It’s a Wonderful Life in Indiana County, Pennsylvania—the proud hometown of The Jimmy Stewart Museum and just one hour east of Pittsburgh.
Spring invites visitors outdoors to explore the Ecotour Geo Trail and Canine Adventure Trail, along with a close-up view of the 45-foot Buttermilk Falls. Enjoy 69 miles of rails-to-trails, off-road biking and ATV trails, and scenic parks, including Yellow Creek State Park.
Festival season returns with a full calendar of events, including the PA Taxidermy Association Sportsman’s Show (3/21), Family Fun Fest (3/21), Fool’s Run 10K & 5K (4/4), May Mart (5/15-16), Jimmy Stewart’s Birthday Celebration (5/16), Blairsville Food Truck Festival (5/16), Jazz, Blues & Art Festival (5/23), 2026 Eastern Spring Nationals Antique Car Show (5/30), and Saltsburg Historic Canal Days (6/5-7).
America’s 250th anniversary comes to life in Indiana County through the 1776 GeoTrail, the 1776 Speak Series, and the July 3rd parade in Downtown Indiana. Interested in local history? Tour a museum dedicated to the military and Hollywood careers of hometown hero Jimmy Stewart. Stop by an area historical society or the Blairsville Underground Railroad History Center to learn about local history. Take a self-guided 36-mile driving tour to visit four covered bridges (Kintersburg Bridge returns in late 2026 after rehabilitation). View public art during the self-guided walking tours in historic downtown Indiana and Blairsville, which bring the arts-to-life with murals and sculptures.
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania is also home to IUP Crimson Hawks sporting events and the Lively Arts at IUP, which showcases performing and visual arts, as well as the University Museum. Enjoy the beauty of the Allegheny Arboretum, a living museum devoted to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of trees, shrubs, and vines.
Visit our website www.VisitIndianaCountyPA.org for fun ideas and pack a virtual suitcase for your road trip.
