The Atlas Obscura Guide To Farmington

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Farmington, Pennsylvania

Updated November 25, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Farmington

Farmington, Pennsylvania

Jumonville Glen

The site of the little-known Pennsylvania battle that sparked the Seven Years' War.

Farmington, Pennsylvania

Wharton Iron Furnace

This historic furnace was once used to produce cannonballs during the Civil War.

Farmington, Pennsylvania

General Braddock's Gravesite(s)

The penultimate and final resting places of British General Edward Braddock—minus a few bits and pieces.

Some tours go deeper into the caves and even take a tour that involves crawling through tight passageways.

Farmington, Pennsylvania

Laurel Caverns

Pennsylvania's largest cave in Laurel Highlands becomes its first underground state park.

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Skylights on the exterior porch made of red cypress.

Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

Kentuck Knob

The house that Frank Lloyd Wright "(shook) out of his sleeve at will" at the age of 86.

4 miles from Farmington

Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

Ohiopyle State Park

Chase waterfalls, hiking trails and more.

5 miles from Farmington

Markleysburg, Pennsylvania

Old Tri-State Monument

This original Mason-Dixon line cairn placed in the 1760s was put in the wrong location because of the gravitational pull of the Allegheny Mountains.

7 miles from Farmington

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The Explorer’s Guide to Laurel Highlands

Sponsored by Visit Pennsylvania

Head to the Laurel Highlands and you’ll find a region rich in history, architecture, and natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for design inspiration or seeking wilderness views and thrills, the southwestern Pennsylvania destination, about an hour outside of Pittsburgh, has something for you. This itinerary includes architectural landmarks, including several of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic homes, hiking and biking trails, and more. An ideal place to start is Wright’s famous Fallingwater home. Take this chance to explore organic architecture and learn more about midcentury design. Immerse yourself in even more architectural beauty at Kentuck Knob or Polymath Park. For a more active adventures, head out to Ohiopyle State Park, where you can hike and bike, and experience Laurel Caverns, which is on track to become Pennsylvania’s first underground state park.

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