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WELCOME TO CONFLUENCE

Named for the confluence of the Casselman and Youghiogheny Rivers and Laurel Hill Creek, this charming valley village is a favorite stop

along the Great Allegheny Passage. The town motto, “Where mountains touch rivers,” is fitting given that Confluence is surrounded by some of the highest ridges in Pennsylvania. Here you will discover a classic mid-mountain town complete with a town square and Victorian bandstand. A bike shop, local grocery store, café, library, and more surround the square. On the west side, along the Youghiogheny River, are a number of other venues for food, lodging, bike & raft rental, and antique shopping. Like many towns along the Great Allegheny Passage, Confluence’s growth coincided with the completion of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, but the town’s history certainly precedes industrialization. George Washington reached the confluence of the rivers in 1754 as he and his soldiers were on their way to the forks of the Ohio River. At the time, the Confluence Valley was called Turkeyfoot by natives and settlers because of the three-pronged formation that the rivers form in the valley. Use of the name continues today, so look for it around town.

Wind & River ChallengeSaturday, June 2Bike ride benefiting the Salvation Army. Details @ 814-445-9232

Annual National Road Chainsaw Carving FestivalJune 14-16 www.carvingfest. confluencelions.org/Addison Community Park8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Old Home DaySaturday, June 23 Community Yard Sale, activities in the Park & the Creative Arts Center, & an evening concert and BBQ. www.visitconfluence.info

Mt. Davis Challenge Bicycle RaceSunday, July 2240 Mile sanctioned bike race from the Town Square to Mt. Davis and back.

Pumpkin FestOctober 5, 6, 7Crafts, concerts, food, fireworks, and a grand parade.www.confluencepumpkinfest.org

Pumpkin Carving at the Confluence Creative Arts Center Saturday, October 6 Get a pumpkin provided by the Arts Center and be creative. The Great Pumpkin Lighting takes place at dusk.

Fallingwater & Bear Run Nature Reserve15 miles 724-329-8501

Forbes State Forest 19 miles 724-238-1200

Fort Necessity National Battlefield17 miles 724-329-5811

Kentuck Knob13 miles 724-329-1901

Laurel Hill Creek In town 814-445-8974

Lower Humbert Covered Bridge 3 miles 814-395-9380

Mt. Davis14 miles 724-238-1200

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 15 miles 724-329-6667

Ohiopyle State Park (Middle Yough) 2 miles 724-329-8592

State Game Lands #111 5 miles 724-238-9523

Turkeyfoot Overlook

Yough Lake1 mile 814-395-3166

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Find out more:

Confluence Tourism Association814-395-9380

www.visitconfluence.info

Somerset County Chamber of Commerce814-445-6431

www.somersetcountychamber.com

Laurel Highlands Visitor Center800-925-7669

www.Laurelhighlands.org

Great Allegheny Passagewww.GAPtrail.org

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*WiFi Beer/Wine/Liquor Ice Cream Information rack All phone numbers are preceded by (814) unless otherwise noted.

VISITOR INFORMATION 5 Visitor Information (May-Sept) 21 Confluence Cyclery* 395-9380

RECREATION & TRAIL SERVICES 21 Allegheny Recumbent Tours 395-9380 21 Confluence Cyclery* 395-9380 43 Riversport School of Paddling* 395-5744

LODGING & CAMPING 22 Casselman Bridge Suites 724-557-7735 37 Casselman Overlook 724-366-2503 Guest House 12 Confluence Guest Rentals 724-557-7735 31 The Confluence House B&B 395-5778 and Catering* 51 Hanna House B&B* 395-9466 11 The House at Confluence* 724-875-6951 5 Latin Bear Compound 855-955-2846 41 Outflow Campground 395-3242 3 Paddler’s Lane B&B 964-0410 & Campground* 32 Page Landing 412-849-4785 9 Parker House* 395-9616 48 Pedaler’s Rest* 395-9380 1 Ramcat Chateau 412-997-2372 46 River Front Lodge 1-877-574-7829 13 River View Kitchenettes 395-5682 6 River’s Edge B&B & Loft* 395-5059 8 The Shoreline Hostel 855-955-2846 & Lodging* 10 Smith House Inn B&B 395-2642 14 Stonehouse at the Confluence* 304-685-9142 47 Timber Ridge 1-877-574-7829 15 Turkeyfoot Inn 312-3806 40 Wendy World 724-329-4252 Campground & Bunkhouse 45 Yough Riverhouse* 304-685-9142 44 Yough Treehouse* 304-685-9142

FOOD & DRINK26 Confluence Foodmart (ATM) 395-9707 16 Dodds Hotel 395-3889 42 Lucky Dog Cafe* 395-5566 19 Mitch’s Fuel & Food* (ATM) 395-3177 39 Outflow Soft Freeze 395-3313 18 Parkview Grill* 395-5252 6 River’s Edge Café* 395-5059 50 Riverside Pizza 395-5552 50 Sweetie’s Bakery & Café* 395-5552

GROCERIES, PHARMACIES, LAUNDROMAT 26 Confluence Foodmart (ATM) 395-9707 23 Diamond Produce 395-5722 29 Liberty Laundromat 724-329-4973 26 Yough Valley Pharmacy 395-5300

ATTRACTIONS 33 Confluence Creative Arts Center 395-3575 2 Turkeyfoot Overlook (Scenic View) 23 Turkeyfoot Valley Historical Society www TFVHS com

SHOPS 20 Confluence Hardware 395-3511 38 Dollar General 395-9626 7 Hazeltree of the Woods 395-9098 6 Imports from India 395-5059 7 River’s Edge Antiques 395-9098 25 Tobacco Alley 395-3620 21 Turkeyfoot Valley Gallery 395-9380

OTHER SERVICES 17 Beggs Printing 395-3241 27 First National Bank 395-3624 24 Liberty Salon 395-5292 49 Luther P Miller Fuels 395-5000 19 Mitch’s Fuel & Food* (ATM) 395-3177 34 Mountain River Salon* 395-3221 24 Somerset Trust Company 395-9770 4 Sunshine Luggage Shuttle 279-5333 20 Techno-Hunt (Indoor Archery) 395-3511 28 Turkeyfoot Library* 395-5415 30 U S Post Office 395-3113 35 Yough Carwash 36 Yough Valley Chiropractic 395-9800

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Find out more:

Confluence Tourism Association814-395-9380 | www.visitconfluence.info

Visit us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/confluence.net/

Great Allegheny Passagewww.GAPtrail.org

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