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Ligonier, PA is located only 12 miles from Wish You Were Here! Luxury Estate LLC via scenic Route 711.  The town of Ligonier is charming and features many wonderful restaurants, boutique shopping and art galleries surrounded by a town square gazebo. 

During winter months the gazebo is covered in snow and lights, and the ice festival takes place featuring incredible ice carvings around the square.  Also featured is Santa’s arrival and a Christmas Parade.  Perfect for a half day or full day excursion, you will find ample street parking and a town easily accessible by sidewalks and made for walking.  Don’t miss the great golf courses, the oldest amusement park in the United States Idlewild Park, and Ligonier Beach!  Or enjoy a wonderful meal at the Colonial Inn Restaurant! 

Features of Ligonier, PA include: 

ANITQUES ON THE DIAMOND 

Over 30 vendors come to Ligonier to sell various arts and crafts. Booths line the diamond area around the gazebo and local merchants offer sidewalk sales, what a fun way to go shopping! 

COLONIAL INN RESTAURANT  
The perfect restaurant to enjoy a breakfast bruch, wonderful lunch or dinner.  Or sit at the large, yet elegant bar overlooking a scenic lake.  The food is well prepared and owner’s Teira and Bruce will make your meal one to enjoy!
http://colonialinnrestaurant.com/

COMPASS INN
Special hands on activities are available for children during Children’s Living History Tours.   Ages 3 and up can do a simple hearth cooking project, dip candles, churn butter and play Early American Games.  Great for the entire family!
http://www.compassinn.com/ 

FORT LIGONIER
Located nearby in Ligonier, PA, Fort Ligonier is the finest fort of its type in North America, consisting of a full-scale reconstruction fort, and presenting living history activities that include reenactments, battles, encampments and folk crafts. Includes a modern museum and 5 indoor exhibition galleries that provide a portal to the eighteenth century fort.
http://www.fortligonier.org/ 

FORT LIGONIER DAYS 
A 3 day festival commemorating the Battle of Fort Ligonier fought in 1758.  Festival features a living history encampment showcasing frontier life, cannon firing, drills, military tactics, French troops, frontier men and women, Indians and music from 1758 plus re-enactment of the battle of Fort Ligonier. 
http://www.fortligonier.org/fortdays.htm 

GAZEBO 
The town of ligonier is arranged around the town square which features gardens, park benches and a beautiful white gazebo.  Gorgeous during summer days, stunning during Autumn Foliage and spectacular when covered in snow and Christmas lights during winter, Ligonier is a town perfectly suited to sidewalk walking, easy to get around and fun to enjoy.  Experience more than 100 boutique shops and art galleries, cafes, restaurants and scenery, or just sit back and enjoy.   
 
HIGHLANDER GAMES 
September 4,5, 6 2009
Featuring Bagpipe bands on parade, Gaelic Mod, Children’s Games, Scottish Fair, Scottish Fiddlers & harpers, Scottish dog exhibit, storytelling, international entertainers performing throughout the day and fun for the whole family! 
http://www.ligoniergames.org/

IDLEWILD PARK
Fourteen major rides including two roller coasters and an antique merry-go-round. Games galore, special eateries, and nightly entertainment at the Hillside Theater will keep a smile on your face.
http://www.idlewild.com/ 

SOAKZONE
It's liquid to the limits with our beautiful pool, thrilling waterslides and water play area.
http://www.idlewild.com/

STORYBOOK FOREST
Story Book Forest is where little ones can meet their favorite characters from nursery rhymes and children's tales.
http://www.idlewild.com/ 

HALLOWBOO! AT IDLEWILD PARK
Great Halloween fun for kids!  Hay bale maze, concessions, specialty themed attractions, raccoon lagoon, Trick or treating through Story Book Forest, Jumpin’ Jungle and Hootin’ Holler great for family entertainment.
http://www.idlewild.com/  

LAUREL HIGHLAND’S VISITORS BUREAU 
Wish You Were Here! Luxury Estate, LLC is proud 2008 – 2009 member of the Laurel Highland’s Visitors Bureau! Located in Ligonier’s Town Hall.

LIGONIER BEACH
With over 1.3 million gallons of water and a 400 by 125 foot long beach, Ligonier Beach is the largest swimming pool in Pennsylvania and a lot of fun!.  This fun historic landmark has been running for 79 years!   Memorial Day through Labor Day 7am – 7 pm.  Live entertainment every Sunday from 2 – 6 pm. This is fun and unique swimming pool!
http://www.ligonierbeach.com/  

LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET 
Memorial Day through September 26.
A wonderful fresh farm market featuring fresh produce and local products including candles, quilts and jewelry. Open every Saturday from 7:00AM until noon.  

LIGONIER ICE FEST  
Blocks of ice are sculpted into amazing images representative of businesses and clubs through the Ligonier Valley. Kettle corn and music is also provided. 

LINN RUN STATE PARK 
Located on the drive to Ligonier, Linn Run is a gorgeous location to view the Mountain Laurel in summer lining the creek banks.  Enjoy fishing in fast running streams and hiking.  Picnic tables and parking scattered throughout the park. 
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/linnrun.aspx 

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART 
A charming museum housed in an authentic log cabin surrounded by a unique garden.  Enjoy art exhibits, children’s programs and the Walter Carlyle Shaw Paperweight Collection on permanent display.
http://www.sama-art.org/ 

SUMMER BAND CONCERTS 
Summer Sunday evenings are a perfect time to relax and enjoy, especially while listening to great music and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the diamond. Every Sunday evening through the summer months is a live band concert open to the public.