Area Information
We are a relatively rural county in the northeastern United States with plenty of treasures to offer!
Plan Your Visit
There’s lots to do in Butler County - we’re here to make planning a trip easy!
Small towns loaded with charm, great shops, and fantastic restaurants are abundant here, as are parks and waterways perfect for outdoor enthusiasts! Butler County has a growing, top-notch craft beer scene, is loaded with history and hands-on experiences that build life-long memories!
Add alpaca farms, agritourism, arts, culture, fairs, festivals, family fun, golfing, events, quirky sites, wineries, museums, and soon you’ll be planning your return trips!
The small-town feel can be found throughout Butler County as spots such as Evans City, Harmony, Mars, Saxonburg, Slippery Rock, and Zelienople embrace uniqueness.
Portersville’s Moraine State Park is 16,725 acres, with 1,750 square feet of beach, 71 miles of trails and 42 miles of shoreline, and is the spot for hiking, horseback riding, biking, mountain biking, and snowmobiling. With more than 700 picnic tables, it’s the perfect place for a picnic with family and friends.
No matter where you visit here you’re sure to be near a spot that will tantalize your taste buds. Cranberry Township, located in the southern part of the county, has a wide variety of restaurants from family favorites to others unique to our local parts You’ll find fine dining throughout Butler County, including in our small towns of Harmony, Saxonburg, and Zelienople.
If you’re interested in local libations, the Butler Beer Circuit is a collection of craft breweries, which serve up great food in addition to outstanding beer. If dessert is your passion, then hop on the Sweet Tooth Trail, which takes you to shops featuring some of the best confectionary delights you’ll find anywhere! And The Coffee Connection is a trail with creative caffeinated (and decaffeinated) drinks along with other delicious delights.
Weather & Average Temperatures
We have seasonal fun for everyone, year round!
Your Guide to Supporting Butler County Businesses
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Things To Do
Saying Butler County has a little something for everyone sounds cliché, but it’s true!
Festivals & Events
Butler County features many fun events for the whole family, from one of the biggest Jeep festivals in the country to small town events that have been around for more than 50 years.
Cities & Towns
While getting to Butler County is easy due to our proximity to Interstate 79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, we invite you to take the roads less traveled and explore the treasures that await in our small towns.
Food & Drink
Get your fork ready and make your taste buds happy! Chances are you can find it in Butler County.
Where To Stay
Need to stay here? Great! Butler County offers a wide range of accommodations for rest and relaxation.