Sightseeing
Kennerdell Scenic Look Out
2441 Kennerdell RdParking can be tricky, but you'll appreciate the waterfall, short hiking opportunities, and even a swimming hole if you're willing to brave the cool water even in the middle of the summer!
17 locals recommend
Freedom Falls
835 Rockland Station RdParking can be tricky, but you'll appreciate the waterfall, short hiking opportunities, and even a swimming hole if you're willing to brave the cool water even in the middle of the summer!
Summertime is the right time to book a ride on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad!
13 locals recommend
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
409 S Perry StSummertime is the right time to book a ride on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad!
Parks
If you're traveling with kids, then you'll enjoy this spacious park with playground equipment, pavilions, basketball courts, and plenty of room to run around.
Morrison park
381 Allison RoadIf you're traveling with kids, then you'll enjoy this spacious park with playground equipment, pavilions, basketball courts, and plenty of room to run around.
A nearby State Park rich in history and hiking trails for a variety of abilities. Stop in at the ranger station for a map and local recommendations.
11 locals recommend
Oil Creek State Park
305 State Park RdA nearby State Park rich in history and hiking trails for a variety of abilities. Stop in at the ranger station for a map and local recommendations.
Food scene
Locally owned restaurant with classic diner fare. Great for breakfast or dinner. Try ham loaf; a local favorite!
The Log Cabin
106 E State RdLocally owned restaurant with classic diner fare. Great for breakfast or dinner. Try ham loaf; a local favorite!
A classy restaurant in Franklin. Great for a date night, or appetizers with friends.
25 locals recommend
Bella Cucina
1234 Liberty StA classy restaurant in Franklin. Great for a date night, or appetizers with friends.
Trails to Ales Brewery
1270 Liberty StA local brewery with classic pub fare.
Liberty Street Ale House
1411 Liberty StA local brewery with classic pub fare.
Classic diner fare with a specialty on deserts; especially ice cream. Try their reasonably priced banana splits!
Valley Dairy Restaurant
80 Regina DriveClassic diner fare with a specialty on deserts; especially ice cream. Try their reasonably priced banana splits!
Local soft serve ice cream and snack food. This place has been around for generations!
Strawberry Delight
145 Pennsylvania 157Local soft serve ice cream and snack food. This place has been around for generations!
El Toro Family Restaurant
7060 US-322A family friendly Mexican restaurant.
A chain restaurant with a notable soup and salad bar. It could be its own meal!
Hoss's Steak & Sea House
2432 Pennsylvania 257A chain restaurant with a notable soup and salad bar. It could be its own meal!
Pretty much the best pizza shop around if you're willing to go to Foxburg. You'll appreciate the view of the Allegheny River as you enjoy your pizza. Try the Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza.
6 locals recommend
Foxburg Pizza
12 Main StPretty much the best pizza shop around if you're willing to go to Foxburg. You'll appreciate the view of the Allegheny River as you enjoy your pizza. Try the Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza.
Trails
A paved trail great for walking or biking. Once an old railroad route, you'll cross scenic Sandy Creek multiple times and even go through a tunnel before arriving at the Allegheny River. You can even connect with the Justus Trail that goes north to Oil City, or south toward Emlenton.
Sandy Creek Trail-Van Trailhead
Tarklin Hill RoadA paved trail great for walking or biking. Once an old railroad route, you'll cross scenic Sandy Creek multiple times and even go through a tunnel before arriving at the Allegheny River. You can even connect with the Justus Trail that goes north to Oil City, or south toward Emlenton.
Running from Oil City, past Franklin and on toward Emlenton, this paved trail is great for walking or biking.
6 locals recommend
Samuel Justus Recreation Trail
Samuel Justus Recreation TrailRunning from Oil City, past Franklin and on toward Emlenton, this paved trail is great for walking or biking.