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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to Clarion County ........................ 1

Festivals and Events ....................................... 2-5

The Arts .............................................................. 6

Wineries and Breweries ................................ 6-7

Antiques ............................................................. 8

Unique Shopping .............................................. 9

Hiking Trails ....................................................... 10

Biking Trails ....................................................... 11

Map ....................................................................... 12-13

Golfing ................................................................. 14

Fishing ................................................................. 15

Boat Launches .................................................. 15-16

Meet Our Towns ............................................. 16-18

Restaurants ....................................................... 19-22

Lodging ............................................................... 23-25

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WELCOME TO CLARION COUNTY

Take a break from the I-80 traffic to relax and enjoy your stay.

Clarion County, 77 miles north-northeast of Pittsburgh

positions itself midway between Chicago and New York

City. It is conveniently located along I-80 with six (6) exits

spanning the county with Exits 42 through 64. The county

is one and a half (1.5) hours from the Ohio border, two (2)

hours from Erie and State College, and just three (3) hours

from the border of West Virginia.

Clarion County is the gateway to the Pennsylvania Great

Outdoors and Pennsylvania Wild Regions. While visiting

Clarion County choose from the five (5) golf courses; paved

bike trails; multiple hiking trails; and class one canoeing,

kayaking and boating. The county is the home of Clarion

University of Pennsylvania , Cook Forest State Park, two

(2) nationally recognized rivers (Clarion and Allegheny),

the oldest golf course in continuous play in the U.S. and

an award-winning fall event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.(visitpago.com)

Clarion County has something for all seasons and

something for all people. It is the perfect place to unwind,

kick back and say “hello” to nature.

Visit Clarion County

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FESTIVALS and EVENTS

MarchClarion River Jam Bluegrass FestivalA caravan of local and regional bluegrass talent in a procession of near constant music over a weekend schedule stuffed with nearly 50 artists. Welcome spring with a weekend of free family entertainment and top-notch music.

Contact the United Way of Clarion for more information.

814-226-8760 (www.uwclarionco.org)

May

Clarion BBQ FestivalWood carvers, BBQ master vendors, local and regional

musicians and much more.

Contact the Clarion Hospital Foundation for more information.

Outdoor ExpoCome visit with area vendors, enjoy the boat show, camper

sales, and find the gear you need for the great PA outdoors.

Contact C93 Radio for more information 814-226-4500

([email protected])

Clarion Cheers & Beers WalkWind your way through beautiful downtown Clarion while enjoying onsite wine tastings from local wineries, microbreweries and distilleries inside local businesses. Contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry

for more information.

814-226-9161 (www.clarionpa.com)

Fryburg – Marble Mayfest A community celebration with car show, train rides, kids’

games, hayrides, tractor show, food, 5K, parade, lawn mower

races, fireworks, and family fun. Memorial Day weekend on

Main Street Fryburg, PA 16326

(www.FryburgMayfest.com)

June

Clarion River DaysAt the Toby Boat Launch in Clarion. Featuring local foods,

boat sales, free kayak and paddle board demos, vendors and

live entertainment. Contact C93 Radio for more information

814-226-4500 ([email protected])

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FESTIVALS and EVENTS July

Callensburg-Licking Twp. Annual ATV Trail RideFamily oriented 20+ miles of scenic trails . Concessions and

restrooms midway. Free parking. Held the last Saturday in

July. For more information: ([email protected])

Clarion County Fair This week-long event includes a carnival, demolition derbies,

truck & tractor pulls, stage shows, livestock exhibits. Located

at the Redbank Valley Municipal Park.

(www.ClarionCountyFair.com)

East Brady RiverfestThe entire community of East Brady and surrounding areas invite you to join us in the annual two day celebration of life along the beautiful Allegheny River. There are many activities planned including live musical performances, fireworks, a talent contest, rides and games for children, a parade, auction, interfaith church service, and much more.

([email protected])

I Love Clarion DaysClarion holds it’s annual I Love Clarion celebration on

July 3rd to celebrate our nation’s independence. For more

information visit.

814 226-9161 (www.clarionpa.com)

St. Joseph’s

Clarion County’s oldest Independence Day celebration.

Chicken and ham dinners, games, 5K, live entertainment,

and cash and prizes including handmade quilts.

112 Rectory Lane (Rt. 66) Lucinda, PA

814 226-7288 (www.st-joseph-lucinda.org)

Wolfs Corners FairThe biggest little fair in the area. Draft horse pulls, demolition derby, livestock auction, tractor pulls, rides, food, games, musical entertainment and more! Week of the 4th

of July at the Wolfs Corners Fairgrounds

(www.wolfscornersfair.com)

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FESTIVALS and EVENTS August

Foxburg Hickory ChampionshipGolfers play with golf clubs from the 1800’s-1900’s and golf

balls made to replicate the balls used in the late 1800’s.

This 3-day event is held at the Foxburg Country Club.

(www.foxburggolf.com)

Knox Horsethief Days

Lots of local events, including lawn mower races, car cruise,

tractor pulls, musical talent, Jeep invasion, parade, “fair

food” and fireworks!

(www.knoxborough.com)

Rimersburg Cookie DazeActivities include a parade, car show, live music, 5K race

and local crafters and vendors at various locations in the

Rimersburg area.

(www.cookiedazecarcruise.net)

September

Peanut Butter FestivalFun for the entire family. Stage entertainment, winewalk,

carnival, 5K race, classic car cruise and much more in the

New Bethlehem area.

(www.redbankchamber.com/peanut-butter-festival)

Redbank Poker RunLocated at the Redbank Municipal Park on 137 Park Rd.

Fairmount City, PA Camping, concession stands and bath

houses located at the park. 30 miles of off road excitement.

For more information visit.

(Facebook Red Bank Poker Run)

September/October

Autumn Leaf FestivalTM

This nine-day international award-winning festival attracts

more than 300,000 people and includes a cruise-in, parade,

antique tractor show, cultural nights, crafters day, carnival

rides and amusements. Contact the Clarion Area Chamber of

Business & Industry for more information.

814 226-9161 (www.clarionpa.com)

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Foxburg Fall Food, Art, and Crafts FestivalDelightful scents of warm fall apples, freshly popped kettle

corn and other favorite carnival foods fill the air as shoppers

engross themselves in tent after tent of intriguing wares.

(www.gofoxburg.com)

November

Christmas Present Craft ShowThis annual event has been occurring for over 25 years in

Rimersburg, PA. Local artisans feature only handmade items.

([email protected])

Gingerbread TourAntiques and specialty shops from various artisans and

crafters. This is a holiday shopping extravaganza!!

(www.Gingerbreadtour.com)

Once Upon a ChristmasThis one-weekend-only “buyers-heaven” offers a large

variety of services and goods offered by local crafters,

artisans, wineries, and business owners. There are two

locations of booth vendors and a local driving-tour of “open-

houses” at the local businesses. Various locations in the

Knox area. (www.onceuponachristmas.info)

Sligo Home for the Holidays

A town-wide Christmas craft and gift show that invites

guests into the participating businesses and homes

showcasing their handmade toys and crafts, antiques,

homemade candies and other collectibles.

(www.sligopa.com)

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THE ARTS & MUSEUM

Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts Concerts and events in various idioms including classical

music, jazz, popular and Celtic music, Wurlitzer Theatre

Organ, a Scottish Festival, drama, literature, film and visual

arts in a variety of locations. Events held throughout the

year in the Foxburg area.(www.alleghenyriverstone.org)

Clarion County Historical Society -- The Sutton-Ditz House MuseumThis home is maintained as a museum with period rooms,

and permanent and changing exhibits in the Military Room,

the DAR Women›s History Room, the «General Store» Room

and the Business & Industry Room. In 2004, the Sutton-

Ditz House Museum was listed on The National Register of

Historic Places. There is also a gift shop.

(www.clarioncountyhistoricalsociety.org) Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the ArtsEvents throughout the summer season include live theatre productions, classes on painting, basket weaving, wood carving, quilting, water colors and more. Other special events include the Herb & Fiber Festival, a quilt show, a wood carver’s festival, a folk music festival, a chainsaw roundup, a French and Indian War Encampment and a Festival of Trees. The Sawmill Center and Verna Leith Theatre are both located in Cook Forest.(www.sawmill.org)

WINERIES & BREWERIES

Clarion River BrewingA microbrewery restaurant nestled in the heart of historic Clarion featuring craft beers brewed right on site using local ingredients and named after important events in Clarion County history.600 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214(http://clarionriverbrew.com)

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Deer Creek WineryWinery hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm • Friday-Saturday 10am-10pmAll of our delicious wines are available for free tasting. EVERY Friday, Saturday, and Summer Sundays we offer FREE entertainment. 3333 Soap Fat Rd Shippenville, PA 16254 Phone: 814-354-7392 (www.deercreekwine.com)

Foxburg Wine CellarsTwenty-eight varieties of red, white rose and fruit wines. Visit our extensive gift store. Fine dining accommodations available on site.65 Main Street, Foxburg, PA 16036ph: 724-659-0021 • fax: 724-659-0022([email protected])

Porchvue WineHand crafted from grapes, honey, and fruit from California, Chili, and Italy. Sit. Drink. Relax.New Bethlehem, PA. 16242Phone: (814) 319-8729 ([email protected]) Red Bandana WineryNestled in the woods of Clarion County featuring a wide selection of delicious wines. Through the summer there is free entertainment on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.265 Allio Drive, Leeper, PA 16233 (814) 744-9631 (www.rbandanawinery.com)

Twisted Vine Hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twisted Vine Winery, based in Kane, recently opened a new store in the Clarion Walmart.(www.twistedwinery.com)

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ANTIQUE STORES

Clarion Antique Mall10403 US-322

Shippenville, PA 16254

(814) 226-4420

Classic Treasures ConsignmentI-80 Exit 53

216 High Point Rd.

Knox,PA 16232

(814) 227-5028

Fryburg Old Treasures Depot19255 PA-208

Fryburg, PA 16326

(814) 354-2288 (http://fryburgdepot.com)

Fulmer House Books & Collectables703 Wood St.

Clarion, PA 16214

(814) 226-5969 (www.fulmerhousebooks.com)

The Mountain Mercantile2758 PA-36

Leeper, PA 16233

(814) 744-8115 (http://themountainmercantile.com)

Rimersburg Mercantile Exchange540 Main St.

Rimersburg, PA 16248

(814) 473-3992

(http://rimersburgmercantileexchange.com)

Red Cannon Antiques630 Peg N Awl Rd.

Cranberry, PA 16319

(814) 547-3494

Our House of Treasure’sRte. 66

Leeper, PA 16233

(814) 226-6076

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UNIQUE SHOPPING

Amazing Stitches611 Main St.

Emlenton, PA 16373

(724) 867-0880

(www.amazingstiches.net)

Char-Val Candies1391 PA-66

New Bethlehem, PA 16242

(www.charval.com)(814) 275-1602

Cotton Creations Fabric10688 PA-66

Clarion, PA 16214

(814) 764-6080

(http://cottoncreationsfabric.com)

Countryside Crafts6361 Canoe Ripple Rd.

Knox, PA 16232

(814) 797-2434

(http://countrysidecraftsandquilts.com)

DiVani Chocolatier9 Main St.

Foxburg, PA 16036

(814) 434- 8264

(www.divanichocolate.com)

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HIKING(clariontrails.com)

As the 4,600-mile North Country National Scenic Trail leaves the Allegheny National Forest it enters Clarion County through Clear Creek State Forest and Cook Forest State Park. Here the trail winds through stands of majestic old growth forest known as the Cathedral Forest and along the Wild & Scenic Clarion River. The trail in Clarion County follows the Toby Creek Valley toward Clarion. It crosses state game lands and Deer Creek where it connects with and shares a route with the Clarion Highlands Trail, Game Lands #45 Trail, Sandy Creek Trail and Allegheny River Trail. All in all, about 90 miles of the North Country Trail, the

longest scenic trail in the U.S., can be enjoyed in Clarion

County. (www.northcountrytrail.org)

Baker Trail 9.4 miles, moderate hiking. The 140-mile Baker Trail starts at Freeport, Pennsylvania, and ends in the Allegheny National Forest. The trail stretches for about 10 miles in Clarion County, where it winds through Cook Forest State Park through the Forest Cathedral and by the Seneca Point fire tower. Along the trail you’ll also see the Clarion River, the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center, and

a great trout stream named Tom’s Run.

(www.rachelcarsontrails.org/bt)

Clarion Loop Trail is a three mile loop connecting the

town of Clarion to the nearby Clarion River. The trail begins

at the corner of the Clarion University parking lot and winds

downward through a variety of hemlock and hardwood

trees. You will pass over creeks, around large moss covered

rocks until you view the river below.

Clarion Highlands Trail The Highlands trail is an extension

of the Sandy Creek Trail extending from Rt 322 at Van to

Shippenville with a small detour at Kline Road.

Cook Forest is a “hiker’s paradise” For a list of trails please

visit (www.cookforest.org) Additional Multi-Use Trails

are open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

A list and description of the trails are available at a trail

information guide for Clarion River Lands.

(www.visitPAparks.com)

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BIKING

Allegheny River Trail The trail begins in Foxburg. It is

paved and great for walking, running and biking.

Contact: (www.avta-trails.org)

Armstrong Trail East Brady…The 36 mile Armstrong Trail

is located on the Former Allegheny Valley Railroad line along

the eastern bank of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and

Clarion Counties.

(www.armstrongrailstotrails.org)

Rail 66 Country Trail is a different experience. The nearly

16 miles of paved trail passes through the shady hardwood

forest of the uplands, past farm fields and pastures. The

trail passes near quiet villages and country neighborhoods.

Visitors come to experience the quiet, the nature, and the

ease of a country bike ride or a calm stroll through the

countryside. (www.rail66.org)

Redbank Valley Rail Trail (2014 Trail of the Year) follows

the old Allegheny Valley Railroad, which dates back to 1873.

Mile 0 for the trail is at its west end, where the trail meets

the Allegheny River and the Armstrong Trail. From there, the

trail travels east to Brookville, winding along Redbank Creek

for 41 miles across three counties. A 9-mile spur begins in

Lawsonham and heads north to Sligo. Parking is available at

14 different locations along the trail.

(www.redbankvalleytrails.org)

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GOLFING

Clarion Oaks Golf Club (18 holes)694 Mayfield Road

Clarion, PA 16214

814-226-8888

(www.facebook.com/Clarion-Oaks-Golf-Club)

Foxburg Country Club (9 holes)369 Harvey Road

Foxburg, PA 16036

(724) 659-3196 (www.foxburgcountryclub.com)

Hi-Level Golf Course (18 holes)148 Hi-Level Lane

Kossuth, PA 16331

814-797-1813 (www.hilevelgc.com)

Wolf Camping Resort (9 holes)308 Timberwolf Run

Knox, PA 16232

(814) 797-1103

(www.wolfscampingresort.com)

American Golf Hall of Fame at Foxburg Country Club

Located on the second floor of the clubhouse, the American Golf Hall of Fame holds a collection of early golf clubs and other artifacts spanning more than three centuries. It contains examples of clubs built by such storied names as McEwan, Andersen, and Hugh Philip who was considered the premier club builder of his time. There are also clubs built by legendary “Old Tom Morris”, four-time winner of the British Open, Custodian of the Link at St. Andrews, and the man who introduced the game of golf to Joseph Mickle Fox, founder of the Foxburg Golf Course, the oldest course in

continuous use in the U.S.

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FISHING

The Clarion River offers both cold and warm water

fisheries. Piney Dam offers warm-water species like bass,

walleye, catfish and crappie. Native brook trout live in many

of the mountain streams. Along with the stocked brook

brown and rainbow trout the area is an ideal destination for

the angler seeking diversity. (visitPAGO.com)

Kahle Lake Lake View Drive GPS

Coordinates 41.23386, -79.65088

Lamartine, PA 16375

251-acre reservoir. Electric and unpowered boats only. Boat

ramp and parking available. Fishing includes muskie, walleye,

crappie,bass and perch. Great for kayaking and canoeing.

For more information visit:

(www.fishandboat.com)

PA information organized by counties

BOAT LAUNCHES

The Clarion River is considered a Class I river, making it

suitable for paddlers of all abilities providing an abundant

of opportunities for outdoor adventures and visitors can

enjoy kayaking, canoeing, tubing, water skiing, swimming,

and fishing.

Cooksburg Canoe LaunchLat 41 19 55 Lon -79 12 28

This hand-carry launch is located just upstream of the PA 36

bridge over the Clarion River. Restrooms, public phone and

limited parking are available at the state park office. Rental

cabins are within walking distance of the river.

Gravel Lick Canoe LaunchLat 41 18 18 Lon -79 14 41

This hand-carry launch is located about one mile downstream

of the Gravel Lick Bridge. There is parking for 10-15 cars.

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BOAT LAUNCHES

Mill Creek Boat LaunchLat 41 14 05 Lon -79 19 18

Located on State Game Lands 74 along the upper reaches

of the Piney Reservoir, this launch provides access for

motorboats and paddlers.

Toby Boat Launch located on North 5th Ave. at the Toby

Bridge or near the Rte. 322 bridge

MEET OUR TOWNS

Foxburg Borough, incorporated on February 6, 1930, is a

small picturesque community located along the Allegheny

River. The town dates back to 1871 and includes to this day

several structures built by the town’s founders, the Fox

family of Philadelphia. Foxburg offers outdoor recreation,

entertainment, fine dining, and overnight accommodations.

The Allegheny River Trail runs parallel to the river and

passes over the junction where the Clarion River cedes to

the Allegheny. The Foxburg Country Club, established in

1887, is the oldest golf course in the U.S. in continuous use

and is home to the American Golf Hall of Fame. Allegheny

RiverStone Center for the Arts provides year-round

entertainment for all ages. Shopping in Foxburg includes a

gift shop, a chocolatier and a winery.

I-80 Exit 45 (www.foxburgboro.com)

Knox is located in Clarion County and is known as the

“Horsethief Capital of the World.” Horsethief Days is a

festival that happens in the borough each summer, and brings

in visitors from all over the region. Knox was established on

May 19th, 1854 and was named in honor of Judge Knox, one

of the first judges in the area. Easy Access: I-80 Exit 53

Shippenville is located west of Clarion on Rte. 322 Both

Knox and Shippenville offer easy access to Interstate 80 as

well as a quick trip to Cook Forest State Park.

I-80 Exit 60.

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Clarion County Airport A public airport three miles

northwest of Clarion. It is owned by the Clarion County

Airport Authority The airport is on the Detroit Sectional

chart and is located off of I-80, Exit 60

(www.clarionairport.com)

Lucinda It all begins on Route 66 as it parallels the original

Knox to Kane Railroad. Straddling the highway you will

discover the quaint village of Lucinda originally a depot

station, which still stands today. You will also find Landers

Store, open since the 1940s, complete with original wooden

floors. At the top of the hill stands the iconic St. Joseph

Catholic Church, built in 1846 and is still very active today.

I-80 Exit 60

Leeper, a crossroads community, provides a gateway to

Cook Forest State Park on Route 36 and the Allegheny

National Forest on Route 66. While visiting Leeper you can

step back in time with a visit to the long standing Red and

White Market as well as getting your ice cream fix across

the street at the Sawmill Restaurant. I-80 Exit 60

Clarion Borough is proud to be the home of Clarion

University of Pennsylvania, one of fourteen universities of

the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The

town of Clarion offers many amenities and we encourage

you to take a stroll throughout the community and enjoy

one of the many restaurants and unique shopping found

only in small “downtowns”. The town is very close to the

Toby boat launch, hiking trails and/or biking trails. Clarion is

well known for the Annual Autumn Leaf FestivalTM. Clarion

is easily reached by I-80, Exit 62 which has a variety of

lodging options and attractions.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania , A public university

in Clarion, Pennsylvania. It is one of fourteen universities

who are part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher

Education (PASSHE). The school was founded in 1867 and

offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, post

master’s certificates and a Doctorate degree.

Exit 62 and/or Exit 64 will lead to Clarion University.

(www.clarion.edu)

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MEET OUR TOWNS

New Bethlehem was incorporated in 1853. The downtown

area lies at the intersection of State Routes 66 and 28

with easy access to Interstate 80- Exit 64. The area is

approximately 60 miles from Pittsburgh. New Bethlehem is

a charming town on the banks of Redbank Creek and home

to the Redbank Valley Trail, which was the first trail in the

state to earn the honor of “Pennsylvania Trail of the Year”.

New Bethlehem is the southern gateway to the PA Wilds

and the Lumber Heritage Region. The town is proud host

of many popular annual events, including the Clarion County

Fair and the Peanut Butter Festival and is home to the J.M.

Smucker Company.

Fisher, Millcreek and Strattanville, The Clarion River

played such an important part in the history of this area.

The Native Americans called the river Tobecco. In later

years a surveying crew was camping on the banks of the

river. One of the surveyor stated the sounds of nature were

so clear and distinct and were like a clarion call. The term

appeared to take hold and in 1819 the state government

officially used “Clarion” as the name of the present day

Clarion River. The first public road built in Clarion County was

the Old State Road. The road was built by the government

to get military personnel and supplies from the eastern

part of Pennsylvania to Fort LeBouf during the French and

Indian War. To this day, parts of the road continue to exist

in Millcreek Twp. Fisher, PA. “Leaning Toward Fisher” and

“True Tales of the Clarion River” are two publications filled

with personal stories of the Clarion River and the lumbering

business dating back to the 1830’s.

East Brady located in Clarion County and is situated in

the bend in the Allegheny River, at a point opposite to what

was formerly known as “The Great Western”. The Bend

received its name from the famous scout Captain Samuel

Brady. The sides of the hills are covered with trees, shrubs,

and projecting rocks. These combined form one of nature’s

grandest display.

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RESTAURANTSFoxburg

Allegheny Grille Foxburg Pizza 40 Main Street12 Main Street Foxburg, PA 16036 Foxburg, PA 16036 (724) 659-5701 (724) 659-0123

Pines Inn963 E. Main StreetSt. Petersburg, PA 16054

(724) 659-4991

Knox/Shippenville

Big Country Carriage Inn216 High Point Rd State StreetKnox, PA 16232 Knox, PA 16232814-797-1700 814-797-1506

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Deer Creek Winery10953 Route 322 3333 Soap- Fat RoadShippenville, PA 16254 Shippenville 16254814-226-9141 814-354-7392

Pike’s Pizza Pizza Shop

10827 Route 322 417 N. Main StreetShippenville, PA 16254 Knox, PA 16232 814-227-2066 814-797-1004

Renninger’s Ice Cream Parlor Shreffler’s Snack Shack8807 Route 208 1552 Route 322Knox, PA 16232 Kossuth, PA 16331 814-797-5256 814-797-1601

Subway Sweet BasilRoute 208 & Route 338 21108 Paint BoulevardKnox, PA 16232 Shippenville,PA 16254

814-797-2221 814-226-7013

Clarion

Applebee’s Arby’s Restaurant22296 Route 68 26 Perkins Road Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-7590 814-227-2227

Bob’s Sub & Sandwich Shop Burger King501 Main Street 22585 Route 68 Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214 814-226-7951 814-393-6975

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RESTAURANTSClarion

Captain Loomis Restaurant Clarion Oaks Golf Restaurant540 Main Street 694 Mayfield Rd. Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-8400 814-226-8889

Clarion River Brewing Co. County Seat Restaurant600 Main Street 531 Main StreetClarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-297-8399 814-226-6332

Cozumel Mexican Cricket Song Café Restaurant & Cantina 11997 PA - 6624 United Drive Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214 814-297-2158814-226-8575

Daddy’s Main Street Domino’s Restaurant513 Main Street 865 Main St. Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-223-4687 814-226-4060

Eat ‘n Park Restaurant Fox’s Pizza Den35 Perkins Rd. 511 Main StreetClarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-227-2188 814-226-7777

Hunan King Chinese Restaurant Koyia Express 44 Clarion Plaza 726 Main StreetClarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-8880 814-227-7366

Liberty House Restaurant McDonalds603 Liberty Street 136 Perkins RoadClarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-7575 814-226-5763

McDonalds Michelle’s Café707 Main Street 611 Main Street Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-4072 814-227-2688

Perkins Pizza Hut78 Perkins Road 22566 Route 68Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-4410 814-226-0600

Pizza Pub RBG Bar & Grill1306 E. Main Street 45 Holiday Inn RoadClarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-8721 814-226-6552

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Red River Roadhouse Sakura Buffet22631 Route 68 79 Kane Drive Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-227-2000 814-223-4050

Starbucks SubwayClarion University 22467 Route 68840 Wood St. Clarion, PA 16214Clarion, PA 16214 814-227-2746(814) 393-1839

The Den SubwayClarion University 36 S. 8th Avenue1062-US 322 Clarion, PA 16214Clarion, PA 16214 814-226-7131(814) 393- 3366

Taco Bell The Tavern83 Perkins Road 315 W. Main Street Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-227-2212 814-226-4670

Vinny’s Pizza & Bar Wendy’s518 Main Street 38 S. 4th AvenueClarion, PA 16214 Clarion, PA 16214814-226-5421 814-226-5941

WRC Bistro Deb’s Diner300 Water Run Road 720 Main StreetClarion, PA 16214 Strattanville, PA 16258814-226-3799 814-764-3001

Leeper/Lucinda

Cook Forest Country Inn DB’s Smokin’ BBQ5491 Forest Road 29645 Route 66Vowinckel, PA 16260 Lucinda, PA 16235814-927-8925 814-319-1227

Fox’s Pizza Knotty PinesRoute 36 2299 Route 36Tylersburg, PA 16361 Leeper, PA 16233

814-744-3697 814-744-8780

Montana’s Country Café Sawmill Restaurant18086 Route 208 32873 Route 66Marble, PA 16334 Leeper, PA 16233814-354-7376 814-744-8578

Sportsman’s Paradise The Forest Nook Restaurant35248 Route 66 3121 Forest Road Leeper, PA 16233 Vowinckel, PA 16260814-744-8722 814-927-5540

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RESTAURANTSLeeper/Lucinda

Trail’s End Vince’s Tavern2738 Forest Road 31729 Route 66Cooksburg, PA 16217 Leeper, PA 16233814-927-8400 814-744-9960

Vowinckel Hotel Washington House37862 Route 66 Main Street Vowinckel, PA 16260 Fryburg, PA 16326814-927-6610 814-354-2929

Wayside Inn1123 Old Fryburg Road Lucinda, PA 16235814-226-7344

New Bethlehem

Burger King China King702 Broad Street 716 Broad StreetNew Bethlehem, PA 16242 New Bethlehem, PA 16242814-275-7500 814-275-1889

Evermoore’s Restaurant Fox’s Pizza341 Broad Street 300 Broad StreetNew Bethlehem, PA 16242 New Bethlehem, PA 16242814-275-4554 814-457-5176

Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant Shannon Dell Restaurant710 Broad Street 9070 Route 28New Bethlehem, PA 16242 Mayport, PA 16240814-275-1992 814-856-2899

Snug Harbor Restaurant Subway6447 Route 66 945 Broad StreetFairmount City, PA 16224 New Bethlehem, PA 16242814-275-3355 814-275-7827

Tuff’s Smokin’ Grill Village Pizza & Subs4019 Brookville Street 217 W. Broad StreetHawthorn, PA 16230 New Bethlehem, PA 16242814-365-7029 814-275-4500

Zack’s301 Wood StreetNew Bethlehem, PA 16242814-275-4100

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BED AND BREAKFAST

The Inn at Deer Creek Winery - 3333 Soap Fat Road, Shippenville 16254 Our inn B&B is attached to Deer Creek

Winery with spacious fireside hot tub rooms. 814-354-7392

(www.deercreekwine.com/inn-at-deer-creek-winery)

The Inne at Five Pointe- 431 Five Pointe Rd, Sligo, PA 16255

814-745-3551 (www.theinneatfivepointe.com)

Wildflower Meadow Bed & Breakfast-3329 Millerstown Road, Shippenville PA 16254 A 10-room, five-bedroom B&B on 60 acres with wraparound porch, A/C, private baths, separate cottage, park/pavilion. 814-782-3303 814-881-5513

(wildflowermeadowbb.com)

CABINS AND COTTAGES

Bearfoot Cabins- 46 Walnut Lane, Vowinkel, PA 16260

814-927-6419 (bearfootcabinpa.com)

Clarion River Timberframe Cabin- The cabin is located on 650 acres of privately owned forest adjacent to the Clarion River and the National Park Service North Country Hiking Trail

(www.airbnb.com)

Cherry Ridge Cabins-300 Jacks Lane Leeper, PA 16233

814-226-0632 (www.cherryridge.cookforest.com) Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins- 2808 Forest Rd, Cooksburg, PA 16217

Furnished, secluded cabins in Cook Forest State Park.

814-927-6922 (www.tophillcabins.com)

Fair Winds at Whispering Oaks- 2995 Route 36, Leeper, PA 16233 Seventeen cabins at three locations near Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks. 814-744-8300 (www.cookforestcabins.com) Kellywood Cabins- 4780 Gravel Lick Rd, Leeper, PA 16233 Open all year. Rental- two-bedroom cabin and one-bedroom condo.

814-744-8897 (www.kellywoodcabins.com)

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CABINS AND COTTAGES

The Linger Longer Lodge- 115 River Lane, Leeper Pa 16233 In the heart of Cook Forest, rests along the banks of the

beautiful Clarion River.

330-373-8482

Stone Cottage - 286 Metz Road, Parker 16049We are located on top of the hill above Foxburg and the

Foxburg Golf course,

303-819-4336

Stone Crest Cabins are located in scenic western

Pennsylvania.

1-800-634-2495 814-764-6297 (stonecrest-cabins.com)

Timberbrook Cabin-40 Timber Brook Ln Cooksburg, PA 16217

Authentic, adorable log cabin located in the heart of Cook Forest.

724-814-2032 (www.timberbrookcabin.com)

The Wright River Retreat-1030 McClain-Watson Road Shippenville, PA 16254 A stone cottage situated on 18.5 forested acres on the west

bank of a private cove of the Clarion River.

(www.airbnb.com)

CAMPING

Kalyumet Campground & Cabins- 8630 Miola Rd, Lucinda, PA 16235

Family campground near Cook Forest and Clarion..

814-744-9622 (www.kalyumet.com)

Wolfs Camping Resort-308 Timberwolf Run, Knox, PA 16232 500 sites, bathhouses and laundry, cabins, nine-hole executive golf course, planned activities, arcade, fishing lake,

heated pool, ice cream shop, and snack bar.

814-797-1103 (www.wolfscampingresort.com)

HOTELS

Foxburg Inn-24-room charming inn sitting elegantly along

the Allegheny River.

724-659-3116 (www.foxburginn.com)

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Hampton Inn- 4 Hospital Dr, Clarion, PA 16214 Exit 62 I-80.

814-226-4444 (hamptoninn3.hilton.com)

Holiday Inn Express & Suite 325 Perkins Rd, Clarion, PA 16214

Brand-new hotel off Exit 62

814-223-4010 (www.ihg.com)

Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham - 121 North Point Dr, Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion’s newest hotel.

814-227-2223 (www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel)

Motel & Studio 6- 24 United Dr Clarion Pa 16214Right off of Interstate 80 at Exit 62.

814-226-8682 (www.motel6.com)

Quality Inn – Clarion-129 Dolby St, Clarion, PA 16214Conveniently located off I-80 at Exit 62.

814-226-5230 (www.choicehotels.com)

Ramada by Wyndham- 45 Holiday Inn Rd, Clarion, PA 16214 Route 68 and I-80 Exit 62.

814-226-8850 (www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada)

LODGES AND INNS

Avalon-3266 Lawsonham Road Rimersburg, PA 16248. Restored Victorian church. Rural. Close to Redbank Creek and Rails to Trails. TV/internet. Dog friendly.

814-745-2662

Double Boar Ranch-1300 Kiser Wagner Rd, Shippenville, PA. Secluded and with the luxurious lodge overlooking the 200 wooded acres that form part of the Pennsylvania Wilds Area.

814-661-6975 (www.doubleboarranch.com)

Mitchell Ponds Inne-108 Mitchell Ponds Lane Knox, PA, 16232 Mitchell Ponds Inne has been operating as a country inn for the past 20 years.

540-551-0235 (www.mitchellponds.com)

Tuck’d Inn Farm-3522 Forest Rd, Cooksburg, PA 16217Tucked in…beyond the crest of the hill, overlooking a pond, at the edge of Cook Forest State Park.

814-316-9399 (www.tuckdinnfarm.com)

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Clarion C

ounty Room Tax 

330 Main Street

Clarion, PA  16214