Butler County: In Harmony - Butler PA Weekend Getaway

Preview: Pittsburgh’s northern neighbor covers a lot of territory, capable of appealing to a remarkably wide audience, from toddlers building sand castles on the “beaches” of Lake Arthur to weekend jocks challenged by extreme sports to bargain hunters on the antiquing circuit. There’s the well-preserved first home of the Harmony Society for history lovers, a prairie habitat for nature lovers, and a romantic mill and covered bridge for the rest of us lovers. Surprisingly enough, local officials have barely awakened to the notion of tourism, with nary a visitors guide nor visitors center in sight at the end of the twentieth century. Historic villages and pristine lakes that would be overrun in more heavily marketed parts of the nation lie awaiting discovery. This is especially ironic given the suburban sprawl eating away at the southern portions of Butler County’s rural beauty. But you really don’t have to travel far to escape the strip malls and housing tracts and congestion. Agriculture remains the county’s chief “industry,” and the area is still home to more golf courses (seventeen) than any other county in the state—practically in our backyard. The detailed itinerary in this chapter is a driving tour that features extensive recommendations for sightseeing attractions, recreational activities, lodging, restaurants, shopping, and more.
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Duration: One night
Best Time to Go: Year-round
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Quick Escapes: Pittsburgh Guide Book