Itineraries
TOUR & EXPLORE ITINERARY
Morning
Start your day with a visit to Check’s Radio Museum in Karns City where you will find over 800 radios displayed in a beautiful setting on the Allegheny River at the end of Seybertown Road. Free admission – open April through October. Call for tour or tour by chance.
Take a walking tour of historic Downtown Kittanning and stroll through the beautiful Riverfront Park, along the Allegheny River. The park features winding walkways and scenic river views. A central feature is the John P. Murtha Amphitheatre, which seats 1,000 for a variety of entertainment events.
Lunch
Drop into Greendale Tavern for good times and great food! This restaurant/bowling lanes combination is a neighborhood favorite, and offers a casual, friendly dining atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. They have 12 lanes, offering league and open bowling 8am-12:30am daily. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining or a special occasion, Greendale Tavern is sure to please.
Afternoon
If the great outdoors are more to your liking, check out Mahoning Creek Lake, situated among steep-sided valleys and forested hillsides. Call to schedule a thrilling tour of the dam which bills itself as “The Best Dam Tour in the World!”
Dinner/Evening
Enjoy fine Italian cuisine at The Villa Restaurant. Homemade pasta with a variety of sauces and an assortment of other food is sure to please everyone’s palette. Then catch a show at the Casino Theatre, Southwestern Pennsylvania’s oldest active theater located in Vandergrift’s National Register Historic District. If you’re looking for something a little more wild and crazy stop in at the Warehouse. The best DJs, the Hottest Music, the place will blow you away with the most innovative sound system and extreme hi-tech light show towering from above. The Warehouse is always alive and kick’n featuring Live Entertainment with Local and National acts. You will also find things such as Karaoke, Pool, Football, Poker and many other forms of entertainment.
Overnight
After a full day of touring and exploring, enjoy a relaxing stay at Paganelli’s Butterfly House, a country B&B. Come and enjoy a stay at this lovely country home. The beautiful butterfly gardens compliment the grounds and offer a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
MANY MODES OF TRANSPORTATION ITINERARY
9am-11am: Happy Trails Equine Center11:30am- 12:30pm: Shopping in Downtown Kittanning
12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch
2pm- 3:30pm: Kiski Junction Railroad
3:45pm-6pm: The River’s Edge Canoe and Kayak
6:15pm-7:30pm: Dinner
Directions to Happy Trails Equine Center from Rt 28N:
After passing Rt 28/66 and Route 85 intersection follow Rt 28/66 for 5 miles to Village of Baum. Look for SR1018 on right. Turn right onto SR1018 towards Dayton. Follow for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left on Martin Road.
Happy Trails Equine Center
1241 Martin Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
814-257-8935
www.happytrailsequinecenter.com
Call to schedule your visit.
Happy Trails Equine Center is situated on 125 acres of wooded and gently rolling farmland. Bring your family to saddle up and mosey down the trail for a one or two hour guided ride through the woods and over water. After your ride, relax around the campfire and enjoy outdoor cooking in the country. Happy Trails will customize and accommodate for groups of all ages and sizes.
Directions to Downtown Kittanning from Happy Trails:
From Martin Road, turn right onto SR1018. Follow to Rt 28/66; turn left to Rt 28/66 follow to exit for Business 422 Kittanning. At third light (will see bridge to left) turn right onto Market Street.
Shopping in Downtown Kittanning:
Visit the many unique stores along Market Street. There you will find everything from books to gently used clothing. If it’s antiques you like, be sure to visit Kats ‘Tiques and the TLC Shop for treasures from the 1800’s through the 1960’s. If it’s primitive home embellishments you enjoy, stop in at Creative Dreams. There you will find everything from gourmet goods to handmade quilts. Regardless of your taste, in Downtown Kittanning you will surely find something for everyone to enjoy.
Lunch in Kittanning:
The Allegheny Mariner1301 N. Water Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-545-6646
Casual/fine dining
www.alleghenymariner.com
Dizzy Lizzie’s
300 Market Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-1634
Casual dining, daily lunch specials
Mel’s Pizzeria
353 Butler Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-1010
Casual dining, award winning pizza and more.
www.melspizzeria.com
The Inn
2240 Freeport Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-545-1601
Bar and restaurant
Directions to Kiski Junction From Downtown Kittanning: Follow S. Water Street to Rt 66 South. Continue 66 South for 14 miles turn right at blinking light onto Schenley Road. Follow for 4 miles. At the end of Schenley road, cross the railroad tracks to Railroad Street and you will see the Railroad Station just ahead.
Kiski Junction Railroad Inc.P. O. Box 48, 130 Railroad Street
Schenley PA 15682
724-295-5577
www.kiskijunction.com
Kiski Junction Railroad Inc. is a working freight & tourist shortline, offering scenic train rides in Pennsylvania. They have been providing reliable freight service for over 150 years, providing fun tourist rides since 1996. Train departs Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 2pm sharp for a one hour ride. (Tuesday and Friday can be 1.5 hours if hauling freight)
Directions from Kiski Junction Railroad Inc. to The Rivers Edge Canoe and Kayak: Follow Shenley Road to Rt 66S intersection (blinking light), turn right onto Rt 66S. Continue to follow to Rt 66S to River Road, turn left onto River Road (before Leechburg Bridge). Follow to The River's Edge Canoe and Kayak on left, approximately 1.5 miles.
The Rivers Edge Canoe and Kayak3158 River Road
Leechburg, PA 15656
724-845-9501
www.the-rivers-edge.com/
Call to schedule your adventure.
The Rivers Edge Canoe and Kayak is a canoe/kayak center and livery service with a full service bait & tackle shop. Adventurers can select 5, 10, or 18 mile trips along the Kiski River.
Dinner in Leechburg:
1844 Restaurant690 State Route 66
Leechburg, PA 15656
724-845-1844
Fine dining
www.1844restaurant.com
Addison House
85 First Street
Leechburg, PA 15656
724-845-7881
Fine/casual dining
www.addisonhouse.net
Lake’s Restaurant Lounge and Motel
2847 River Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
724-567-5405
Casual dining
Overnight:
Lake’s Motel2847 River Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
724-567-5405
Paganelli’s Butterfly House
1259 Sarver Road
Sarver, PA 16055
724-353-8665
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Myers Keeping Rooms
174 Columbia Avenue
Vandergrift, PA 15690
724-568-2615
www.paweb.bizland.com/mbbfast.htm
The Vineyard by Mellon
640 Freeport Road
Freeport, PA 16229
412-377-9204
www.thevineyardbymellon.com
