The area is well known for its glass production and dozens of antique shops (38 the last time we counted). The Mount Pleasant Glass Festival is held annually in September.

Lenox Factory Outlet

Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania off route 31

The Lenox Factory Outlet offers savings of up to 60% off suggested retail prices. Call (724) 547-9555 or (800) 423-8946 for hours.

L. E. Smith Glass Company

Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania

The L. E. Smith Glass Company is one of the few handmade glass manufacturers still in existence in the United States. They specialize in light shades and giftware. Tours of the factory run Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The Factory Outlet and Giftware Store is open Monday through Saturday, 9-5, and Sunday 12-5. (Closed weekends in January, February, and March and on national holidays.) The Factory Outlet store offers a large selection of seconds, discontinued merchandise, factory samples, and test products, all at up to 70% off normal retail prices.

There is an annual sale during the first two weeks of July.
Phone: (800) LESMITH or (724) 547-3544

Directions

Exit 9 (Donegal) of the PA Turnpike, turn right on Route 31 West to Mt. Pleasant. The tours begin and end at the factory outlet store, which is located at 1900 Liberty Street off Main Street (Rt 31) in Mt. Pleasant.

Youghiogheny Station Glass and Gallery

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Youghiogheny Station is a restored P&LE Railroad Passenger Station, filled with original Mission Oak furniture. The Chief’s Gallery sells art glass from Lundberg Studios, Charles Lotton, Steve Fenstermacher, and other artists. The station’s back room sells glass sheets from Youghiogheny Opalescent Glass Company. They offer classes in stained glass crafting.

Hours

Monday-Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 10-7, Friday-Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 12-4

Phone: (724) 628-0332

Directions

Exit 8 (New Stanton) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Look for the sign for 119S-Connellsville. On 119S proceed into Connellsville, cross the Youghiogheny River, and take the first left at the light. They are located at 900 West Crawford Avenue in downtown Connellsville.

Mountain Horse Saddlery

Donegal, Pennsylvania off route 31

Mountain Horse Saddlery is the largest supplier of saddles, tack, and horse-related supplies in Southwestern Pennsylvania. They have complete lines of Western, English, Australian, and Trail Riding Equipment. They are a full-service Purina feeds dealer, stocking feeds for horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals. They also have many gift items for the horse-lover, including signs, art, statuary, and clothing. They are located next door to the Living Treasures Animal Park and the Log Cabin Motel on Route 711 South in Donegal.
Phone: (724) 593-8100

The Mountain Shoppe

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

The Mountain Shoppe sells unique custom-built log furniture made out of maple, sassafras, walnut, cherry, and white cedar.

Directions

Exit 9 (Donegal) of PA Turnpike. Turn left on route 31. At junction with route 711, turn right on route 711 south. The store is on your right, about a 1/2 mile south of Route 31. Call (724) 593-7204 for more information.


Other nearby glass stores include:


Other unique area shops include:

  • Amish Crafts & Gift Shop, Latrobe PA (724) 423-4361
  • Betsy’s Collections, Donegal PA (724) 593-7300
  • Botanica Farms, Stahlstown, PA (724) 593-4202.
  • The Old General Store, Donegal PA (724) 593-7112 or (877) 593-7112
  • Pine Haven Village Shoppes, Somerset PA (814) 445-3457.
  • Springhill Country Furniture and Gifts, Greensburg PA (724) 834-1894
  • The Toy Box, Ligonier PA (724) 238-6233, fax (724) 238-3169
  • Factory Shops at Georgian Place (outlet stores), Somerset PA (814) 443-3818
  • Weimer’s Blacksmith and Welding Shop, Somerset PA (814) 445-7746