OUR VALLEY- Activities, Dining and Culture!
Clear Creek-Kennerdell Tract State Forest: This 3,200 acre State Forest is filled with trails for hiking, off road biking and horseback riding. Bordered by PA State Game Lands it is a perfect place to spend an entire day. ( 8 miles away)
Divani Chocolate and Barista: Handcrafted Belgium and French chocolates. ( featured as a guest welcome treat). www.divanichocolate.com
Emlenton Outfitters & Canoe: Rentals & shuttle for canoes and kayaks. Bike rentals. Fishing equipment, bait and supplies.
Riverview Canoe & Kayak: Rentals of canoes and kayaks. Shuttle service.
Kahle Lake Quiet small craft lake for canoeing, kayaking and largemouth bass fishing is excellent. ( 7 miles away)
Erie to Pittsburgh Trail: A smooth asphalt Trail system for biking and hiking connecting Pittsburgh with Erie on former railroad grades. (62 continous miles of finished trail) Voted as the 3rd best Fall Foliage Trail in Pa. by Rails to Trails.
Foxburg Country Club Golf Course: Founded in 1887 it is the oldest golf course in continuous use in the U.S. Open to the public.
Foxburg Wine Cellars: Enjoy tasting 30+wines created on site. Spend time the lounge or relax in the outdoor arbor. Large selection of low sulfite wines. Entertainment on select weekends. foxburgwine.com
Mineral Springs Park: Home of the oldest continuous pumping oil well in the U.S. This beautiful smooth (1/2 mile) asphalt trail winds its way along Richey Run Creek through the Hemlock Forest. A great easy hike. A Picnic pavilion is available.
Was tragically lost in a fire in January of 2015.
Pumping Jack Museum: A collection of the unique heritage of Emlenton and the region. ( Inside Crawford Center)
Crawford Center- Emlenton's Center for events. The auditorium seats 300 persons and the stage showcases wonderful performances.
The Chicken Coop-
A unique Studio that offers great workshops and lectures. Drop in Studio time is a great opportunity to meet local talented artist in various medias. www. chickencoopstudio306.org
Red Brick Gallery: Displays of local artisans and co-op artisans and gift shop. ARCA - Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts. www.alleghenyriverstone.org
Riverstone Carriage Tours: Experience the peace, serenity, and grandeur of the historic Riverstone Estate, one of the largest private estates in Pennsylvania.
Foxburg Segway River Tours: Explore the Fox Estate on a Segway, glide the Allegheny River on a Pontoon boat tour, or rent your own kayak.
The Button House A 25 year collection of unique and vintage buttons on display in a six room Victorian home. Appointments only April through November. 724-659-0180
GREAT LITTLE SHOPS in Emlenton:
Amy's Closet:(Crawford Center)- a women's boutique.
Amazing Stiches:( Main St.) Custom Embroidery, clothing, quilting supplies
Books Galore: ( Crawford Center) - Used books.
Restaurants in Our Valley:
Little Italy Deli - Emlenton
Allegheny Grill- Foxburg
Foxburg Pizza- Foxburg
Hickory Sticks Tavern- Foxburg
Otto's Tavern - Emlenton
Riverstone- Parker
Pines Inn- St. Petersburg
*Restaurants that are a short drive but offer wonderful dining are plentiful! Ask us THE INNKEEPER'S for details and directions!




