If you and your family desire a break from camping, there are lots of other things to do and places to go in Shenango Valley and Mercer County! We have fun recreational activities for kids, beautiful golf courses, yummy restaurants to eat at, fantastic stores to shop – if you want it, we probably have it!
Check out the links on this page to learn about our recommended things to do in Shenango Valley and Mercer County!
Local Favorites
The Shenango Recreation Area
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Shenango Lake offers boating with unlimited horsepower and great fishing.
- Boat launch just 10 minutes away
- Great Heron Rookery
- Two known nesting sites for Bald Eagles
- ATV trails
Kidds Mill Covered Bridge
Over the Shenango River, just 2 miles from camp.
Old Erie Canal Stone Lock
Well-preserved lift lock on the Shenango Line of the Erie Extension Canal. Sharpsville, PA.
Avenue of 444 Flags
Largest display of American flags in the world. Includes a War on Terror Memorial. State Street in Hermitage, PA.
Greenville Railroad Park and Museum
On Main St. in Greenville, PA and free of charge. 724-588-7150
The Canal Museum
Greenville, PA. 724-588-7540
Local Events
Shenango Valley Father's Day Car Show
Hermitage, PA.
Hermitage Arts Festival
Third weekend in July.
The Great Stoneboro Fair
Labor Day Weekend.
Golf Courses
Mercer County was named as one of the ‘Top Ten Best Golf Towns in the USA’ by Golf Digest magazine. Many great courses await the avid golfer, only minutes from camp. For detailed information, visit www.mercercountypa.org.
Buhl Farm Golf Course and Driving Range
The world's only free golf course! Downtown Sharon, PA.
Oak Tree Country Club
Semi-private course in West Middlesex, PA. 724-528-9984
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
Four-star rating from "Golf Digest". 724-981-3552
Yankee Run Golf Course
4.5 Star by "Golf Digest". 330-448-8096
Greens of Greenville
Public course. 724-588-5030
Pine Hill Golf Course
Greenville, PA. 724-588-8053
Spring Valley Golf Course
Mercer, PA area. 724-662-1999
Willow Hills Golf Course
Driving range and 9 hole executive Par 3 course. 724-748-3375
Great for Kids
Pymatuning Deer Park
Visitors can pet and feed over 200 animals. Jamestown, PA.
Living Treasures Animal Park
Large petting zoo in New Castle, PA. Pony and camel rides!
Waldameer Water World
Erie, PA.
Coolspring Corn Maze & Farm Market
Located in Mercer, PA. Open September 12 - Halloween Weekend.
In the Sky
Silent Wings Soaring
Grove City Airport. 724-662-3379
Skydive Pennsylvania
Mercer, PA.
Restaurants
Quaker Steak and Lube
Samous for the wings. Sharon, PA.
Tara - A Country Inn
A luxurious inn with a 'Gone With the Wind' theme, offering both casual and fine dining. Clark, PA
Hickory Bar and Grill
Rt. 18 in Hermitage, PA for fine dining. 724-962-1775
Iron Bridge Inn
Rt. 19 south of Mercer, PA; fine dining. 724-748-3626
Rachel's Roadhouse
Rt. 19 south of Mercer, PA; casual dining. 724-748-3193
The Brass Lantern
Family dining, home cooking. On Rt 18 in Transfer. 724-962-4540
Carini Pizza
Great pizza, pasta and more. Eat in or have it delivered to the campground! 724-646-0800
Wine & Cheese
Conneaut Cellars Winery
Daily tours and tastings.
Volant Mill Winery
Open 7 days a week, and located in historically quaint Volant, PA.
Wilhelm Winery
Located in Hadley, PA and open Tuesday through Sunday.
The Cheese House
New Wilmington, PA. 724-946-8558
Fairview Swiss Cheese
Open Daily, located on Rt 19 in Fredonia, PA. 724-475-4154
Shopping
Grove City Premium Outlets
Over 140 of your favorite brand name stores! Grove City, PA.
Daffin's Candies
The World's Largest Candy Store, home of the Chocolate Kingdom. Sharon, PA.
Philadelphia Candies
E. State Street in Hermitage, PA.
Kraynak's Nursery
Famous for Christmasland Sept. - December. Hermitage, PA.
Wendell August Forge
One-of-a-kind metal giftware created by master craftsmen. Self-guided tour of the workshop.
Slovak Folk Crafts
Grove City, PA, close to the Grove City Premium Outlets.
The Apple Castle
Featuring a variety of apples, cider, donuts, cheeses and other farm market items. Rt. 18 in New Wilmington, PA. 724-652-3221
Country House Christmas Shop
Located in New Castle, PA, this 170 year old farm house is filled with the spirit of Christmas! 724-946-2786
Reyers
The World's Largest Shoe Store! Sharon, PA.
The Winner
The World's Largest Off-Price Fashion Store. Sharon, PA.
Main Street, Volant
A scenic village in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish Country.
Antiques
DeBence Antique Music World
See and hear over 100 old-time musical instruments.
Country Crossings Gifts & Collectibles
Rt. 19 in Volant, PA, where primitives & antiques come together. 'Look for the Covered Wagon' Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Spring/Summer hours)
Joden Jewelers
Fine selection of antique, estate and modern jewelry
Antiques by the Yard
S. Broad Street in Grove City, PA. 724-458-4407
