Improving Quality of Life

I love the quality of life to share with friends and family in Indiana County. It is a great place to raise a family and I know folks who moved here after retirement. People in rural Pennsylvania are very kind hearted and rally around their neighbors when they need support. Furthermore, we have county parks and hiking trails, covered bridges, museums, many fairs and festivals, historical attractions, and beautiful scenery and rural enterprises. I will continue to ensure our rural assets are protected and maintained.

Things to Do and See in Indiana County

“Experience the beautiful country scenery of rolling farmland, the clatter of horses pulling buggies, browsing in the quaint shops and tasting the local cuisine. Shoppers can enjoy selections of pottery, locally made wine and cheese, country crafts, quilts, Amish furniture and baked goods, and a community of Old Order Amish families.” —Visit Indiana County PA

Our Parks and Trails

Indiana County Parks (there are 11) and Trails marked the 50th year of its existence in 2017
Indiana County's Three Major Trails: Ghost Town, Hoodlebug, and Blairsville River Front
The Ghost Town trail was named a National Recreation Trail in 2003 and was honored as one of the top 9 hiking trails in the United States in 2016
Indiana County Has Four Covered Bridges

Our Museums

Jimmy Stewart Museum, his statue, his boyhood home, and his church
Blairsville Area Underground Railroad
Indiana University of Pennsylvania University Museum
Marshall House Museum
Rebecca B. Hadden Stone House Museum/Saltsburg Area Historical Society

Our Fairs and Festivals

Indiana County Fair
Other annual fairs and festivals include 31, each is unique in its own way promoting the local culture, history, agriculture, heritage, and just plain fun

Our Historical and Entertainment Scene

Indiana County is steeped in history; The National Register of Historic Places has identified 24 sites in Indiana County, including historical towns, historical societies, historic landmarks and Covered Bridges
Entertainment includes the Lively Arts at IUP, Indiana Players (a community theater), Jimmy Stewart movies shown at the Jimmy Stewart Museum, golf courses, and many more economical and convenient shows and activities

Our Beautiful Country Scenery and Rural Enterprises

Driving tours include Covered Bridges, Potters’ Communities, and Underground Railroad
Walking tours include Indiana’s Historic Sixth Street and Scary Harry Haunted Trails
Artisans, wineries, breweries, distillery and Farm to Table are easily accessible
Indiana County is the “Tree Capital of the World”
Shop at our farms and farmers’ markets