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haven in the heart of Benezette, Pennsylvania. • (412) 216-1191 • 34 Church Street, Street, Church 34 • 216-1191 (412) • Pennsylvania. Benezette, of heart the in haven

18473 Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, PA 15868 • • 15868 PA Weedville, Highway, Valley Bennetts 18473

Located within walking distance of several local attractions, The Elk Grove is a quiet quiet a is Grove Elk The attractions, local several of distance walking within Located

Close to visitor center and elk viewing. Occasional elk in backyard. • (814) 787-8025 • • 787-8025 (814) • backyard. in elk Occasional viewing. elk and center visitor to Close

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Small motel. Ground-floor rooms. Queen beds, bathroom, shower. Satellite TV, free wifi. wifi. free TV, Satellite shower. bathroom, beds, Queen rooms. Ground-floor motel. Small

formed by the effects of wind & water over millions of years, accessible by a hiking hiking a by accessible years, of millions over water & wind of effects the by formed

Creek Road & offers parking, restroom, & a pavilion that are accessible to persons persons to accessible are that pavilion a & restroom, parking, offers & Road Creek

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State Game Lands 44 Ridgway. Impressive geological formation, formation, geological Impressive Ridgway. 44 Lands Game State

Umbrella Rocks: Umbrella

is located 3 miles west of Ridgway on Township Road 307, often called the Spring Spring the called often 307, Road Township on Ridgway of west miles 3 located is River Road, Weedville, PA 15868 • Facebook.com/BennettsBranchLodge • 15868 PA Weedville, Road, River

scenic drive to Elk Visitor Center, elk graze on property. Open year round. • (814) 591- (814) • round. year Open property. on graze elk Center, Visitor Elk to drive scenic

Interconnecting loops with 10.6 miles for cross-country skiing & hiking. Trailhead Trailhead hiking. & skiing cross-country for miles 10.6 with loops Interconnecting on the deck and watch wildlife. Attached to Golden Hill Winery. • (814) 787-8926 • 973 973 • 787-8926 (814) • Winery. Hill Golden to Attached wildlife. watch and deck the on

“Citizens’ Walkway” informational kiosk, & antique gristmills. antique & kiosk, informational Walkway” “Citizens’

Newly remodeled, 3 bedroom, sleeps 7, A/C, linens and towels provided, wifi. Short Short wifi. provided, towels and linens A/C, 7, sleeps bedroom, 3 remodeled, Newly

(41.407368, -78.788660) -78.788660) (41.407368, Laurel Mill Cross-Country Ski and Hiking Trail System: System: Trail Hiking and Ski Cross-Country Mill Laurel Enjoy the amenities of home. Sleeps six, two bedrooms, and pull-out sofa bed. Relax Relax bed. sofa pull-out and bedrooms, two six, Sleeps home. of amenities the Enjoy

honoring local veterans, a Civil War monument, a special “Veterans’ Walkway” & & Walkway” “Veterans’ special a monument, War Civil a veterans, local honoring

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Bennett’s Branch Lodge Branch Bennett’s

Stone walkway featuring 600-plus granite plaques plaques granite 600-plus featuring walkway Stone Mt. Zion Historical Park: Historical Zion Mt.

(41.5282° N, 78.6289° W) .5 mile hiking trail along the Clarion River. Clarion the along trail hiking mile .5 W) 78.6289° N, (41.5282° Eagle Trail: Eagle

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Marion E. Brooks, a pioneering environmentalist from Elk County. Elk from environmentalist pioneering a Brooks, E. Marion

15.8 miles for hiking only, through prime elk habitat. habitat. elk prime through only, hiking for miles 15.8 787-4842 • 14039 Route 555, Benezette, PA 15821 • BennettHousePA.com • 15821 PA Benezette, 555, Route 14039 • 787-4842

and free Wifi. Bring your own towels and linens. • (814) 594-2954 • 573 Station Road, Road, Station 573 • 594-2954 (814) • linens. and towels own your Bring Wifi. free and

birch stands in Pennsylvania. 975 acres in the Quehanna Wild Area named for for named Area Wild Quehanna the in acres 975 Pennsylvania. in stands birch

menu, snacks, and beverages. Regulation horseshoe pits. Elk often wander in yard. • (814) (814) • yard. in wander often Elk pits. horseshoe Regulation beverages. and snacks, menu,

(41.31983, -78.38768 OR 41.36335, -78.2981) Trail is approximately approximately is Trail -78.2981) 41.36335, OR -78.38768 (41.31983, Elk Trail: Elk

Enjoy a family style beach house vacation in the heart of Elk Country. Sleeps up to 12 12 to up Sleeps Country. Elk of heart the in vacation house beach style family a Enjoy

(41.275153, -78.287691) One of the largest white white largest the of One -78.287691) (41.275153, Marion Brooks Natural Area: Natural Brooks Marion

Spacious, quiet three-bedroom, two-bathroom, wifi, full kitchen privileges. Full breakfast breakfast Full privileges. kitchen full wifi, two-bathroom, three-bedroom, quiet Spacious,

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Bennett House Bed and Breakfast and Bed House Bennett

nature or fishing this stocked 92-acre reservoir. 92-acre stocked this fishing or nature

100 miles of snowmobile trails in in trails snowmobile of miles 100

East Branch Dam Snowmobile Trail System: Trail Snowmobile Dam Branch East

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Peaceful, private hideaway on Winslow Hill, the heart of Elk Country. Three bedrooms, bedrooms, Three Country. Elk of heart the Hill, Winslow on hideaway private Peaceful,

(41.400710, -78.932445) (41.400710,

Hallton

1.5 miles from Elk Country Visitor Center. Quiet location next to woods. Sleeps 12, full full 12, Sleeps woods. to next location Quiet Center. Visitor Country Elk from miles 1.5 acre natural area in Medix Run along Bennett Branch. Open to public for hiking, hiking, for public to Open Branch. Bennett along Run Medix in area natural acre

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minutes away from local attractions. • (814) 771-4861 • 8747 Route 555, Benezette, PA PA Benezette, 555, Route 8747 • 771-4861 (814) • attractions. local from away minutes

overlooking the Spring Run Valley. From Benezette, follow Gray Hill Road 3.3 miles miles 3.3 Road Hill Gray follow Benezette, From Valley. Run Spring the overlooking

Clean, comfortable rooms available year round. • (814) 787-4240 • 95 Winslow Hill Road, Road, Hill Winslow 95 • 787-4240 (814) • round. year available rooms comfortable Clean,

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The Elk Antler Inn is a cozy mountain cabin nestled in the heart of Elk Country, only only Country, Elk of heart the in nestled cabin mountain cozy a is Inn Antler Elk The

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for hiking and hunting. and hiking for

(41.479120, -78.672800) (41.479120, Johnsonburg Johnsonburg 512-7232 • 62 Lucas Lane, Kane, PA 16735 16735 PA Kane, Lane, Lucas 62 • 512-7232

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portable toilets required. • (814) 486-3353 • , Benezette, PA 15832 • DCNR.PA.gov/ • 15832 PA Benezette, , • 486-3353 (814) • required. toilets portable

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Cozy cabin bordering Allegheny National Forest. One bedroom with three queen beds. beds. queen three with bedroom One Forest. National Allegheny bordering cabin Cozy

Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail on first-come permitting system. Self-contained Self-contained system. permitting first-come on Trail Equestrian Mountain Thunder

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Bear Creek Cabins Creek Bear ATTRACTIONS 15 non-electric motorized equestrian camping sites located in Elk State Forest near the the near Forest State Elk in located sites camping equestrian motorized non-electric 15

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Glen Hazel Glen Dark Hollow and Gas Well Equestrian Camping Area Camping Equestrian Well Gas and Hollow Dark educational panels featuring artwork from local school students. school local from artwork featuring panels educational

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3/4-mile easy hiking trail, encircling 81 acres of prime elk-viewing habitat with with habitat elk-viewing prime of acres 81 encircling trail, hiking easy 3/4-mile

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hunting, hiking, bicycling, wildlife watching, & picnicking. & watching, wildlife bicycling, hiking, hunting, (41.451950, -78.547412) 18-mile rail-trail from St. Marys to to Marys St. from rail-trail 18-mile -78.547412) (41.451950, West Creek Trail: Trail: Creek West

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adjacent public lands along its shores provide abundant opportunities for camping, camping, for opportunities abundant provide shores its along lands public adjacent

169 Front Street, Benezette, PA 15821 15821 PA Benezette, Street, Front 169

National Scenic Trail in the Tionesta Scenic Area. Area. Scenic Tionesta the in Trail Scenic National

pet friendly. • (814) 594-4267 • 1936 Arroyo Road, Ridgway, PA PA Ridgway, Road, Arroyo 1936 • 594-4267 (814) • friendly. pet

& Scenic Rivers Act, making it a favorite of paddlers, anglers, & photographers. The The photographers. & anglers, paddlers, of favorite a it making Act, Rivers Scenic &

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Lakes Recreation Area, on the Black Cherry Trail, & ends at the North Country Country North the at ends & Trail, Cherry Black the on Area, Recreation Lakes

back deck, surrounded by national forest. Perfect for families and and families for Perfect forest. national by surrounded deck, back

of the river have been designated as scenic & recreational under the National Wild Wild National the under recreational & scenic as designated been have river the of Cozy two-bedroom cottage by the creek. Great family getaway. Walking distance to to distance Walking getaway. family Great creek. the by cottage two-bedroom Cozy

(41.613332, -78.763072) 16.3 miles starting at the Twin Twin the at starting miles 16.3 -78.763072) (41.613332, Twin Lakes Hiking Trail: Hiking Lakes Twin Beautiful new log cabin with a view of the Clarion River, private private River, Clarion the of view a with cabin log new Beautiful

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Motorbikes & snowmobiles also permitted. also snowmobiles & Motorbikes

hiking, bicycling, & cross-country skiing with ghost towns & swinging bridge. bridge. swinging & towns ghost with skiing cross-country & bicycling, hiking,

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connects to the Marienville ATV Trail. Trailhead at Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Area. Recreation Lakes Twin at Trailhead Trail. ATV Marienville the to connects

rail-trail along Clarion River and Little Toby Creek from Ridgway to Brockway for for Brockway to Ridgway from Creek Toby Little and River Clarion along rail-trail • 27 Elk Country Road (Gray Hill Road), Benezette, PA 15821 • AntlerShedCabins.com • 15821 PA Benezette, Road), Hill (Gray Road Country Elk 27 •

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(41.563725, -78.867041) 38 miles of trail that that trail of miles 38 -78.867041) (41.563725, Timberline ATV/OHV Trail: ATV/OHV Timberline

elk viewing. Near Elk Country Visitor Center, bottom of Gray Hill Road. • (814) 787-7327 787-7327 (814) • Road. Hill Gray of bottom Center, Visitor Country Elk Near viewing. elk

(41.419478, -78.734205) 18-mile crushed-limestone crushed-limestone 18-mile -78.734205) (41.419478, Clarion-Little Toby Trail: Toby Clarion-Little

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Antler Shed Cabins Shed Antler Forest with two loops for shorter rides. Trailhead is off Hicks Run Road near Route Route near Road Run Hicks off is Trailhead rides. shorter for loops two with Forest

with 3 loops totaling 7.7 miles. Trailhead is 10 miles north of Ridgway on State State on Ridgway of north miles 10 is Trailhead miles. 7.7 totaling loops 3 with

53-miles through the 200,000-acre Elk State State Elk 200,000-acre the through 53-miles Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail: Equestrian Mountain Thunder Hicks Run Road, Benezette, PA 15821 • BarrTopRentals.com • 15821 PA Benezette, Road, Run Hicks

(41.541615, -78.789280) Scenic trail along Big Mill Creek Creek Mill Big along trail Scenic -78.789280) (41.541615, Brush Hollow Ski Trail: Ski Hollow Brush Lane, Marienville, PA 16239 • FS.USDA.gov/Allegheny • 16239 PA Marienville, Lane,

mountain views and fantastic fishing, hunting, and elk viewing. • (724) 840-3642 • 561 561 • 840-3642 (724) • viewing. elk and hunting, fishing, fantastic and views mountain

streams with small waterfalls, & the charming Beaver Run Water Impoundment. Water Run Beaver charming the & waterfalls, small with streams

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Secluded property in the free-roaming elk range on two acres of wilderness with beautiful beautiful with wilderness of acres two on range elk free-roaming the in property Secluded

Forest & features varied & beautiful scenery. Two fantastic vistas, picturesque picturesque vistas, fantastic Two scenery. beautiful & varied features & Forest available with equestrian, RV, and backpacking campsites. Camping reservations (877) (877) reservations Camping campsites. backpacking and RV, equestrian, with available

in the Central Allegheny Plateau Ecosystem & the historical significance of the the of significance historical the & Ecosystem Plateau Allegheny Central the in

Camp Critter Camp

(41.261385, -78.258019) 4 miles long, in Moshannon State State Moshannon in long, miles 4 -78.258019) (41.261385, Teaberry Loop Trail: Loop Teaberry Along with the rich variety of outdoor adventures, many camping opportunities are are opportunities camping many adventures, outdoor of variety rich the with Along

miles self-guided trail with 36 interpretive signs highlighting vegetative management management vegetative highlighting signs interpretive 36 with trail self-guided miles

Allegheny National Forest Camping Forest National Allegheny

603 Hicks Run Road, Benezette, PA 15821 • VRBO.com/490885 • 15821 PA Benezette, Road, Run Hicks 603 (41.613332, -78.763072) Easy 1.4 1.4 Easy -78.763072) (41.613332, Black Cherry National Recreational Trail: Recreational National Cherry Black some of the most wild & beautiful country in Pennsylvania’s wild elk range. elk wild Pennsylvania’s in country beautiful & wild most the of some

retreat for families, couples, hunters, anglers, and nature enthusiasts. • (412) 216-1191 • • 216-1191 (412) • enthusiasts. nature and anglers, hunters, couples, families, for retreat

75-mile loop trail in the Quehanna Wild Area that passes through through passes that Area Wild Quehanna the in trail loop 75-mile Quehanna Trail: Quehanna

(41.359622, -78.249405) (41.359622, Lane, Marienville, PA 16239 • FS.USDA.gov/Allegheny • 16239 PA Marienville, Lane, Hicks Run Hicks

Nestled in the heart of the Pennsylvania elk range, Camp Can’t Keep Up offers a scenic scenic a offers Up Keep Can’t Camp range, elk Pennsylvania the of heart the in Nestled

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available with equestrian, RV, and backpacking campsites. Camping reservations (877) (877) reservations Camping campsites. backpacking and RV, equestrian, with available Pine Tree Natural Area in Elk State Forest. Main loop is 1.75 miles with a .45-mile .45-mile a with miles 1.75 is loop Main Forest. State Elk in Area Natural Tree Pine

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drops 900 feet from headwaters near Sabula to the mouth at Driftwood. at mouth the to Sabula near headwaters from feet 900 drops Recreation Area & the Brush Hollow Trail. Just south of Forest Road 138, the Mill Mill the 138, Road Forest of south Just Trail. Hollow Brush the & Area Recreation wireless internet, linens and towels provided, fully equipped kitchen and laundry, outdoor outdoor laundry, and kitchen equipped fully provided, towels and linens internet, wireless

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(41.603805, -78.788813) connector between Twin Lakes Lakes Twin between connector -78.788813) (41.603805, Mill Creek Trail: Creek Mill

Country’s best attractions. • (814) 771-4861 • 8767 Route 555, Benezette, PA 15821 • • 15821 PA Benezette, 555, Route 8767 • 771-4861 (814) • attractions. best Country’s

39.8 miles - Paddling is seasonal depending on on depending seasonal is Paddling - miles 39.8 Bennett Branch Water Trail: Water Branch Bennett

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Situated at the edge of six private, wooded acres and within a few miles of Elk Elk of miles few a within and acres wooded private, six of edge the at Situated of East Branch Lake for wildlife & waterfowl viewing. waterfowl & wildlife for Lake Branch East of

Buck Haven Lodge Haven Buck picnicking, and camping. camping. and picnicking, (41.564921, -78.592856) easy hiking, 0.5 mile along the southern end end southern the along mile 0.5 hiking, easy -78.592856) (41.564921, Maple Trail: Maple

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91 Elk Lick Lane, Weedville, PA 15868 15868 PA Weedville, Lane, Lick Elk 91 designated for hiking, biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and and snowmobiling, skiing, cross-country equestrian, biking, hiking, for designated

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wildlife area with 26 informative signs to help hikers enjoy exploring a variety of of variety a exploring enjoy hikers help to signs informative 26 with area wildlife

Benezette elk herd with access to Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail. • (814) 787-4656 • • 787-4656 (814) • Trail. Equestrian Mountain Thunder to access with herd elk Benezette Hundreds of miles of trails trails of miles of Hundreds Allegheny National Forest Multi-Use Trail System: Trail Multi-Use Forest National Allegheny

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Elk Mountain Homestead Nuthatch Lodge The Cabin in Grant Lodging on the grounds of Elk Country Visitor Center. Comfortable bedrooms, full bath A rustic clean cabin in the prime elk viewing area near the bottom of Gray Hill, spacious The Cabin in Grant is a little piece of heaven. A charming cabin with all the comforts of and kitchen, living room with fireplace, 12-person capacity, nestled on 245 acres. Elk kitchen, sleeps six. 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Available for 3050 River Road, Weedville, PA 15868 (814) 772-7657 • 330 South Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 • TowersInn.com private and corporate event rentals. • (814) 594-1598 • 743 Old Red Mill Dam Road, Ridgway, PA 15853 • FlyingDoveRanch.com Rock Hill Cabins Tuts Huts Cabin Rentals Three secluded cabins just off Route 555 located in the heart of Elk Country, near trails, Come stay where the elk watch you! Go past the Elk Visitor Center to Tucker Lane, in the Hazelnut Cottage kayaking, wildlife viewing areas, restaurants, and more. Open year round. • (814) 389- heart of Elk Country. Cabin and primitive camping available. • (814) 787-4771 • Tucker Charming modern one-bedroom cabin with a king-size bed, full kitchen, porch, and more. 3049 • 56 Rock Hill Road, Weedville, PA 15868 • RockHillCabins.com Lane, Benezette, PA 15821 • Facebook.com/Tuts-Huts-1587895004808279 Convenient to Benezette attractions in the heart of Elk Country. • (814) 787-4977 • 24 Front Street, Benezette, PA 15821 • HazelnutCottageBZ.com Rock Hill Lodge Walnut Acres Nestled in Allegheny Mountains and the heart of the Pennsylvania Elk Range. The lodge Two fully furnished homes with several acres. Manor: four queen beds, screened and Hicks Run Camping Area comfortably sleeps (20). Beautiful outside entertaining area including deck, fire pit and covered porches, fire ring. Guesthouse: one queen, one full, patio with furniture. • (814) Located along West Branch Hicks Run with 15 designated sites (four non-electric tent pavillion. • (814) 512-5122 • 1996 Rock Hill Rd, Weedville, PA 15868 • Airbnb.com/ 787-4212 • 76 Kiwi Street, Weedville, PA 15868 • WinslowHillBB.com and 11 non-electric motorized) through a first-come permitting system. • (814) 486-3353 rooms/36974120 • Benezette Township, PA 15832 • DCNR.PA.gov/StateForests/FindAForest/Elk/Pages/ Wapiti Woods Guest Cabins Camping.aspx Royal Inn 10 modern, knotty pine cabins sleep one to six each. Five cabins with whirlpool tubs. Fully Experience our “hometown” brand of hospitality when you stay in our charming country equipped, private and just right. Creekside, wooded, and clean . . . nice place. • (814) 787- In The Sticks Cabins inn. Enjoy a homecooked meal in our restaurant and a drink in our lounge. • (814) 773- 7525 • 5186 River Road, Weedville, PA 15868 • WapitiWoods.com This newly constructed two bedroom, one bath cabin sleeps eight. We’re located off of 3153 • 17089 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, PA 15853 • RoyalInnPA.com Winslow Hill Road, close to The Elk Country Visitor Center. • 360 Buck Drive, Benezette, Weedville Hotel PA 15821 • InTheSticksCabins.com Schoolhouse, The Five clean, comfortable rooms with a shared bath. Free wifi. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Fully furnished cabin. Queen bed, full bath, fully equipped kitchen, A/C, satellite TV. served Tuesday-Saturday. Open 7am. • (814) 787-8079 • 625 River Road, Weedville, PA Lazy Bear Lodge Overlooks Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area. Two-minute drive to visitors center. • (814) 15868 • Facebook.com/WeedvilleHotel Lazy Bear Lodge was built for relaxing away from home. Four bedrooms and three baths, 787-4212 • 2313 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821 • WinslowHillBB.com hot tub, grill, and outdoor fire pit. • (443) 388-0710 • 241 Elk Terrace Drive, Benezette, Whispering Pines Lodge PA 15821 • BenezetteRentalCabins.com/lazy-bear-lodge.html Shade Seeker Bed & Breakfast Our cabin is located in a private setting. It is fully furnished. Located five minutes from the Relaxing retreat near the Allegheny National Forest and Kinzua attractions on 30 private visitor center, wine store, and local restaurants. • (814) 937-4688 • 3300 Mt. Zion Road, MacDarvey Castle beautiful acres. Free wifi, DirecTV, hot tub, fire rings, picnic area, and lounge. • (814) Weedville, PA 15868 Mountaintop retreat in the heart of Elk Country. Spacious accommodations with five 594-7088 • 269 Caribardi Drive, Wilcox, PA 15870 bedrooms, four bathrooms, and large deck with fire pit overlooking elk feeding fields. • Winslow Hill Bed & Breakfast (814) 787-5356 • 153 Elk Terrace, Benezette, PA 15821 • MacDarveyCastle.com Full-service bed & breakfast. Private bath, deck, queen-size beds. Full breakfast served. Sleeping Horse Lodge Common areas for relaxing, snacks and drinks to enjoy. Nightly/weekly. • (814) 787- Medix Hotel Situated in the heart of Elk Country this beautiful lodge close to the Elk Country Visitor 4212 • 2313 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821 • WinslowHillBB.com Seven charming guest rooms, coffee bar, wifi, A/C, ATM. Presidents Garfield and Center, restaurants, shops, hiking and biking trails, and outdoor activities. • (412) 951- Roosevelt slept here. 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Our clean and cozy rental is centrally Weedville, PA 15868 • BarrTopRentals.com located for outdoor adventures from Benezette, Sinnemahoning State Park, Kinzua Skywalk and more. • (814) 546-9185 • 157 DeGregorio Avenue, Driftwood, PA 15832 • Summit Fireside Lodge and Grill MistyPinesRentals.com Newly remodeled rooms. Full-menu restaurant. Perfect atmosphere for a business lunch, family dinner, small get-together, or just drinks with friends. Open 11am-midnight, Moe’s Elk View Cabin seven days a week. • (814) 776-2311 • 15129 Boot Jack Road, Ridgway, PA 15853 • Mountain cabin located minutes from local attractions. Sleeps four, has porch, fire RidgwaySummit.com 814-849-5197 • VisitPAGO.com/Elk Find more information at pit, and DirecTV. Sit and have coffee with the elk. 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