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UniontownUniontown, Pennsylvania
Use Uniontown as a base for exploring the Laurel Highlands, not a destination itself: 1–2 nights to hit Ohiopyle, Fallingwater and the Great Allegheny Passage.
Uniontown is a small city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, best known as a practical base for outdoor recreation and Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. The town itself has a few historic buildings and a mall, but most visitors use it for sleeping and eating while exploring the surrounding state parks and trails. One full day covers Ohiopyle State Park and a waterfall hike; a second day adds Fallingwater and the Great Allegheny Passage.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid January–February (cold, some trails icy)
- Airport
- PIT
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uniontown911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uniontown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyUniontown is generally safe; typical small-city risks.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 1 hour 15 min drive via I-376 and US-119).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealDinner (sit-down restaurant)$15–25
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich shop)$8–12
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$4–6
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (Super 8 etc.), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (Super 8 etc.), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (Super 8 etc.), a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 1 hour 15 min drive via I-376 and US-119)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uniontown: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
15 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
13 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
14 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. US-40 and US-119 cross the town; PA-43 toll road bypasses the centre. No public transit worth relying on.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive south on PA-381, about 20 min
Waterfalls, rafting, hiking; go early on weekends.
Fallingwater
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive south on PA-381, about 15 min
Timed tickets required; book online at least a week ahead.
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive north on US-119, about 15 min
Great Allegheny Passage trailhead and historic district.
Door to door: About 35 min
Drive east on US-40, about 30 min
Flight 93 National Memorial and Laurel Hill State Park.
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Drive north on US-119, about 30 min
Home of Rolling Rock beer and Saint Vincent College.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive north on US-119, about 40 min
Westmoreland Museum of American Art and historic downtown.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive north on US-119, about 20 min
Shopping and dining at the Westmoreland Mall area.
Irwin, Pennsylvania
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive north on US-119, about 35 min
Outlet shopping and Bushy Run Battlefield.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US-40 / West Main Street corridor
Chain hotels near the mall and highway; easiest for drivers.
Downtown Uniontown
Limited options, walkable to a few restaurants and bars.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (Hampton Inn etc.)1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Fallingwater entry (per person)2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Ohiopyle State Park parking1 × US$7 · check | US$7 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$46 |
| Trip total≈ US$252 per person per day, bed included | US$503 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Lunch (sandwich shop) | $8–12 |
| Dinner (sit-down restaurant) | $15–25 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $4–6 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter weather can close mountain roads and trails; check conditions before heading out.
- Fallingwater requires timed tickets booked in advance, especially weekends.
- Ohiopyle State Park parking lots fill by 10:00 on summer weekends.Ohiopyle State Park parking lots fill by 10:00 AM on summer weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pittsburgh Airport → Uniontown (taxi/rideshare): about $80–120, 1 h 15 min
- Uniontown → Ohiopyle (car): about 20 min, no tolls
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uniontown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October · avoid January–February (cold, some trails icy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ohiopyle, Fallingwater, Great Allegheny Passage with verified hours and fees.
- Eat pages for DiMarco's Bistro & Cantina and local diners.
- Seasonal closure fixtures for Ohiopyle waterfalls and winter trail conditions.
Sources
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