Quirky and Unique places in Butler County

If you're looking for unique attractions that sparks your curiosity, then we’ve got you covered! Butler County is home to many unordinary experiences that will keep your heart happy and your camera roll full.

Take a trip to Mars and have an out-of-this-world experience, grab a treat from a 13-foot snowman, and enter a spaceship full of toys! Butler County provides endless opportunities for a quirky and unique day.

Pictured Mars New Year

Credit NASA/Bill Ingalls

Baldinger’s Market
Your inner child will be screaming in excitement when you enter the nostalgic Baldinger’s Market. You truly will feel like a kid in a candy store perusing the penny candy (that actually costs one cent)! Walk through and pick out all of your favorites, or try something new! Besides candy, they offer the largest collection of cookie cutters around and Old World Christmas ornaments that are 10% off year round. Stop in to Baldinger’s Market in Zelienople for a truly unique experience.

Evans City Cemetery
The Evans City Cemetery is home to the ghostly graveyard where the opening scene was shot for the horror-classic film The Night of the Living Dead. The 1968 film is credited with beginning the world wide craze for zombies. Keep your eyes peeled for the famous “Blair” headstone which can be seen in the film. Check out this cemetery for a not so ordinary experience.

Glass Blowing Center
Capture every step of the rare and extraordinary art of glass blowing as you observe live, narrated demonstrations at the Glass Blowing Center! They also offer large group demonstrations, children’s birthday parties, and expert repair services. Want to get hands-on experience and learn the skills yourself? Check out their private and group glass lessons in several different areas of discipline.

Harmony Society Cemetery
The Harmony Society Cemetery contains about 100 graves of Harmony Society members who passed away during the society’s ten years in Harmony (from 1804-1814). The graveyard’s stone wall stands perfectly straight, completed by the unique stone gate, shaped to represent the tablets of the Ten Commandments and weighing more than a ton. Head over to see if you have the strength and power to move this mammoth rock, which weighs over one ton!

Mars
A town that is truly out of this world! Mars, Pennsylvania, is home to several small businesses that line main street, offering an array of services to residents and visitors. A prime example of small town America, where people gather at the local diner and greet each other on the sidewalk. Keep a lookout for Alien sightings, as they occur daily in storefront windows. Residents take full advantage of the fun opportunities their town’s name creates. Stop at the flying saucer parked in the town square for an unusual photo opportunity!

North Country Brewing Company
One of the original structures of Main Street Slippery Rock, North County Brewing Company was built in 1805. The elvish colonial pub serves sturdy fare and locally-sourced options as they practice farm to fork. They brew 12 different hand crafted beers free of sugars and additives in their on-site brew house along with a specialty cocktail menu. The brewery also celebrates Pennsylvania made wines, indulges in homemade desserts, and has a little something for the kiddos with handcrafted sodas.

Playthings Etc. Family Toy & Hobbies
Step inside a one-of-its kind spaceship shaped building for an out-of-this-world experience where you can play with a wide variety of toys and see exciting demonstrations! Playthings Etc. Family Toy & Hobbies located in Butler provides toys, puzzles, board games, and more for all ages and interests. You’ll find toys that are retro, futuristic, funny, inspiring, surprising, and wonderful. Come see why families make Playthings the most anticipated part of every visit to Butler County.

The Harmony Inn
With a menu sure to please every taste, the Harmony Inn gathers freshly sourced foods from their fields to your appetite as they strive to share dishes with a balance between spirit and fresh. This German-style restaurant offers over 50 taps of craft beer from local brewers. With gorgeous outside patio seating and an additional outdoor bar the Harmony Inn is the perfect spot for a summer happy hour. Believers beware because the Inn is notorious for being haunted and draws paranormal enthusiasts from all over. Visit the Harmony Inn the next time you're in the mood for a meal out and a truly unique experience.

The Maridon Museum
The Maridon Museum is the only museum in the region with a specific focus on Asian Art & Culture coupled with German Meissen porcelain. The objects inside and the building in downtown Butler was a gift of collector and Butlerian Mary Hulton Phillips. The museum’s permanent exhibits include over 800 items with artifacts dating all the way back to the Neolithic period. Make your way to Butler and find out why visitors are saying it’s a hidden gem that’s worth the drive from anywhere.

The Snowman
Standing 13 feet tall is a one of a kind roadside attraction: The Snowman. Located in Portersville, just a four minute drive from Moraine State park, this is a perfect spot for a post hike treat. With 30 shaved ice flavors, and the opportunity to make a “Yeti sundae” by adding chocolate or vanilla ice cream, your dessert will definitely be an unforgettable experience. Snap a picture with the Snowman while you enjoy your delicious treats to capture a sweet summertime memory.

Kairos Coffee Roaster and Tea Co
Start off your morning right with a freshly brewed beverage served out of a 1971 vintage airstream trailer. Located in Cranberry Township, Kairos Coffee Roaster and Tea Co is a full service espresso bar serving espresso, tea, and smoothies. With a mission to seek and create opportunities to serve people, Kairos Coffee encourages you to join them for a taste testing!

White Barn
Need a place to stay while visiting Butler County? Or are you looking to plan a staycation? Take advantage of this unique overnight stay, created just for you! White Barn is known for their beautiful wedding venue, but they also offer overnight stays in a renovated Grain Mill and Airplane Hangar, which connect to create a vacation home. With 5 bedrooms, a movie room, pool table room, patio, and outdoor firepit, there’s room for the whole family. A creation that took much hard work and dedication, from new and recycled materials, welcomes you with open arms!