« Previous Edition   |   This Pennsylvania Travel Edition posted on 06/11/10   |   Current Edition »
Reservations guest profile

Pennsylvania Locations

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

View Hotels by City: 

Best Western Programs

Best Western Travel Programs

Pennsylvania

Best Western Rewards MasterCard®

Best Western Rewards MasterCard®

16,000 bonus points with your first purchase* - enough points for a Free Night at Best Western®
*Terms & conditions apply.

AARP Member Discounts

AARP Member Discounts

AARP members and guests 55 and older save up to 20% on room rates at Best Western hotels in the U.S. and Canada, and many Best Western hotels worldwide.

AAA Members

AAA Members

Members of AAA, CAA, and ARC Europe receive discount rates at approved hotels throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Join the AAA Preferred Rewards program and receive even more exclusive offers.

Speed Rewards

Speed Rewards

Sign up for our FREE rewards program for racing fans and start earning points or airline rewards with qualifying stays at Best Western hotels worldwide. Speed Rewards points can be exchanged for free hotel room nights, retail gift cards and much more!

Visiting Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

Western Pennsylvania includes the Laurel Highland area and the Pennsylvania Great Lakes Region. Pittsburgh is the cultural and urban center of Pennsylvania's western region. Known as Steel Town or the Steel City, Pittsburgh has diversified it's economic base with healthcare, technology, financial and education industries. The city is famous for the multiple super bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania is full of action, adventure and fun this summer. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy fishing, whitewater rafting and kayaking the Youghiogheny River. Biking and hiking along the Great Allegheny Passage are popular outdoor activities. It is summer and time to enjoy the sites of Western Pennsylvania.

Southwestern Pennsylvania is the site of several of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright's most well known structural masterpieces. Fallingwater integrates Wright's modern sensibilities into the beautiful natural Pennsylvania landscape. Fallingwater hosts lectures throughout the summer for Wright fans, artists and architecture aficionados. The Best Western Garden Inn in Bentleyville is less than an hour from Fallingwater. The Garden Inn is convenient for tours of Fallingwater, outlet shopping and the Meadows Racetrack.

The largest fair in Western Pennsylvania takes place just north of Pittsburgh in Butler. The 2010 Big Butler Fair is July 2nd through the 10th, and is a terrific fourth of July getaway. Enjoy the action of the school bus demolition derby, big rig pulling contests, motorcycle night and the dock dog jumping and diving. The Earthquakers will perform at a free premier concert kicking off the fair. Bring the entire family to enjoy all the typical fair exhibitions and competitions along with the spectacular fourth of July Fireworks show. The Best Western Grove City Inn in Grove City and the Best Western Parkway Center Inn in Pittsburgh are withing a half hour drive of Butler. These convenient Best Western Hotels are also conveniently located near Pennsylvania Amish country and prime outlet mall shopping.

August brings the 2010 Regatta at Lake Arthur near Prospect. The Best Western Grove City and the Best Western Parkway Inn are also convenient to Lake Arthur. Sailing enthusiasts and fans can enjoy a great summer weekend of activities on the water, on the shore and in the air. Come out to the north shore of Moraine State Park on August 7th & 8th for a full weekend of fun. Kids can enjoy fishing or canoe rides, there will be music and dancing along with the sailing. A great family outdoor outing for summer.


Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Events

Updated 06/11/2010

September 2010

September 10 - 12, 2010
20th Anniversary Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Traditional and contemporary Irish entertainment, taking place at Riverplex. Irish cuisine, musical performances and traditional Gaelic sports.

September 11, 2010
19th Annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Entertainment, Irish food and refreshments, Irish marketplace, children's activities, ceili dancing, Irish dog tent, Gaelic Mass and more.

September 25 - 26, 2010
Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethic Festival

Over 100 craft and food booths lining the streets of the small town. Entertainment is spread throughout the festival area with three stages.

September 25, 2010
31st Annual Autumn Classic

An entertaining and fun Lakeshore Marching Band Association competition, in Bradford.

September 17 - 19, 2010
15th Annual Peanut Butter Festival

A parade, Motorcycle Rally, 5K race and Mountain Bike Race and more. In New Bethlehem. Held at Gumtown Park.

October 2010

October 2 - 3, 2010
9th Annual Art in the Park

Held in Mt. Lebanon Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the event features more than 50 artists, several food vendors, live music, children’s activities and more.

October 16, 2010
Yo-Yo Ma in Recital

Renowned cellist Yo-YoMa returns to Heinz Hall for an evening of exceptional music-making. In Pittsburgh.

October 16, 2010
9th Annual Oktoberfest

Authentic German dinner, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment by Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine. In Sisters of Divine Providence.

October 2010

October 2 - 3 and 9 - 10, 2010
Fall Foliage Festival

Interactive live theater, festival food, children's activities and over 400 arts and crafts booths.In Bedford.

November 2010

November 7, 2010
2010 Kidney Walk

9th Annual Pittsburgh Kidney Walk at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

November 13, 2010
Pointe in Time: A Gershwin Fantasy Ball

Experience the era of Rhapsody in Blue at Pittsburgh Ballet.

November 22, 2010
Buddy Valastro The Bakin' with the Boss Tour

At the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh.

November 30, 2010
Highmark Presents Chris Botti

At the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh.

December 2010

December 10, 2010
Holiday Pops! Favorite Carols & Holiday Music

Let the holiday season guide you to the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra shares favorite carols and holiday music.

December 11, 2010
Holiday Artists Fair

Features jewelry, woodenware, felt flowers, pottery, glass art, cards and stationery, painted artwork originals and prints. At the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Featured Best Western Hotel

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

Best Western Garden Inn
Best Western Garden Inn
101 Gosai Drive, Bentleyville Pennsylvania

Discover this charming Bentleyville, Pennsylvania hotel offering an array of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for both business and leisure travelers.

Situated just 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Best Western Garden Inn is committed to providing the best in customer service and accommodations. This Bentleyville area hotel offers 83 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring a…

Learn more about this location

bestwesternpa.com

Allentown  ·  Bedford  ·  Bentleyville  ·  Bethlehem  ·  Blakeslee  ·  Bradford  ·  Breezewood  ·  Carlisle  ·  Chambersburg  ·  Chester  ·  Concordville  ·  Danville  ·  Dubois  ·  Fort Washington  ·  Gettysburg  ·  Grove City  ·  Harrisburg  ·  Hazle Township  ·  Hershey  ·  Intercourse  ·  Jonestown  ·  King Of Prussia  ·  Lancaster  ·  Lewisburg  ·  Lock Haven  ·  Matamoras  ·  Mechanicsburg  ·  Middletown  ·  Milroy  ·  New Cumberland  ·  Paradise  ·  Philadelphia  ·  Pittsburgh  ·  Pottstown  ·  Quakertown  ·  Reading  ·  Saint Marys  ·  Sayre  ·  Shillington  ·  Shippensburg  ·  State College  ·  Thorofare  ·  Wilkes-Barre  ·  Williamsport  ·  York

Alabama  |  Alaska  |  Arizona  |  Arkansas  |  California  |  Caribbean  |  Colorado  |  Connecticut  |  Delaware  |  Florida  |  Georgia  |  Hawaii  |  Idaho  |  Illinois  |  Indiana  |  Iowa
Kansas  |  Kentucky  |  Louisiana  |  Maine  |  Maryland  |  Massachusetts  |  Michigan  |  Minnesota  |  Mississippi  |  Missouri  |  Montana  |  Nebraska  |  Nevada
New England  |  New Hampshire  |  New Jersey  |  New Mexico  |  New York  |  North Carolina  |  North Dakota  |  Ohio  |  Oklahoma  |  Oregon  |  Pennsylvania  |  Rhode Island
South Carolina  |  South Dakota  |  Tennessee  |  Texas  |  Utah  |  Vermont  |  Virginia  |  Washington  |  Washington DC  |  West Virginia  |  Wisconsin  |  Wyoming
Best Western in Canada:  Alberta  |  British Columbia  |  Manitoba  |  New Brunswick  |  Nova Scotia  |  Ontario  |  Prince Edward Island  |  Quebec  |  Saskatchewan  |  Yukon
Best Western Travel Blog Best Western Hotels on Twitter Best Western Hotels on Facebook Best Western Hotels on YouTube Best Western Hotels Mobile Sites Best Western Specials