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Lawson Heights

Lawson Heights is a town in Westmoreland district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 2,194 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 13 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 churches. The must-see places are Chestnut Ridge, Keystone State Park and Wild Mouse.

40.2917° N, 79.3892° WPop. 2,194

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see168
Notable44
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Lawson Heights

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lawson Heights
  2. Chestnut Ridgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Fort Ligonierfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wild Mousetemple · 45 min
  5. Keystone State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Westmoreland Museum of American Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lawson Heights
Today’s loopLawson HeightsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lawson Heights?

Chestnut Ridge (viewpoint, about 8 km), Keystone State Park (park, about 11 km), Wild Mouse (temple, about 12 km), Idlewild Park (park, about 13 km), Westmoreland Museum of American Art (museum, about 17 km), Blessed Sacrament Cathedral (church, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lawson Heights?

81 places on Spotwander: 13 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest park to Lawson Heights?

Keystone State Park, about 11 km by road; Idlewild Park (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lawson Heights?

State Game Lands Number 328, about 24 km by road; Linn Run State Park (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lawson Heights?

Start in Lawson Heights, visit Chestnut Ridge, then Fort Ligonier, then Wild Mouse, then Keystone State Park, then Westmoreland Museum of American Art, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.