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NW PA Places to Visit
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items NW PA has a diverse range of activities. There’s a lot to do outdoors as well as indoors. This list has it all.
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Restaurants
Shopping
Parks
Entertainment
Restaurants
Small town diner vibes menu. Affordable prices and creative specials. The fried zucchini sticks are amazing! Definitely worth the visit if you’re hungry.
The Gable Inn
My favorite takeout meal! Fast and affordable meals! Amazing service. The buffet is always good when we go too. My favorite meal is the tofu and mixed vegetables. 10/10!
King Buffet
Menu with a variety of options for various diets and allergies. Fun and creative options. Friendly and helpful staff. If you’re craving something yummy, stop here!
Mad Mex
Small town diner meals. Affordable prices and nice staff. Breakfast hours and one kitchen and dinner at the other. You could go twice in one day and get an amazing meal both times!
Liberty Street Kitchens | Jamestown PA
A nice locally owned place to get some custard or dole whip. They also have hot food. The chili dogs are great!
Iggy's Frozen Custard
Delicious coffee with lots of options. They have seasonal flavors as well. Comfortable seating and you can play board games while visiting as well. Truly a unique spot.
Fresh Grounds Coffeehouse & Cafe
Shopping
A super fun place to visit! Especially during Christmas and Easter time when you can take the kids so see Santa or the Easter bunny after seeing beautiful displays. Super fun for the whole family.
Kraynaks
A fun activity to do with the kids! And if it is their birthday month, you can just pay their age for a bear!
Build-A-Bear Workshop
A large area with a lot of items on display for purchase. There’s always something new to see there.
Lisa's General Store
Fun shop that buys and sells toys. You can always find fun and vintage items when shopping there. And so many levels with things to see and choose from!
ActionToyMan
Great variety of shops and restaurants. There’s a play place for the kids as well that my toddler always enjoys going to.
Millcreek Mall Complex
Parks
Park with River access for water activities. It also includes a walking path, a playground, and ball fields. The amphitheater is used occasionally for events as well!
Riverside Park
Large park with various playgrounds and a large fitness trail. Very well cared for and you can rent a pavilion for events.
Buhl Park
Entertainment
Get up close and personal with some animals! Has a variety of activities for all ages!
Pymatuning Deer Park
Come and enjoy the weather and feed the fish. They’ll literally jump on top of each other for a piece of bread. This is such a fun way to spend a day! Especially with young kids.
Linesville Spillway
Activities for the whole family. Everyone will have something to do here. Climbing area, games, skating, and laser tag!
Olympic Fun Center
Always a good time whenever we go here. Fun games, prizes, and food. Activities for everyone!
Round1 Bowling & Arcade Millcreek Mall
Several levels of fun and learning for kids of all ages. Some rotating exhibits come and go. There’s a wonderful area for kiddos 2 and under to explore and learn as well. Worth a visit if you have kids of any age!
expERIEnce Children's Museum
If you’re into trains, this is a great stop. Lots to learn and explore here.
Greenville Railroad Park Museum (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...
Lovely large theatre. Lots of space and a nice concession bar. We always have fun here.
The Movies at Meadville
So many fun activities to do here! Something for everyone in the family to enjoy. We love the beach! Something to add to your summer to do list!
Conneaut Lake Park Resort
This complex includes swimming, ice skating, and more. A lot of fun activities everyone can enjoy while staying active.
Meadville Area Recreation Complex