From Authentic Amish Experiences to Wines & Brews: Great Options Abound in Lawrence County

Follow these readymade trails or create your own adventure with friends and family.

Mcconnells Mill State Park Visit Lawrence County

McConnells Mill State Park is home to five waterfalls and hiking trails including the North Country National Scenic Trail. Bike the 12-mile paved Stavich Bicycle Trail, the only bicycle trail in the United States that will take you through three different townships, two different counties and two different states. Find the perfect river for fishing and kayaking, drive through historic covered bridges and discover our newest park and very beautiful Quaker Falls.

Mines And Meadows

Adventure seekers won’t want to miss the chance to connect with past residents at Haunted Hill View Manor or to ride an ATV through abandoned underground limestone mines at Mines & Meadows ATV/RV Resort.

Having the 2nd largest old order Amish in Pennsylvania and the 12th largest in the United States makes the sight of brown horse-drawn buggies on major roads a commonplace. Choose between guided tours or a self-guided driving tour for an in-depth look into the Amish lifestyle. Be sure to marvel at the beautiful rolling landscape that makes up the Amish Countryside. You’ll find not just quaint and quirky Air BnB’s & Bed & Breakfasts, but one-of-a-kind shopping in the villages of Volant and New Wilmington.

Good conversation begins with good food and a great libation. Nova Destinations boasts six wine, brew and distillery locations. Continue throughout the county to find several more wine and brew destinations including one inside an old school house. Pause for a bite to eat at one of the many ethnic restaurants where the only food served is homemade; Middle Eastern, Italian, Asian and Mexican. Pick-your-own food at the many local farms, complete with agritourism events throughout the year.

Marys Middle Eastern

Seventeen local restaurants all with unique burgers – you have one goal, devour your way through the Lawrence County Burger Trail! Choose from over 100 delicious burgers. Some burgers are made with grilled cheese or have pierogis as the bun while others might include fried egg and bacon.  Other burgers might be a beer-infused, vegetarian, prime rib or if you can’t make a decision – building your own burger is always an option. Fill up your official burger trail passport to win prizes along the way.

Culture abounds with the Historic Warner Cascade Theater Museum, the very first theater used by Warner Brothers, Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a professional regional ballet company who perform at the magnificent Scottish Rite Cathedral. Theater lovers will enjoy local thespians in local community theater or attend the top-notch talent via Celebrity Series at Westminster College.

Dive into history at our genealogical research center, historic museums and art galleries. Join in on the fun unique events all year round like Tour de Donut, Balloon Quest and Slovenefest. Memory-making opportunities await you in Lawrence County. Begin building your “suitcase” at VisitLawrenceCounty.com.


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