Located in Western PA, Butler County offers a glimpse of small-town life, yet is close to major cities. We are only 25 miles from Pittsburgh, 325 miles from Philadelphia, and 380 miles from New York City.
Some of the earliest known history begins with first U.S. President George Washington, who passed through the area around the same time the French & Indian War began. Butler County has plenty of other interesting history, as well. It was founded in 1800 and named for Gen. Richard Butler, a colonial officer in the American Revolution.
Many of the towns hold rich German history; including Harmony, founded in 1804 by the Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists who were seeking religious freedom, and Saxonburg, which still maintains the architectural charm of a quaint German hamlet. Saxonburg was co-founded by John Roebling who also invented wire rope and designed the Brooklyn Bridge.
Present-day, the county has museums and many historic locations which interpret the area’s past. Special events and reenactments offer living history as well.
Butler Spring Bucket List
April showers bring May flowers, and spring brings fun in Butler County, PA. Discover the county by exploring these can’t miss events happening all spring!
Butler County Tourism’s History Day
Butler County History Day returns for its second year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29th! Butler County’s history is represented and showcased through different attractions throughout the county!
Butler County Tourism’s Restaurant Week
Leave behind your weekly dinner routine and explore something new during Butler County Tourism’s Restaurant Week!
Plan Your Visit
There’s lots to do in Butler County - we’re here to make planning a trip easy!
Membership
Discover how membership with Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau can elevate your business or personal involvement and contribute to the growth and success of our vibrant county.
Who We Are
Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is a non-profit organization designed to attract visitors to Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Jobs in Butler County
Find the right job in Butler County with ease. Discover a diverse range of available roles in the local area.
Event Services
Butler County features a variety of services, concessions, and additional resources to help you plan events or simply gather information about local businesses and organizations. We invite you to, Explore More!
Meetings, Events & Groups
With the name “Butler,” you can bet we know how to serve you! Butler County is a great place to host a meeting or special event.
Butler County Sports
We offer quality sports event planning services and venues. Host your next tournament or sporting event in Butler County, PA.
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.
Itineraries & Experiences
Butler County is a diverse area with something for everyone to explore!
Butler County Photo Contest
Each quarter we have a photo contest. Gift certificates are awarded for the top three photos. We will award $100 to first place, $75 to second and $50 to third!
Butler Bound: Discovering its Charms & Treasures
Step into Butler County through our blog and immerse yourself in an array of inspiring stories.