Hops, Grapes & Grains: A Tastemakers’ Tour
Sample handcrafted beers, savor delectable wines, and indulge in smooth spirits! Discover hidden gems and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Itineraries & Experiences
Butler County is a diverse area with something for everyone to explore!
As you make your way through Butler County, following an itinerary allows you to spend less time planning and more time exploring.
Eat, Drink, Shop
Eating, Drinking and Shopping...what more do you need?! Butler County has a great selection of restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and shops ranging from small mom & pop establishments to well-known brands. The variety allows you to find just what you are looking for. Our pre-planned itineraries give you a taste of a few different sides of the county. Don’t be afraid to shop ‘til you drop and let your taste buds discover more in Butler County!
All Itineraries
Washington’s Trail 1753
The French & Indian War is an important part of our nation’s history and in keeping with that significance, Butler County’s Washington 1753 Commemoration Committee works to raise public awareness of the mission.
Hidden Treasures
Eating, Drinking and Shopping...what more do you need?! Butler County has a great selection of restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and shops ranging from small mom & pop establishments to well-known brands.
Wine & Spirits
Enjoy a weekend of wines and spirits and we don’t just mean the alcoholic kind! While savoring (and even making) wine, cider and beer, explore some Butler County sites haunted by spirits.
Shopping on 19 from Cranberry to Portersville
Whether you’re holiday gift shopping or just out and about shopping on a Saturday, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in one of the many shops located on Route 19 between Cranberry Township and Portersville.
Around Downtown Butler Itinerary
Downtown Butler is perfect for a walking tour. We’ve laid out some great points of interest for you!
The Great Walls of Butler County
Butler County has so many great murals! So you can find them all easily, we made a walking tour of downtown Butler. Many of them were painted by a group of Walldogs.
Harmony Itinerary
Harmony is the site of western Pennsylvania’s first National Historic Landmark District, including more than 50 buildings and retaining the architectural character of an old Germany village.
Slippery Rock — This Town Rocks!
Welcome to Slippery Rock! No, it’s not a joke. That is the real name of the town!
Tour of Zelienople
(zee*lee*en*opal) Yes, we know it has an unusual name. Uncover some of the town’s treasures and you’ll discover why!
Guys Getaway
Venture out from your man cave and take advantage of all that Butler County has to offer.
The Barns of Butler County
There’s nothing like a day in the country. The scent of freshly-cut hay, the sound of cows mooing in the pasture and the sight of tractors planting tilled fields seem to transport us to a time when a leisurely Sunday afternoon drive defined family entertainment.
Tasty Trails
Let your taste buds lead the way on a variety of tasty trails in Butler County. These self-navigated trails are a fun new way to explore the area and feature a sweet prize upon completion.
Create Your Way
Discover meaningful experiences that will create opportunities for quality time with family and friends.
Experience Awesome
Discover meaningful experiences that will create opportunities for quality time with family and friends.
Experience Taste
Discover meaningful experiences that will create opportunities for quality time with family and friends.
Learn New Skills
Discover meaningful experiences that will create opportunities for quality time with family and friends.
Move Your Body
Discover meaningful experiences that will create opportunities for quality time with family and friends.
Uncovering History
Discover how Butler County came to be through landmark sites, local museums, historic towns, and unique events.
Explore Our Towns & Treasures
The small towns and quirky attractions are the things that give Butler County its unique character loved by many! Each town has speciality shops, restaurants, and history that sets it apart, and all are welcoming and inviting. Hidden in the towns and surrounding areas are must-see stops and attractions. Your curiosity will be peaked when you make your way through these Butler County itineraries, and with each town and treasure that you encounter, you’ll begin to fall in love with Butler County. Visit our towns and see what makes them so unique!
Butler
The town of Butler was founded in 1800. Named after Gen. Richard Butler and the county seat, Butler has enjoyed a rich manufacturing heritage and business climate.
Cranberry Twp
Cranberry Township, with a 2018 population of 31,000, is the largest municipality in Butler County, PA. Cranberry Township was originally established in 1804 and named for the wild cranberries which at that time grew along the banks of Brush Creek – the Township's major water source.
Evans City
Evans City is the name given in 1882 at the city’s incorporation of a borough of an old settlement. It is situated on Breakneck Creek.
Harmony
You’ll discover a lot of incredible history in Harmony. This quaint village of old brick and log buildings is one of Western PA's most historically important places and a National Historic Landmark District.
Mars
Yes, there really is life on Mars, and residents take full advantage of the fun opportunities their town’s name creates.
Portersville
North of Pittsburgh, along Route 19 lies the small borough of Portersville. Though the town is less than one square mile, there are several quaint shops and attractions for visitors to enjoy.
Prospect
Prospect is a small community of approximately 1200 residents located in Butler County just a few minutes from beautiful Moraine State Park.
Saxonburg
Like several of Butler County’s towns, Saxonburg began as a vision for a wholesome town offering a new life for German settlers.
Slippery Rock
Whether it’s a visitor from California, national college football announcers, or a curious traveler who spotted the town’s name on an interstate sign, Slippery Rock intrigues thousands of visitors each year.
Zelienople
This picturesque community was founded in 1802 by a well educated German aristocrat, Detmar Basse, who purchased 10,000 acres of post-Revolutionary War Depreciation Lands to create a town named for his daughter, Zelie.