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Before you go
Your trip to Ohiopyle.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ohiopyle – Pennsylvania Destination Pittsburgh and Fallingwater
How to get there
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Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 120 km
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Connellsville Station 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about 110 km from Pittsburgh via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA-381. PIT airport is about 120 km away. Long-distance trains stop at Connellsville, about 25 km away. By bicycle, the Great Allegheny Passage reaches Ohiopyle from Pittsburgh.
How many days
One day for Fallingwater and the waterfalls; two days to include Kentuck Knob, Fort Necessity and a rafting trip.
When to go
From May to October, for the river, trails and house visits. October has fall colors. In winter, many village services close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob and Fort Necessity are outside the village, and there is no public transport. Cyclists arrive via the bike path.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ohiopyle
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Morning
Fallingwater
Take the guided tour of Fallingwater, booked in advance, and walk to the overlook from which you can see the house above the waterfall.
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Afternoon
Ohiopyle waterfalls
Return to the village to see the Youghiogheny Falls, Cucumber Falls and the natural slides of Meadow Run.
2 days in Ohiopyle
Day 2
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Morning
Kentuck Knob and Fort Necessity
Visit Kentuck Knob and continue to the Fort Necessity battlefield.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Ohiopyle?
Visit Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, see the state park’s waterfalls, raft down the Youghiogheny River and cycle the Great Allegheny Passage.
How far is Ohiopyle from Fallingwater?
About 8 km, or a 10-minute drive via PA-381.
Is Ohiopyle a good base for Fallingwater?
Yes. It is the nearest settlement, with inns, campgrounds and tour operators, and it is also close to Kentuck Knob.
What time zone is Ohiopyle in?
Ohiopyle follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.