Fort Ligonier
Fort Ligonier is a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. A drive of 22 mi reaches Flight 93. For mild weather, aim for May to October (64–83°F highs).
A museum inside Ligonier
Ligonier Township is the nearest base
Ligonier Township is 1 miles southeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) has airline service, about 9 miles from Fort Ligonier.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
A visit to Fort Ligonier can follow the seasons below.
Fort Ligonier
Fort Ligonier is a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. The fort served as a staging area for the Forbes Expedition of 1758. During the eight years of its existence as a garrison, Fort Ligonier was never taken by an enemy. It served as a post of passage to the new Fort Pitt, and during Pontiac's War of 1763, was a vital link in the British communication and supply lines. It was attacked twice and besieged by the Native Americans, prior to the decisive victory at Bushy Run in August of that year. The fort was decommissioned from active service in 1766. Today, there is a museum next to the reconstructed fort. Inside the museum there are artifacts from the battle. An individual can take a guided tour of the fort, and on Fort Ligonier Days, the fort's cannons are fired.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1975)
- Wikipedia readers
- 10K a year
Overnight near Fort Ligonier
Places to stay start in Ligonier (4) and Donegal Township (17).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Ligonier | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligonier | in town | — | 4 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 1,462 | $236K |
| Donegal Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 17 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,187 | $183K |
| Ligonier Township | 1 mi southeast | — | 5 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 5,952 | $243K |
| Cook Township | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,836 | $213K |
| Somerset | 18 mi southeast | 30 min | 16 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,815 | $164K |
| Derry Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 13,360 | $180K |
| Unity Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 5 5 hotels | 21,196 | $245K |
| New Stanton | 20 mi west | 30 min | 16 12 hotels · 4 motels | 2,338 | $246K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Fort Ligonier
Within 44 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw126 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw222 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
34 mi Theme parkKennywood
43 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
43 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park33 mi Theme parkIdlewild and Soak Zone
42 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaPhoto credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Fort Ligonier
Is Fort Ligonier in Ligonier?
Yes. It’s inside Ligonier, PA.
When is the best time to visit Fort Ligonier?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Fort Ligonier from Pittsburgh?
About 41 miles west of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Ligonier?
Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 55 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Ligonier?
Donegal Township (11 mi, 17 places to stay), Ligonier Township (1 mi, 5 places to stay) and Ligonier (in town, 4 places to stay).
Questions for Ligonier
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