Local Area Recreation Near Mercer / Grove City KOA Holiday

Looking for something to do? Here are a few ideas.

Amish Country Tours

Amish Country Tours

An Old Order Amish community of approximately 2,500 people lives on farms surrounding the towns of New Wilmington and Volant.

If you are interested in a closer look into Amish life, book a tour with Simple Life Tours. Personalized tours are available Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Make reservations by phone or online.

108 N Market St

New Wilmington, PA 16142

724-923-9730

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Skydiving

Skydiving

Always wanted to try it? Tried it before and want to do it again? Skydive Pennsylvania is a full-service dropzone catering to both first-time skydivers and experienced skydivers.
Their expert instructors will provide you with a safe, high quality skydiving experience.
Book online or call to reserve your skydive.

496 Old Ash Rd

Mercer, PA 16137

800-909-5867

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HELL'S HOLLOW ADVENTURE TRAIL

HELL'S HOLLOW ADVENTURE TRAIL

Hells Hollow  is a 5 mile drive from the campground. They have a  4 mile hiking trail and rent cart and explore. History, wildlife, water falls, iron ore furnace and so much more.

Hell’s Hollow Farm – Spring Valley

340 Bestwick Road.

Mercer, PA 16137

724-662-1999

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Jennings Environmental Education Center

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Hike 5 miles of trail through more than 300 acres of forest and prairie. In late July and early August the prairie is in full bloom, with the rare Blazing-Star flower taking center stage. The North Country Scenic Trail passes through Jennings and uses some of it's trails. Park hours are from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week

2951 Prospect Road

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724-794-6011

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Golfing

Golfing

Mercer County is listed as one of Golf Digest's "Top 10 Golf Destinations". Three fine public courses lie within 15 minutes of the campground:

Willow Hills Golf Center in Grove City http://willowhillsgolf.com/index.html
Spring Valley in Mercer http://www.golfspringvalley.com/ and
Green Meadows Golf Course in Volant http://www.golfgreenmeadows.com/

Just 30 minutes away is The Buhl Park Golf Course - the only Free Public Golf Course in the United States! http://www.buhlfarmpark.com/golf-course-range

For information on additional courses in the area check the visitmercercountypa.com website

Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing

Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing

Take a leisurely float down the Shenango River. Great for families. Carried Away Outfitters offers reasonable rental rates and shuttle service. Open May 26th - September 3rd.

Riverside Park

73 Memorial Drive

Greenville, PA 16125

724-343-1313

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Butler County Beer Circuit

Butler County Beer Circuit

Get to know part of the beer scene in our area by navigating your way through the Butler County Beer Circuit, a self-guided tour of local brew pubs .
Start at North Country Brewing Co. in Slippery Rock
Get a passport, take it to the brew pubs listed, order a pint or a flight and receive a stamp at each location. Once the card is complete, take it to the Tourism Bureau to claim a specialty mug and more for completing the Butler County Beer Circuit.
Each brew pub offers a variety of unique and local craft beers.
Claim your prize upon completion at:
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau
310 E. Grandview Ave.
Zelienople, PA 16063Must be 21 or older to participate. Please drink responsibly. 

North Country Brewing Co.

141 S. Main St.

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

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Escape Room & Axe Throwing

Escape Room & Axe Throwing

Located in Slippery Rock, PA, Mystery Mayhem Escapes will challenge you to the core. You and your team will be locked in a room with a time limit of one hour to follow the storyline by solving the mystery. Follow the clues and solve the puzzles to complete the objective. OR,  get your aggressions out and try Axe Throwing. Anyone can do it, they'll teach you how.

623 Centreville Pike

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724-541-3533

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Fresh Marketplace at New Wilmington Center

Fresh Marketplace at New Wilmington Center

On Saturdays in May-September from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Farmer's market offering local fresh produce, grass-fed meats, organic cheese, breads, eggs, honey, maple syrup, flowers, alpaca products, Amish donuts, prepared foods with free children's activities and musicians' performances.

129 South Chestnut Street

New Wilmington, PA 16142

609-439-5931

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Grove City Farmer's Market

Grove City Farmer's Market

Open Saturday's from 8am - 12pm. 
The Farmers' Market has a variety of naturally grown, organic, homemade, home-baked, and homegrown products.  Fruits, vegetables, and much more.

Joseph D. Monteleone Youth Festival Park,

S. Broad St.

Grove City, PA 16127

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