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Whether you're looking for shopping, outdoors adventure, a memorable meal or a weekend with family, PA's Great Lakes Region is four counties and about a million things to do.

Crawford County

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Canadohta Lake offers a unique experience that partners lovely natural scenery with fun attractions, shopping, dining and overnight accommodations all centered around Pennsylvania’s second largest natural lake.

22978 Shreve Ridge Rd.
Union City, PA 16438
Phone: 814-694-9622 Website + Add to my trip
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Travel back in time to a century-old amusement park that will be sure to still show you a fun day. The very feel of the park, indeed even its aroma, hint of a long and steady past there for us to enjoy. Conneaut Lake Park is a salve to nerves stressed to the breaking point – truly a place of relaxation and refreshment.

So, we offer you to take a ride back in time, to remember and to relive, and to make new memories as patrons and lovers of Conneaut Lake Park. Ride 80+ rides, cool off in the lazy river or on the water slides, relax on the beach, or stroll down the 600-foot boardwalk. Hold on tight, and enjoy the ride!

12382 Center Street
Conneaut Lake 16316
Phone: (814) 382-5115 Website + Add to my trip
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24999 Highway 99
Cambridge Springs 16403
Phone: (814) 398-4590 Website + Add to my trip
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The mission of Hog Heaven Rescue Farm is to rescue, rehabilitate and foster abused, neglected and unwanted hoofed animals. We take these animals in and provide vet care, feed and farrier care. We work on getting these animals healthy physically, emotionally & socially. We then adopt them out to loving homes forever.

The farm operates on the funds provided by the cofounders, as well as from increasingly generous community donations.

We carry alpaca fiber products such as hats, gloves, socks, stuffed animals, scarves and much more! Not only is alpaca wool soft like cashmere, it’s warmer, lighter and more durable than wool, as well as comes in 22 natural colors. We are proud to bring you the finest organic-fiber fleece around.

2681 Mallory Lane
Cochranton 16314
Phone: (814) 425-1850 Website + Add to my trip
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A 49 passenger stern wheeler featuring narrated lake cruises, private parties and weddings.

P.O. Box 5057
Conneaut Lake 16316
Phone: (814) 439-0164 Website + Add to my trip
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Originally constructed in 1939, the Fish Culture Station is situated on 97 developed acres of land. Visit the earthen ponds and two-story aquarium that is visited by an average of 80,000 people per year.

13300 Hartstown Rd.
Linesville, PA 16424
Phone: 814-683-4451 Website + Add to my trip
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A public recreation facility featuring an indoor/outdoor aquatic center, ice rink, outdoor tennis center, picnic pavilions, baseball and soccer fields, skate park, sand volleyball courts and a nature trail.

800 Thurston Road
Meadville 16335
Phone: (814) 724-6006 Website + Add to my trip

Family-owned and operated animal park at the southern-most point of Pymatuning Lake. Featuring interaction and hands-on experiences with 200+ animals, ponyrides, train rides, and much more affordable family fun!

102 Aspen Way
Jamestown 16314
Phone: 724-932-3198 Website + Add to my trip
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The largest State park in the Commonwealth! Visit the Waterfowl Museum and multi-story aquarium at the Linesville Fish Hatchery. Newly renovated for 2007 is the Spillway, where “the ducks walk on the fish” to compete for food thrown by visitors! The Park also has three campgrounds for family fun, fishing, walking and hiking trails, water sports and much more.

2660 Williams Field Road
Jamestown 16134
Phone: (724) 932-3141 Website + Add to my trip
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In 1885, Cambridge Springs became the center for people from miles around, for the healing effects of its mineral springs. The Inn was 1 of 40 hotels and rooming houses at that time and only the Inn remains in active operation. It is enrolled in the National Register of Historic Places.

We invite you to come and enjoy our lovely Inn. We offer dinner theatres, horseshoes, canoeing, croquet, badminton, outdoor swimming pool, shuffleboard, tennis courts, volleyball, arts & crafts shows, a lounge, and more! Take time to visit the beautiful gardens surrounding the Inn. Enjoy the quiet and gracious Victorian atmosphere of years past! Also (800) 964-5173.

One Fountain Avenue
Cambridge Springs 16403
Phone: (814) 398-4645 Website + Add to my trip
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Our mission is to have our theaters promote the excitement and magic of the movies.

11155 Highline Drive
Meadville 16335
Phone: (814) 333-2727 Website + Add to my trip
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This popular hot air balloon event features over 30 balloons and a beautiful night glow with 10 balloons at Allegheny College Sports Complex/Robertson Field. It is held on Father’s Day weekend each year.

Meadville 16335
Phone: 814-336-4000 + Add to my trip

21217 Route 19
Venango 16440
Phone: (814) 398-4330 + Add to my trip

Erie County

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4105 Asbury Road
Erie 16506
Phone: (814) 835-5356 Website + Add to my trip
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Perry Monument Boat Landing on Presque Isle State Park
Erie 16501
Phone: (814) 836-0201 + Add to my trip
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Dobbins Landing - Foot of State Street
Erie 16501
Phone: (814) 455-6055 + Add to my trip
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7354 West Lake Road
Fairview 16415
Phone: (814) 474-3529 + Add to my trip
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809 French Street
Erie 16501
Phone: (814) 453-7117 Website + Add to my trip
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809 French Street
Erie 16501
Phone: (814) 452-4857 Website + Add to my trip
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809 French Street
Erie 16501
Phone: (814) 455-7779 Website + Add to my trip
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P.O. Box 1776
Erie 16507
Phone: (814) 456-1300 Website + Add to my trip
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423 West 38th Street
Erie 16508
Phone: (814) 864-4091 Website + Add to my trip
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9821 Sampson Road
Erie 16509
Phone: (814) 825-5661 Website + Add to my trip
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420 French Street
Erie 16507
Phone: (814) 453-3743 + Add to my trip
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8155 Oliver Road
Erie 16509
Phone: (814) 866-5425 Website + Add to my trip
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Dobbins Landing - East Canal Basin
Erie 16501
Phone: (814) 456-4077 + Add to my trip
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36 State Street
Erie 16507
Phone: (814) 874-3536 + Add to my trip
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10700 Delmas Drive
North East 16428
Phone: (814) 725-3303 Website + Add to my trip
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1-90 Exit 6, Upper Peach Street
Erie 16509
Phone: (814) 868-9000 Website + Add to my trip

Presque Isle Bay - Four Pick Up Locations
Erie 16505
Phone: (814) 881-2502 + Add to my trip

Foot of State Street/Dobbins Landing
Erie 16507
Phone: (814) 452-4635 Website + Add to my trip
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Foot of Peninsula Drive (PA Route 832)
Erie 16505
Phone: (814) 833-7424 Website + Add to my trip
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8091 Peach Street
Erie 16509
Phone: 1-866-3- SPLASH Website + Add to my trip

7700 Peach Street
Erie 16509
Phone: (814) 866-3678 + Add to my trip
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5151 West Stancliff Road
McKean 16426
Phone: (814) 476-1632 + Add to my trip

1910 Rotunda Drive
Erie 16509
Phone: (814) 866-3444 Website + Add to my trip
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301 Peninsula Drive
Erie 16505
Phone: (814) 833-7424 Website + Add to my trip
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1040 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie 16507
Phone: (814) 459-9696 Website + Add to my trip
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220 Peninsula Drive
Erie 16505
Phone: (814) 838-3591 Website + Add to my trip
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5970 Koman Road
Edinboro 16412
Phone: (814) 734-2833 Website + Add to my trip

Mercer County

2525 East State Street
Hermitage 16148
Phone: (724) 347-4511 Website + Add to my trip

U.S. 422 East
New Castle 16101
Phone: (724) 924-9571 Website + Add to my trip
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684 Lake Wilhelm Road
Sandy Lake 16145
Phone: (724) 253-4833 + Add to my trip

Route 58
Jamestown 16134
Phone: (724) 932-3200 + Add to my trip

2442 Kelly Road
Hermitage 16148
Phone: (724) 962-7746 Website + Add to my trip
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496 Old Ash Road
Mercer 16137
Phone: (800) 909-JUMP Website + Add to my trip

Venango County

211 Byers Road
Harrisville 16373
Phone: (814) 786-9630 + Add to my trip
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1223 Liberty Street
Franklin 16323
Phone: (800) 537-7769 Website + Add to my trip

172 Hall Drive
Oil City 16301
Phone: (814) 677-5560 + Add to my trip
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This Wurlitzer Military Band Organ is just one of the 100+ antique, mechanical musical instruments you will see and hear.

1261 Liberty Street
Franklin 16323
Phone: (814) 432-8350 Website + Add to my trip
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202 Museum Lane
Titusville 16354
Phone: (814) 827-2797 Website + Add to my trip

316 McCurdy Road
Titusville 16354
Phone: (814) 827-2352 Website + Add to my trip
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This photo depicts a portion of the mural that lines both sides of the entryway of the National Transit Building. Come and see this beautiful building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

206 Seneca Street
Oil City 16301
Phone: (814) 676-1509 + Add to my trip
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409 South Perry Street
Titusville 16354
Phone: (814) 676-1733 Website + Add to my trip
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This natural wonderland of over 7,000 acres, spanning Venango and Crawford counties, was created to preserve the Oil Creek Valley, the heart of the oil boom era. It’s northern border joins Drake Well Museum, and its southern border is just 4 miles north of Oil City.

305 State Park Road
Oil City 16301
Phone: (814) 676-5915 Website + Add to my trip

511 Hill Street
Emlenton 16373
Phone: (724) 867-0030 Website + Add to my trip
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The Allegheny River Trail & the Samuel Justus Recreational Trail is over 25 miles of flat, smooth asphalt surface from Oil City to Emlenton. Oil Creek State Park Bicycle Trail is 9.7 miles of asphalt trail built on a historic railroad grade. The Sandy Creek Trail has 8 miles of asphalt surface, 5 pedestrian-safe bridges and a tunnel. The Two Mile Run County Park Mountain Bike Trails are primarily single-track and challenging and suitable for mountain bikes.

Throughout the Oil Heritage Region

Phone: 800-483-6264 Website + Add to my trip
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The Riffle Runner is a 24 ft. by 8 ft. john boat, named after a small bait minnow found in the Allegheny River. It is a stable, safety-equipped boat with a flat bottom. It is able to traverse shallow areas, allowing quiet access to the habitats of turtles, beavers and numerous species of birds, including bald eagles and herons.

393 South Tunnel Road
Kennerdell 16374
Phone: (814) 758-1833 Website + Add to my trip
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1141 Buffalo Street
Franklin 16323
Phone: (814) 432-5161 + Add to my trip

3430 State Route 417
Franklin 16323
Phone: (814) 676-6116 Website + Add to my trip

471 Beach Road
Franklin 16323
Phone: (814) 676-6116 + Add to my trip
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One of the largest family owned museums in NW PA, with 25 full size antique cars and airplanes and over 5,000 miniature vehicles.

1164 Russell Corners Road
Pleasantville 16341
Phone: (814) 676-0756 + Add to my trip
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Agricultural fair held in August.

Route 62 South of Franklin
Franklin 16323
Phone: (814) 437-2275 + Add to my trip
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270 Seneca Street
Oil City 16301
Phone: (814) 676-2007 Website + Add to my trip