National Heritage Area P E N N S Y L V a N I A

NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA P E N N S Y L V A N I A

TITUSVILLE

OIL CITY

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FRANKLIN

EMLENTON

FOXBURG

www.grabtrails.com www.oilregion.org 800.483.6264 CONTENTS Heritage Trails ...... 3 Titusville ...... 5 Oil City ...... 7 Cranberry ...... 10 Franklin ...... 11 Emlenton ...... 15 Foxburg ...... 16 Welcome! We are delighted to introduce you to the Oil the eastern portion of Crawford County as the Oil Region Region National Heritage Area! You’re invited to visit the National Heritage Area, with the Oil Region Alliance as its Attractions ...... 17 friendly people and fascinating locations in “The Valley federally designated manager. The same territory has been Recreation/Parks ...... 18 That Changed The World” situated in rural northwestern an official Pennsylvania Heritage Area since 1994. Pennsylvania. As its name suggests, the Oil Region National Heritage Arts & Culture ...... 19 The National Park Service defines a National Heritage Area Area’s special legacy is being the birthplace of the modern Culture Trails ...... 21 as a place designated by Congress where natural, cultural, petroleum industry. From Edwin Drake’s 1859 drilling of and historic resources combine to form a cohesive, the first commercial oil well along Oil Creek near Titusville, Taste Trails...... 22 nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of through the early oil booms and the more recent natural gas 1 human activity shaped by geography. production booms, into today and beyond, this region’s Detailed City Maps ...... 23 2 These patterns make National Heritage Areas architecture, economics, festivals, place names, and Oil Region Map ...... 25 representative of the diverse national experience through tremendous collection of historic items have been shaped the physical features that remain, the traditions that have by this industry and the continuing population shifts along Events/Festivals ...... 27 the way. evolved in them, and today’s residents. Shopping Trails...... 29 During the 30 years in which the National Heritage Area Area attractions, hospitality providers, businesses, and program has operated, Congress has to date passed residents are eager to share their stories and resources with Dream Trails ...... 31 legislation authorizing only 49 National Heritage Areas you as you explore the communities, river valleys, forested Two Mile Run County Park ...... 33 across the country. In 2004, President George W. Bush hillsides, museums, and special events in the Oil Region The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism does signed H.R. 4818 designating all of Venango County and National Heritage Area. Come check these out soon! not warrant or guarantee the quality of the accommodations, destinations, events, restaurants, or other facilities listed in this Snow Trails ...... 34 Photographs provided by: guide. All locations and maps are approximates only. Grab Trails ...... 35 Robert Archer JazzLens Photography Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Kathy Bailey Komatsu Mining Corp. Admission may be charged, and rates are subject to change. Golf Trails ...... 37 Marilyn Black Karen Levy The Oil Region Alliance accepts no responsibility for any changes Darl Black Matric Limited that might occur. The Oil Region Alliance is the designated Erie to Pittsburgh Trail ...... 38 destination marketing organization for Venango County, Cheri Carbaugh John McCullough Pennsylvania. Its mission is to promote and develop the Oil Water Trails ...... 39 Kimberly Copley-Harris Penny Minnick Region as a leisure and business destination. Rochelle Cressman Mary Morgan Game Trails ...... 40 Jim DeLong Trenton Moulin Produced by: Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism Faith Trails ...... 41 Fine Line Design Heather Mull 217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301 800.483.6264 Debra Frawley Adam Rupp www.oilregion.org www.grabtrails.com Realtors ...... 41 Michael Henderson Denise Shekel Published by: Seneca Printing Express Franklin, PA 16323 Brian Seeley www.senecaprintingexpress.com Oil Creek State Park ...... 42 Copyright ©2019 Brief excerpts from this Visitor Guide may Venango County ...... 44 Front Cover Back Cover be reprinted with attribution for educational or promotional Center Street Bridge Thunder Over Franklin purposes. Contact the Oil Region Alliance at 800.483.6264 for Sponsors ...... 45 Kim Copley-Harris Brian Seeley other requests/permission. 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. 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 These trails traverse through Venango and Crawford They traveled on the Venango River, renaming it French remnant structures today, others such as Oil City and significant oil pioneers, locations, Counties, as both have been key locations for major events Creek. Circular red/white/blue metallic signs labeled Emlenton flourished by hosting manufacturing and events, and companies. through the years. Today you can see reminders of why the Washington Trail stretch along roadways from Waterford, commercial services to support the burgeoning petroleum Oil Creek and Allegheny River valleys are referred to as ‘The PA through Meadville and Franklin and Butler County and and natural gas industries. Miniature dioramas are You can create your own driving tour Valley That Changed The World!’ to the Maryland/PA border to show the route he traveled. displayed inside the Petroleum Centre Train Station and as you check out markers ranging the Pithole Visitor’s Center. from Samuel C.T. Dodd to First Oil The Seneca nation within the 1859 was an absolutely pivotal year here and across the Pipeline to Captain Jacob Vandergrift Iroquois Confederacy used the country. On August 27, crude oil was produced from the The area’s Victorian architecture is amply demonstrated 3 and the Crawford Family. 4 Allegheny River as a transportation world’s first successful commercial well, drilled by Edwin in its buildings; a brochure about Victorian Architecture in

corridor and the surrounding hills L. Drake at Watson’s Flats along Oil Creek just south of the Oil Region National Heritage Area is available locally. as hunting territory. Indian God Titusville. Within months, derricks marked the spots of Rock is a large upright boulder on numerous wells – some gushers, some pumpers, and some the eastern riverbank nine miles dry holes. downstream from Franklin; its A whole new industry developed to solve the challenging surface was chiseled with problems of extraction, transportation, storage, record- hieroglyphics prior to European keeping, royalty agreements, branding, and marketing oil for settlement. An interpretive panel ever-widening uses including lubrication, medication, along the adjacent Allegheny River illumination, and then fuel for vehicles. Oilfield equipment Trail illustrates the earlier (some now rusting and quiet, others pumped by more than markings which unfortunately have 50 independent producers) can still be seen since been covered by graffiti. In throughout the Oil Region. appreciation for assistance during the Revolutionary War, in 1791 the The second oldest Civil War monument in the USA stands tall in South Park beside the Pennsylvania Legislature gave Chief Cornplanter three land grants, including what is now Oil City’s Northside. A Venango County Courthouse in Franklin. life-size bronze statue of Cornplanter stands in Oil City’s Using a marble obelisk which the community Creekside Park. won in 1865 in a competition to raise funds for medical care of the war-wounded, In 1753 young British officerGeorge Washington was citizens erected it in 1866 on a base listing the assigned to deliver letters to the commandants of several county’s fallen soldiers. French forts demanding them to depart from what we now know as northwestern Pennsylvania. He and his contingent Oil boomtowns sprouted like mushrooms following traveled upstream along the Allegheny River by horseback, the war, as exploration wells uncovered more oil fields in pausing at what is now known as Riverfront Park in western Pennsylvania. While some communities like Franklin. The group then went on to Fort LeBoeuf in Erie Pithole, Shamburg, Red Hot, Petroleum Centre, Pearl, County, where they borrowed canoes for the return trip. and Funkville are just memories or crossroads with few Birthplace of the Oil Industry.

Nicknamed the “ Queen City” for its elite cultural standing In October, athletes dash by that spot during the OC100 Trail Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society, and Titusville is the happy home to a branch campus of the in the 1860s, Titusville had hotels, theaters and concert halls. Runs in 50k, 100k or 100 mile races. Part of the course is also Home for the Holidays, a winter festival which includes a University of Pittsburgh and proud of its school district Nestled in “The Valley That Changed the World” it is the used each August for the Drake Well Marathon, which is a drive through live nativity and a holiday light display at Burgess and hospital as well as the industries at Titusville birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. Visit the site of qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Park. Opportunity Park. the first successful commercial oil well, drilled August 27, 1859. Both race courses and hundreds of other users throughout Everyone should see the spectacular gold-gilt ceiling mural These institutions combined with active civic organizations Learn the importance of Colonel Edwin Drake’s discovery the year take advantage of the Ed Myer Complex, whose ball inside Farmers National Bank on West Spring Street. Plan to create a family-friendly atmosphere for arts and recreation and its impact on our daily lives through interactive exhibits at fields, tennis courts, track, beach volleyball pit, and BMX bike tour a factory to see pocket knives in the making, including throughout the year, culminating in the annual Titusville Drake Well Museum and Park. course are open for free public use. designs commemorating saucy French Kate and the Oil Festival, celebrated each August. 5 Take a step back in time on the Historic Walking Tour. Titusville is a designated Trail Town. A paved bike and hiking infamous Ben Hogan. Eat like a local at a favorite diner or More than twenty interpretive panels highlight landmarks path known as the Queen City Trail is part of the Erie to grab a drink at one of our breweries. Visit www.TitusvilleChamber.com to learn more about all and historical figures including investigative journalism Pittsburgh Trail system. The trail surrounds the Ed Myer Titusville has to offer. pioneer Ida Tarbell. The recently restored 1870s Tarbell Complex alongside Oil Creek, a state designated water trail and House hosts events including themed teas with student prime area for fishing, kayaking and bird watching. The creek historical re-enactors and other educational programs. connects the town to Drake Well Museum and Oil Creek State Arrangements can be made for private tours and events. Park further downstream. John Heisman, for whom the trophy awarded to the You can also reach the park by rail. View the exhibits at the outstanding college football player of the year is named, grew visitor center at the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad’s Perry up here playing the rugby-style version of the game in the Street Station then board the vintage excursion train for a 1880s. A historical marker credits him with several three-hour tour. The train runs June through October and improvements that led to modern football and a monument has the nation’s only operating Railway Post Office car so you memorializes the field where he first played. can send a postcard during your ride. The gazebo at Scheide Park, the heart of the downtown, serves as a bandstand for Concerts in the Park Monday nights in the summer and other events throughout the year. The Open Air Market offers a variety of locally grown produce and handmade goods along with educational programming and entertainment June through October. Titusville Renaissance, Inc. sponsors the market and the annual Farm to Fork Event, a multicourse meal prepared with regionally sourced food. Titusville hosts the Titusville Folk & Bluegrass Festival (formerly HOTAFEST), The Oil Region’s largest city sparkles at night.

First settled in 1803 and chartered as a city in 1871, Oil City .the officialOil City Visitor Center and houses an inception of the ARTS Oil City Program in 2006, more is a remarkable place with a rich heritage based upon the artifact-dense exhibit area which reveals wondrous than 40 artists have relocated to Oil City taking advantage of beginnings and growth of the oil industry. Partly situated examples of the changes oil has wrought in the way we great studio rental space, affordable homes and relaxed on land once owned by Seneca leader Chief Cornplanter, live, work and play. Visitors may meander freely around atmosphere of the City. The National Transit Building is it later served as the shipping point for the world’s oil after the exhibit clusters, discovering multiple conceptual also home to the Transit Fine Arts Gallery, Graffiti , and a Drake’s discovery in 1859. It has the largest population connections between them. Gallery, Oil Creek Earthworks Pottery Studio variety of art classes and concerts. of the cities within the Oil Region and has recently been Be sure to check out the shops, restaurants, cafes and With its rich history and heritage, scenic natural beauty, named one of the 10 best cities in which to live and lodging in downtown Oil City, as well as its collection of retire in Pennsylvania. growing arts and cultural scene, friendly people and quiet 7 outdoor murals and public art statues, and artist studios charm, Oil City is indeed “Renowned, Rugged and With three historic districts listed on the National located in the National Transit Building. Since the Refined”– and a very special place to visit and live. Register of Historic Places, examples of every major style of Victorian architecture can be found throughout the To learn more, visit www.oilcitymainstreet.org or homes, churches and commercial structures of Oil City. www.oilcity.org. Architectural treasures include the Oil City Library, the National Transit Building, and the iconic twin steeples of St. Joseph Church to name a few. One of the town’s landmark structures is the Center Street Bridge, with distinctive arched iron pony trusses that were illuminated in 2017. Designated as a Trail Town in 2014, recreational activities abound with access to the Allegheny River and Oil Creek for fishing, kayaking or other water sports atJustus Park and the Oil City Marina. The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail runs through the downtown, providing great opportunities for exercise and enjoyment on an afternoon ride, day trip, or stop over spot on a multi-day journey. Bike trailheads and kayak/canoe launches are located in Justus Park in the center of town, the Oil City Marina on the southside and at Oil Creek Memorial Landing on the northside. Hasson Park contains a lovely collection of rare rhododendrons, a disc-golf course, picnic pavilions, a public swimming pool, dek hockey, playgrounds and ball fields. The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is the site of OIL CITY AT THE HEART OF THE ERIE TO PITTSBURGH TRAIL Discover! We invite you to stop, shop and relax in Cranberry The site of the HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE Township! Cranberry was officially organized in 1830 and annual Cranberry the name was inspired by the cranberry bogs located in the Festival is RICH OIL HISTORY vicinity. Early industries were iron production, coal mining Morrison Park, and, of course, oil production. where you will SCENIC RIVER VIEWS Cranberry Township is a find pavilions, tennis courts, BIKE AND WATER TRAILS beautiful place for your outdoor activities with playground equipment and UNIQUE SHOPS great biking, hiking and walking trails. The open and wooded areas. The pavilions can be reserved for picnics and ARTIST STUDIOS Samuel Justus Trail provides 5.8 miles of reunions. GALLERIES paved asphalt, and runs Cranberry Township has public and private schools, the only between Oil City and Franklin along 2017’s PA River of hospital in Venango County - UPMC Northwest - and MURALS the Year – the Allegheny River. The first five miles of the almost 250 restaurants, retail stores and service businesses! 10 Allegheny River Trail that connects Franklin to Emlenton Looking for more information? Contact is also located in Cranberry Township, along with portions www.cranberrytwp.org. of the Sandycreek Trail including the Belmar Bridge, a 1,385 foot long bridge with a wooden deck and railings, Oil Heritage Festival providing a spectacular view of the river valley. There are two very beautiful and relaxing parks located in the township. Along Rt. 257 is Moody Park, the lovely July 25th - pond and fountain will catch your eye. The Park also offers 217 Elm Street Oil City, PA 16301 28th, 2019 814.677.3152 benches and playground equipment. Family fun www.oilcitymainstreet.org for everyone!

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September 21st, 2019 Food, crafts, children's activities & more! Morrison Park Seneca PA Franklin, PA has been growing in renown as a small town Liberty Street that runs through the heart of Franklin was If you would like to learn more, call the with great festivals, a fact that draws thousands of visitors to named one of the Top Ten Great Streets in America in City of Franklin Events/Marketing Department the city each year. But there is much more to the city than its 2010 by the American Planning Association and one of the (814) 437-1619 or the Franklin Area Chamber of calendar. Natural beauty, historic architecture, independently Great Places in Pennsylvania in 2017. The downtown Commerce (814) 432-5823 to plan your trip today. owned shops and restaurants, a full roster of community shopping and dining district is home to so many one-of-a- services, safe streets, low cost of living, and high quality of kind, independently owned boutiques and restaurants, that life are what turn so many visitors into permanent residents. you could spend a weekend discovering all of the unique Nestled at the confluence of the Allegheny River and treasures and flavors our dedicated business owners have to 11 French Creek, the city offers easy access to 40-plus miles offer. of paved bike trails including the Allegheny Valley Trail Franklin is home to nine major festivals, including and the Sandy Creek Trail, which was voted one of the Top Applefest® (one of the Top 20 PA Festivals) and a slate 10 trails in Pennsylvania. Franklin has the distinction of of smaller cultural and community events, throughout the being given “Bicycle Friendly” status by the League of year. The city holds multiple weekly outdoor concerts in the American Bicyclists and has been designated a Trail Town. summer, and is home to the outstanding Barrow-Civic The waterways and surrounding forests provide ample Theatre. Lovers of art can browse at the local coffee shop opportunities for hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, and several galleries. History lovers can visit DeBence golfing, biking, hiking, kayaking and more! Bicycle, kayak or Antique Music World and the Venango County canoe rentals during fair weather make enjoying these natural Historical Society’s graceful Egbert-Mullins-Koos treasures simple. House. Each individual piece is great, but it’s the Franklin’s oil legacy is evident in a combination of them all that make Franklin such a special spectacular architectural footprint that place. The community spirit is evident everywhere you look. features architectural gems like the It’s no wonder so many visitors return again and again and Venango County Courthouse, St. eventually make Franklin their home. John’s Episcopal Church with its full set of Tiffany Windows, a beautifully preserved commercial downtown, and numerous Victorian homes. 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. Visit Us 1801 West First Street Oil City, PA 16301 www.clarion.edu/visitvenango 877-VENANGO

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Founded in 1859, Emlenton Borough is located along the The park is home to one of the oldest continuous pumping Foxburg is located just three miles from Emlenton and 10 Allegheny River, at the southern tip of Venango County and oil wells in the country at its original depth. It was drilled in minutes from Exit 45 of I-80. It lies along the within the Oil Region National Heritage Area. 1867 by Eben Crawford. Allegheny River, voted the 2017 Pennsylvania River This tourist destination, easily accessible from Interstate 80, A community that once reportedly had more millionaires of the Year. Foxburg has blossomed into a premier invites you to discover endless recreational activities, per capita than anywhere else in the country, Emlenton destination spot with its picturesque setting and including biking on the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail, hiking on continues to attract national recognition for its hardwood attractions such as casual and fine dining, a hotel with the North Country Trail and boating and fishing on the production. Once rich with oil and gas, Emlenton river views, locally made wine and chocolate and Allegheny River, named the 2017 Pennsylvania River of respectfully celebrates its history by offering a self-guided a variety of cultural events and outdoor activities. the Year. A public boat launch is located on River historical walking tour and displaying artifacts in the Foxburg boasts the oldest golf course in continuous Avenue. Pumping Jack Museum, located inside use in the country. Play the 9-holes of the historic 15 and then visit the American Golf 16 Emlenton offers a the Crawford Center on Hill Street. Foxburg Country Club While in Foxburg enjoy a live show at Lincoln Hall on Hall of Fame inside the club house. host of amenities for Also located inside the Crawford Center the second floor of theAllegheny Riverstone Center residents and visitors, m you will find theChicken Coop - for the Arts; concerts are held there throughout the year. including lodging, Studio 306. It provides a creative outlet CREATE CAMPING The Red Brick Gallery & Gift Shop, located on Main restaurants, main street for the community and visitors by MEMORIES THAT LAST Street near the Foxburg Free Library, is a boutique fine shops, cultural events hosting monthly workshops, open studio A LIFETIME! art gallery and gift shop which strives to nurture artistic and festivals. time and many public events of interest RV Sites, Cabin & Yurt Rentals creativity by providing an inspiring venue for local artisans to artists and artisans. You’ll find a hidden This award-winning campground includes activities and amenities for the entire family. and other emerging art talent. It features hundreds of treasure at Mineral For more information on Emlenton, artisan-inspired items (on two floors), along with a wide LASER TAG Springs Park, where visit www.emlentonpa.com. selection of limited edition and collectable signature you can enjoy a picnic works. with your family and CABINS More information on Foxburg can be found at explore the Ritchey www.gofoxburg.com. Run Creek that flows through the park.

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Special Guests & Events Scheduled for December. Get details at the Take Pride in Titusville Facebook page. The Oil Region is a lively hub for the visual and performing to the public by appointment, for special events, and during Oil City offers a robust live music scene throughout the Franklin Along with its festivals, Franklin is known open studios scheduled throughout the year. The arts. Whether you love outdoor festivals, art exhibits, Oil Valley year, with a monthly Winter Concert Series in the for its family-friendly performing arts offerings. DeBence Center for the Arts, at the National Transit Building, offers concerts, or theater productions, the Oil Region has it all. National Transit Building and weekly Karma Concert Antique Music World hosts free monthly musical concerts classes in the arts through Oil Creek Earthworks Studio. Series at Karma Coffee Co. during the cooler months. In featuring a variety of performers. In the summer, concerts Titusville Whether serving residents or out-of-town Graffiti Gallery and the Transit Fine Art Gallery are the summertime, free outdoor entertainment includes are held every Thursday night in Bandstand Park and non-profit galleries which showcase the work of local and visitors, a vibrant arts environment is essential to every Music on the Square, Pipeline Alley Concerts, and Franklin’s Taste of Talent vocal competition showcases regional artists. community. The mission of the Titusville Council on the additional performances during the city’s BridgeFest and local performers. Arts (TCA) is to stimulate, encourage, expand and First Night ® Oil City is held every New Year’s Eve. A in Justus Park along the banks of the Allegheny River. However, the jewel in Franklin’s arts and culture crown is 19 support the practice, appreciation, and understanding of Bluegrass Festival is held in February. The Oil Region Oil City Community Playhouse produces quality dramatic 20 the fully restored The Barrow the performing and visual arts. Indie Music Fest is held in June and features emerging productions with local talent. The group is renovating the Barrow-Civic Theater. and its Little Theater host musical theater, films, drama, TCA hosts free summer concerts on Monday nights at young musicians playing original music at several venues. Lyric Theatre to its former glory. revues, and concerts throughout the year. Scheide Park in downtown Titusville. The performances feature live music ranging from traditional German folk to Also in the summer, lunch time concerts are held on A number of arts-based businesses have grown up on rock ‘n roll, country, bluegrass and more. TCA also hosts Wednesday in Pipeline Alley. Liberty Street to provide an outlet for the many creative the Titusville Folk & Bluegrass Festival, a weekend of artists in the Oil Region. Olde Liberty, the Galleria at Olde live music, art, dance, workshops and jam sessions for all Liberty and Boutique Malo offer work by local artists. ages. Emlenton Throughout the year an assortment of The Oil Region Coalition of Artists (ORCA) hosts musical and dramatic acts are held in the auditorium of the monthly open mics, summer youth art camps, the yearly Crawford Center, a former school, in Emlenton. Art in the Park event, and Expressions, an annual exhibit of female artists from the Oil Region. Also located in the Crawford Center is the Chicken Coop - Studio 306. Founded as a space for local artists to create The Tarbell House on East Main Street is a fully-restored Titusville Folk & and share their works, it is also the site for monthly 1870 Italianate structure. It once served as the familial home Bluegrass workshops and events. of Progressive Era investigative journalist Ida M. Tarbell. Festival During the school year, students from Tarbell’s alma mater, (formally Heart of the Arts Festival) Foxburg Foxburg is home to the Allegheny Titusville High School, serve teas to the public in character A Summer Celebration of Art RiverStone Center for the Arts (ARCA). ARCA provides as historical figures from Titusville’s past. Advance & Music for the Whole Family a wide variety of programs in music, drama, literature, the reservations are required for these multi-course teas which June 28 - 30 media and visual arts. They also present an annual Special Performance Monday July 1 are open to the public. Performance Concert Series including classical, jazz and Concerts in the Park popular music, drama, and film in The historic National Transit Building in Lincoln Hall. Oil City Monday Nights downtown Oil City serves as a hub for the growing arts The Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop, a boutique fine June 10 - August 5 movement. Artists from across the country have relocated Scheide Park, Downtown Titusville art gallery and gift shop, strives to nurture artistic creativity to Oil City, attracted by the low real estate prices and strong by providing an inspiring venue for local artisans and other For Complete Band Schedule Visit: commitment to the arts. Many work and exhibit in the emerging art talent. second-floor National Transit Studios. The studios are open www.TitusvilleCouncilontheArts.org Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Crawford Center for the Music & Arts Oil City Library Allegheny Grille Log Cabin Family Restaurant Titusville Subway Arts 511 Hill Street 2 Central Avenue 40 Main Street 106 East State Road 116 North Franklin Street 42 South Palmer Street Emlenton, PA 16373 814.671.1550 Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.3072 Foxburg, PA 16036 724.659.5701 Seneca, PA 16346 814.676.1011 Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.6015 www.visitfoxburg.com Villa Italia Ristorante Foxburg, PA 16036 724.659.3153 DeBence Antique Music World www.oilcitylibrary.org Rocko’s Pizzeria www.alleghenyriverstone.org Amazing Foods Catering Co. & Café 122 East First Street 904 East Second Street 1261 Liberty Street Oil Region Coalition of Artists (ORCA) 1327 Elk Street Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.0806 Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.1264 ARTS Oil City Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.8350 Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.FOOD 111 West Central Ave. Suzanne’s Restaurant & Warner’s Bakery www.amazingfoodscatering.com 217 Elm Street www.debencemusicworld.com Titusville, PA 16354 Divine Designs 105 West Main Street, Unit B Bella Cucina Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2330 Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.3152 Drake Well Museum & Park www.facebook.com/oilregioncoaltion 1134 Liberty Street 1234 Liberty Street www.artsoilcity.com 202 Museum Lane ofartists Franklin, PA 16323 814.229.3116 Yellow Dog Lantern Restaurant Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.4955 www.suzannesanddivinedesigns.com 218 Elm Street Barrow-Civic Theatre Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2797 Petroleum History Institute www.bellacucinapa.com The Taco Shack Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.1000 1223 Liberty Street www.drakewell.org P.O. Box 165 Benjamin’s Roadhouse 222 Center Street Franklin, PA 16323 800.537.7769 21 Franklin Fine Arts Council Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.3152 x 105 1211 Liberty Street Oil City, PA 16301 814.271.7239 22 www.barrowtheatre.com 430 Thirteenth Street https://petroleumhistory.org Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.7010 The Blue Canoe Brewery Benson Memorial Library Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1619 The Red Brick Gallery & Shop 113 S. Franklin Street 213 North Franklin Street www.franklinpa.gov 17 Main Street Titusville, PA 16354 814.775.0077 Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2913 Franklin Public Library Foxburg, PA 16036 724.659.0003 www.TheBlueCanoeBrewery.com www.benson.ccfls.org 421 Twelfth Street www.alleghenyriverstone.org Casey’s Restaurant and Lounge Community Playhouse, Inc. Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.5062 Savory Studio 630 N. Seneca St. PO Box 1023 www.franklinlibrary.org 111 West Central Ave. Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.9226 Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.SHOW Oil City Arts Council Titusville, PA 16354 814.795.7693 Coal Oil Johnny’s Eatery [email protected] 21 Seneca Street www.facebook.com/savorystudio & Nancy’s Bulk Food Store 117 East State Street Cooperstown Public Library Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.3017 Titusville Council on the Arts Pleasantville, PA 16341 814.589.5500 TAVERNS 182 North Main Street www.ocartscouncil.com 208 West Spring Street Dawndi’s Restaurant Cooperstown, PA 16317 814.374.4605 Oil City Civic Center Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2381 136 Warren Road Billy’s The Office 275 Seneca Street 801 Liberty Street www.cooperstownlibrary.org 206 Seneca Street www.titusvillecouncilonthearts.org Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.5971 Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.2582 Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.5502 Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.0007 Emlenton Travel Plaza & Titusville Historical Society Orr’s Brewing Co. Restaurant Boonie’s Sports Bar www.nationaltransitbuilding.com Heritage Center 109 S. Franklin Street Interstate 80, Exit 42 122 Diamond Street 121 West Spring Street Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.0000 Emlenton, PA 16373 724.867.1511 Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.4378 Titusville, PA 16354 814.336.3171 https://orrsbrewing.com Famoore’s Family Restaurant Bunyan’s Titusville Renaissance, Inc. 18 East First Street 144 Diamond Street Otto’s Tavern & Grille PO Box 642 Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.4789 Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.4866 611 River Avenue Emlenton, PA 16373 724.867.0952 Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2941 Hoss’s Steak & Sea House Celtic Café 2432 State Route 257 1213 Liberty Street Rustic Inn Venango Museum of Cranberry, PA 16319 814.677.3002 Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.7010 12685 Main Street Art, Science & Industry Karma Coffee Company Hydetown, PA 16328 814.827.2123 270 Seneca Street FoxTales 237 Seneca Street 1117 Liberty Street TrAils to Ales Brewery Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.2007 Oil City, PA 16301 814.493.8628 Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.6636 1270 Liberty Street www.venangomuseum.org Franklin, PA 16323 814.346.0147 Liberty Street Ale House Marvic Tavern 1411 Liberty Street www.TrAilstoAlesBrewery.com 401 East Second Street Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1115 Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.9981 www.libertystreetalehouse.com To Meadville

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January Titusville Folk and Bluegrass Festival (formerly August Pithole Lantern Tours Nighttime tour of the legendary oil boomtown with Learn-to-ski day at Two Mile Run HOTAFEST) Taste of Franklin-Taste of Talent A weekend of live music, dance, workshops and jam historic music, activities and seasonal refreshments. County Park Fountain Park - sample the city’s finest cuisine and www.drakewell.org sessions for all ages. then hear the finals of the vocal competition. www.twomilerun.net www.TitusvilleCouncilOnTheArts.com www.franklinpa.gov Learn-to-ski clinics at Oil Creek State Park November Oil Region Indie Music Festival BridgeFest www.dcnr.state.pa.us Original artists perform at various venues in downtown Oil Santa’s Workshop Two great evenings of music, art, food & more on City. Holiday craft show at Cross Creek Resort. 60+ vendors, Veterans Memorial Bridge and the iconic, illuminated raffles, food & visits with Santa. www.ocartscouncil.com Center Street Bridge in downtown Oil City. February 814.827.4636 Blues & Barbeque www.oilcitymainstreet.org Franklin On Ice Downtown Franklin is the place to be for great blues music Franklin Light-Up Night See professionals carve lifeless blocks of ice into Titusville Oil Fest and barbecue vendors all day long. Concerts, fine art exhibit, antique car show, parade, Christmas shopping, parade, fireworks, and Santa Claus. works of art at Fountain Park. www.franklinbluesandbbq.com www.franklinpa.gov www.franklinpa.gov fireworks, food & crafts - fun for the entire family. www.titusvillechamber.com Chicks in the Sticks Oil Country Bluegrass Festival A variety of outdoor workshops for women only hosted by Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Cruise - In December A weekend of live bluegrass music at the Days Inn – Oil Creek State Park. Venango Regional Airport. Gyrocopters on display. Oil City. Oil City’s Christmas Past www.dcnr.state.pa.us Helicopter rides, airplane rides, car show & more. A festive holiday celebration with tree lighting ceremony, www.ocartscouncil.com 814.432.2289 4th of July Week chili cook-off, children’s activities, Jingle Bell 5K, craft & Mountain Bike Race vendor events, live entertainment, and of course – March Festivities Santa! A full week of nightly Two Mile Run County Park hosts this annual mountain

Expressions concerts, parades and bike race. Registration required. www.oilcitymainstreet.org Showcase of Women Artists of the Oil Region fireworks on the 4th in www.twomilerun.net Home for the Holidays ~ Titusville in Titusville by the Oil Region Coalition of Artists downtown Franklin. Rock in RiverFest/PA Stone Skipping Winter Festival in Titusville. www.franklinpa.gov 27 www.facebook.com/oilregioncoalitionofartists Competition Live nativity, horse-drawn covered wagon rides, Pop Up 28 40th Annual BBQ, games, kayak rides, crafts and PA stone Shop and other festivities for the whole family. Petroleum Program Series Emlenton Summer skipping competition all at Riverfront Park in Franklin. www.titusvillechamber.com Music, lectures, workshops or historic www.franklinpa.gov Festival at Holiday at Burgess demonstrations related to the people, places & events Drake Day Let’s Rock of petroleum history at Drake Well Museum and Park. Hughes Park Free nightly drive-through display of Christmas lights in www.emlentonpa.com Celebrate the birth of the petroleum industry with an www.drakewell.org Titusville’s Burgess Park from Black Friday to New old-fashioned circus and more at Drake Well Museum Year’s Eve. Charter Day and Park. www.titusvillechamber.com Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday with free admission July www.drakewell.org First Night® Oil City to Drake Well Museum and Park. Cranberry Fireworks Spectacular www.drakewell.org Non-alcoholic, family-friendly celebration with over 10 Routes 322 & 257 in Cranberry. Live music, food, fun & September indoor performances in downtown Oil City. fireworks. Fall Gas Up www.facebook.com/FirstNightOilCity April www.4yourcarconnection.com Annual fall show featuring antique engines & oil field PEEPshow Jolly July 3rd Festival equipment at Drake Well Museum and Park. Display of Marshmallow Masterpieces hosted by One-day festival in Justus Park, Oil City, with fun for the www.drakewell.org Titusville Council on the Arts at the Titusville YWCA. entire family including fireworks! Cranberry Festival www.titusvillecouncilonthearts.com www.oilcityartscouncil.com Morrison Park, Seneca including games, arts & crafts International Bowhunting Organization show & car show. May Competition www.venangochamber.org May Garden Mart Two Mile Run County Park. For more information visit Petfest Wine Walks www.twomilerun.net. Celebrate the arrival of spring. One-stop shopping for A celebration of Pets. www.franklin.pa.gov Stroll downtown and sample regional wines. Advanced anything you need for your lawn & garden. Oil Heritage Festival tickets recommended. www.franklinpa.gov Car show, artisan & fine crafts fair, children’s events, concerts, parade & fireworks, all in Oil City. October Oil City Memorial Day Boat Races “Oil City Uncorked” Spring Wine Walk – April Two Mile Run County Park hosts this annual race on www.venangochamber.org Applefest® South Side Business District www.OilCityMainStreet.org Justus Lake. World War II Three day festival in Franklin with a huge craft fair, 5K race, car show and free entertainment. www.twomilerun.net Reenactment Weekend “Oil City Uncorked” Fall Wine Walk – September www.franklinapplefest.com Encampment, battle re-enactment, USO dance & historic North Side Business District www.OilCityMainStreet.org displays at Perry Street Station in Titusville. June Genealogy Conference Titusville www.octrr.org Titusville Historical Society hosts a one-day conference Friday of Oil Fest in August www.TitusvilleChamber.com Wildcatter Day at Pithole on genealogical research. Call 814.827.0928. Experience Pithole, PA’s legendary oil boomtown, www.titusvillehistoricalsociety.org Franklin through music, guided tours & more. Friday before Thanksgiving www.franklinareachamber.org www.drakewell.org O.C.toberFest Fabulous fall fun in downtown Oil City. Entertainment, art, creative activities, and fun for kids of all ages. Please visit the accompanying websites for details. www.oilcitymainstreet.org Fulmer House Books & Collectibles 703 Wood Street Clarion, PA 16214 814.226.5969 www.fulmerhousebooks.com J & J’s Corner Cupboard 114/116 Center Street Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.8525 Liberty Street Antiques 1239 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1115 Oil City Warehouse Mall 30 Pumphouse Road 257 Buy Sell Trade Franklin Area Chamber of Spanky’s Tobacco World Oil City, PA 16301 4317 State Route 257 Commerce Oil City - Franklin wwwocwm.com 814.678.2200 Oil City, PA 16301 814.670.0900 1255 Liberty Street Titusville - Cranberry 814.437.2427 The Printer’s Cabinet & Curiosities Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.5823 Amy’s Closet Stonehouse Jack 30 West Front Street 511 Hill Street, Crawford Center www.franklinareachamber.org 112 W. Spring Street Oil City, PA 16301 814.671.0626 Emlenton, PA 16373 724.867.0693 Friedhaber’s Titusville, PA 16354 814.499.1720 Facebook.com/theprinterscabinet 14 East First Street Anderson Furniture www.stonehousejack.studio 225 Thirteenth Street Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.5694 Franklin, PA 16323 800.249.4016 www.friedhabers.com Tipsy Chef Titusville Oil City www.shopandersonfurniture.net Maurer’s Trading Post 45 Seneca Street Tuesdays & Saturdays Thursdays Collect 76 1696 Pittsburgh Road Oil City, PA 16301 814.493.8988 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 110 Center Street Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.9570 www.tipseychef.biz June - October June - October Oil City, PA 16301 www.maurerstradingpost.net Titusville Area Chamber of Pleasantville Franklin Facebook.com/Collect76 Commerce Fridays Wednesdays & Saturdays Nicole’s Bridal Boutique 3 - 7 p.m. Core Goods 202 West Central Avenue 8 a.m. - noon 29 219 Seneca Street 111 East State Road June - October June - October Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.2941 Oil City, PA 16301 814.493.8431 Seneca, PA 16346 814.678.1104 www.titusvillechamber.com Cranberry Mall www.nicolesbridal.com 6945 US Route 322 Oil Region Alliance Transit Fine Arts Gallery Cranberry, PA 16319 814.676.2353 217 Elm Street 206 Seneca Street www.cranberrymall.com Oil City PA 16301 800.483.6264 Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.1509 Edible Arrangements www.oilregion.org www.oilcity.org/transit-fine-arts-gallery 1259 Liberty Street Quilters’ Cupboard Venango Area Chamber of Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1401 3344 SR 257 Commerce Feldman Jewelers Seneca, PA 16346 814.673.5709 24 Seneca Street, P.O. 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Kamp Kennerdell Campground Kennerdell, PA 16374 814.209.0019 449 Campground Road, Harrisville, PA 16038 & RV Park Oil Creek Family Campground 724.735.2417 527 Seneca Hemlock Road www.PittsburghJellystone.com Kennerdell, PA 16374 814.388.9533 340 Shreve Road, Titusville, PA 16354 http://KampKennerdell.com www.oilcreekcampground.com 814.827.1023 Recreational opportunities abound at Two Mile Run County additional areas to park for day riding. Mountain bikers enjoy The Oil Heritage Region has something for everyone, all Two Mile Run County Park is located conveniently to Park. The park is conveniently located between Oil City, the challenge of a variety of available terrain and conditions. four seasons of the year. There’s no reason to hibernate in Oil City, Franklin and Titusville. Cross country ski trails Franklin and Titusville and has 2,695 acres of outdoor fun for Cross-country ski trails are groomed and ski boots, poles and the winter – not when there’s cross country skiing, sled are groomed, and ski boots, poles and skis are available for everyone. skis are available for rent. The Pioneer Flats area is also a riding, snow shoeing and ice fishing. The region’s location rent, as are snow shoes. It’s also a favorite spot for favorite spot for s . in northwest Pennsylvania makes it subject to lake effect sledding. inside Two Mile Run Justus Lake stretches over 144 acres and provides an ledding, tubing and snowboarding Ice fishing on Justus Lake opportunity for fun with electric motor boats, sail boats, canoes The family campground usually opens the weekend before snow cover for much of the winter. County Park produces perch, trout, and even a few walleye. and kayaks. There is an accessible boat launch located at the Memorial Day Weekend and has 72 secluded campsites including Oil Creek State Park is easily accessed from PA Route 8 The Venango Fatherhood Initiative hosts Winterfest at north end of the lake and another launch in the Nature Lodge primitive walk-in sites, electric sites, sites along the lake, and full just one mile north of the borough of Rouseville. Two Mile Run County Park area. hook-up sites. Campground facilities include modern showers, The park has a network of each winter, usually in restrooms, and a dump station. Pets are permitted in campsites 11.5 miles of trails utilized January. It’s a free, fun- Paddle boat, canoe and kayak rentals are available during 33 the summer at Crosby Beach. Crosby Beach opens the but must be on a leash at all times. Call the park office in advance from old oil lease and filled, family-friendly day 34 second weekend in June and features a sandy beach, grass to make camping arrangements. lumber roads. with sledding and sunning area, shade trees, lifeguards, a sand volleyball court and Two charming country homes are also available to rent by the There are three main trails: snow-men building contests. children’s play area. week or weekend. Both are equipped with a complete kitchen, green and blue loops are bathroom, washer and dryer, gas burning fireplace and suitable for beginning or Anglers may test their skills for trout, bass, muskellunge, walleye intermediate cross-country and pan fish. During the winter months, ice fishing is popular. whole-house air conditioning. Reservations are required and are available up to one year in advance. skiers; and the red loop is More than 30 miles of trails traverse scenic woods and fields. designed for those with Picnic tables are located throughout the park. Pavilions are Bridle trails around the perimeter of the park give horseback more experience. The trails riders a scenic excursion around the lake. Overnight horse available on a first-come first-serve basis unless they are reserved; are meticulously groomed for the classical ski technique. camping is available in the Lockwood area and there are pavilions may be reserved up to one year in advance. There’s a large parking area, composting toilets and a Find out more about this county treasure at warming hut. Several night ski events are scheduled www.twomilerun.net. throughout the season. A nominal fee is charged for a ski pass, which is required in the complex.

From fundraising 5Ks to a Boston qualifying marathon to a grueling Friends of OCSP Summer Biathlon OC100 Trail Runs 100-mile trail run, the Oil Region has a race to test your speed, endurance, Each August, Oil Creek State Park hosts the Described as “Unforgiving. Historic. Gnarly.” sense of adventure or sense of humor. only running and target shooting race in a Choose from 50K, 100K or 100 mile races PA state park. through Oil Creek State Park in October. MEET-U in 5 & ½ Registrations open March 1 and sell out quickly. Enjoy a 5 or 13-mile race beginning at Drake Well Museum and Park www.dcnr.state.pa.us and traveling through scenic Oil Creek State Park benefiting the Mobile www.oilcreek100.org Energy Education Training Unit (MEET-U). www.drakewell.org Drake Well Marathon & ½ Unique Boston Marathon qualifying event which begins and ends at Drake Well Museum & Park in August. www.drakewell.org 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 Samuel Justus Trail is approximately six miles long. It There are over 30 miles of marked multi-use trails and Horseback riding is authorized on all State Forest roads and the region and several towns via this regional runs alongside the Allegheny River between Oil City and connector trails for all riders. With the revival of the annual trails, with a few exceptions. The Kennerdell Tract of Clear system. Six local trails are segments totaling Franklin and meets the Allegheny River Trail (ART) at the mountain bike races, even more people are enjoying this exciting Creek State Forest, located in southern Venango County, 65 miles of mostly paved surface that provide Saltbox Visitors Center. The ART continues along the river sport. The North Country depicts many different aspects of natural history and human for biking, hiking, roller blading and cross country for 28 miles and takes you through two railroad tunnels: the Trail (NCT) is America’s influence including an iron furnace at Bullion Run. The 3,200 skiing in the winter as well as equestrian use along the side. Kennerdell Tunnel, 15 miles south of Franklin is 3,350 feet longest National Scenic Trail 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 The Queen City Trail connects the City of Titusville with long and the Rockland Tunnel, 21 miles south of Franklin is stretching 4,600 miles from New York to North Dakota. are limited to hiking due to trail conditions and to protect the Oil Creek State Park (OCSP). Its 1.4 miles join with 2,868 feet long. Bring a light since both tunnels are very dark Hikers can travel through this area as the NCT shares the Sandy Exceptional Value (EV) watershed. 35 the 9.7 miles of the OCSP Trail through the “The Valley but fun! About 14 miles south of Franklin, trail users follow a 36 That Changed The World.” Enjoy the combination of well-marked half-mile detour on a private, dirt drive rejoining the Creek Trail to the connection with the Allegheny River Trail and Two Mile Run County Park, a 2,695 acre park with a 144 natural beauty and historical significance as you ride and stop to pavement to continue south. This segment of the Erie to then south to Parker Landing. acre lake, is well known to those on horseback. The bridle trail read the interpretive panels. The OCSP Trail currently ends at Pittsburgh Trail leaves the Oil Region as you travel through Within Oil Creek State Park, 52 miles of hiking, skiing and around the perimeter of the park provides a long ride through Petroleum Centre. To continue south, follow State Park Road Emlenton Borough. interpretive trails lead visitors through areas rich in historic and the woods with scenic views of the park. Over 35 miles of (SR 1007) through the park for about 3 miles to SR 8 at Rynd The Sandy Creek Trail travels east and west crossing over the scenic interest. Discover how the face of the valley was changed multi-use trails are available in total with an inner loop closer to Farm. Erie to Pittsburgh Trail at Belmar. There are 12 miles of paved with history and reclaimed by nature today. Eleven miles of the lake and several cross-over trails. Limited overnight camping cross country skiing trails are groomed in the winter. The 36- is available for those with horses and trailers. The McClintock Trail (cross Rt. 8) follows Waitz Rd., a dirt surface, five pedestrian bridges and theDeep Valley Tunnel. mile long Gerard Hiking Trail encompasses the entire park road, about 2 miles to the site of the historic McClintock Oil The Belmar Bridge spans the Allegheny River, is 1,385 feet The Allegheny Valley Trails Association permits horses and is marked with yellow blazes while shorter day hikes use the Well #1. Then it goes off road again for another 1.7 miles on long with a wooden deck and railings, and has a great view of alongside the Sandy Creek Trail and Allegheny River Trail, five connecting loops. Two overnight hike-in Adirondack shelter paved surface paralleling active railroad tracks. The trains may the river valley. each a multi-use (bicycle) trail. areas are along the trail, but must be reserved. whistle if you wave. If you prefer dirt, roots and rocks to A network of 35 miles of trails allows hikers to explore the Within Oil City pavement, the Oil Region is home to miles of Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest and enjoy follow the mountain biking trails. Mountain bikes vistas above the Allegheny River. This tract includes a trail past a trail may be used on most roads and trails on the stone iron furnace on Bullion Run constructed in the 1840’s. markings as Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest unless Two Mile Run County Park has over 30 miles of hiking trails you share the otherwise posted. Only Dennison Run Trail is permanently through woods and fields. Stay close to the activity centers of road through off limits to bicycles to protect this Exceptional Value (EV) the beach and nature lodge or enjoy the forest with views of the the business watershed. Degree of difficulty varies considerably. lake. In winter, cross-country ski trails are groomed and marked and residential Mountain bikers also enjoy the challenge of a variety of for various levels of expertise. districts. terrain and conditions at Two Mile Run County Park. You This region with its natural, scenic beauty and Cross Oil Creek will find both double track and single track with bridges, rocks, gently rolling woodlands is the perfect setting on the walkway roots, logs, and many other natural obstacles and rolling terrain for a trail ride any time of the year for the of the railroad bridge and then proceed over the Allegheny River that create a natural challenge for all levels of riders. About 12 horseback riding enthusiasts. Most to the west end of town and the Marina. Meet the next trail miles of single-track are marked with yellow trail markers and accommodating trails are shared-use so watch segment across from Venango College. mapped for you to follow (maps available at the park office). for other trail users. 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The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail connects the Bayfront of Lake Erie PITTSBURGH to Point State Park in Pittsburgh. The Oil Region is the central hub of the developing trail. Six of our trails are segments of the regional asset TRAIL 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, scenic, cultural, historic, and recreation sites, within urban and rural www.eriepittsburghtrail.org communities becoming part of one of the Commonwealth’s most powerful tools to achieve sustainable growth and livable communities. Anyone wishing to hit the links can do just that while visiting Wanango Country Club (open to the public) is located just The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail is now also part of a much larger network of inter-state trails. A system of long, cross-region the Oil Region. You’ll find a variety of golf courses here, off Route 8, between Oil City and Franklin. It has an 18-hole segments (commonly referred to as destination corridors) align nearly 1,600 miles of trails through 53 counties of Western including the 27-hole course at Cross Creek Resort, located course. Donald Ross and Thomas Bendolow are credited Pennsylvania,Western New York, Western Maryland, Northern West Virginia and Eastern Ohio. on PA Route 8 just three miles south of Titusville. The with the original 18 holes which were later redesigned by course was built in 1959 with Wynn Tredway as architect. A.W. Tillinghast. The course is a 6,246 yard, par 71 challenge. Stay-and-play packages are offered. Cross Creek Resort has Wanango Country Club has a Grille Room which serves meals recreation meeting rooms and a restaurant with bar. and the clubhouse is the site of social activities throughout trails the year; it is a popular site for weddings and parties. IN THE OIL REGION Tucked into a grove of ancient oaks you’ll find Foxburg Golf Course & County Club. It’s the oldest golf course Lucky Hills Golf Course was built in 2000 just outside Mileage between trailheads and points of interest, north to south 37 in continuous use in the U.S. The nine-hole course opened of Franklin. It has nine holes, is 3,430 yards with a par 36. Trail/Connector Trailhead /Point of Interest Miles Erie to Pittsburgh Trail in 1887 and the Clubhouse was built in 1912 as a private Dawndi’s Restaurant was recently built at the site and serves Queen City Trail Black Bridge to Jersey Bridge 1.44

residence; it was acquired by the Country Club in 1942. The lunch and dinner, offering casual dining with a beautiful view. Oil Creek State Park Drake Well Museum to Rynd Farm 12.8 second floor of the Clubhouse is home to the Drake Well Museum to Petroleum Cntr. 9.7 American Other nine-hole golf courses in the Oil Region include: River (State Park Road) Petroleum Cntr to Rynd Farm at Rte. 8 3.1 where visitors will find a priceless Golf Hall of Fame, Ridge Golf Course; Sleepy Hollow Golf Club; Speers McClintock Trail Rynd Farm to Oil City 3.7 collection of golf clubs and other exhibits depicting the 400 (Waitz Road) Rynd Farm to McClintock Well #1 2 Public Golf Course; Stoney Meadow Golf Course; and McClintock Well #1 to Oil City 1.7 year history of golf. Whitetail Run Golf Course. Oil City Trail White Bridge thru OC to West End 3.5 (City streets & trail segments)

Samuel Justus Trail Oil City to Franklin 5.8 GOLF (Cranberry Township) Allegheny River Trail Franklin to Belmar 5.2 Franklin to Indian God Rock 9 COURSES Belmar to Brandon 5 Brandon to Kennerdell Tunnel 5 Cross Creek Kennerdell to Rockland Station (Tunnel) 7 Resort Rockland Station to Emlenton 6 Speer’s Emlenton to Foxburg via Route 268 3 3815 State Route 8 3562 State Route 417 Connector Trail to the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Titusville, PA 16354 Franklin, PA 16323 800.461.3173 814.676.3890 Sandy Creek Trail Fisherman’s Cove to Van 12 Foxburg Country Club Fisherman’s Cove to Belmar 4.5 Stoney Meadow Belmar to Sandy Creek Tunnel 2 369 Harvey Road Belmar to Rockland Road 3 Foxburg, PA 16036 Golf Course Wanango Country Club Belmar to Van 7.5

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Sleepy Hollow 514 Sunville Road Located just off Route 8 between Oil City & Franklin 733 SR 427 Franklin, PA 16323 www.eriepittsburghtrail.org Franklin, PA 16323 814.676.0633 814-676-8133 814.374.4111 wanangocountryclub.com The Allegheny River was named the 2017 PA River of the at Utica to Riverfront Park in Franklin. To learn more about Venango County is a Gateway to the Allegheny National Hunting Work$ for Pennsylvania is a coalition of small Year in a contest conducted by the PA DCNR. The access and points of interest, request the French Creek Water Forest which provides over 500,000 acres of land open to businesses and tourism bureaus that understand the Allegheny flows free from Kinzua Dam tailrace to East Brady Trail brochure from the French Creek Conservancy at the public for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. economic impact of hunting on communities. The Oil and is among the top rivers for smallmouth bass, walleye, www.frenchcreekwatershed.com. Each year more than 54,000 people hunt northwestern Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism values musky and flathead catfish in the northeastern states. The 107 Flowing through “The Valley That Changed the World,” the Pennsylvania, with nearly 10,000 in the Oil Region. and welcomes hunters to our area. Be sure to look for the mile section from Kinzua Dam to Emlenton comprises the story of Oil Creek is intertwined with the discovery and early Venango County features five state game lands open for Hunting Work$ for PA logo in restaurants, hotels and stores a recreational Wild & Scenic Allegheny River Water Trail, production of Pennsylvania crude. In 2017 Oil Creek was public hunting in addition to Oil Creek State Park, while you visit. More information can be found at corridor for wildlife observation, fishing, paddling and jet officially named a PA Water Trail. Today Oil Creek is Kennerdell Tract of Clear Creek State Forest and Two huntingworksforpa.com. 39 boating on a moderate-flow riffle-and-pool river. The Oil recognized for its abundant fly hatches, drawing trout anglers Mile Run County Park. The region’s 40 Heritage section extends from the launch at Tionesta to for late spring and early summer fishing. Smallmouth bass rivers and wetlands are prime sites Emlenton. Overnight float trips are popular with primitive take center stage during summer, with trout again in the for waterfowl, and fur trapping is camping available on select public lands. Canoe rentals are limelight from mid-fall through early spring in the two also popular. available at Franklin and Emlenton. Inexperienced paddlers Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only special regulation The Oil Region meets the needs of should avoid the Class III rapids in Oil City by portaging river areas. Additional stocked trout streams in the Oil Region the big game hunter with abundant right. All pertinent information on access and camping can worthy of investigation include East Branch Sugar Creek, populations for fall hunting be found online at www.fishandboat.com/watertrails. Little Sandy Creek, Lower & Upper Two Mile Run, Pithole seasons for Pennsylvania’s famous In Franklin there’s a public boat ramp with parking at the Creek, Sandy Creek, and Sugar Creek. trophy white-tailed deer, turkey and corner of Elk and Third Streets, and kayak and canoe access The 144-acre Justus Lake in Two Mile Run County Park black bear. And in the Spring, the at the Franklin Trailhead near the Eighth Street Bridge on supports a two-tier fishery with both coldwater and region comes alive with gobbles of Route 322. The Oil City Marina is located at the corner of warmwater species. Limited to electric motors only, this lake is eastern wild turkeys to hunt. Wyllis and West Front Streets and has a public boat ramp, very inviting for paddle craft. Two ramps create easy access to There are many more small game picnic tables and parking. There’s also an access point for both ends of the lake. As an Approved Trout Water Open to opportunities in the area as well, especially grouse and small watercraft at Oil Creek Memorial Landing. It’s Year-Round Fishing, Justus Lake is stocked with trout in the squirrels. The Pennsylvania Game Commission provides all located just north of the business district on Route 8 in Oil spring and late fall; the lake is deep and cool enough to the information needed to get started from license City. Public parking is available. support trout through the summer, too. information, hunting seasons broken down by region, and Steeped in geological and historical significance,French But an equally viable perhaps most important, maps of state game lands. This Creek is recognized as the most biologically diverse stream of warmwater fishery exists information can be found at gohuntpa.org. its size in Pennsylvania. Walleyes, smallmouth bass, northern in the lake as well, Most people are required to take a hunter education course pike and muskellunge are the primary species of interest to including musky, to hunt in Pennsylvania. However, adult newcomers or anglers. The French Creek Water Trail extends from Union largemouth bass, youth 11 years of age and younger can go hunting prior to City Dam tailrace to the confluence with the Allegheny smallmouth bass, bluegill the completion of hunter education under the mentored River at Franklin, providing an incredible paddle sport and yellow perch. hunting program. More information on mentored hunting resource. The final 14 miles flow through the Oil Region; a can also be found at gohuntpa.org. comfortable one-day float-n-fish trip is from PF & BC Access OIL CREEK STATE PARK 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 Christ'"*5)53"*-4 Episcopal Church Oil City Vineyard Church St. Michael the Archangel 16 Central Avenue 109 Central Avenue Roman Catholic Church melt prior to your visit. Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.3023 Oil City, PA 16301 814.221.9149 807 Chestnut Street Oil Creek State Park has 52 miles of hiking trails inside the Christ Lutheran - LCMS www.oilcityvineyard.org Emlenton, PA 16373 724.867.2422 www.stmichaelrcchurch.com 1029 Grandview Road Reno United Methodist Church park, and 9.7 miles of paved bicycle trail through the scenic Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.4484 211 Walnut Street The Church of Jesus Christ of Oil Creek Gorge. Trailheads are located at Rynd Farm in www.christoilcity.net Reno, PA 16343 814.677.2084 Latter-day Saints the south, Petroleum Centre midway, and Jersey Bridge near Congress Hill Church of God 1449 Thompson Road Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.5561 406 Congress Hill Road Drake Well Museum in the north. Trail users may rent Church www.lds.org Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.3420 321 Rocky Grove Avenue bicycles at the park office. Trail maps and information can The Crossing Free Methodist Faith Baptist Church, Academy Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.4162 Church at Franklin also be found there. & School of Theology www.rockygrovepres.org 1230 Buffalo Street 235 Horsecreek Road St. James Memorial Episcopal Church Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1580 The park is also a great place to picnic, fish, canoe or kayak. Seneca, PA 16346 814.677.5172 112 East Main Street www.fmcoc.org More information about Oil Creek State Park can be found www.fbcseneca.com Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.3590 The Crossing Free Methodist at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/oilcreek. First Presbyterian Church www.stjamestitusville.org 41 215 East Bissell Avenue Church at Oil City St. John’s Episcopal Church 206 Wilson Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.2769 1145 Buffalo Street. PO Box 550 www.oilcityfirstpresby.org Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.6611 Discover Historic Pithole City, Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.5161 www.fmcoc.org First Presbyterian Church www.stjohnsfranklin.org Pennsylvania’s legendary 216 North Franklin Street oil boomtown! Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.3665 www.TitusvilleFirstPresbyterian.com In 1865, the Frazier Well struck oil along Pithole Creek, The Oil Region Alliance is proud to preserve historic launching an oil frenzy. Thousands of people flocked to the PRESERVATION PROPERTIES properties in the Oil Region, including the following: isolated area looking to make it rich. Savvy businessmen Coal Oil Johnny House (167 Neilltown Church (2638 Tarbell House (324 E. Main St., William H. Scheide House (221 purchased land and laid out lots for lease, founding Old Bankson Road, Oil City), Neilltown Road, Pleasantville) Titusville) is the 1870 N. Washington St., Titusville) was Pithole City. At its height, Pithole boasted 15,000 residents, also known as the McClintock- is a Greek Revival church built Italianate family home of built in the 1860s and acquired in 27 Disc Steele-Waitz House, was in 1842. The building was journalism pioneer Ida Tarbell. 2018. Preservation plans for its 57 hotels, three theaters, an infamous “red light district,” a constructed circa 1850. Bought purchased in 2004. After an Purchased in 2007, the home phased rehabilitation will create daily newspaper, the third busiest post office in the state and in 1999, the restored building extensive rehabilitation, it’s was renovated in 10 phases the Scheide Cultural Preservation more. But, the city declined almost as rapidly as it was moved inside Oil Creek now a special public events and is now operated as a house Center, named for the State Park and now depicts the venue for memorial services, museum available for tours by inﬂuential oil industry family grew. The oil ran dry, fires decimated wells and life of an early oil producing weddings, performances and appointment and hosts special who called it home in 1922-1959. buildings and oil discoveries in other locales Located 10 miles south of Titusville and two miles off family. educational programs. events. pulled people away. Today, all that remains of Route 227, the grounds at Historic Pithole City are open the once thriving city are cellar holes in the dawn to dusk year-round. The Visitor Center is open REAL ESTATE hillside meadow, but the legend lives on. weekends June-August and features a scale model of the Allegheny Valley Real Estate Visit drakewell.org for more information. city, exhibits, artifacts and an informational 515 East Second Street Oil Region Realty film. Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.4663 1144 Grandview Road www.beithassociates.com Come walk the former streets of this Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.2326 Beith Associates www.oilregionrealty.com vanished boomtown and explore the 1331 Liberty Street, PO Box 1124 Wilson Real Estate captivating stories of its diverse Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.3053 120 West First Street . population. www.beithassociates.com Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.5556 Cochran Real Estate Homesbywilson.com 114 South Franklin Street Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.6868 www.oilregionhomes.com .

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Connecting you from Franklin (FKL) to over 70 non-stop destinations through Pittsburgh International Airport Alberta Rig Mats USA Edward Jones – Christopher Matric Limited Stifel Nicolaus Venango Training & Development Center, Inc. 7033 State Highway 173 Rakow, Principal 2099 Hill City Road PO Box 1060 PO Box 289 Cochranton, PA 16314 814.425.2500 1240 Liberty Street Seneca, PA 16346 814.677.0716 Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.3169 Seneca, PA 16346 814.676.5755 www.TopMatsUSA.com Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.8578 www.matric.com www.stifel.com www.vtdc.org www.edwardjones.com Barr’s Insurance McGill, Power, Bell & Associates Stubler Drive-Thru Beverages Voyten Electric & Electronics, Inc. 257 Seneca Street Farmers National Bank of 1446 Liberty Street 802 East Second Street PO Box 361 Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.3012 Emlenton Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.9568 Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.1874 Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.5893 www.barrsinsurance.com 612 Main Street www.mpbcpa.com www.voyten.com The EADS Group Emlenton, PA 16373 877.862.9270 Moody & Associates Webco Industries Belles Lettres Club www.farmersnb.com 15392 US Route 322 405 West First Street 11548 Cotton Road Clarion, PA 16214 814.764.5050 PO Box 100 Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.3074 First Energy Meadville, PA 16335 800.835.5040 www.eadsgroup.com Sand Springs, OK 74063 www.belleslettresclub.com 1600 West First Street www.moody-s.com www.webcotube.com Oil City, PA 16301 University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Central Electric Cooperative National Fuel Gas 504 East Main Street Williams Insurance & Travel www.firstenergycorp.com PO Box 2081 716 Route 368 Titusville, PA 16354 814.827.4400 6 State Street Erie, PA 16512 814.871.8231 Parker, PA 16049 800.521.0570 First United National Bank www.pitt.edu Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.1237 www.central.coop 1 Central Avenue www.nationalfuel.com www.williamsinsuranceandtravel.net Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.8647 Oil Region Realty Venango Steel City of Franklin www.fun-bank.com PO Box 26 1655 Pittsburgh Road 430 Thirteenth Street Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.2326 Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.9353 Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.1619 Galaxy Federal Credit Union www.venangosteel.com 1313 Liberty Street www.oilregionrealty.com 45 www.franklinpa.gov Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.1207 Oil Region Realty www.galaxyfcu.com City of Oil City 1144 Grandview Road 21 Seneca Street Hagan Business Machines of Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.2326 Oil City, PA 16301 814.678.3012 www.oilregionrealty.com www.oilcity.org Meadville 77 Mead Avenue PA Senator Scott Hutchinson Clarion University, Venango Meadville, PA 16335 800.390.0499 229 Elm Street 1801 West First Street www.hagan1.com Oil City, PA 16301 814.677.6345 Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.6591 www.senatorscotthutchinson.com www.clarion.edu IPEG - Conair 455 Allegheny Avenue PNC Bank Congressman Glenn Thompson Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.6861 901 State Street MATRIC GROUP 217 Elm Street, Suite B www.conairgroup.com Erie, PA 16501 814.871.9586 Oil City, PA 16301 814.670.0432 www.pnc.com www.thompson.house.gov Kapp Alloy & Wire Co., Inc. 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Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.1751 191 Howard Street Ballroom accommodates MIXED TECH PRODUCTION WITH 6 SMT LINES Dale Woodard Gent McFate Law www.mining.komatsu Franklin, PA 16323 814.437.5364 up to 200 guests and CABLE AND WIRE HARNESSING Firm www.senecaprintingexpress.com COMPLETE ELECTROMECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Liberty Electronics cozy front room is ideal 1030 Liberty Street for groups of up to 40. AFTERMARKET SERVICE AND SUPPORT Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.2181 189 Howard Street Specialty Fabrication and Powder www.dalewoodard.com Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.7505 Coating www.libertyelectronics.com PO Box 790 Danco Industries Franklin, PA 16323 814.432.6406 WWW.MATRICGROUP.COM PO Box 941 Marquette Savings Bank www.specfab.com Belles Lettres Club Oil City, PA 16301 814.676.2524 953 South Main Street , PA Plans for a new project? 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GEO TRAIL The Oil Region Alliance administers the Allegheny NOT WALL GeoTrail (AGT), which consists of ten counties in northern Pennsylvania. All you need is an AGT Passport and a GPS receiver. Visit alleghenygeotrail.com to STREET. get the coordinates for the caches hidden in the participating counties. Once you find six caches in any one county, you qualify for a free county-specific Geocoin. If you complete all ten counties, you qualify for a free bonus coin. AGT Passports, Geocoins for all ten counties and the bonus coin are available at the Oil Region Alliance office at 217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA.

“Fabrication and Powder Coating Specialists”

Think of Central Electric Cooperative as your very own  local energy advisor. After all,    we’re owned by you and   other members in the   community, which means  you’ll always have a say in

Rod Griffin, CEO how your co-op runs. To learn 455 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323 more visit www.central.coop. E-mail: [email protected]

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Fueling the community. Four of the most respected, innovative brands in the mining industry are now under one powerful banner: Komatsu. In total, the P&H, Joy, Montabert and Komatsu brands have more National Fuel is a proud sponsor than four centuries of experience partnering directly with of the Oil Region. mines around the world to make them safer and more productive.

120 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323 www.mining.komatsu

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The Oil Region National Heritage Area was The Oil Region National Heritage Area participates in the designated by legislative action of Congress in 2004, in order to emphasize, preserve, enhance, Passport to Your educate about, and promote Venango County’s

and Eastern Crawford County’s distinctive National Parks Program. NPS Passport booklets are available for purchase and can be legacy as birthplace of the world’s petroleum stamped at the following Oil Region sites: industry.  Drake Well Museum The Mission of the Oil Region Alliance of  Venango Museum Business, Industry & Tourism is to manage the  DeBence Antique Music World Oil Region National Heritage Area and to increase  Pumping Jack Museum working together makes a community the prosperity of the Oil Region by enticing people  Oil Region Alliance office to live, work, learn and play in “The Valley that in Oil City better. Changed the World” through the preservation, Be one of the first Making a difference every day. PNC believes promotion, development and support of historical, 100 people to obtain in and supports the Oil Region Alliance. educational, natural, recreational, residential, stamps at all five sites in commercial and industrial destinations. the Oil Region National Heritage Area and receive a free commemorative bottle of oil pumped from McClintock #1, the oldest continuously pumping oil well in the world.

217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301  800.483.6264  www.oilregion.org

TITUSVILLE OIL CITY CRANBERRY FRANKLIN EMLENTON FOXBURG