EXPLORE THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Living Treasures
Located only 1 mile from Claycomb Chalets is Living Treasures Animal Adventure Park. Living Treasures features over 60 different species including many mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Get a more up-close experience with the animals during one of the encounter events. Currently Living Treasures is booking sloth encounters for groups of 6 to pet the […]
Caddie Shak
Teach the family a thing or two on the go-kart track. Have a family fun race with the family then take a swing at the driving range or test out your putting skills on the mini golf course. You can also sharpen your batting skills in one of their batting cages, or cool off on […]
Laurel Caverns
Located just 60 minutes from Claycomb Chalets, is the largest cave in Pennsylvania, Laurel Caverns. Laurel Caverns features over three miles of cave passages to explore. Fellow spelunkers have the choice of choosing to explore the easier to navigate, upper caves, or the more rigorous lower caves. In the upper cave tour, there will be […]
Nemacolin Wildlife Adventure
Get up close and witness over 40 different species at Nemacolin Wildlife Adventure. You’ll encounter habitats that feature lions, a tiger, bears, a sloth, and so much more. To make more out of your trip, participate in one of their programs. Programs include horse back riding, guided wildlife tours, dog sledding, and creating treats for […]
Idlewild & Soakzone
Claycomb Chalets is located less than 30 minutes from a Laurel Highlands family favorite attraction, Idlewild & Soakzone amusement park. Here you can enjoy rollercoasters, a ferris wheel, and plenty of more rides. In the summer, cool off in the Soakzone. Choose between a fun waterslide, the lazy river, or the Wowabunga wave pool to […]
Pittsburgh Zoo
The Pittsburgh Zoo is located about 60 minutes from Claycomb Chalets, and is open year-round. Get an up-close view of the African Lions or check out the stripes on the tigers and zebras. With so many mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds, you can make an entire day out of animal watching. Feel free to […]
Kennywood
Kennywood was initially built in the late 1800’s and is located near Pittsburgh, PA. Kennywood has 50 rides that includes 9 roller coasters. Kennywood is known for some classics such as The Jack Rabbit, The Racers, and The Thunderbolt. On the modern side of rollercoasters, don’t forget the Phantom’s Revenge Rollercoaster that features a 230 […]
Sandcastle Waterpark
Sandcastle Waterpark sits next to the Monongahela River in the West Homestead suburb of Pittsburgh. Pick your way to beat the heat with 15 different waterslides, 2 pools, a lazy river, and a children’s section. If you prefer to slide with a tube, choose between various single or dual rider slides. For single rides, test […]