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YOUR
GUIDE
TO
PENNSYLVANIA’S
OIL REGION
TITUSVILLE
OIL CITY
CRANBERRY
FRANKLIN
EMLENTON
FOXBURG
www.oilregion.org
800.483.6264
www.grabtrails.com
CONTENTS
Heritage Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Titusville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Oil City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cranberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Welcome to the Oil Heritage Region! It’s the perfect
place to “Grab Life by the Trails.” Located in northwest
Pennsylvania, we have biking and hiking trails, equestrian
trails, geocaching trails, history trails, water trails, and more.
With over 65 miles of paved asphalt biking and hiking
trails, visitors come here from across the country to
unwind and relax.
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Our Water Trails include the Allegheny River and its
tributaries. They are the perfect places to ride your
canoe, kayak, jet ski, or jet boat. Bring your fishing
gear!
Two Mile Run County Park has nearly 2,700 acres
of outdoor fun including the 144 acre Justus Lake. Oil
Creek State Park is one of the largest state parks in the
Commonwealth.
For those who like to get outside and hike, why not try your
hand at geocaching? The Allegheny GeoTrail is a familyfriendly activity that requires just a hand-held GPS unit and
a Geo Passport.
The Arts & Culture Trail offers quality local musical,
dramatic and other entertainment all year long and our
galleries showcase the work of local artists.
The Trail of History is so named because the Oil Region
is indeed “The Valley That Changed The World.” In 1859
“Colonel” Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well
just outside Titusville, and the oil boom began. Learn more
by visiting one of our unique museums.
Emlenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Once you’ve arrived in the Oil Region, stop by one of the
regional Visitor Centers for additional information.
They are located inside Perry Street Station in Titusville;
Venango Museum of Art, Science & Industry in Oil City;
and the Crawford Center in Emlenton. Tourist brochures
are also available at the Venango Regional Airport in
Franklin, the kiosk inside the Cranberry Mall and at
the Chambers of Commerce in Franklin, Oil City and
Titusville.
Foxburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Arts and Culture Trails . . . . . . . . . .17
Culture Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shopping Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Detailed City Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
For more information about the Oil Heritage Region, visit
either www.oilregion.org or www.grabtrails.com
Centerfold Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
and Grab Life by the Trails!
Photographs provided by:
Robert Archer
Kathy Bailey
Marilyn Black
Darl Black
Kimberly Copley-Harris
Front Cover
Jim DeLong
Runners at the Oil Creek 100
Debra Frawley
Bev Hart
Back Cover
Michael Henderson
Vaudeville Circus at Drake
Karen Levy
Well Museum
Penny Minnick
Mary Morgan
Heather Mull
JazzLens Photography
Denise Shekel
Dave Staab
snowandjaggers.blogspot.
Copyright ©2016. Brief excerpts from this Visitor Guide may be
reprinted with attribution for educational or promotional purposes.
Contact the Oil Region Alliance at 800.483.6264 for other requests/
permission.
Events/Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Taste Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dream Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GeoTrails . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 31
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism does not
warrant or guarantee the quality of the accommodations,
destinations, events, restaurants, or other facilities listed in this
guide. All locations and maps are approximates only.
Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission
may be charged, and rates are subject to change. The Oil Region
Alliance accepts no responsibility for any changes that might occur.
The Oil Region Alliance is the designated destination marketing
organization for Venango County, Pennsylvania. Its mission is
to promote and develop the Oil Region as a leisure and business
destination.
Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Snow Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Grab Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Erie to Pittsburgh Trail . . . . . . . . . 35
Recreation/Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Water Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Game Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Produced by:
Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism
217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301 800.483.6264
www.oilregion.org
www.grabtrails.com
Published by: Seneca Printing Express Franklin, PA 16323
www.senecaprintingexpress.com
Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Venango Regional Airport . . . . . . . 44
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You can travel Oil Creek valley by riding the Oil Creek &
Titusville Railroad or bicycling or hiking the Oil Creek
State Park Trail. McClintock Well #1 remains in
periodic production; it’s just off Route 8 south of
Rouseville and also serves as a trailhead on the McClintock
Trail, one of many linked segments comprising the Erie to
Pittsburgh Trail.
Exploring Venango County is a free publication available
at the Oil Region Alliance office which contains a complete
list of all historical markers within the Oil Region, as well as
GPS coordinates for the numerous historical sites.
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These trails traverse through Venango and Crawford
Counties, as both have been key locations for major events
through the years. Today you can see reminders of why the
Oil Creek and Allegheny River valleys are referred to as ‘The
Valley That Changed The World!’
They traveled on the Venango River, renaming it French
Creek. Circular red/white/blue metallic signs labeled
Washington Trail stretch along roadways from Waterford,
PA through Meadville and Franklin and Butler County and
to the Maryland/PA border to show the route he traveled.
The Seneca nation within the
Iroquois Federation used the
Allegheny River as a transportation
corridor and the surrounding hills
as hunting territory. Indian God
Rock is a large upright boulder on
the eastern riverbank nine miles
downstream from Franklin; its
surface was chiseled with
hieroglyphics prior to European
settlement. An interpretive panel
along the adjacent Allegheny River
Trail illustrates the earlier
markings which unfortunately have
since been covered by graffiti. In
appreciation for assistance during
the Revolutionary War, in 1791 the
Pennsylvania Legislature gave Chief Cornplanter three
land grants, including what is now Oil City’s Northside. A
life-size bronze statue of Cornplanter stands in Oil City’s
Creekside Park.
In 1753 young British officer George Washington was
assigned to deliver letters to the commandants of several
French forts demanding them to depart from what we now
know as northwestern Pennsylvania. He and his contingent
traveled upstream along the Allegheny River by horseback,
pausing at what is now known as Riverfront Park in
Franklin. The group then went on to Fort LeBoeuf in Erie
County, where they borrowed canoes for the return trip.
1859 was an absolutely pivotal year here and across the
country. On August 27, crude oil was produced from the
world’s first successful commercial well, drilled by Edwin
L. Drake at Watson’s Flats along Oil Creek just south of
Titusville. Within months, derricks marked the spots of
numerous wells – some gushers, some pumpers, and some
dry holes.
A whole new industry developed to solve the challenging
problems of extraction, transportation, storage, recordkeeping, royalty agreements, branding, and marketing oil for
ever-widening uses including lubrication, medication,
illumination, and then fuel for vehicles. Oilfield equipment
(some now rusting and quiet, others pumped by more than
50 independent producers) can still be seen in
throughout the Oil Region.
The second oldest Civil War monument in
the USA stands tall in South Park beside the
Venango County Courthouse in Franklin.
Using a marble obelisk which the community
won in 1865 in a competition to raise funds
for medical care of the war-wounded,
citizens erected it in 1866 on a base listing the
county’s fallen soldiers.
Oil boomtowns sprouted like mushrooms following
the war, as exploration wells uncovered more oil fields in
western Pennsylvania. While some communities like
Pithole, Shamburg, Red Hot, Petroleum Centre, Pearl,
and Funkville are just memories or crossroads with few
remnant structures today, others such as Oil City and
Emlenton flourished by hosting manufacturing and
commercial services to support the burgeoning petroleum
and natural gas industries. Miniature dioramas are
displayed inside the Petroleum Centre Train Station and
the Pithole Visitor’s Center.
The area’s Victorian architecture is amply demonstrated
in its buildings; a brochure about Victorian Architecture in
the Oil Region National Heritage Area is available locally.
Self-guided walking tours with accompanying brochures
and interpretive panels are available for Emlenton, Franklin,
Oil City, and Titusville.
In addition 39 blue/gold road-side
historical markers point out specific
significant oil pioneers, locations,
events, and companies.
You can create your own driving tour
as you check out markers ranging
from Samuel C.T. Dodd to First Oil
Pipeline to Captain Jacob Vandergrift
and the Crawford Family.
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The first successful
commercial oil well was
drilled here.
Nicknamed “the Queen City” for its elite cultural standing in
the 1860s, boasting an opera house as well as hotels, theaters
and concert halls, Titusville is nestled in “The Valley That
Changed the World” as the birthplace of the modern
petroleum industry.
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Both race courses and hundreds of other users throughout
the year take advantage of the Ed Myer Complex, whose ball
fields, tennis courts, track, beach volleyball pit, and BMX bike
course are open for free public use.
A paved bike and hiking path known as the Queen City Trail,
Visit the site of the first successful drilled commercial oil well, part of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail system, surrounds the
which began producing crude oil on drilled August 27, 1859. complex alongside Oil Creek, a prime area for fishing,
Learn the importance of Colonel Edwin Drake’s discovery kayaking, canoeing and bird watching. The creek connects
and its impact on our daily lives through interactive
the town to Drake Well Museum and Oil Creek State Park
exhibits at Drake Well Museum and Park.
further downstream.
Take a step back in time on the Historic Walking Tour.
More than twenty interpretive panels highlight landmarks and
historical figures including investigative journalism pioneer
Ida Tarbell and oil-field photographer John Mather.
You can also reach the park by rail. View the exhibits at the
visitor center at the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad’s Perry
Street Station then board the vintage excursion train for a
three-hour tour. The train runs June through October and
has the nation’s only operating Railway Post Office car so you
John Heisman, for whom the trophy awarded to the
outstanding college football player of the year is named, grew can send a postcard during your ride. Can’t get enough train
up here playing the rugby-style version of the game in the
time? Stay at The Caboose Motel where each guest room is
1880s. A historical marker credits him with several
a refurbished train caboose car outfitted with all the comforts
improvements that led to modern football and a monument
of home.
memorializes the field where he first played.
The gazebo at Scheide Park, the heart of the downtown,
In October, athletes dash by that spot during the OC100 Trail
Runs in 50k, 100k or 100 mile races. Part of the course is also
used each August for the Drake Well Marathon, which is a
qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
serves as a bandstand for Concerts in the Park Monday
nights in the summer, a stage for the Memorial Day Service,
the site of the fall Harvest Festival and many more events
for the community.
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Titusville hosts the HOTAfest (Heart of the Arts) Folk
Festival, Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer
Society, and Home for the Holidays, a winter festival which
includes a drive through live nativity and a holiday light display
at Burgess Park.
Titusville is proud of its branch campus of the University of
Pittsburgh, school district, and hospital as well as the shops
and manufacturers including the industries at Titusville
Opportunity Park such as The Ribbon Factory, and Great
Eastern Cutlery. Titusville is also home to a unique restaurant
and brew pub, The Blue Canoe Brewery.
These institutions and active civic organizations create a familyfriendly atmosphere for arts and recreation throughout the year,
culminating in the annual Titusville Oil Festival, celebrated
each August.
Visitors may also want to see the spectacular gold-gilt
ceiling mural inside Farmers National Bank on South
Franklin Street.
Visit www.TitusvilleChamber.com to learn more about
all Titusville has to offer.
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“My wife and I have biked all over the United States and the
system of bike trails in the Oil City area is among the best.”
First settled in 1803 and chartered as a city in 1871, Oil City
is a remarkable place with a rich heritage based upon the
beginnings and growth of the oil industry. It served as the
shipping point for the world’s oil after Drake’s discovery in
1859. It has the largest population of the cities within the
Oil Region and has recently been named one of the 10 best
cities in Pennsylvania in which to live and retire.
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The Oil City Library, an original Carnegie Library, the
National Transit Building, impressive downtown
architecture, and many beautifully maintained Victorian
homes and churches are found here.
DOWNTOWN
OIL CITY
EXPERIENCE
Majestic Architecture
Rich History & Heritage
24 Unique Shops
Stately Churches
Bike & Water Trails
Scenic River Views
16 Restaurants, Cafes,
& Watering Holes
Artist Studios
Galleries & Concerts
Festivals & Events
Looking for a different
downtown experience?
Come to Oil City and you’ll
find narrow streets, winding
waterways & tall buildings.
We’re at the very heart of
the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail.
Enjoy the journey!
217 Elm Street, Oil City PA 16301
(814) 677-3152
www.oilcitymainstreet.org
Recreational activities abound with access to the Allegheny
River and Oil Creek for fishing, kayaking or other water
sports at Justus Park and the Oil City Marina. The Erie to
Pittsburgh Trail runs through the downtown and provides
great exercise and entertainment for an afternoon ride, day
trip, or a great stop over spot for multi-day bicycle trips.
While visiting, make sure you check out the shops, lodging,
restaurants, cafes and taverns in downtown Oil City, as well
as our thriving artist community located in the National
Transit Building. Since its inception in 2006, more than
40 artists have relocated to Oil City taking advantage of the
incentives provided by the ARTS Oil City Program. The
Oil Valley Center for the Arts offers a variety of classes
in a wide range of topics including painting, Pysanky,
drawing, stained glass, photography, jewelry making, paper
arts and more. The most recent addition is the Oil Creek
Earthworks Pottery Studio where you can throw, glaze and
fire your own creations. Other cultural activities include a
strong independent music scene, galleries, theatrical productions, concerts and festivals throughout the year.
The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is
the site of the official Oil City Visitor Center and houses an
artifact-dense exhibit area which reveals wondrous
examples of the changes oil has wrought in the way we live,
work and play. Visitors may meander freely around the
exhibit clusters, discovering multiple conceptual
connections between them.
Hasson Park contains a lovely collection of rare
rhododendrons, a disc-golf course, picnic pavilions, a public
swimming pool, dek hockey, a playground and ball fields.
Oil City Main Street manages a variety of downtown
revitalization projects. They coordinate a popular Wine
Walk and provide free musical concerts at Town
Square in the summer.
Friendly and caring people, excellent
services, rich history and heritage, scenic
natural beauty, and a quiet, safe
environment make Oil City a very
special place to visit.
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The historic River Ridge Estate can be viewed from the
Samuel Justus Bike Trail.
Cranberry Township was officially organized in 1830. The
name was inspired by the cranberry bogs located in the
vicinity. Iron and oil production and coal mining were the
early major industries.
Today Cranberry Township is home to private schools, a
pair of public parks, and a broad range of business and
industry. The township has experienced tremendous
economic growth in the last 30 years. The Cranberry Mall
and many other businesses and national chains are the hub
of shopping, dining and entertainment for the region.
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Morrison Park has
pavilions, tennis courts,
playground equipment
and both open and
wooded areas. It is a
great space for picnics
and reunions and is the
site of the annual
Cranberry Festival.
Moody Park, the
township’s newest park,
boasts a pond and fountain.
It will soon be another site
for recreation with high
quality playground
equipment.
Located within the township is the Samuel Justus Trail
which provides 5.8 miles of paved asphalt as it runs along
the Allegheny River between Oil City and Franklin. The
photo at the top of this page is just one view from this trail.
You’ll also find the first five miles of the Allegheny River
Trail that connects Franklin to Emlenton. Users can cross
the spectacular Belmar Bridge, a former railroad bridge that
spans the Allegheny River. Portions of the Sandy Creek
Trail are also located in the township.
Barrow-Civic Theatre
1223 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
800.537.7769
www.barrowtheatre.com
Bindas Lane Alpacas
1261 Elk Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.7200
DeBence Antique Music World
1261 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.8350
www.debencemusicworld.com
Deer Creek Winery
3333 Soap Fat Road
Shippenville, PA 16254 814.354.7392
www.deercreekwine.com
Drake Well Museum & Park
According to a 2013 Trail User Survey and Economic
Impact Analysis, over 158,000 people a year take advantage
of these trails for hiking, biking, walking, jogging, and geocaching.
202 Museum Lane
Titusville, PA 16354
www.drakewell.org
814.827.2797
Family Fitness 24/7
308 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.3750
Forest Glen Alpacas
316 McCurdy Road
814.827.2352
www.forestglenalpacas.com
Foxburg Wine Cellars
65 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
www.foxburgwine.com
724.659.0021
Great Eastern Cutlery
701 East Spring Street
Unit 10 - Bldg. 2
814.827.3411
www.greateasterncutlery.net
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
7 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
www.octrr.org
814.676.1733
Pumping Jack Museum
511 Hill Street
Emlenton, PA 16373
www.pumpingjack.org
The Button House
17 Palmer Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
By Appointment Only
Tiffany Window Tours at St.
John’s Episcopal Church
1145 Buffalo Street
Franklin, PA 16323
www.stjohnsfranklin.org
814.432.5161
Venango County Historical
Society
301 South Park Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.2275
www.venangocountyhistory.org
Venango Museum
724.867.0030 of Art, Science & Industry
270 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.2007
www.venangomuseum.org
724.659.0180
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The Red Brick Gallery & Shop
17 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
724.659.0003
www.allegheny
riverstone.org
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
For friendly, family fun
take a ride on the OC&T
for a 3-hour round trip
through Oil Creek Valley.
Transit Fine Arts
Gallery
206 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.1509
www.ocartscouncil.
com/transit-fine-artsgallery
Perry Street Station
409 S Perry Street
Titusville PA 16354
814-676-1733
www.octrr.org
Peter Cottontail - March 26
Opening Day - June 11
Train Show and Sale - June 18 & 19
WWII Re-enactment - July 15, 16 & 17
Santa Express - Nov 26 & Dec 3
Murder Mystery Dinner/Train Rides
(Call for Dates)
June & September - Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m.
July & August - Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday & Sunday 1 p.m.
October - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
“We moved to Franklin. No need to drive when
we want to get coffee, go to dinner, the theatre,
a festival or concert or see a friendly face. It’s all here!”
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Nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny River and French
Creek, Franklin is a breathtaking getaway all year round. It
has easy access to 65 plus miles of paved bike trails
including the Allegheny River Trail and the Sandy Creek
Trail, which was voted one of the top 10 trails in
Pennsylvania. Franklin has the distinction of being given
“Bicycle Friendly” status by the League of American
Bicyclists and has been designated as part of the Trail
Town Program.
The waterways and surrounding forests provide ample
opportunities for hunting, fishing, bird watching, cross
country skiing, golfing, biking, hiking, kayaking
and more!
The City of Franklin’s oil legacy is evident
in a spectacular architectural footprint
that features architectural gems like the
Venango County Courthouse,
St. John’s Episcopal Church with its
full set of Tiffany Windows, a
beautifully preserved commercial
downtown, and numerous Victorian
homes. The historic significance reaches
back even further to include four colonial forts, the sites of
which can still be visited today. Self-guided walking tours
are available at city visitor centers for those wishing to learn
the stories behind these buildings and see them first-hand.
Liberty Street runs through the heart of Franklin; it was
named one of the Top Ten Great Streets in America in
2010 by the American Planning Association. The downtown shopping and dining district is home to so many oneof-a-kind, independently owned boutiques and restaurants,
that you could spend a day discovering all of the unique
treasures and flavors our dedicated business owners have to
offer.
Franklin hosts eight major festivals throughout the year,
including the Franklin Area Chamber’s Applefest
celebration on the first Friday through Sunday of October.
The city holds outdoor concerts in the summer, and is
home to the outstanding Barrow-Civic Theatre. Lovers of
art can browse at the local coffee shop and several galleries.
History lovers can visit DeBence Antique Music World
and the Venango County Historical Society.
This is just an overview of the many amenities that make
Franklin an ideal place to live, work or visit. Great schools,
safe streets, low cost of living, high quality of life, we could
go on and on. The real secret is the community spirit that
is evident everywhere you look. It’s no wonder so many
visitors return again and again and eventually make Franklin
their home.
Call the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce at
(814) 432-5823 or the City of Franklin Events/Marketing
Department (814) 437-1619 to plan your trip today.
Emlenton has a rich history from the oil and gas industry.
At one time in its past, it had more millionaires per capita
Foxburg is located along the Allegheny River and has
blossomed into a premier destination spot in Pennsylvania.
than any other place in the United States.
With easy access to Emlenton off of Interstate 80, exits 42
and 45, you’ll find that Emlenton has three major trail systems to experience. The scenic Allegheny River Trail head
is part of the first-class bike and walking trail development
from Erie to Pittsburgh. It runs alongside the scenic
Allegheny River with the trailhead at the west end of
town, just off of Main Street.
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There’s a public boat launch on River Avenue for
boating, kayaking, fishing; and you can even land
your seaplane a little down river by Foxburg.
For the more experienced bicyclist, the Bicycle
PA V Route passes directly through Main Street.
Emlenton offers all the amenities that a visitor
might need during their visit. You’ll find
groceries, gas, restaurants, bicycle – Segway
rentals & accessories, canoe and kayak rentals,
health needs, and even a Bed & Breakfast
with a scenic view of the river.
You’ll find a hidden treasure in Mineral Springs Park,
where you can enjoy a picnic with your family and explore
the Richey Run Creek that flows through the park. The park
is the home of the one of the oldest continuous pumping
oil well in the U.S. at its original depth. It was drilled in 1867
by Eben Crawford.
Learn more of what Emlenton has to offer and its history
when you visit the Oil Region Visitor Center in the
Crawford Center, located on Hill Street. Here you will find
the Pumping Jack Museum; it further preserves
Emlenton’s history. The folks at the Pumping Jack Museum
created a Historic District Walking Tour brochure of
Emlenton. You’ll find it useful while strolling through the
town. Pick up you free copy at the Visitor Center. Hours of
operation vary; brochures from local point of interest are
also available.
You can easily navigate to the neighboring town, Foxburg,
for an additional treat. Will you get lucky and spot one of
the eagles that have made their home near Emlenton and
in the river valley? We hope so. For more information and
upcoming events, visit: www.emlentonpa.com.
FOXBURG
Foxburg boasts the oldest golf course in continuous use in
the United States. The historic Foxburg Country Club’s
9-hole course has features that can’t be found anywhere
else. Experience the links, savor your round at the Hickory
Stick Lounge, then be sure to check out the Golf Museum
inside the club house.
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Lasting memories can be made on any given weekend.
Enjoy a live show at Lincoln Hall, fine dining with an
award winning view at the Allegheny Grille or find
yourself in the middle of a winter wonderland during the
annual Winterfest.
Stay at the Foxburg Inn Hotel. Each room has a
spectacular river view. Relax on the deck or take a walk and
visit the other attractions in town such as the art gallery, the
chocolatier and barista, the wine cellar with summertime
weekend entertainment.
Take a relaxing boat ride on the Allegheny River with
Foxburg River Tours, or a Segway guided tour of the
beautiful RiverStone Estate. Foxburg has a first-class paved
bike trail, too.
You can keep up with what is going on in Foxburg at:
www.gofoxburg.com
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Franklin Area
Chamber of Commerce
Franklin PA
Events/Marketing Office
(814) 437-1619
www.franklinpa.gov
Find us on Facebook
1327 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5823
www.franklinareachamber.org
www.franklinapplefest.com
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The Oil Region is a lively hub for the visual and performing
arts. Whether you love outdoor festivals, art exhibits,
concerts, or theater productions, the Oil Region has it all.
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Whether serving residents or out-of-town
visitors, a vibrant arts environment is essential to every
community. The mission of the Titusville Council on the
Arts (TCA) is to stimulate, encourage, expand and
support the practice, appreciation, and understanding of
the performing and visual arts.
TCA hosts nine free concerts on Monday nights at Scheide
Park in downtown Titusville. The performances feature live
music ranging from traditional German folk to rock ‘n roll,
country, bluegrass and more. TCA also hosts the Heart of
the Arts Festival (HOTA fest). HOTA fest is a three-day
event consisting of more than 60 workshops, many handson, led by professional visual artists and musicians
specializing in Bluegrass, Irish, Celtic, Gospel, Scottish, Civil
War, Folk, and Mountain Genres.
The Tarbell House on East Main Street was once inhabited
by investigative journalist Ida Tarbell when she attended
Titusville High School. During the school year, youth from
Titusville High School prepare the food and members of the
school’s Drama and History Clubs serve tea to guests while
portraying Titusville’s residents of yesteryear. Advance
reservations are required for this multi-course tea that is
open to the public.
Oil City The historic National Transit Building in
downtown Oil City serves as a hub for the growing arts
movement. Artists from across the country have relocated
to Oil City, attracted by the low real estate prices and strong
commitment to the arts. They work and exhibit in the
second-floor National Transit Studios. The studios are
open to the public the second Saturday of every month, as
well as for special events.
The Oil Valley Center for the Arts, at the National Transit
Building, offers classes in the arts. Graffiti Gallery and the
Transit Fine Art Gallery are non-profit galleries which
showcase the work of local and regional artists.
First Night ® Oil City is held every New Year’s Eve. A
Bluegrass Festival is held in February. The Oil Region
Indie Music Fest is held in June and features emerging
Along with its festivals, Franklin is known
for its family-friendly performing arts offerings. DeBence
Antique Music World hosts free monthly musical concerts
featuring a variety of performers. In the summer, concerts
are held every Thursday night in Bandstand Park and
Franklin’s Taste of Talent vocal competition showcases
local performers.
Oil City Community Playhouse produces quality theatre
productions with local talent. The group is renovating the
Lyric Theatre to its former glory.
However, the jewel in Franklin’s arts and culture crown is
the fully restored Barrow-Civic Theater. The Barrow
and its Little Theater host musical theater, films, drama,
revues, and concerts throughout the year.
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young musicians playing original music at several venues.
Also in the summer, lunch time concerts are held on
Wednesday in Pipeline Alley. Several evening
performances are held in Justus Park, located on the banks
of the Allegheny River. “Music on the Square” is a series
of Friday night musical concerts at Town Square in
downtown Oil City.
Concerts Year Round at Multiple Venues
Transit Fine Arts Gallery
First Night Oil City
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival
Oil Region Indie Festival
Jolly July 3rd Celebration ~
Concerts, Children’s Entertainment,
Food Vendors & Fireworks
Oil Valley Center for the Arts ~
Classes, Concerts & Meeting Rooms
Arts Revitalization Program ~
Encouraging artists to live and work in
Oil City! www.artsoilcity.com
814-676-5303
21 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814-678-3017
www.ocartscouncil.com
A number of arts-based businesses have grown up on
Liberty Street to provide an outlet for the many creative
artists in the Oil Region. The Liberty Galleria and Hatched
offer work by local artists on consignment.
Emlenton
Throughout the year an assortment of
musical and dramatic acts are held in the auditorium of the
Crawford Center, a former school, in Emlenton.
Foxburg
Foxburg is home to the Allegheny
RiverStone Center for the Arts (ARCA.) ARCA provides
a wide variety of programs in music, drama, literature, the
media and visual arts. They also present an annual
Performance Concert Series including classical, jazz and
popular music, drama, and film in Lincoln Hall.
The Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop, a boutique fine
art gallery and gift shop, strives to nurture artistic creativity
by providing an inspiring venue for local artisans and other
emerging art talent.
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Allegheny RiverStone
Center for the Arts
PO Box 215
42 South Palmer Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
www.alleghenyriverstone.org
ARTS Oil City
206 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
www.artsoilcity.com
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814.676.5303
DeBence Antique Music World
1261 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.8350
www.debencemusicworld.com
Pumping Jack Museum
511 Hill Street
Emlenton, PA 16373 724.867.0030
www.pumpingjack.org
Drake Well Museum & Park
202 Museum Lane
Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2797
www.drakewell.org
The Red Brick Gallery & Shop
17 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036 724.659.0003
www.alleghenyriverstone.org
Franklin Fine Arts Council
430 Thirteenth Street
Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1619
www.franklinpa.gov
Barrow-Civic Theatre
1223 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323 800.537.7769
Oil City Arts Council
www.barrowtheatre.com
21 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.3017
Community Playhouse, Inc.
PO Box 1023
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.SHOW
Oil City Civic Center
[email protected]
206 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.0007
Crawford Center for the
www.nationaltransitbuilding.com
Music & Arts
511 Hill Street
Emlenton, PA 16373 814.671.1550
Titusville Council on the Arts
714 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2381
www.titusvillecouncilonthearts.org
257 Pawn
4317 State Route 257
Oil City, PA 16301
Neverending Stories
Forest Glen Alpacas
814.670.0900
Amy’s Closet
1252 Liberty Street (Lower Level)
316 McCurdy Road
814.516.5075
814.827.2352 Franklin, PA 16323
www.neverendingstories.net
www.forestglenalpacas.com
Franklin Area Chamber of
511 Hill Street, Crawford Center
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.0693 Commerce
1327 Liberty Street
Anderson Furniture
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.5823
Franklin, PA 16323
800.249.4016
Friedhaber’s
Butler’s Candies
1 East First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3192
Callaghan’s Pharmacy
1262 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.4125
Transit Fine Arts Gallery
206 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.1509
Celestial Quilts
Venango Museum of
Art, Science & Industry
270 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.2007
www.venangomuseum.org
Clifford’s Carpets & Rug Outlet
206 Seneca Street, Suite 8
Oil City, PA 16301
814.670.0474
www.celestialquilts.com
19 East First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Cranberry Mall
6945 US Route 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
www.cranberrymall.com
814.677.0600
Oil City, PA 16301
www.friedhabers.com
814.676.5694
Nicole’s Bridal Boutique
111 East State Road
Seneca, PA 16346
814.678.1104
Oil Region Alliance
217 Elm Street
Oil City PA 16301
www.oilregion.org
800.483.6264
Something Clever
1264 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.3964
www.shopsomethingclever.com
G Rex Wireless
Seneca, PA 16346
www.grexwireless.com
814.676.5000 Sportsworld
1276 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.7623
Great Eastern Cutlery
701 E. Spring St., Unit #10, Bldg. 2
Titusville Area Chamber of
814.827.3411
Commerce
www.greateasterncutlery.net
202 West Central Avenue
814.827.2941
www.titusvillechamber.com
Hatched
1237 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.7020 Transit Fine Arts Gallery
206 Seneca Street
814.676.2353 J & J’s Corner Cupboard
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.1509
114 Center Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.8525 www.oilcity.org/transit-fine-arts-gallery
Divani Chocolatier & Barista
Venango Area Chamber of
Maurer’s Trading Post
9 Main Street
Commerce
Foxburg, PA 16036
844.434.8264 1696 Pittsburgh Road
41 Main Street, P.O. Box 376
Franklin,
PA
16323
814.437.9570
www.divanichocolate.com
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.8521
www.maurerstradingpost.net
www.venangochamber.org
Edible Arrangements
1259 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Arts
Nancy’s Bulk Food Store
814.437.1401
Feldman Jewelers
1260 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.5925
www.feldmanjeweler.com
Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts presents
Classical Music - Chamber Music
Wurlitzer Theatre Organ - Jazz - Cabaret
Fine Art Exhibits in The Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop
View our Season Schedule: www.alleghenyriverstone.org
Buy Tickets Online or Call: 724-659-3153
814.437.7954
Brick’s Antiques
5434 Pittsburgh Road
Harrisville, PA 16038
Victorian City Art & Frame
1273 Liberty Street
814.589.5500 Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.9509
www.victoriancityart.com
Carpenters Corner Antiques
Antiques by Wilson
1135 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
117 East State Street
Pleasantville, PA 16341
101 South Franklin Street
814.775.0263
www.carpenterscornerantiques.com
Fulmer House Books & Collectibles
814.786.7643
703 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
814.226.5969
www.fulmerhousebooks.com
Liberty Street Antiques
1239 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1115
The Printer’s Cabinet &
Curiosities
30 West Front Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.671.0626
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January
Learn-to-ski day at Two Mile Run
County Park
Downtown Franklin is the place to be for great blues music
and barbecue vendors all day long.
www.franklinpa.gov
Learn-to-ski clinics at Oil Creek State
Park
A variety of outdoor workshops for women only hosted by
Oil Creek State Park.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
www.twomilerun.net
February
Franklin on Ice
See professionals carve lifeless blocks of ice into
works of art at Fountain Park
www.franklinpa.gov
Oil Country Bluegrass Festival
A weekend of live bluegrass music at the Days
Inn – Oil City.
March
Spring will soon be here.
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Blues & Barbeque
PEEPshow
A Display of Marshmallow Masterpieces
hosted by Titusville Council on the Arts at
the Titusville YWCA
www.titusvillecouncilonthearts.com
April
Celebrate Easter
May
Franklin May Mart
Celebrate the arrival of spring. One-stop
shopping for anything you need for your lawn &
garden.
www.franklinpa.gov
Preservation Workshop
One-day conference in Oil City with tours of
historic homes and buildings & talks on
preservation and adaptive reuse in the
Oil Heritage Region. Visit www.oilregion.org or
call 800-483-6264, ext. 110.
Chicks in the Sticks
Original artists perform at various venues in
downtown Oil City.
Wings & Wheels
Fly-In/CruiseIn
Venango Regional
Airport.
Gyrocopters on
display.
Helicopter rides,
airplane rides, car
show & more.
814.432.2289
4th of July
Festivities
Nightly concerts and
events, including the
Liberty Fest parade,
continue in Franklin, PA.
www.franklinpa.gov
Mountain Bike
Race
Two Mile Run
County Park hosts
this annual
mountain bike race.
Registration
required.
www.twomilerun.net
Jolly July 3rd
Festival
One-day festival in
Justus Park, Oil City,
with fun for the entire
family including
fireworks!
www.oilcityartscouncil.com
Rock in River
Fest/PA Stone
Skipping
Competition
Oil Heritage Festival
BBQ, games, kayak
rides, crafts and PA
stone skipping
competition all at
Riverfront Park in
Franklin.
www.franklinpa.gov
Car show, artisan & fine
crafts fair, children’s
events, concerts, parade
& fireworks, all in
Oil City.
Heart of the Arts
Festival (HOTA Fest)
June
Oil Region Indie Music Festival
Oil Creek State Park hosts the only running and target
shooting race in a PA state park.
July
Encampment, battle re-enactment, USO dance & historic
displays at Perry Street Station in Titusville.
www.octrr.org
Experience Pithole, PA’s legendary oil boomtown,
through music, guided tours & more
www.drakewell.org
Friends of OCSP Summer Biathlon
A full week of nightly
concerts and events in
downtown Franklin.
www.franklinpa.gov
Memorial Day Boat Races
Wildcatter Day at Pithole
Concerts, fine art exhibit,antique car show, parade,
fireworks, food & crafts - fun for the entire family.
4th of July
Festivities
Workshops led by
professional musicians
& artists, free concerts,
contra dance & much
more.
Two Mile Run County Park hosts this annual race
on Justus Lake
www.twomilerun.net
Titusville Oil Fest
World War II
Reenactment Weekend
August
Taste of Franklin
Fountain Park - sample the city’s finest cuisine.
Taste of Talent vocal competition finals.
Fun for all!
www.franklinpa.gov
Drake Day
Circus
Celebrate the birth
of the petroleum
industry at an oldtime circus at
Drake Well
Museum, Titusville
www.drakewell.org
September
Fall Gas Up
Annual fall show featuring antique engines & oil field
equipment at Drake Well Museum.
www.drakewell.org
Cranberry Festival
Morrison Park, Seneca, is the site for fun for all ages
including games, arts & crafts show & car show.
October
Applefest®
Three day festival in Franklin with a huge craft
fair, 5K race, car show and free entertainment.
www.franklinapplefest.com
Quilt Show
City-wide quilt show in Franklin with house tours,
lectures and classes.
www.franklinpa.gov
Genealogy Conference
Titusville Historical Society hosts a one-day
conference which provides information on
genealogical research.
www.titusvillehistoricalsociety.org
November
Light-Up Night
Christmas shopping, parade, fireworks, and
Santa Claus – all in Franklin, PA.
www.franklinpa.gov
December
Oil City’s Christmas Past
Weekend of activities including a 5k run/walk,
caroling & concerts, Santa & shopping.
Home for the Holidays ~ Titusville
Winter Festival
Santa parade, Pittsburgh Symphony Brass
Concert, live nativity, horse-drawn covered
wagon rides.
Holiday at Burgess
Drive-through display of Christmas lights in
downtown Titusville.
First Night® Oil City
Non-alcoholic, family-friendly celebration with
over 15 indoor performances in downtown
Oil City.
www.facebook.com/FirstNightOilCity
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TAVERNS
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Suzanne’s Restaurant & Gifts
Billy’s
Allegheny Grille
Hoss’s Steak & Sea
40 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
724.659.5701
www.visitfoxburg.com
Cranberry, PA 16319
814.677.3002
www.hosss.com
1134 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.229.3116
www.suzannesanddivinedesigns.com
275 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.678.2582
Bella Cucina
Liberty Street Ale House
The Commons Pub & Grill
1234 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.4955
www.bellacucinapa.com
1411 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1115
www.libertystreetalehouse.com
1340 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.7771
www.thecommonsatfranklin.com
122 Diamond Street
814.827.4378
Benjamin’s Roadhouse
Log Cabin Family Restaurant
Villa Italia Ristorante
1211 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.7010
106 East State Road
Seneca, PA 16346
814.676.1011
Bossa Nova Café Roastery
McNerney’s Tavern
1236 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.518.5267
www.bossanovaroastery.com
245 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.4470
Coal Oil Johnny’s eatery
& Nancy’s Bulk Food Store
219 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.493.8068
117 East State Street
Pleasantville, PA 16341
814.589.5500
Dawndi’s Restaurant
136 Warren Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.5971
Emlenton Travel Plaza &
Restaurant
Interstate 80, Exit 42
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.1511
Northside Eatery
Primo Barone’s
1564 Airport Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.2588
Rocko’s Pizzeria
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.0806
Spilling the Beans Gourmet
Coffee House & Bistro
2 West Front Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.1177
www.spillingthebeanscoffee.com
904 East Second Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.1264
Yellow Dog Lantern Restaurant
218 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.1000
Boonie’s Sports Bar
Bunyan’s
144 Diamond Street
814.827.4866
Celtic Café
1213 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.7010
FoxTales
1117 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.6636
Marvic Tavern
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.9981
Otto’s Tavern & Grille
611 River Avenue
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.0952
Rustic Inn
12685 Main Street
Hydetown, PA 16328
814.827.2123
Shamrock Tavern
310 Cooper Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.0604
The Office
801 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.5502
CAMPGROUNDS
Gaslight Campground
6297 Emlenton-Clintonville Road
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.6981
www.gaslightcamping.com
Kamp Kennerdell Campground &
RV Park
Cross Creek Resort
3815 State Route 8
800.461.3173
www.crosscreekresort.com
Days Inn & Conference Center
1 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
877.677.1222
www.daysinnoilcitypa.com
Emlenton Motor Inn
6318 Emlenton/Clintonville Road
Emlenton, PA 16373 724.867.2314
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites
225 Singh Drive
Cranberry, PA 16319 814.677.2640
www.hiexpress.com/franklinpa
Idlewood Motel
1566 Mercer Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.3003
www.idlewoodmotel-storage.com
Bromley’s Hillhurst
701 North Perry Street
814.827.1101
www.bromleys-hillhurst.com
D’Casa
1501 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
www.dcasabb.com
HOTELS &
MOTELS
Kwik-Fill Travel Plaza
5644 PA Route 8
814.786.7971
Motel 6 - Barkeyville
1010 Dholu Road
www.motel6.com
814.786.7901
Quality Inn – Barkeyville
137 Gibb Road
Harrisville, PA 16038 814.786.7901
www.choicehotels.com
Quality Inn &
Conference Center
Quality Inn-Titusville
814.827.0041
www.choicehotels.com
Super 8
847 Allegheny Blvd.
Franklin, PA 16323
www.super8.com
814.432.2101
The Caboose Motel
407 South Perry Street
800.827.0690
www.octrr.org/caboosemotel
The Foxburg Inn Hotel
20 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
www.foxburginn.com
BED &
BREAKFASTS
The Barnard House
The Red Brick Inn
724.659.3116
The Southern Bell Bed &
Breakfast
493 Jones Road
Harrisville, PA 16038 724.651.4016
www.thesouthernbellebedandbreakfast.com
Turtle Bay Lodge
472 President Village Road
Tionesta, PA 16353 814.677.8785
www.turtlebaylodge.com
2621 Nickleville Road
The Witherup House
814.498.2659
814.670.0043 Emlenton, PA 16373
828 Liberty Street
www.bedandbreakfast.com/Pennsylvania-Emlenton Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.7203
Miller Park Bed & Breakfast
www.theWitherupHouse.com
1 Park Way
Franklin, PA 16323
814.516.0789
25 Colbert Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
Camp Kingfisher
VACATION
RENTALS
258 Upper St. George Road
Kennerdell, PA 16374
814.673.2684
French Creek Farm
www.campkingfisher.net
1976 Grant Street
814.425.1252
Cozy Cottage on the Allegheny Utica, PA 16362
www.oarsontheallegheny.com
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.1792
or
724.991.8923 The Bowman House
473 Bowman Road
Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1920
www.thebowmanhouseatbigoakridge.org/
bowmanhouse
The Cottage
Cooperstown-Dempseytown area
814.678.6808 or 814.657.7037
Two Mile Run County Park
471 Beach Road
Franklin, PA 16323
www.twomilerun.net
Marlowe’s Scenic River Campground
1725 Kennerdell Road
814.676.6116
YMCA Camp Coffman
4072 Camp Coffman Road
Cranberry, PA 16319 814.677.3000
www.campcoffman.com
Stay overnight in an actual caboose.
Each of our 21 individual cars have
all the amenities of any lodging
facility including WI-FI.
814.209.0019
Meadville KOA Campground
25164 SR 27
Meadville, PA 16335
www.meadvillekoa.com
Oil Creek Family Campground
1411 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.3031
www.qualityinn.com/hotels/pa328
108 River Avenue
724.867.2261
814.437.7699 Emlenton, PA 16373
www.thebarnardhouse.com
Deep River Guest House
527 Seneca Hemlock Road
814.388.9533
http://KampKennerdell.com
340 Shreve Road, Titusville, PA 16354
www.oilcreekcampground.com
471 Beach Road, Franklin, PA 16323
www.twomilerun.net
814.789.3251
800.395.2045
814.676.6116
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest
449 Campground Road, Harrisville, PA 16038
www.PittsburghJellystone.com
724.735.2417
407 S. Perry St
Titusville, PA
We are within walking distance of
downtown and just minutes from
the bike trail and Drake Well.
800-827-0690
octrr.org/caboosemotel
OPEN MAY-OCTOBER
The Oil Region Alliance administers the Allegheny GeoTrail
(AGT), which consists of ten counties in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Geocaching has been described as a high-tech treasure hunt for
nature lovers. All you need for this adventure sport/hobby are a
handheld GPS receiver and an AGT passport. Passports are available
at the Alliance office at 217 Elm Street in downtown Oil City. Visit
alleghenygeotrail.com to get the coordinates for where the caches are
hidden in any of the participating counties.
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Download them into your GPS unit and you are ready to begin.
When you locate a cache, sign the log book and stamp your passport
(the logbook and stamp will be inside a waterproof container in the
cache). Take a trinket from the cache, and leave one for the next
successful cacher.
When you have located at least six caches in any one county, you
qualify for a county-specific Geocoin. Once you have received all ten
county Geocoins, you qualify for the larger, bonus coin. Geocoins
for all ten counties and the bonus coin are available at the Oil Region
Alliance office in Oil City.
Geocaching is great fun for the entire family!
GOLF
COURSES
Cross Creek Resort
Lucky Hills
Sleepy Hollow
Wanango Golf Club
Foxburg Country Club
River Ridge
Speer’s
Whitetail Run
3815 State Route 8
800.461.3173
369 Harvey Road
Foxburg, PA 16036
724.659.3196
136 Warren Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.3900
256 Osenider Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.676.3712
733 SR 427
Franklin, PA 16323
814.374.4111
Franklin, PA 16323
814.676.3890
314 Chestnut Street
Reno, PA 16343
814.677.5130
514 Sunville Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.676.0633
The Oil Heritage Region has something for everyone, all
four seasons of the year. There’s no reason to hibernate in
the winter – not when there’s cross country skiing, sled
riding, snow shoeing and ice fishing. The region’s location
in northwest Pennsylvania makes it subject to lake effect
snow cover for much of the winter.
Two Mile Run County Park is located conveniently to
Oil City, Franklin and Titusville. Cross country ski trails
are groomed, and ski boots, poles and skis are available for
rent, as are snow shoes. It’s also a favorite spot for
sledding. Ice fishing on Justus Lake inside Two Mile Run
County Park produces perch, trout, and even a few walleye.
Oil Creek State Park is easily
accessed from PA Route 8
just one mile north of the
borough of Rouseville.
The park has a network of
11.5 miles utilized from old
oil lease and lumber roads.
There are three main trails:
green and blue loops are
suitable for beginning or
intermediate cross-country
skiers and the red loop is designed for those with more
experience. The trails are meticulously groomed for the
classical ski technique. There’s a large parking area,
composting toilets and a warming hut. Several night ski
events are scheduled throughout the season. A nominal fee
is charged for a ski pass, which is required in the complex.
The Venango Fatherhood
Initiative hosts Winterfest at
each winter, usually in
January. It’s a free, funfilled, family-friendly day
with sledding and snow
men building contests.
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Whether by foot,
pedal or paddle;
on horseback or
with a backpack;
for fun or for
exercise; with
camera in hand
or guided by a
gps; this region
has trails just
for you.
The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail travels through
the region and several towns via this regional
system. Six local trails are segments totaling
65 miles of mostly paved surface that provide
for biking, hiking, roller blading and cross country
skiing in the winter as well as equestrian use along the side.
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The Queen City Trail connects the City of Titusville with
Oil Creek State Park (OCSP). Its 1.4 miles join with
the 9.7 miles of the OCSP Trail through the “The Valley
That Changed The World.” Enjoy the combination of
natural beauty and historical significance as you ride and stop to
read the interpretive panels. The OCSP Trail currently ends at
Petroleum Centre. To continue south, follow State Park Road
(SR 1007) through the park for about 3 miles to SR 8 at Rynd
Farm.
The McClintock Trail (cross Rt. 8) follows Waitz Rd., a dirt
road, about 2 miles to the site of the historic McClintock Oil
Well #1. Then it goes off road again for another 1.7 miles on
paved surface paralleling active railroad tracks. The trains may
whistle if you wave.
Within Oil City
follow the
trail
markings as
you share the
road through
the business
and residential
districts.
Cross Oil Creek
on the walkway
of the railroad bridge and then proceed over the Allegheny River
to the west end of town and the Marina. Meet the next trail
segment across from Venango College.
The Samuel Justus Trail is approximately six miles long. It
runs alongside the Allegheny River between Oil City and
Franklin and meets the Allegheny River Trail (ART) at the
Saltbox Visitors Center. The ART continues along the river
for 28 miles and takes you through two railroad tunnels: the
Kennerdell Tunnel, 15 miles south of Franklin is 3,350 feet
long and the Rockland Tunnel, 21 miles south of Franklin is
2,868 feet long. Bring a light since both tunnels are very dark but
fun! About 14 miles south of Franklin, trail users follow a wellmarked half-mile detour on a private, dirt drive rejoining the
pavement to continue south. This segment of the Erie to
Pittsburgh Trail leaves the Oil Region as you travel through
Emlenton Borough.
The Sandy Creek Trail travels east and west crossing over the
Erie to Pittsburgh Trail at Belmar. There are 12 miles of paved
surface, five pedestrian bridges and the Deep Valley Tunnel.
The Belmar Bridge spans the Allegheny River, is 1,385 feet
long with a wooden deck and railings, and has a great view of
the river valley.
If you prefer dirt, roots and rocks to
pavement, the Oil Region is home to miles of
mountain biking trails. Mountain bikes
may be used on most roads and trails on the
Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest unless otherwise
posted. Only Dennison Run Trail is permanently off limits
to bicycles to protect this Exceptional Value (EV) watershed.
Degree of difficulty varies considerably.
Mountain bikers also enjoy the challenge of a variety of
terrain and conditions at Two Mile Run County Park. You
will find both double track and single track with bridges, rocks,
roots, logs, and many other natural obstacles and rolling terrain
that create a natural challenge for all levels of riders. About 12
miles of single-track are marked with yellow trail markers and
mapped for you to follow (maps available at the park office).
There are over 30 miles of marked multi-use trails and connector trails for all riders. With the revival of the annual mountain
bike races, even more people are enjoying this exciting sport.
The North Country Trail
(NCT) is America’s longest
National Scenic Trail
stretching 4,600 miles from
New York to North Dakota.
Hikers can travel through this area as the NCT shares the Sandy
Creek Trail to the connection with the Allegheny River Trail and
then south to Parker Landing.
Within Oil Creek State Park, 52 miles of hiking, skiing
and interpretive trails lead visitors through areas rich in
historic and scenic interest. Discover how the face of the
valley was changed with history and reclaimed by nature today.
Ten miles of cross country skiing trails are groomed in the
winter. The 26-mile long Gerard Hiking Trail encompasses
the entire park and is marked with yellow blazes while shorter
day hikes use the five connecting loops. Two overnight hike-in
Adirondack shelter areas are along the trail.
A network of 35 miles of trails allows hikers to explore the
Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest and enjoy
vistas above the Allegheny River. This tract includes a trail past a
stone iron furnace on Bullion Run constructed in the 1840’s.
Two Mile Run County Park has over 30 miles of hiking trails
through woods and fields. Stay close to the activity centers of
the beach and nature lodge or enjoy the forest with views of the
lake. In winter, cross-country ski trails are groomed and marked
for various levels of expertise.
This region with its natural, scenic beauty and
gently rolling woodlands is the perfect setting
for a trail ride any time of the year for the
horseback riding enthusiasts. Most
accommodating trails are shared-use so watch
for other trail users.
Horseback riding is authorized on all State Forest roads and
trails, with a few exceptions. The Kennerdell Tract of Clear
Creek State Forest, located in southern Venango County,
depicts many different aspects of natural history and human
influence including an iron furnace at Bullion Run. The 3,200
acre forest land has 26 miles of trail but the trail system south of
Dennison Run, the Goat and the midsection of the River Trail
are limited to hiking due to trail conditions and to protect the
Exceptional Value (EV) watershed.
Two Mile Run County Park, a 2,695 acre park with a 144
acre lake, is well known to those on horseback. The bridle trail
around the perimeter of the park provides a long ride through
the woods with scenic views of the park. Over 35 miles of
multi-use trails are available in total with an inner loop closer to
the lake and several cross-over trails. Limited overnight camping
is available for those with horses and trailers.
The Allegheny Valley Trails Association permits horses
alongside the Sandy Creek Trail and Allegheny River Trail,
each a multi-use (bicycle) trail.
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ERIE TO PITTSBURGH TRAIL
www.eriepittsburghtrail.org
The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail connects the Bayfront of
Lake Erie to the “Point” in Pittsburgh. The Oil Region is
the central hub of the developing trail. Six of our trails are
segments of the regional asset connecting us to the rest of
western Pennsylvania. When finished, it will be
approximately 270 miles long, through two states and seven
counties.
The Oil Region is making connections here and
beyond. The network of all types of trails in this
guide will connect us with Pennsylvania’s open
space, natural landscape features, scenic, cultural,
historic, and recreation sites, within urban and
rural communities becoming part of one of the
Commonwealth’s most powerful tools to achieve
sustainable growth and livable communities.
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The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail is now also part of
a much larger network of inter-state trails. A
system of long, cross-region segments (commonly
referred to as destination corridors) align nearly 1,600 miles of
trails through 53 counties of Western Pennsylvania, Western
New York, Western Maryland, Northern West Virginia and
Eastern Ohio.
RECREATION/TOURS
PARKS
Emlenton Outfitters & Canoe Livery, Inc.
Bandstand Park
Fishing with Darl Black Guide Service
Burgess Park & Dick Kraffert Public Pool
615 River Avenue, Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.8287
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Fishing the Allegheny River, French Creek & area lakes
814.425.8011
[email protected]
www.blackwolfecommunications.com
Foxburg Tours
8 Main Street, PO Box 163, Foxburg, PA 16036
724.659.0033
www.foxburgtours.com
Kamp Kennerdell
527 Seneca Hemlock Road, Kennerdell, PA 16374
814.388.9533
http://KampKennerdell.com
Outdoor Allegheny River Services-OARS
250 Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323
814.388.9122
www.oarsontheallegheny.com
Riverview Canoe & Kayak, Inc.
613 Main Street, Emlenton, PA 16373
814.335.5433
www.riverviewcanoe.com
Segway of Western PA & The Bike Shop
610 Main Street, Emlenton, PA 16373
Bus cell: 814.221.0471
www.segwaywpa.com
Titusville Area Trails Association
c/o Titusville Renaissance, Inc., PO Box 642
814.827.2941
[email protected]
YMCA Camp Coffman
4072 Camp Coffman Road, Cranberry, PA 16319
814.677.3000
www.campcoffman.com
Wiegel Brothers Marine/
Wiegel on the Water
704½ Elk Street, Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.2077
www.wiegelbrothersmarine.com
1160 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1619, ext. 123
www.franklinpa.gov
714 East Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354
814.827.5300
www.cityoftitusvillepa.gov
Ed Myer Sports Complex
516 Allen Street, Titusville, PA 16354
814.827.5300
Fountain Park
1220 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1619, ext. 123
www.franklinpa.gov
Hasson Park & Nelles Public Pool
136 Park Avenue, Oil City, PA 16301
814.678.3012
www.oilcity.org
Justus Park
2 Seneca Street, Oil City, PA 16301
814.678.3012
www.oilcity.org
Miller-Sibley Complex & Public Pool
30 Spruce Street, Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1619, ext. 123
www.franklinpa.gov
Morrison Park
293 Allison Road, Seneca, PA 16346
814.676.8812
www.cranberrytwp.org
Oil Creek State Park
305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.5915
www.visitpaparks.com
Riverfront Park
200 Ninth Street, Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1619, ext. 123
www.franklinpa.gov
Scheide Park & Gazebo
South Perry Street
814.827.5300
Town Square
Center & Seneca Streets, Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3152, ext. 101
471 Beach Road, Franklin, PA 16323
814.676.6116
www.twomilerun.net
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Flowing through “The Valley That Changed the World,” the
story of Oil Creek is intertwined with the discovery and early
and flathead catfish in the northeastern states, The
Allegheny River flows free from Kinzua Dam tailrace to East production of Pennsylvania crude. Today Oil Creek is
Brady. The 107 mile section from Kinzua Dam to Emlenton recognized for its abundant fly hatches, drawing trout
anglers for late spring and early summer fishing.
comprises the Middle Allegheny River Water Trail, a
Among the top rivers for smallmouth bass, walleye, musky
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recreational corridor for wildlife observation, fishing, paddling
and jet boating on a moderate-flow riffle-and-pool river. The
Oil Heritage section extends from the launch at Tionesta to
Emlenton. Overnight float trips are popular with primitive
camping available on select public lands. Canoe rentals are
available at Franklin and Emlenton. Inexperienced paddlers
should avoid the Class III rapid in Oil City by portaging river
right. All pertinent information on access and camping is
found in the Middle Allegheny River Water Trail brochure
online at www.fishandboat.com/watertrails.
In Franklin there’s a public boat ramp with parking at the
corner of Elk and Third Streets, and kayak and canoe access
at the Franklin Trailhead near the Eighth Street Bridge on
Route 322. In Oil City there’s a public boat ramp with parking at the Marina located at the corner of Wyllis and West
Front Streets.
Steeped in geological and historical significance, French
Creek is recognized as the most biologically diverse stream of
its size in Pennsylvania. Walleyes, smallmouth bass, northern
pike and muskellunge are the primary species of interest to
anglers. The French Creek Water Trail extends from Union
City Dam tailrace to the confluence with the Allegheny River
at Franklin, providing an incredible paddle sport resource.
The final 14 miles flow through the Oil Region; a
comfortable one-day float-n-fish trip is from PF & BC Access
at Utica to Riverfront Park in Franklin. To learn more about
access and points of interest, request the French Creek Water
Trail brochure from the French Creek Conservancy at
www.frenchcreekwatershed.com.
Smallmouth bass take center stage during summer, with trout
again in the limelight from mid-fall through early spring in the
two Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only special
regulation areas. Additional stocked trout streams in the Oil
Region worthy of investigation include East Branch Sugar
Creek, Little Sandy Creek,
Lower & Upper Two Mile Run,
Pithole Creek, Sandy Creek, and
Sugar Creek.
The 144-acre Justus Lake in
supports a two-tier fishery with both coldwater and
warmwater species. Limited to electric motors only, this lake
is very inviting for paddle craft. Two ramps create easy access
to both ends of the lake. As an Approved Trout Water Open
to Year-Round Fishing, Justus Lake is stocked with trout in
the spring and late fall; the lake is deep and cool enough to
support trout through the summer, too. But an equally viable
warmwater fishery exists in the lake as well, including musky,
largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch.
Fishing with Darl Black
Guide Service
For Crappie, Bluegill, Bass, Walleye
In NW PA
Phone (814) 720-1407
[email protected]
www.BlackwolfeCommunications.com
Each year more than 54,000 people hunt northwestern
Pennsylvania, with nearly 10,000 in the Oil Region.
Venango County features five state game lands open for
public hunting in addition to Oil Creek State Park,
Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest and Two
Mile Run County Park. The region’s rivers and wetlands are
prime sites for waterfowl, and fur trapping is also
popular.
The Oil Region meets the needs of
the big game hunter with abundant
populations for fall hunting
seasons for Pennsylvania’s famous
trophy white-tailed deer, turkey and
black bear. And in the Spring, the
region comes alive with gobbles of
eastern wild turkeys to hunt.
Hunting Work$ for Pennsylvania is a coalition of small
businesses and tourism bureaus that understand the
economic impact of hunting on communities. The Oil
Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism values
and welcomes hunters to our area. Be sure to look for the
Hunting Work$ for PA logo in restaurants, hotels and stores
while you visit. More information can be found at
huntingworksforpa.com.
There are many more small
game opportunities in the area
as well, especially grouse and
squirrels. The Pennsylvania Game
Commission provides all the
information needed to get started from license information,
hunting seasons broken down by region, and perhaps most
important, maps of state game lands. This information can
be found at gohuntpa.org.
1696 Pittsburgh Road – Franklin, PA
Most people are required to take a hunter education course
to hunt in Pennsylvania. However, adult newcomers or
youth 11 years of age and younger can go hunting prior to
the completion of hunter education under the mentored
hunting program. More information on mentored hunting
can also be found at gohuntpa.org.
www.maurerestradingpostinc.com
Corner of Route 8 & Polk Cutoff
(814) 437-9570
Largest Sporting Goods Store in the Area!
Hunting & Fishing Licenses * Ammunition
Reloading Supplies * Guns at Discount Prices
4,000 guns in stock
Black Powder * Knives (All types)
Archery Pro Ship * Scopes & Binoculars
Live Bait * Tackle * U Haul Rentals
Blue Seal Feed * Dutch Valley Foods * Deli
Clothing - Infant & Kids Camo Too!
26,000 sq. ft. showroom on 2 floors
MTPFranklin
Credit Cards Accepted
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1st Rate Realty
825 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.2900
www.1straterealty.com
Atlantic Avenue United
Brethren Church
160 Atlantic Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
www.aaubchurch.org
814.437.3945
Christ Episcopal Church
16 Central Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3023
Christ Lutheran - LCMS
1029 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
www.christoilcity.net
814.677.4484
Congress Hill Church of God
39
406 Congress Hill Road
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.3420
Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Church
St. Joseph Roman Catholic
Church
Grace United Methodist Church of
Rocky Grove
St. Michael the Archangel
Roman Catholic Church
513 Twelfth Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.3018
[email protected]
350 Front Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.8664
www.rockygrovegrace.org
New Life Family Worship Center
100 East Atlantic Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.1496
Oakland United Methodist Church
1431 SR 428 (in Dempseytown)
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.0959
Faith Baptist Church, Academy www.oaklandum.com
& School of Theology
235 Horsecreek Road
Seneca, PA 16346
www.fbcseneca.com
814.677.5172
First Presbyterian Church
215 East Bissell Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
www.oilcityfirstpresby.org
814.676.2769
First Presbyterian Church
216 North Franklin Street
814.827.3665
www.TitusvilleFirstPresbyterian.com
Reno United Methodist Church
211 Walnut Street
Reno, PA 16343
814.677.2084
St. James Memorial
Episcopal Church
814.827.3590
www.stjamestitusville.org
St. John’s Episcopal Church
1145 Buffalo Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.5161
[email protected]
St. John’s Lutheran Church
512 Kerr Avenue
Emlenton, PA 16373
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814.229.4610
35 Pearl Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.4004
[email protected]
811 Chestnut Street
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.2422
www.stmichaelrcchurch.com
St. Patrick Catholic Church/
School
949 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.5763
www.stpatrickfranklin.org
Second Presbyterian Church
111 Reed Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.8577
www.secondchurchoilcity.org
Allegheny Valley Real Estate LLC
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.4663
www.alleghenyvalleyre.com
Beith Associates
1331 Liberty Street, PO Box 1124
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.3053
www.beithassociates.com
Cochran Real Estate
114 South Franklin Street
814.827.6868
www.oilregionhomes.com
ERA Richmond Real Estate
Service
Oil Region Realty
1144 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.2326
751 North Main Street
www.oilregionrealty.com
Meadville, PA 16335
814.337.6000
www.ERA-Richmond.com
Wilson Real Estate
120 West First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.5556
8 East First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
888.220.3973 www.homesbywilson.com
www.gatesandburnsrealestate.com
Gates & Burns Realty, Inc.
Howard Hanna Rosewood
Real Estate
3152 SR 257
Seneca, PA 16346
814.677.5895
www.hhrosewood.com
Daugherty Brothers Real Estate
235 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
www.buymesite.com
814.677.1214
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Seneca United Methodist Church
196 East State Road
Seneca, PA 16346
www.senecaumc.org
814.676.1759
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
1449 Thompson Road
Franklin, PA 16323
www.lds.org
814.437.5561
Zion Lutheran Church ELCA
207 State Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.9115
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and dedication to our local community. Your commitment and
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RenovEx, Inc.
Titusville Herald
PO Box 411
Reno, PA 16343
www.gossgas.com
814.786.8129
Sandycreek Township
878 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.3372
Scrubgrass Generating Plant
Cranberry Township
Barr’s Insurance
3726 SR 257, PO Box 378
814.677.3012 Seneca, PA 16346
www.cranberrytwp.org
257 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
www.barrsinsurance.com
Oil City, PA 16301
www.belleslettresclub.com
814.677.3074
Bridge Builders Community
Foundations
206 Seneca Street, NTB Annex, Suite 10
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.8687
www.bridgebuilderscommunityfoundations.
org
Central Electric Cooperative
716 Route 368
Parker, PA 16049
www.central.coop
800.521.0570
City of Franklin
Franklin, PA 16323
www.franklinpa.gov
814.437.1619
City of Oil City
21 State Street
Oil City, PA 16301
www.oilcity.org
814.676.8812 Franklin, PA 16323
814.678.3012
Congressman Glenn Thompson
127 West Spring Street, Suite C
814.827.3985
www.thompson.house.gov
PO Box 941
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.2524
Exelon/Handsome Lake Energy
173 Cornplanter Lane
www.constellation.com
814.498.0023
Easy Does It Customs
424 Route 8
Oil City, PA 16301
www.easydoesitcustom.com
724.374.3279
First National Bank of PA
814.676.0485
First United National Bank
814.676.8647
Franklin Area Chamber of
Commerce
Cornplanter Township
County of Venango
Hagan Business Machines of
Meadville
1174 Elk Street, PO Box 831
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.9500
www.co.venango.pa.us
77 Mead Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
www.hagan1.com
Joy Global
PO Box 791
Franklin, PA 16323
www.joy.com
814.437.5731
1 Klein Street, PO Box 1188
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.0613
www.kappalloy.com
PO Box 1185
Oil City, PA 16301
1327 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
136 Petroleum Center Road
Oil City, PA 16301
814.676.1744
814.437.6861
King’s Family Landscaping
Oil City, PA 16301
www.firstenergycorp.com
1 Central Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
www.fun-bank.com
455 Allegheny Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323
www.conairgroup.com
Kapp Alloy & Wire
First Energy
Oil City, PA 16301
www.firstnational.com
814.676.0837
IPEG - Conair
Danco Industries
Belles Lettres Club
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Hepler Roofing & Siding
814.432.5823
800.390.0499
814.676.6125
Klapec Auto Body
180 Regina Drive
Cranberry, PA 16319
www.klapecauto.com
814.676.3662
Law Office of McFate & Merkel
Seneca, PA 16346
814.676.3933
www.mcfateandmerkel.com
Liberty Electronics
189 Howard Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.432.7505
www.libertyelectronics.com
Marquette Savings Bank
1075 Park Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
814.724.8622
www.marquettesavings.com
2151 Lisbon Road
www.naes.com
Matric Limited
2099 Hill City Road
Seneca, PA 16346
www.matric.com
814.677.0716
Moody & Associates
11548 Cotton Road
Meadville, PA 16335
www.moody-s.com
800.835.5040
PO Box 2081
Erie, PA 16512
www.nationalfuel.com
814.437.9568
217 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3152
ext. 101
Oil Region Realty
814.677.2326
PA Senator Scott Hutchinson
302 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.6345
www.senatorscotthutchinson.com
PA State Representative R. Lee James
3220 State Route 257, PO Box 547
Seneca, PA 16346
814.677.6413
www.repjames.com
901 State Street
Erie, PA 16512
www.pnc.com
Specialty Fabrication & Powder
Coating
814.432.6406
Oil City, PA 16301
Oil City Main Street Program
PNC Bank
191 Howard Street
Franklin, PA 16323
814.437.5364
www.senecaprintingexpress.com
Stubler Drive-Thru Beverages
O’Polka & Company
1144 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
www.oilregionrealty.com
Seneca Printing Express
PO Box 790
Franklin, PA 16323
www.specfab.com
National Fuel Gas
1446 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
www.mpbcpa.com
814.385.6661
814.676.1874
The Farmers National Bank
of Emlenton
7001 US Route 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
www.farmersnb.com
814.676.1970
of Emlenton
612 Main Street
Emlenton, PA 16373
www.farmersnb.com
844.867.1001
of Emlenton
127 West Spring Street
www.farmersnb.com
814.827.5910
814.827.3634
www.titusvilleherald.com
University of Pittsburgh at
Titusville
www.pitt.edu
Venango Area Chamber of
Commerce
41 Main Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.8521
Venango College of Clarion
University
Oil City, PA 16301
www.clarion.edu
410 Main Street
Emlenton, PA 16373
724.867.1112
www.myprogressnews.com
Titusville Area Chamber of
Commerce
814.827.2941
814.676.6591
Venango Newspapers, Inc.
PO Box 928
Oil City, PA 16301
www.thederrick.com
814.676.7444
Venango Steel
1655 Pittsburgh Road
Franklin, PA 16323
www.venangosteel.com
814.437.9353
Venango Towing & Recovery
Oil City, PA 16301
www.venangotowing.com
814.678.3911
Venango Training &
Development Center, Inc.
PO Box 289
Seneca, PA 16346
www.vtdc.org
814.676.5755
Voyten Electric & Electronics, Inc.
PO Box 361
Franklin, PA 16323
The Progress News
814.827.4400
814.432.5893
Webco Industries
PO Box 100
Sand Springs, OK 74063
www.webcotube.com
Williams Insurance & Travel
6 State Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.1237
www.williamsinsuranceandtravel.net
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Financial Solutions with
a Smile and a Handshake
Lori L. Sibble, AAMS ®
Donna Rapp, AAMS ®
105 East First Street Donna J Rapp, AAMS®
Financial Advisor
Seneca, PA 16346
Oil City, PA 16301
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814.677.4880
814.676.1151
105 E 1st St
Oil City, PA 16301
814-676-1151
Christopher S. Rakow,
AAMS ®
www.edwardjones.com
1240 LibertyStreet
Franklin, PA 163231
814.432.8578
Mike Watson, AAMS ®
814.827.8840
Member SIPC
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FLY FROM YOUR HOMETOWN
TO THE OIL REGION VIA
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (PIT)
Venango Regional Airport offers
A 5,200’ x 150’ grooved main runway with full service FBO.
Full instrument landing system (ILS)
MALSR approach lights
FLY SUN AIR EXPRESS DIRECTLY TO VENANGO REGIONAL AIRPORT (FKL)
SAVE TIME, MONEY AND LONG HASSLE-FILLED DRIVES
HIRL
PAPT
3593’ x 100’ cross-wind runway
HERE IS HOW TO BUY & FLY TO THE OIL REGION:
• BOOK YOUR TICKET TO PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
NONSTOP SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FROM OVER 50 CITIES
• BOTH FULL-SERVICE AND LOW-COST CARRIERS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE
OF COMFORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE TRAVEL OPTIONS INTO PITTSBURGH
• BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS FROM PITTSBURGH TO THE OIL REGION. THE LOWEST
FARES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FLYSUNAIREXPRESS.COM, OR BY
CALLING (844)8SUNAIR. FARES BEGIN AT JUST $29.*
Approved ILS, VOR & GPS approach procedures
www.flyfranklin.org
FAA Index A firefighting capability
Hangars for rent
814.432.5333
Sun Air Express flights arrive at Pittsburgh gate C-52 just a few short steps from other airlines. Smaller, soft-sided luggage works best and
most can be carried on or gate checked. If you check a large bag, you will have to reclaim it at PIT Airport, so travel light for your flight!
A preferred Fuel Stop for
Private and Corporate Pilots
Fly in or Drive in to
Primo Barone’s Restaurant
Open Sunday - Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday and Saturday
11 am - 10 pm
*$29 fare is good for travel each way and only available at
flysunairexpress.com Service between Franklin and Pittsburgh
is operated by Mokulele Airlines for Sun Air Express.
FLYSUNAIREXPRESS.COM • 844-8SUNAIR
Friendly service, full bar, daily specials
Italian inspired Cuisine
Commercial Service Airport
80 miles north of Pittsburgh 70 miles south of Erie
1560 Airport Road Franklin, PA 16323
ARE YOU:
· A HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT,
· RETURNING ADULT
STUDENT,
· UNEMPLOYED OR
UNDEREMPLOYED,
· LOOKING TO START
A NEW CAREER?
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Visitors can find numerous waterfalls tucked into the
woodlands of the Oil Region. Four are located inside
Oil Creek State Park. Pictured here is Miller Falls, which
is approximately halfway between Titusville and
Petroleum Centre along the Oil Creek Bike Trail.
Pioneer Falls (also known as Gregg Falls) is near the
ghost town of Pioneer and is easily visible from the
Gerard Trail. Boughton Falls is a very nice 35’ waterfall
located in the northern end of the park. Plum
Dungeon Falls is the highest at 60’ but can be a
disappointment if there has not been significant rain or
snow melt prior to your visit.
Oil Creek State Park has 52 miles of hiking trails inside
the park, and 9.7 miles of paved bicycle trail through the
scenic Oil Creek Gorge. Trailheads are located at Rynd
Farm in the south, Petroleum Centre midway, and Jersey
Bridge near Drake Well Museum in the north. Trail
users may rent bicycles at the park office. Trail maps
and information can also be found there.
The park is also a great place to picnic, fish, canoe or
kayak. More information about Oil Creek State Park
can be found at
www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/oilcreek.
217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3152 FAX 814.677.5206
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Obtain program and
financial aid information
Learn how you can
transfer in credits
Begin any of Clarion
University’s degrees at
Clarion and Venango
campuses or online
VENANGO
CAMPUS
COOL
TRIVIA
1801 West First Street,
Oil City, PA 16301
www.clarion.edu/venango
For information, call
814-676-6591, ext. 1211
or [email protected]
Clarion University is an affirmative action
equal opportunity employer.
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Smiley Cookies, famous as the icon of Eat ‘n Park
restaurants, were created at the original Warner’s
Bakery in Titusville. Jim Broadhurst, a Titusville native
and Chair of Eat ‘n Park, grew up eating the
cookies as an afterschool snack. Smiling sugar cookies
are still available in Titusville.
Pithole is the Oil Region’s legendary boomtown.
It was established in May, 1865. At its peak, it had more
than 50 hotels, three churches, the third largest post
office in Pennsylvania, a newspaper, a theater, a railroad,
the world’s first pipeline and a legendary “red-light
district.” It vanished three years later.
One of the most impressive features in The National
Transit Building in Oil City is the water-powered
elevator in the Annex, modeled after the 1889 hydraulic
Elevator in the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
John Chapman, commonly known as “Johnny
Appleseed”, resided in the French Creek Valley until
1804. He maintained a nursery and orchards and
planted apple trees in the area before moving west.
Emlenton once had more millionaires per capita of
any municipality in the United States due to the many
residents who had had ties to the major oil and gas
companies in the country.
Building the Prosperity of
the Oil Region
“Fabrication and Powder Coating Specialists”
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Rod Griffin, CEO
455 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323
E-mail: [email protected]
(814) 432-6406 * Fax: (814) 432-6394
www.specfab.com
Manufacturer of World-Class
Mining Equipment
Dedicated to community involvement and
economic growth in the Oil Region
since 1924
217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3152 FAX 814.677.5206
www.oilregion.org
www.grabtrails.com
The Oil Region Alliance manages the assets of the
federally designated Oil Region National Heritage
Area which includes all of Venango County and the
City of Titusville, the borough of Hydetown and
Oil Creek Township in Crawford County.
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EMERGENCY LINE!
800-444-3130
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What do we do ?
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Preserve & interpret cultural resources within the
Oil Heritage Region.
Purchase then rehabilitate historic properties, such as
the Tarbell House in Titusville, pictured here.
Develop, enrich and preserve the region’s recreational
and natural resources.
Act as Venango County’s lead tourism promotion
agency.
Inspire interest in and awareness of the Oil Region as a
tourist destination.
Enhance the quality of life in the birthplace of the
petroleum industry.
As Venango County’s lead economic development agency,
provide opportunities for job creation.
Monitor and assist workforce development.
Develop and expand Industrial Parks in the Oil Region.
Encourage community development and downtown
revitalization.
2015
Our
Mission
The Mission
of the Oil Region Alliance
of Business, Industry & Tourism
is to increase
the prosperity and population
of the Oil Region
by enticing people to live, work,
learn and play, in
“The Valley That Changed The World”
through the preservation, promotion,
development and support of
historical, educational, natural,
recreational, residential,
commercial and industrial destinations.
217 Elm Street
Oil City, PA 16301
www.oilregion.org
www.grabtrails.com
www.grabtrails.com

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