Living in this area for almost 30 years, here are some of the places we like to go or things we like to do. This area is wonderful if you love nature!
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Outdoor Activities
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
If you love the outdoorts, here's some great places to check out.
If you love the beach, you'll enjoy coming to Presque Isle. This is a nice place to visit with your friends and family if you're in the Erie PA region.
Presque Isle State Park
The best little market in NW PA. The watermelon was so sweet!
Oil City Curb Market
Great for hiking, camping, kayaking and more! It's a hidden gem.
Two Mile Run County Park
One of many scenic areas to check out if you're in the Oil Region.
Murray's Scenic View
A great place, esp FALL, to see the Allegheny region.
KENNERDELL SCENIC OVERLOOK - Updated August 2025 - 13 Photos
Hiking, kayaking, just hanging out…this is a great place to get away!
Cook Forest State Park | Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Family friendly pool that all can enjoy!
Municipal Pool
Beautiful venue for camping, weddings and more!
YMCA Camp Coffman
The Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center – ORALC – is the “home” of ORAS. This facility includes the Bruce M. Bedow Memorial Observatory, the David L. Jones Activity Building, and a large observing field. ORALC sits on a 25-acre property, located abo...
Observatory
Other Food & Drinks
Some of the best little places for food, drink and fun!
A fun little spot to grab coffee or tea and meet up with others here.
Woods & River Coffee
Our favorite craft beer place. I'm not a huge beer drinker but they've got great craft cocktails on the menu too!
Voodoo Brewing Company - Production Facility and Event Pub
A great little Polish Tavern with craft beer and cocktails. Very friendly place!
Scierka's Tavern
Fantastic cocktails! They also serve wine and have a small food menu. Wonderful place to meet friends at!
Cork n Screw | Oil City PA
Arts & Entertainment
A nice little museum where you can learn about the Oil Region. Did you know that this area was where oil was found?
Venango Museum of Art, Science & Industry
Artists from all over exhibit their work in this little town. Come see it! Lots to look at and also take home.
Transit Arts Gallery & Gifts (TAGG)
This venue brings in some really great live bands. Check out the schedule to see if your music genre is on here.
Titusville Iron Works Tap House
Such a great experience if you get the chance to come and check out.
Official Tionesta Indian Festival
When our kids were little, they loved going here. Now that they are older, they still love it!
Waldameer & Water World
A cute little zoo with such sweet animals. Nice spots to sit and enjoy a picnic with your family also.
Erie Zoo
One of the biggest events in Venango Country. Several days of music, crafts, artshows, car show, food and more.
Oil Heritage Festival
LOTS of great cars and airplanes to check out. As of this posting, its free to come and check out. They also have food vendors on hand and other things that are great for the public to check out.
Venango Wings and Wheels Fly-In/Cruise-In
The biggest event in Venango Co in my opinion. So much to do and lots of crafts you can check out.
