EXPERIENCE MARITIME HISTORY WITH A DAY SAIL ON THIS FLAGSHIP Voodoo Brewery Meadville USS Niagara Erie FIND MORE “GREAT” DESTINATIONS It’s not all about Lake Erie. Go beyond the region’s Great Lake to discover some other “great” attractions showcasing the area’s history and natural beauty. Connect to the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail , running between Oil City and Franklin. The 5.8-mile trail hugs the Allegheny River, making for a scenic journey, and the paved path means a smooth ride for bicyclists and hikers alike. While you’re in Oil City, stop in at the Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry . Housed in a 1905 Beaux Arts-style building and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum’s exhibits range from the period-perfect Victorian Room to the new dinosaur exhibit. For a low-key lake experience, check into the Edinboro Lake Resort in Edinboro, where you can dine on the shores of Edinboro Lake and stay in a private cabin just off the water. While you’re there, swim, fish, rent a boat, or enjoy the resort’s lineup of live music. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: VISIT ERIE; VISIT CRAWFORD COUNTY; VENANGO MUSEUM OF ART, SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry Oil City Explore the unique flavors of craft beers, sparkling and hard ciders, high-quality wines, and locally made spirits when you follow the Crawford County Toasting Tour . In Grove City, take an open-air safari bus tour at the new Keystone Safari , a 143-acre adventure park featuring free-roaming animals in a natural setting. You also can spot wildlife as you zipline on one of the adventure courses. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Daffin’s Candies in Sharon as you visit the Chocolate Kingdom, an attraction boasting a 400-pound chocolate turtle and a miniature village complete with chocolate castle, train, and Ferris wheel. Explore the 205 acres of old-growth forest at Erie’s Asbury Woods , featuring native Pennsylvania plant species alongside wetlands and landscaped gardens. Step into the Nature Center for an interactive classroom and animal exhibits. At the Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville, stand where Edwin Drake struck oil in 1859, ushering in the modern petroleum industry. View working replicas of Drake’s steam engine and derrick, and then enjoy the 240-acre park surrounding the well. visitPA.com 113
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