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Discover the natural beauty in this county of all seasons - spring, summer, winter and fall!

Home of the Crawford County Fair, the Pymatuning Spillway, great w**eries, history, shopping and an abundance of outdoor activities! VisitCrawford is a community non-profit organization that promotes and encourages tourism, travel, and convention activities in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. We strive to draw tourists to Crawford County, help small local businesses with advertising and entrepreneurial needs, and provide merchandise for the Crawford County area.

11/09/2026

Member Shout Out 📢 The Meadville Garden Club
🎄✨ A Classic Christmas Comes to Life! ✨🎄

Experience the magic of the season at the beautiful Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum as the Meadville Garden Club presents its beloved Trees of Christmas celebration!

🎬 This year's theme, Classic Christmas Movies, brings holiday nostalgia to life with beautifully decorated live pine trees inspired by timeless Christmas favorites.

Stroll through the historic mansion, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and visit the charming Artisan Boutique for unique holiday gifts and treasures. 🎁

❤️ A wonderful holiday tradition to share with family and friends!

✨ Celebrate the beauty, nostalgia, and magic of Christmas in Meadville!

11/07/2026

Mead in Meadville, maple-kissed b**r in a timber-frame barn, and a boardwalk lined with bright red winterberries. Our Sip & Explore Trail pairs a walk outdoors with a glass of something local, and late fall is a wonderful time to try it.

Settle in downtown at Blissful Meadsfor a flight of small-batch honey w**e, or walk the Muddy Creek Holly Trail near Cambridge Springs and then warm up at Riverside Brewing Company, where maple from the family’s own farm finds its way into the b**r and the food. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect excuse to bring home a bottle for the table, too!

Find every stop on the trail, from Pymatuning to Titusville, in our full itinerary:
https://loom.ly/fRNmAKo
Picutred: Muddy Creek Holly Trail

11/05/2026

A college gym floor’s famous “A” on display, gemstones and handmade jewelry from local makers, and maple from the owners’ own family farm in everything from the b**r to the pizza dough. Welcome to Cambridge Springs, the next stop in our hidden gems series!

More than a century ago, visitors arrived by train and trolley to take in the mineral springs that put the “Springs” in this French Creek town’s name. Today there’s plenty to discover, and a Saturday is the perfect day to see it all.

Here’s how we’d spend a Saturday in Cambridge Springs:

Morning: Start with a hearty breakfast at Brown's Old Tyme Cafe on South Main Street, a hometown favorite known for its cinnamon rolls. Sleeping in? They serve lunch until 2 p.m., too. Then head to the Cambridge Springs Museum and History Center on Federal Street, open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Two floors of exhibits tell the story of the town’s mineral water boom, and the Alliance College room is a treasure, with yearbooks, Kujawiaki folk costumes, and the iconic “A” cut right from the old gymnasium floor.

Afternoon: Settle in at Riverside Brewing Company, set in an 1800s barn that was taken down in Cochranton and rebuilt on the grounds of the historic Riverside Inn along French Creek. The family behind Riverside also runs Howles Maple Farm, and you’ll taste it all over the menu. Howles maple syrup often finds its way into the b**rs on tap, the wood-fired pizza dough is made with it, and the Sweet Farm Fries come with Howles maple cream for dipping. Before you go, browse the gift shop for Howles maple products to take home.

On your way home: Make one last stop at Earth, Wind, and Wire Studio and Rock Shop on Church Street, open until 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Its shelves are filled with rocks and gemstones, handmade jewelry, wire art and work from local makers. With the holidays around the corner, you’ll find gifts here you won’t see anywhere else.

Did you ever visit the Riverside Inn or study at Alliance College? We’d love to hear your Cambridge Springs memories in the comments. More hidden gems are on the way!

Plan your Saturday in Cambridge Springs:
https://loom.ly/Cqt8jaM

11/03/2026

A frontier home from 1802, a Greek Revival house on the National Register, chicken and buckwheat waffles on Main Street, and the creek a young George Washington followed in the late fall of 1753. November is a lovely time to slow down in Saegertown.

Start with breakfast. Traveler's Cafe on Main Street calls itself “unique food in a unique little town,” and the menu backs it up, with Cinnabun Waffles, chicken and waffles on a house or buckwheat waffle, Turkish eggs, and gluten-free waffles for anyone who needs them. It’s a breakfast and lunch spot, so come early and come hungry.

Then take a walk through town history. Saegertown began as Aldens Mill, a settlement that grew up around a sawmill built about 1800, and in 1824 Daniel Saeger bought the mill and laid out the town under his own name. Stroll Main Street and you’ll pass the McGill House, built in 1802 and the oldest original structure in Crawford County, and the Saeger House, a Greek Revival home from the 1840s that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now home to the Saegertown Heritage Society.

Follow in Washington’s footsteps. In the late fall of 1753, 21-year-old George Washington traveled along French Creek through what is now Saegertown on his first military and diplomatic mission. Washington’s Trail 1753 marks the route today, and driving it in November lets you see the valley in the same season he did.

Get outside. Just up Route 198, Woodcock Creek Lake and the Bossard Nature Area are perfect for a crisp November walk. Bossard is a National Recreation Trail with two observation blinds and a paved, accessible section, and the 1.8-mile Woodcock Trail is an easy out-and-back near the dam. It’s hunting season, so a little blaze orange is a smart idea.

Gear up and unwind. Myers Sportsman's Connection on Main Street is Saegertown’s hometown sporting goods store, stocked for hunting, fishing, trapping and camping, with live bait all year round. When the day is done, Hitchy's Tavern - Saegertown serves a classic American pub menu with seasonal cocktails and a craft b**r bar, plus the game on the TVs and weekly events with live music.

Do you have a favorite Saegertown memory or a go-to order on Main Street? We’d love to hear it in the comments.

Plan your visit: visitcrawford.org/listing/washingtons-trail-1753
Pictured: Woodcock Lake Dam by Rachel Kawate

11/02/2026

Member Shout Out 📢 to Country Crafters Arts & Crafts Show!
🎄✨ THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON STARTS HERE! ✨🎄

🎁 Annual Country Crafters Arts & Craft Show
📅 November 6, 7 & 8, 2026

Looking for that perfect one-of-a-kind holiday gift? 🎅🛍️

Celebrate the season and discover the incredible talent of local juried artists and artisans at the Annual Country Crafters Arts & Craft Show!

From beautifully handcrafted treasures to unique gifts you won't find in big-box stores, this festive shopping tradition is the perfect place to check off your holiday gift list while supporting local creativity.

❤️ Shop Small. Shop Handmade. Shop Local!

Bring your friends, get inspired, and make a weekend of holiday shopping in Crawford County!

🎄 Because the most memorable gifts are the ones made with heart!

10/29/2026

Trick-or-treating along the lake, a 59-year-old parade with a Tim Burton twist, and live music on the spookiest night of the year. Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and our communities have planned a wonderful weekend to celebrate!

Friday, October 30: Conneaut Lake kicks things off with the Lakeside Spooktacular. From 5 to 7 p.m., little ghosts and goblins can trick-or-treat at participating businesses along Water Street, then head to Rising River Brewing - Lakeside for the kids' costume contest at 7:30 p.m. Grown-ups, the fun keeps going with Witches vs. Warlocks from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring special treats and drinks at participating businesses, plus live music at Rising River from 6 to 9 p.m. Costumes are encouraged for everyone!

Looking for something a little more laid back? Davenport Cidery & Winery has acoustic music from Tommy Link from 6 to 9 p.m., and you can blend your very own c***r right from the taps.

Saturday, October 31: The 59th Annual Meadville Halloween Parade takes over downtown Meadville at 6:30 p.m., starting near the Meadville Market House. This year's theme is "Twisted Tales," inspired by the films of Tim Burton, and proceeds benefit Hospice of Crawford County. Hats off to the Emerging Professionals In Crawford County for keeping this wonderful tradition going strong!

Make a day of it and head downtown early for the Small Business Candy Crawl from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our downtown shops will have treats waiting, and it's the perfect excuse to browse a few of Meadville's local favorites before the big parade.

Out at Davenport, the Vanilla Bill Band takes the stage for their very first performance from 6 to 9 p.m., and costumes are welcome.

However you celebrate, we hope to see you out there this weekend. Happy Halloween from all of us at Visit Crawford!

Find every event on our calendar: https://loom.ly/G2WKXxU

10/27/2026

A glacier carved it, the county’s very first w**ery calls it home, and a ghost named Elizabeth is said to wander its grand old hotel. Welcome to Conneaut Lake, the first stop in our series on the hidden gems of Crawford County’s towns!

Pennsylvania’s largest natural glacial lake has been welcoming visitors since 1892, when Exposition Park opened on its north shore, and late fall is one of the loveliest times to see it. The water is calm, the shoreline still holds the last of the season’s color, and the lake feels like your own.

Here’s how we’d spend a day at the lake:

Morning: Start at Ice House Bakery & Deli on Water Street, a true hometown bakery, or try a seasonal cafe beverage at Vacavi Cafe. If you love the outdoors, Conneaut Marsh is a short drive away. It’s Pennsylvania’s largest freshwater marsh system, and a peaceful place to watch the wildlife as Conneaut Outlet winds toward French Creek.

Afternoon: Make your way to Conneaut Cellars Winery & Distillery. Dr. Alan Wolf opened Crawford County’s first w**ery here in 1982, and today his son Joal carries on the family tradition. Ask about the Princess Snowater Catawba, named for the meaning of “Conneaut,” snow waters, and keep an eye out for the eagle nest behind the w**ery. On your way back through town, stop at Al’s Melons Farm Market for local goodies to take home.

Evening: Settle in at Rising River Brewing Lakeside for dinner, craft cocktails and 12 rotating taps of b**r, c***r and seltzer. And since it’s Halloween week, swing past the historic Hotel Conneaut. Legend says Elizabeth has lingered near Room 323 ever since the fire of 1943.

We hope you’ll come back to see us on Thanksgiving evening, too, when Al’s Melons lights up the Conneaut Lake Trees of Light, glowing along the lake through the holidays.

Plan your day at the lake:
https://loom.ly/BS647v4
Picture Credit: Katie Wickert

10/24/2026

Four counties, one tank of gas, and color still lighting up the roads along French Creek. Our new fall road trip guide maps out a drive across Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region, from the Lake Erie shoreline to the river towns of the Oil Region, with Crawford County right in the heart of it all.

Here at home, the route takes you past Conneaut Lake and Pymatuning State Park, out to the Linesville Spillway, and down the French Creek corridor through Cambridge Springs, Saegertown and Meadville. Stop in at Al’s Melons Farm Market and the Meadville Market House along the way, and don’t be shy about taking the long way home. That’s the whole point of a fall road trip!

We’re just getting started, too. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share our favorite hidden gems in the towns along that route, including Conneaut Lake, Saegertown, Linesville, Cambridge Springs and more. Expect lakeside dinners, a home built in 1802, cozy cafes and the stories that make each town special. Our first stop is Conneaut Lake this Tuesday, and we hope you’ll come along for the ride.

Read the full road trip guide and start planning your drive:
https://loom.ly/j7vO5-M

Pictured: The beautiful Kennerdell Overlook in our neighboring Venango County!
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10/22/2026

Paint and c***r tonight, the birthplace of the oil industry and four decades of Rush on Saturday, and a relaxed acoustic afternoon at the orchard on Sunday. Here’s how we’d spend this weekend in Crawford County.

Tonight: Moonlight Halloween Paint Party at Davenport. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., Davenport Cidery & Winery is hosting a beginner-friendly sip and paint. You’ll paint a black cat against a glowing orange sky, surrounded by curling trees and flying bats, or a pair of pumpkins, with step-by-step instruction, every supply you need and a complimentary drink included. Bring a friend or make it a date night, and take home a spooky (or autumnal) little masterpiece for the mantel.

Saturday: A day in Titusville. Start at Drake Well Museum and Park, where Edwin Drake’s 1859 well launched the modern oil industry. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and late October is a beautiful time to walk the grounds along Oil Creek. Then head into town to the Titusville Iron Works, grab dinner at the Magic Bus Restaurant (open until 9), and stay for Sawyer, a tribute to Rush. Four seasoned musicians cover four decades of Rush, from the songs everyone knows to the deepest of deep cuts. Special guest Gary Bickerstaff opens at 6 p.m. and Sawyer takes the stage at 8. It’s 21 and over, with early entry at 5:30 p.m. and general admission at 6:30.

Sunday: 2B’s Acoustic at Davenport. Wind down the weekend from 3 to 6 p.m. with Bryan and Brenda Hill, the husband-and-wife duo behind 2B’s Acoustic, playing country, classic rock and pop favorites from the ’80s through today. Add a glass of c***r made from apples grown right on the farm, and you’ve got a pretty perfect fall Sunday.

Wherever the weekend takes you, we hope you’ll spend some of it here with us.

Find more happening this weekend: visitcrawford.org/events-calendar
Pictured: Beautiful scene in the orchard at Davenport Cidery & Winery!

10/20/2026

In 1892, a flood on French Creek started a Meadville company that would go on to show the whole world in 3-D.

Photographer B.L. Singley captured the flood damage and mounted his prints under a new name: Keystone. Thirteen years later, the Keystone View Company was the largest business of its kind in the world, offering 20,000 different stereoscopic views of places most people would never see in person, and every one of them was made right here in Meadville. Keystone views went into classrooms across the country in handsome wooden cabinets, teaching geography, science and history to generations of students. The company even made the stereoscopic vision tests used for drivers and pilots. By 1935 it held about two million negatives, a collection so large that when it was donated to the University of California, Riverside, it weighed more than 30 tons.

That story lives on at the Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum on Chestnut Street. Brothers Lance and Eric Johnson opened it in 2002, and the Crawford County Historical Society keeps it going today. You can browse view cards from around the globe, see how the 3-D images were made, and follow the technology all the way to the View-Master. Many of the exhibits are hands-on, which makes it a wonderful stop for curious kids, too.

The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November, and by appointment on other days. There are only a handful of Saturdays left this season, so now’s the time to plan your visit.

Did you grow up with a stereoscope or a View-Master in the house? We’d love to hear about it in the comments.

Plan your visit: visitcrawford.org/listing/johnson-shaw-stereoscopic-museum
Picture Credit: Crawford County Historical Society

Address

16709 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA
16335

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18143331258

Website

http://www.visitcrawford.org/

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