Braddock’s Inn, for example, serves scrumptious mountain-top meals. Dig into a classic meal of fried chicken, liver and onions, or Mountain meatloaf.
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Click here for a map of National Road in Pennsylvania, including the many attractions along the way.
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Address: 65 West Main Street, #103, Uniontown, PA, 15401
Flickr/Jon Dawson Click here for the official website of Historic National Road. Or, go here for Facebook.
Do you have a favorite scenic drive near Pittsburgh? Tell us about it in the comments! Next time you’ve got a few free hours, head out on one of the six best back roads in and around Pittsburgh. Click here to read more.
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National Road spans 600 miles and also runs through West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana.
Braddock’s Inn is pictured above.
Click here for the official website of Historic National Road. Or, go here for Facebook.
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