See & Do > Local Attractions in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

American Legion #343

134 N. Jefferson St., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-658-3990

Bingo - Wed & Sat. evenings 6:00 p.m.

Amish Peddler

405 E. Neshannock Ave, New Wilmington, PA 16142
phone: 724-946-8034 | fax: 724-946-2294 | info@amishpeddler.com

Offering high-quality handmade furniture by Amish craftsmen since 1988"

Beaver Lawrence Railway Historical Society

2114 Rt. 168, Box 429, West Pittsburg, PA 16160
phone: 724-654-9542 | jfishovitz@hotmail.com

Perfect for the railroad enthusiast. In addition to the West Pittsburg Station, visit the UN Tower , an interlocking control tower; three cabooses from the Pennsyvlania Railroad, Penn Central, and Nickel Plate Road; a Brookville Gang Car built for the U. S. Army just prior to World War II, and a Fairmont "speeder" motorcar. Many other railroad artifacts, photos presentations and more.

Canoe & Kayak Lessons for Beginners

Lessons available any evening by appointment. All equipment provided, Cost: $20 per boat. Learn skills and paddling while going through Canoe Trail at Moraine State Park. 724-713-2093

Celebrity Series at Westminster College

South Market St., New Wilmington, PA 16172
phone: 724-946-7354

"Bringing the Best in the World of Entertainment to the Campus and the Community" The Westminster Celebrity Series started as part of an Artist-Lecture series and has developed over the years into its present format and identity. Many great performers have graced the stage of Orr Auditorium since the inception of the program in 1967.

Cheese House

3610 State Route 208 , New Wilmington, PA 16142
phone: 724-946-8558 | fax: (724) 946-8409

Open Monday - Saturday 9 - 5 and closed Sunday 60 cheeses, imported, domestic and locally produced. Featuring specialty foods, Amish Jams and jellies, honey and Pennsylvania pure maple syrup. The Cheese House isn't just cheese. There's over 13,000 square feet of unique gifts under one roof. One of the largest selections of German made "Black Forest" cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers and more.

Down Under Shop

2305 Wilmington Rd., New Castle, PA 16105
phone: 724-652-7997

Consigments and more! Great accessories, shades, flip-flops, summmerwear, maternity, toddler, handbags, wallets, jewelry, and deasl throughout the store. Brand names and low prices. Stop, shope, and have fun. Winemaking supplies are our newest addition!!!!

DSV Club Bingo

110 East Division St., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-654-5221 | shopdiaz@aol.com

Saturday 7 pm at the Sallmen's Social Center, 110 E. Division St., New Castle, PA 724-654-5221

Ellwood City Area Historical Society

310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117
phone: 724-752-2021

Founded in 1892 by developer Henry Watters Hartman, the borough was named after Isaac L. Ellwood, one of the inventors of barbed wire. The community grew rapidly with the development of a strong industrial base fostered in large part by the development of the seamless tube industry here. The first seamless steel tubes in America were pierced in Ellwood City in June of 1895 by inventor and engineer Ralph C. Stiefel. The first seamless tube company was named the Ellwood Weldless Tube Company, which made seamless tubing for the bicycle industry. This firm was later acquired by the Shelby Tube Company that was the nucleus of the national tube division of the United States Steel.

Genealogical Department New Castle Public Library

207 E. North St., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-658-6659

Located on the second floor of the New Castle Public Library, the collection in the History Room includes family histories, standard reference works, county histories of Pennsylvania, and other genealogical material. The New Castle Public Library is proud of its collection of genealogical materials. The collection is especially strong in Pennsylvania census records and local family histories.

Harlansburg Station Transportation Museum

424 Old Route 19, Routes 19 & 108, New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-652-9002

Exhibits of transportation memorabilia plus a unique gift shop. For the past sixteen years the Harlansburg Station has remained a private museum, receiving no state or federal funding. The owner and his family welcome people from Pittsburgh, the tri-state area, and from around the world to share his love of transportation.

Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts

124 East Leasure Ave., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-652-2882 | fax: 724-657-8786 | hoyt@hoytartcenter.org

Described as New Castle's "cultural jewel", the historic four building complex offers an environment of historical interest while housing art galleries, classrooms, studios, collection of fine arts library, and meeting facilities on five manicured acres of the residential North Hill. The Mission of the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts is to encourage an awareness, understanding, appreciation, and practice of the Arts and Humanities through visual, educational, and enrichment programming for learners of all ages.

Lawrence County Fairgrounds

464 Midway Rd., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-654-7745 | fax: 724-654-8772

The large Fairgrounds that host annual event such as Car Shows, Animal Shows, Swap Meets, Derby, and much more.

Lawrence County Historical Society

408 N. Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-658-4022 | lawchs@verizon.net

New hours: Tues., Thurs., and Saturday 11 am - 4 pm. The Lawrence County Historical Society was charted in 1938. Attorney Charles Young was the founder and served as president until his death in 1943. While the Society remained intact, it was inactive for a number of years. In 1976, during the Bicentennial of the United States, it was revived by Dr. Ellis Hoffman, Rosemary Hoffman and others

Living Treasures Animal Park

268 Fox Rd., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-924-9571

Take a walk on the wild side at your nearest Living Treasures location Both parks are designed to allow our visitors to get face to face with all types of animals for interaction opportunities not available at other zoos. In many cases, feeding and contact with the animals is encouraged which even further enhances your animal experience*. Leave your binoculars at home but don't forget your camera for those once in a lifetime photo opportunities. April 1st through mid November: Daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm Memorial Day through Labor Day: Daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm See October at the Zoo for information on our Night at the Zoo hours. *In case of extreme weather, please call ahead. Adults 12 and Over: $8.50 Children 3-11: $5.50 Seniors 62 and Over: $7.00 Children 2 and Under: FREE! Make us a regular family outing, season passes are available: $25 for adults and $20 for children Group rates available for field trips or for parties of 20 or more. Feed for the animals and additional attractions are available for purchase at both Living Treasures locations.

McConnell's Mill State Park

225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville, PA 16051
phone: 724-368-8811 | mcmill@localnet.com

McConnells Mill State Park, in Lawrence County, encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. Created by the draining of glacial lakes thousands of years ago, the gorge has steeps sides and the valley floor is littered with huge boulders. A logging mill was built in the 1800s to harness the power of the water. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, year-round. The old mill is open Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Interpretive tours of the old mill are Fridays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays 11:00 a.m. , 1:00,2:00, and 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Group tours may call for additional availablity.

New Castle Lyric Opera

1501 Delaware Ave., New Castle, PA 16105
phone: 724-714-3003 | office@newcastlelyricopera.org

New Castle Playhouse

212 East Long Ave., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-654-3437 | ncplayhouse@verizon.net

The New Castle Playhouse is situated on the Southside of New Castle, Pa., in Lawrence County. Incorporated in 1958 as a non-profit organization, the Playhouse has been providing quality live theatre productions for the community for over 4 decades. Since 1987, the New Castle Playhouse has made it's home in the old State Theatre, the oldest existing theatre building in Lawrence County. The Playhouse has been very active in repairing and restoring the building and work has just been completed on our beautiful new sculpture garden and patron's pavillion. The NCP attracts over 25,000 patrons during it's yearly 26-week, 76-performance season and serves over 2500 individuals through its increasingly diverse education and outreach activities.

Pulaski Flea Market

Rt.551 North , P.O. Box 293 , Pulaski, PA 16143
phone: 724-654-0531 | fax: 724-654-0821

Open Thursday 6:00 a.m. until the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Opening again on the first Thursday in April.

Silk Road Fair Trade Market

115 N. Market St., #1, New Wilmington, PA 16142
phone: 724-946-8502 | fax: 724-946-8502 | info@silkroadmkt.com

Come see our unique handcrafted gifts from around the world. We carry a large selection of fair trade jewelry, purses, kitchen items, clothing, baskets, musical instruments, and home décor conversation pieces. Through fair trade, your purchase gives artisans fair wages, safe working conditions, village improvement, and the opportunity for a better life.

Slovenian Heritage Museum

270 Martin Road,, Enon Valley, PA 16120
phone: 724-336-5180 | fax: 724-336-6716 | snpj@snpjheritage.com

Colorful costumes and a history of the Slovenian culture are highlighted in this one-of-a-kind museum.

Taylor Township Athletic Association Bingo

110 East Division St., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-654-5221 | shopdiaz@aol.com

Wed. at 10 am and Friday at 7 pm. Hard card bingo open to the public at Sallmen's Social Club.

Teena's Quilt Shop

435 Quilt Shop Lane,, Volant, PA 16156

Over 100 authentic Amish Quilts and other Amish crafts on display at Teena's home. Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Scottish Rite Cathedral

110 East Lincoln Ave., New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 724-654-6683 | fax: 724-654-9631 | info@cathedralnewcastle.com

The large Neo-classic Scottish Rite Cathedral was built in 1925 by a Milwaukee firm from plans drawn by architect R.G. Schmidt, also of Milwaukee, at a cost of $1.7 million. The building was first used in November of 1926. The original usage of the Cathedral was as a meeting place for Masonic groups. During the Depression, the Masons were unable to pay taxes, and the building was lost to the county. In 1940, the Cathedral Foundation was formed by the Masons, who pooled funds and acquired the building. The Cathedral was originally the largest facility between New York and Chicago, with the exterior dimensions being 244 feet wide by 181 feet deep, 180 feet high at the back of the building. Six stone columns rise 32 feet at the front of the building and weigh 32,000 pounds each. The stage at the Cathedral is 82 feet wide, 46 feet deep, and 65 feet high. The auditorium seats 2,834 total: 1st floor - 918, 1st balcony - 1,026, and 2nd balcony - 890. There is not a bad seat in the house and the acoustics are wonderful. Whether you are on the first floor center section or the 2nd balcony, the sound is the same. The auditorium/ concert hall is used for recitals, regional ballets and choruses. The facility's primary rental comes from wedding receptions. The facility has dishes and silverware for 1,800 and a huge dining hall. The magnificent lobby is often used for receptions, as is the main dining room and west and east dining rooms. Weekly bingo games in the dining area are another primary use of the Cathedral. A grand ballroom features glistening maple floors for dancing.

Volant Meeting Place

600 Main St., Volant, PA 16156
phone: 724-533-5611 | volantmills@embarqmail.com

A wedding is a highlight in any culture. Learn the customs associated with dating and marriage in thei humble, yet highly social culture. Participate in a reenactment of a young man letting that special girl know he is interested, and the courting that leads up to this typical wedding day. Enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal, prepared and served just like the Amish do. After dinner a question and answer period will be entertained. Seating is limited. Reservations and Prepayment required. $25 per person. April 30, May 14, and June 25th are the first three 2011 dates announced.

Volant Mill Winery

1229 Main St., Volant, PA 16156
phone: 724-533-2500 | fax: 724-533-9903 | bryan@volantmillwinery.com

Family owned winery featuring wines made form our local vineyards.

Volant Shops

P.O. Box 3,, Volant, PA 16156
phone: 724-533-2591

Enjoy shopping in a unique village of quaint shops and restaurants, nestled in the rolling hills of scenic W. PA Amish country.

Westminster College

South Market St., New Wilmington , PA 16172
phone: 724-946-7354 | fax: 724-946-6243

Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked among national leaders in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America’s Best Colleges, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 351 Colleges” by The Princeton Review, and was recognized by the Templeton Guide as a “Character Building College.” Nearly 1,600 students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty, while choosing from 40 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the beautiful New Wilmington, Pa. campus. Westminster is 50 miles north of Pittsburgh and less than 80 miles from Erie and Cleveland.

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