This post features ideas for exploring the place I call home, focusing on the charming and historic walkable downtown area of the City of Uniontown highlighting eateries, shops, and public spaces.

A Short Story

I’d like to share a brief story that inspired this post. The Historic Summit Inn located on the National Road offers a breathtaking view of the Uniontown Area. As a hotel guest, I noticed a gentleman enjoying his breakfast admiring the view of Uniontown at length. We struck up a conversation.

The Summit Inn
View of Uniontown

He asked where I was from and I shared I live in Uniontown.

“Down there?” he asked. He was from Ohio and he mentioned he had been meeting family at the Summit Inn for over 30 consecutive years, vacationing in the Laurel Highlands, but his family had never ventured down to Uniontown. He proceeded to ask me what there was to do and asked for restaurant recommendations.

That encounter got me thinking about viewing the lovely place I call home from the perspective of a visitor. So much so, that we along with some friends of ours have created a space downtown for visitors to stay. Check out our recently restored historic downtown Airbnb called The 1848. Follow up on Facebook and/or Instagram. At this time, we are offering a 2 bedroom and a studio (with Vito’s Tea House on the main floor.

Also, let me put in a plug here that I’ve also become involved in helping with the Uniontown Farmers Market so be sure to visit the market on Saturday mornings in the summer at Bailey Park (9am-12pm).

This post is dedicated to that man and any other visitors to the area. However, I think this might be helpful to residents as well. Through this experience, I realized I still have a lot to learn about Uniontown.

I feel like downtown Uniontown is a great place for visitors and lifelong residents alike to stroll the streets of downtown while admiring the architecture, grabbing a bite to eat, shopping, and checking out some parks and events.

We have a very historical town that is worth digging into. I can’t be responsible for sharing the history, but for some key points, the city was founded by Henry Beeson on July 4, 1776, the Historic National Road runs through it, and the city prides itself as the birthplace of George C Marshall.

You can learn a lot more about the city’s history downtown by exploring the Uniontown Historic Walking Tour. Scan QR codes throughout downtown to learn more about each stop, and/or pick up a rack card at the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce or From Scratch where you can grab a coffee for your walk around.

If you want to learn more about the history of Uniontown, check out the Fayette County Historical Society and the Uniontown Library.

The Guide

This guide is just scratching the surface with some basic information and will remain a work in progress. I can’t guarantee all the information is up to date as things change frequently. But, I hope this post can help serve as a starting point for exploring the city.

For this list, I’m focusing on locally owned shops and restaurants located in or in close proximity to our downtown area. There are also many additional downtown businesses not listed that might tend to serve the local community more than visitors (e.g. hair salons, barber shops, tattoo studios, photography, etc).

Other sources of information to check out include the City of Uniontown’s website and Facebook page, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Uniontown Downtown Business District Authority, Go Laurel Highlands, and the Fayette County website.

Ok let’s get started.

Restaurants

Blue Moon Cafe

  • Address: 375 South Mt Vernon Ave
  • Facebook page
  • My two cents: A little outside the core of downtown, but easily walkable/bikeable via the Rotary Walk. A lot of people talk about their burgers.

Canton Chinese Restaurant

  • Address: 145 E Fayette St
  • Facebook page
  • My two cents: I’ll admit the outside and inside of the building can use some love, but the takeout is pretty darn good Chinese food.

Caporella’s Italian Ristorante

Darby’s Pub & Restaurant

DiMarco’s Bistro and Cantina with Stix Cigar Bar and Lounge

Downtown Pub

Emma’s Bake Shoppe

Fox’s Pizza Den

From Scratch

  • Address: 23 N Beeson Blvd
  • Website
  • Facebook page
  • Instagram
  • My two cents: The place to stop in Uniontown. Great coffee and specialty drinks, items available from local farms, grab-and-go food options, baked goods…everything from scratch! Keep an eye out for cooking classes offered here. There’s a good wifi connection so it’s a great place to to work or have a meeting. As a mom, I can’t explain how much I appreciate the small play area and changing table in the bathroom. FYI there is a bike rack in front of the coffee shop if you are looking for a place downtown to park your bike.

Generation’s

GHP – Gyros Hoagies & Pierogis

Hot Diggity Dogs & Hoagies Too

Kacie’s Sports Cafe

Marilyn’s on Main

Meloni’s Restaurant

Mom Maruca’s Pizza Shop

  • Address: 64 Barton Mill Rd
  • Website
  • Facebook page
  • My two cents: A little outside the core of downtown, but easily walkable with a trailside location on the Sheepskin Trail. Great selection of craft beer, outdoor seating, and live music. I’m obsessed with the bruschetta.

O’Gillies Pub

OAK Pizza

Pappy’s

  • Address: 1000 National Pike
  • Website
  • Facebook page
  • My two cents: Great food. A good place to pick up a six-pack or fill your growler with some local craft beers. It’s hard for me to go there and not order the brussel sprouts.

Phil’s Corner Store

Potter’s Bar and Grill

Reflection’s Corner Store

Rizz’s

Rooster’s Roost

Titlow Tavern and Grille

Vinny’s Pizzeria

World Importing Market

Shops

Abby’s Gold & Gems

Amy’s Quilt Room

Arts and Angles

Autumn’s Bridal & Prom

The Barre Room

Beauty World

Blitz of Glitz Boutique

BunchaBull Studio

Denney Candle Company

Downtown Kids Clothing

Ellamae’s Custom Handicrafts

Fiji Kava Store

Get A Hobby

Heavenly Hair Beauty Supply

Hostetler’s Fine Jewelers

Jacqueline’s Fine Jewelry

Joyce’s Jewelry

Lizzie’s Boutique

Maitri Medicinals

Micarelli Modern Music

Mill Street Merchants

Neubauer’s Flower and Market House

Pepperberries

The Prom Shoppe

Ptak’s Formal Wear

Retro Antiques

Ross Brothers Sporting Goods

Self Care Clothing Company

Sew Special

Sheila’s Home

Simply Sweet A Party Boutique

Sophia’s Boutique

Strap – Street Cowgirl Couture

T’eaz Tanning

Trendy Thread Boutique

Vito’s Tea House

Uniontown Art Club

Vintage Antiques

Yesterday’s Today Crafts and Antique Mall

Things to Do

Anytime Billiards

Christina’s Piano Studio

OmBody Wellness and Massage

Rumors Dance & Night Club

Spin Unlimited

State Theatre Center for the Arts

Timeout Batting Cages

Uniontown Public Library

Parks and Public Spaces

Bailey Park

  • Located between Dunbar and Pennsylvania Ave along the Sheepskin Trail.
  • Park features ball fields, a basketball court, chess tables, and a playground.

City of Uniontown World War II Memorial

  • Located at Courthouse

Coal Lick Park

  • Located along Rotary Walk

Eberly Square

A marker along The Lafayette Trail has also been added to this space.

Fayette County Fireman’s Memorial

  • Located at Court House

George C Marshall Memorial Plaza


George C Marshall Statue

  • Located on the corner of Pittsburgh St and Main St.

Grant Street Park

  • Located behind Uniontown High School near Sheepskin Trail.
  • Playground, four square, and basketball courts. Well known for summer basketball leagues.

Lion’s Club Park

  • Located at Church and Morgantown St
  • There’s a geocache here.

Nemacolin Woodlands Courtyard

  • Located across the street from the Courthouse.

Marshall Park

  • Located on the corner of Church St and Jefferson St across from the Library.

Rotary Walk

  • Roughly 1-mile trail from Lebanon Ave to Pittsburgh St
  • Trail is flat with a crushed rock surface paralleling Coal Lick Run.

Sheepskin Trail

  • 34 mile rail-trail under construction in Fayette County
  • Website
  • Facebook page
  • The nearest completed section is in South Union Township with bike rentals available in the warmer months. Phase 1 for the city’s section has been completed from Pennsylvania Ave to Fayette St. As mentioned before, there is a bike rack in front of Sullivan Brother’s Coffee Company if you want to ride downtown and park your bike.

Storey Square

Uniontown Fireman’s Memorial

  • Located across the street from Grindle Station and the Rotary Walk on Pittsburgh St.

Public Art

Photo op art at Rizz’s, Simply Sweet, and DiMarco’s.

Tilework, murals, and a sculpture in Storey Square.

A mosaic is located in the parking lot between Pepperberries and George C Marshall Memorial Plaza.

At Uniontown Highschool, there are a couple of awesome mosaic pieces, one located behind the visitor bleachers at the stadium, and one on the school building sort of across from the entrance into the stadium.

Grant Street Park recently became more colorful with some art contributed by local artists. You can check these artists out on Instagram: @allhxrt, @black_tortise_art, @coolbeanz_95, @burlesquesweettreats, and @the.artleys.

Signature Events

Parades

  • Keep an eye out for parades for Veteran’s Day, Halloween, and May Day.

Christmas in the Square

  • The city becomes a Hallmark Christmas town with events and activities in Storey Square.

Ghost Tour

Races – Walk/Run

Farmers Market

Founding Day Festival

  • Uniontown’s birthday is the same as our nation’s, July 4, 1776. Founding Day is celebrated near our city’s birthday. Follow the event’s Facebook page and visit the website for the most up-to-date information.

The Italian Festival

  • Hosted by the Sons of Italy in downtown. Visit the Facebook page for the latest info. Don’t miss the Guiseppe Sandwich!

Storey Square Summer Concert Series

  • Weekly live music for a few weeks in the summer. Check for the latest information on the City of Uniontown’s website and Facebook page.

I hope you enjoyed this brief snapshot of downtown Uniontown, PA. If you visit, please share your experience using the hashtag #downtownuniontownpa, and feel free to tag me on Instagram @adventureswkelly.

To the local businesses, feel free to contact me at adventureswkelly@gmail.com and I can add pictures and information. I also wouldn’t doubt that I missed someone, so please let me know.

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