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Fun In Butler County, PA

3/17/19

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Butler County Pennsylvania is packed with fun things to do. Regardless if you are going for a day or a long weekend you are sure to find something for everyone to do. I spent two days exploring the region and really look forward to going back.

butler county alpaca

I’m sharing my current favorite places to eat and because we’re eating well I’m sharing where you can explore and work off some of those extra calories.

butler country bits and burg food tour

I’ll update as I discover more things to do so be sure to bookmark or pin this post and visit it often.

where to eat in butler county

Where to eat in Butler County

Harmony inn in the dark

Harmony Inn

Have a hauntingly good time at Harmony Inn. They offer up great food, beers on tap, live music, and fantastic ghost stories. Seriously, what’s not to love 😉

where to eat in harmony pa

Wunderbar Coffee & Crepes

Located in the historic opera hall in Harmony, Wunderbar is roasting up their own coffee beans and creating incredible savory and sweet crepes. It’s, honestly, a great way to start your day in Butler County.

253 Mercer Street, Harmony | (724) 256–7383

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Domenico’s Ristorante

This will fit your need for some really good Italian or indulge in their award-winning pizza. It’s a pretty popular place so if you visit during a busy time be prepared to wait, but it’s totally worth it!

20550 Rt 19N, Cranberry Twp | (724) 776-6455

log cabin inn

Log Cabin Inn

The Log Cabin Inn is built around a historic cabin that dates back to the early 1800s. Its cozy environment and great food make it a must when visiting the area. They are cooking up aged Black Angus beef, chops, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches, soups & salads. You won’t be able to say no to their homemade desserts and for my friends that enjoy a good cocktail, there is a full-service bar.

430 Perry Highway, Harmony | 724-452-4155

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Where to explore in Butler County

historic harmony
historic harmony
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Stroll Historic Harmony

Harmony has a very interesting back history. The town was founded in 1804 by a group of Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists who were seeking religious freedom. In the 19th century, they quickly become America’s most successful communal group.

Historic Harmony

They called themselves Harmonists and believed that Christ’s return was imminent. (Side note, someday I’ll write a story about my childhood and my religious zealot parents who, throughout my entire childhood and till this day, believe that Christ will be showing up any minute now. It will be a pretty entertaining read)

They resided in Harmony, PA for 1o years before relocating to New Harmony, IN.

historic harmony

The Harmonists, a celibate culture to remain spiritually pure, eventually had no one left to carry on their beliefs or way of life. By 1905 there were only three members remaining and the society dissolved.

The Harmonists community may be extinct but the footprint they left behind is not. The small historic town is fascinating to walk around. The entire area is historic distric and still retains the old whold architectural charcater of an old German village. There are more than 50 buildings with 9 of them belonging to the historical society.

historic harmony

Harmony’s Landmark District retains the old world architectural character of an old German village and includes more than 50 buildings.

Be sure to make your way over to the Harmonite cemetery where no headstones stand and a massive one-ton revolving door guards the entrance to the sacred ground where 100 souls are buried.

maridon museum

Maridon Museum

This is the only museum in the Western Pennsylvania region with a specific focus on Asian Art and Culture coupled with German Meissen porcelain.

maridon museum
maridon museum

Four galleries, full of incredible works of art, make it a very enjoyable museum without being overwhelming. In addition to the galleries, the museum offers many special events and activities that would be well worth attending if you happen to be in the area.

322 North McKean St, Butler | 724.282.0123

west park alpacas

Westpark Alpacas

Be sure to check their website prior to your visit to see if they are hosting any farm days. If they are, its great fun to go out and play with the alpacas. They are so adorable and may just have you trying to figure out how to start your own alpaca farm.

west park alpaca

1037 West Park Rd, Slippery Rock | 724-738-9380

nautical nature boat ride

Nautical Nature Boat Tour

A 45 passenger enclosed pontoon boat takes guests on interpretive boat tours on Lake Arthur. You’re able to walk out onto the front deck to enjoy the view or take photos. The guides do a great job sharing the story of the lake, area and wildlife.

nautical nature boat ride

Note: I abhor 8-legged critters, seriously, they freak me out, if you have similar feelings please note that a number of them joined us on our cruise. I spent a great deal of time out on the deck where it seemed to be more critter free.

McDanels Launch 118 North Shore Dr, Portersville | 724-368-9185

saxonburg food walking tour

Food Walking Tour in Saxonburg <<–A Must!

Combine two great things: delicious foods + a charming small town complete with historic narration. Honestly, what’s not to love? 100-year-old preserved buildings line the quaint Main St of Saxonburg. Today restaurants, artists, boutiques and more reside in these buildings and are ready to welcome you to town.

saxonburg food walking tour

The best way to discover the hidden gems of Saxonburg is with Burgh Bits and Bites food tour. New and old restaurants provide tastes along the tour. You’ll try everything from soup to German meats to coffee (hello!!!) and so much more.

saxonburg food walking tour
saxonburg food walking tour
saxonburg food walking tour

This was absolute, hands down, one of my favorite things to do while I was in Butler County.

Not to Miss Festivals in Butler County

Living Dead Weekend

This cult classic was filmed over 50 years ago in Evans City. Every year the city throws a party to celebrate the zombie film that started it all. Join the fun, take a location tour, meet celebrities, browse exhibits,  sit in on panel discussions and so much more. Held every October.

Mars New Year Festival 

The New Year on Mars isn’t the same as the New Year on Earth.  Instead, it is celebrated every 687  Earth days and the town of Mars, PA celebrates the planet’s New Year with a big celebration. A blast off dinner celebrates the actual New Year followed by breakfast the next morning. Then, in May, the town hosts Mars Exploration Celebration Days which is a festival that partners with NASA to bring education and awareness to Mars exploration. Great fun for the entire family.

Here’s when Mars will celebrate the New Year the next couple years…

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Sunday, February 7, 2021

**I was a guest of Butler County, PA all thoughts and opinions are my own**

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Deb is a travel writer/influencer from Michigan whose work takes her across the country in search of unique (think haunted & strange) and interesting attractions, landmarks, cities and towns.

She’s an avid road-tripper that loves staying in haunted locations, but enjoys everything from glamping to luxury accommodations.

She suffers from an incurable case of wanderlust, is a self-proclaimed wimp when it comes to extreme adventures, but is the first in line for ghost hunts.
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