If you’re looking for an apartment to rent, Greensburg has a neighborhood to fit
your personality. Living in Downtown allows for convenient and walk able commodities.
Although the housing developments in the City are older, the construction quality
is equal to or exceeds many new developments. Academy Hill Historic District is
rich in significant and historic architecture such as Late Gothic Revival, Queen
Anne, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival. This gathering of famous architecture
led to Academy Hill’s designation as a Historic District in 1999. The only other
historic district in Greensburg is the Downtown area. Seton Hill University is a
short walk from the Coulter Neighborhood while the Ludwick Neighborhood is adjacent
to Excela Westmoreland Hospital.
Greensburg neighborhoods feature tree lined streets,
sidewalks, neighborhood parklets, green spaces, and neighborhood businesses. City
residents enjoy a close proximity to many key amenities like the Five Star walking/running/biking
trail, the Palace Theater, the Robertshaw Amphitheater in St. Clair Park, the Westmoreland
Museum of American Art, the downtown shopping district, and churches of all faiths.
A city offering its residents an abundance of services indicates a stable city with
a strong sense of community
Events
Restaurants/Shopping
Night Life
Attractions & Activities
Miscellaneous
Greensburg may be a small town but they hold
quality events consistently throughout the year. Below you can find a few events
conducted by Greensburg. Further your interest by visiting their specific sites.
SummerSounds Concert
Exciting and interesting music under the stars in St. Clair
Park. Emphasizing the highest standards of musicianship in a family atmosphere,
this series has been called "the best outdoor music series in Western PA." The weekly
concerts are free to the public.
www.summersounds.com
Palace Theatre Shows
The Palace Theatre has been a major force in Westmoreland County's
cultural scene for generations. The Palace Theatre is home to the Westmoreland Symphony
Orchestra and a regional venue for River City Brass Band. Productions are mounted
on a regular basis by local arts groups and concert promoters bring popular entertainers
to the Palace.
www.thepalacetheatre.org
College Sports Games
The City of Greensburg is surrounded by colleges and high schools, all with active
sport teams. So if in need of seeing a sporting event, check out the schools websites
and view a University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg soccer game or a Seton Hill University football game.
Westmoreland Fairgrounds & Twin Lakes
Ideally located
just 5 miles from US Route 30, Westmoreland Fairgrounds provides easy rentals and
events year round. www.westmorelandfair.com/rental/index.html Twin Lakes is home
to the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival along with a beautiful scenery set
against the water. Whether you are looking for a peaceful walk through the greenery
or the excitement of a festival, Twin Lakes is a great spot!
The City of Greensburg offers
a wide variety of unique cultural, dining and shopping opportunities that routinely
attract visitors from the entire Westmoreland County area. The majority of these
attractions, restaurants and stores are within a four block radius of the Westmoreland
County Courthouse and near convenient street, lot and garage parking spaces. A short
walk through historic downtown Greensburg connects visitors with these businesses
and so much more.
Downtown shopping provides a change of pace for those tired over
crowded shopping plazas with a lack of personal service. Niche shops offer clothing
for men and women, specialty gifts, and nearly anything else you could ever need,
including hardware and haircuts. Shops are located primarily on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Search zip code 15601 at www.yellowpage.com
for exact locations and contact information
or search the Laurel Highlands Visitor Bureau www.laurelhighlands.org.
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Downtown is transformed into a vibrant nightlife
after dark, with numerous bars catering to the over-21 crowd. Live music, karaoke,
microbrewery-crafted beer, and good conversation are just a few of the features of Greensburg bars and clubs. Area coffee shops schedule poetry readings, acoustic
performances, and other special activities for people desiring a creative outlet.
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Greensburg is full
of many attractions for your personal needs but can also supply those necessities
of everyday life. National and regional banks, a well stocked hardware store, quality
health care providers, and transportation facilities are located in Greensburg.
For more information visit the following websites:
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