An hour’s drive east of Pittsburgh, Indiana County is vibrant with small-town charm and countryside landscapes. Each season reveals new excitement.
Merry Things to Do During the Holidays
The Christmas tree is an icon of the holiday season, but did you know that Indiana County is known as “The Christmas Tree Capital of the World™”? When the Yuletide rolls around, bring your family and create everlasting memories with a visit to a local tree farm where you can choose your perfect live Christmas tree.
Another must-do holiday experience is watching “It’s A Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart—whose birthplace and childhood home is in Indiana. Visit The Jimmy Stewart Museum, which highlights his Hollywood career, military service, and family life.
During the "It’s A Wonderful Life" Festival & Holiday Parade, view a matinee of the beloved holiday classic in The Jimmy Stewart Museum’s 1920s theater, see the lighting ceremony of a 30-foot live Christmas tree, enjoy children’s activities, and welcome Santa as he arrives to town.
Amish Culture, Artisans, and Agriculture
Experience the local Amish community in the town of Smicksburg, where you’ll see horse-drawn carriages sharing the streets with modern-day vehicles. Explore English-owned specialty shops offering antiques, quilts, pottery, and country crafts.
The hard work and talents of our local agriculture community shine at the Indiana County Fair, Ox Hill Community Fair, and Cookport Fair. Here, you will see animal shows, homesteading competitions, and good old-fashioned fair food and fun. Try seasonal activities such as pumpkin patches, corn mazes, you-pick berry farms, sunflower fields, and haunted trails.