This stately mansion is perched atop a hill overlooking the northwestern PA city of Meadville. It…read morewas built in 1843, and is presently owned by the Crawford County Historical Society which offers tours and other elaborate and unique events. It's a desirable destination for those who enjoy being engulfed in the past. It was referred to as the "Mount Vernon of Meadville" in the town's local newspaper in 1938.

Can't believe I am the first to review this place. If you are in the area, drop by and walk the…read moregrounds. They have tours of the main house Wednesday through Sunday starting at noon. Takes about an hour and a half. It's free but they ask for donations. Look it up online. To much local history to go into here but the place is fabulous inside.

Great hands on play for kids!…read more This place was a great experience for my kids aged 5 to 8. The free parking lot is right across the street from the entrance making it easy to navigate. After entering the main floor has a few small hands on art based activities. I highly recommend starting on the top floor and working your way down. The top floor has so much to do and we ran out of time before we could check everything out. The museum was clean and well organized. Lots of hands on activities for all age levels. Every kid will find something to enjoy. The shopping experience was one of their favorites. We spent about two hours but could have easily stayed longer.

I went to this Kids Museum with the family and I was impressed. It's a great place to take your…read morekids of all ages. I have a 5 and 3 year old that are very active. The variety of activities they have and the simplicity of most of the play areas is what makes it such a good spot for the kids. Highly recommend if you're looking for something to get out and do with the kids. The place is huge and has 3 floors

The Erie Maritime Museum was a fun activity and am glad we checked it out. We were lucky to catch…read morethe last tour of the day for the US Brig Niagara which was definitely the highlight for me. It's impressive to see such a historic ship up close and learn about the sails and pulley system . Inside the main museum, be sure to set aside time for the theater video, which provides great context, and don't miss the upstairs exhibits--they're well worth exploring. The museum does a great job showcasing maritime history, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

The Flagship Niagara League is a nonprofit that operates the Erie Maritime Museum and the U.S. Brig…read moreNiagara ship. The Erie Maritime Museum opened in 1998, and it is currently located inside the former generator station of the Pennsylvania Electric Company (PENELEC). The museum has exhibits for the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie as well as for the USS Michigan/Wolverine. The U.S. Brig Niagara warship is a replica of the one that Oliver Hazard Perry sailed during the Battle of Lake Erie against the British in 1813. In advance of my visit, I purchased tickets for my husband and me through the website. The cost was $85 per person to sail on the U.S. Brig Niagara and to tour the museum. (Customers may choose to tour only the museum for $10 or less, depending on age.) We had to sign online waivers. On the day of our sailing, we arrived early to tour the museum. We saw items such as maps of Lake Erie, diving helmets, swords, tools for shipbuilding, a cannon, ropes with different types of knots, etcetera. We also watched a short movie about the Battle of Lake Erie. The employees in the gift shop did not talk to us much, but other employees elsewhere in the museum helped us to find the meeting spot for the sailing. On the ship, we sailed for two hours from the bay and into the lake, and then we turned around to return to shore. The employees were training students to pull ropes to reposition the sails. The customers were allowed to help a little if we wanted, such as pulling ropes when told to do so, but we obviously were not allowed to climb up high to the sails. Employees inserted gunpowder into a cannon and shot it loudly into the lake. Tip: The temperature on the water is colder than the temperature on the land, so be sure to dress warmly enough. During my sailing, the temperature on land was in the 50s and on water was in the 40s. My husband and I felt cold in our hoodies and jackets, and so did the other customers.

Absolutely stunning. The lady working could not have been friendlier. The place was excellent. They…read morehad goodies to purchase and 3 floors of stuff to look at. The basement had quarter machines to watch and listen to music so make sure you take plenty of quarters. I highly recommend this place.

We stopped here on our drive home to stretch our legs. We didnt take the tour but we enjoyed the…read moreplayer pianos in the basement. Bring quarter. Best dollar I spent on our trip! It is an amazing experience, a step back in time.

Went to a friend's showing of local American artists, chosen by jury selection, and I was…read moreimpressed. This art museum is beautiful on Youngstown State's campus. Galleries show only artwork by Americans, the only museum of its kind in the U.S. One gallery is artwork showing Native Americans. Others showed large wall paintings and smaller paintings and some sculptures. The newest display of local artists runs through February 25, 2026. Lovely gift shop. Free. Check it out.

My favorite place to be in Youngstown when there are school breaks , I love coming here with my…read morekid. Thank you for sharing history with the public, for free; free knowledge.

Beautiful and simple display of multiple artists work. Easy access. Free admission. A nice hour…read moreactivity if you are looking for something to do and enjoy art. Gift shop is adorable too!

The Medici sold tickets to a zoom presentation of Robert Wittman lecture series for $38.77. I…read morepurchased a ticket, but was unable to enter the Zoom "room" for over 10 minutes so I had to contact them by phone to let me in. When I was finally admitted their camera angle made the presentation SIDEWAYS. I called AGAIN to tell them to turn their camera. The audio was so bad I couldn't understand the presenter and they were so far away from him I couldn't see his slides. This was the most unprofessional operation I've ever experienced. It was awful. I eventually just logged off. After contacting the President of the Museum to request a full refund, I've heard nothing from them. Their customer service is awful and I would not recommend patronizing this museum.

Incredibly cool museum inside this restored trolley station. I attended an open house here a year…read moreor so ago, and it was incredible. There are lots of interesting things to see in here if you like history ... Cheers!

This great little thing to stop in and chill. It's the old school history of Spa. It shows how the…read moreraise and fall of small town USA.

This train museum is definitely worth a visit when you take a trip to North East, PA. Especially…read morefor those trains enthusiasts. Not only you can check out these older-version trains, it is also a perfect place to watch the trains in used as well. There is a little gift shop that offers a cool merch from cute key chains, post cards to the train operating manuals, not to mention a knowledgeable and friendly staff who would give you an in-dept details about the train history. Would recommend this train museum for a fun family day. There is no wait to enter, as well as no fee, though the donation is recommended in order for them to keep this place running.

What a great little Museum. Lots of rolling stock that's on display and Empire Builder passenger…read moreequipment. The inside of the station is very well laid out with lots of memorabilia from golden railroad days. There's a video showing the different S curves modern freight trains navigate and a very nice seating area outside so that you can watch passing trains on the mainline. The people who work there are all very polite and knowledgeable volunteers and there's even a little souvenir store that sells magnets, hats and other items that us railfans must have. It is interesting to walk through the Empire Builder dining car as it puts you back into the olden days when this train ruled the rails. Most of the equipment have a very nice outward appearance such as the engines and rail cars, however I do not believe most of them are operational. I really like the fact that they do not charge any admission for this museum but merely ask for donations. Right now the museum is open on weekends from 12 to 4 p.m. I highly recommend you stop by and spend a few hours here and really experience railroad history.

Very disappointing to take me grandkids here and there really wasn't much to do for them. Some…read morethings didn't work. Not worth the money.

We took our 3 and 4 year olds here for a daytime activity. They had such a nice time. I would say…read morethey have activities that are age appropriate for kids 12 and under. They had free sanitizer and sanitizing wipes which i was a huge fan of. Free use of lockers for your coats. They also had a sensory sensitive room. Absolutely worth the $10 per person!

Located just off of Rt. 77 on John Brown Road in the small Village of New Richmond, lies the…read moreHistoric John Brown Tannery Site and Museum. The museum is currently closed for renovations, but the tannery is open for public viewing. John Brown, the famous abolitionist, used to live and work here in this village from 1825-1835. The existing remains of his tannery are now nothing more than a one story stone foundation that you are free to walk around and explore. Several educational tablets are located on the grounds showing you photos of John Brown, the tannery itself, and provide some historic context about this interesting man. Worth stopping to see if you are in the area.

Little historical site really close to home. Beautiful stone architecture. Gives you a small…read morepicture of what it was like in such a revolutionary man.