🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Pittsburgh, PA

Gardens, Waterfalls & Misty Gorges

Discover lush gardens and cascading waterfalls while wandering through enchanting misty gorges on this rejuvenating Appalachian escape.

Day 1 — West Virginia Botanic GardenDay 2 — Ohiopyle

Day 1 — West Virginia Botanic Garden

🚗 1 hr 59 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Pittsburgh, PA → West Virginia Botanic Garden

1 hr 42 min

West Virginia Botanic Garden

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Lush site with numerous species of flowers & trees set in a former reservoir with a walking trail.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

Tropics

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Experience a tropical getaway without leaving the region at this indoor water park and resort perfect for a relaxing weekend retreat.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

West Virginia Botanic Garden → Forks of Cheat Winery

10 min

Forks of Cheat Winery

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Sip handcrafted wines on the scenic terrace overlooking the Cheat River valley while sampling estate varietals and local cheese pairings. Stroll the grounds between tastings to soak in panoramic mountain views.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Forks of Cheat Winery → Apple Annie's

7 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

Apple Annie's

Pick fresh apples straight from the orchard and enjoy homemade cider, pies, and local goods in a charming countryside atmosphere.

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Courtyard by Marriott Morgantown

A well-run Marriott property in Morgantown, convenient to the WVU campus and the West Virginia Botanic Garden. Good fitness center, consistent rooms, and the easiest hotel parking in the city.

Day 2 — Ohiopyle

🚗 2 hr 36 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

West Virginia Botanic Garden → Ohiopyle

47 min

Ohiopyle

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A riverside arts village and outdoor hub featuring the Ohiopyle State Park gateway, artist studios and galleries in restored Victorian buildings, plus farm-to-table restaurants within walking distance of the Youghiogheny River.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

Twisted Spoke Cafe

Enjoy a leisurely brunch or coffee in a quirky, artistic atmosphere that perfectly captures the relaxed vibe of a weekend getaway.

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Afternoon

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Drive

Ohiopyle → Christian Klay Winery

12 min

Christian Klay Winery

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Taste small-batch wines in the rustic tasting room, then relax on the peaceful grounds surrounded by vineyards and wildflowers. Sample seasonal releases while enjoying live music or guided vineyard walks on select weekends.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Christian Klay Winery → Falls City Pub & Restaurant

12 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr