What To Do On Your Summer Staycation in Butler County

Forget far away summer vacations — let’s talk about staying home! In your new Weaver home in one of our carefree Lifestyle Communities or spacious Single-Family Communities, you don’t have to endure hours of travel or break your wallet to experience the fun and freedom of a vacation. 

 

Take a look at a few of our favorite ways to enjoy a summer staycation (and entertain family and friends when they visit) in Butler County.

 

OUTDOOR FUN 

Moraine State Park | Portersville

Moraine offers just about every outdoor activity: biking, boating, disc golf, fishing, geocaching, hiking, picnicking, swimming, windsurfing and more. 

Jennings Environmental Education Center | Slippery Rock

Jennings is the only protected prairie in the state and is home to the endangered Massasauga rattlesnake. Enjoy year-round hikes on the 5-mile trail system.

 

CAMPING

Lake Arthur Family Campground | Slippery Rock

However you like to camp, there’s a site for you: Full hook-up; water & electric only; a simple spot in the woods for your tent. Or ditch the tent and go for the rustic cabin! Check out the playground, game area & campground store, too. 

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest Campground | Harrisville

From basic tents to RVs, rental cabins to yurts… this campground has it all. 170 shaded sites with electric service, a swimming pool, a bike track, a store, a playground, fire rings, a full schedule of activities and games. 

 

MUSEUMS

The Maridon Museum | Butler 

The only museum in Western PA with a specific focus on Chinese and Japanese art and culture.

Harmony Museum | Harmony, PA 

Discover the big history of a little town. Explore the 1809 main building, the Harmony Society cemetery, and the Mennonite meetinghouse and cemetery.

The Old Stone House | Slippery Rock

A historic inn and museum of rural life. The Stone House has served as a local post office, and was a muster point during the Civil War. 

The Evans City Area Historical Society | Evans City 

Artifacts and memorabilia relating to the area’s oil boom and railroads. 

 

WINERIES | BREWERIES | DISTILLERIES 

Winfield Winery | Cabot 

An award-winning winery in beautiful, rural Cabot, near Saxonburg. Sampling and tastings encouraged! 

Long Run Winery | Slippery Rock 

A small boutique winery offering a relaxing setting to sample a variety of red, white, and specialty wines.

Missing Links Brewery | Renfrew

Enjoy a variety of craft beers brewed on site, plus a brewpub with a full menu of made to order dishes. 

Stick City Brewing Company | Mars

A simple, family-friendly atmosphere to appreciate high quality and fresh modern beer styles. They support local social and environmental movements, too. 

Big Spring Spirits | Seven Fields

A community-centric craft distillery, producing locally-sourced whiskey, gin and vodka. Visit the Tasting Room and try one of their signature craft cocktails. 

DR Distillery | Slippery Rock 

Handcrafted & distilled whiskies & vodka, made with techniques handed down through generations.

Proudly bringing the craft of small batch whiskey production back to Western PA.