This is the childhood home of Lucille Ball that had been restored to what it may have looked like…read morewhen Lucy grew up there. She had resided here with her mother and grandparents along with her brother Fred. The area is known as Celoron and not far from that home is the Lucille Ball memorial park. Lucy used to work at that park when it was a small amusement park by the lake. The house is painted in a bright blue but what stands out is the polka dot garage door and the lopsided barbecue in the back. The barbecue was probably inspired from one of the last "I love Lucy" episodes. Note-the residence is a private dwelling and people live here. For this reason, you are asked to be respectul of the property. More information can be found on their website which also happens to be attached to the front entry door. Definitely worth a quick photo opportunity.

The love and care that has been put into restoring Lucy's childhood home is indescribable. One…read moreneeds to really experience it first hand to truly appreciate it. And to know that all the money earned is then donated back to the community is a true testament to the type of people the owners are.

The Grove City Area Historical Society was founded in 1998 after the town celebrated their…read moreBicentennial. The museum is located in the former Traveler's Hotel. There are three floors of library materials, local family geneology information, and artifacts pertaining to the Grove City PA area. Many of the displays are located in the old hotel boarding rooms. The society is run by an all volunteer staff who are willing to show visitors around the displays.

Built in 1821 and beautifully restored, the Burtner house is an important piece of local history…read more Tours are by appointment or at one of their events. They rebuilt the spring house to how it looked originally. There's also a small cemetery. The gift shop has books about the house as well as coffee mugs and Christmas ornaments. Their Strawberry Festival occurs each June.

5 Stars for preserving the past it's a nice house that I have driven past for ever. There's a phone…read morenumber for tours. There's not a lot of parking but it's easy to get to from RT 28. The grounds are really nice with a stream running through the property. Lots of antiques to see inside plus a well preserved spring house

Sturdy and strong!…read more Built in 1889 using the Burr Arch truss system, the length is 121 feet and it is still open to vehicular traffic thanks to a reinforced steel undergirding. Most covered bridges I've had the privilege to visit go unpainted or have some variation of barnyard red. Although white is less common, it is also stunning in the right setting. So many covered bridges are riddled with graffiti or have deep carvings in their wood. I was surprised to see very few carvings, but it was still loaded with graffiti of a different sort. Because of its white canvas, it is very easy to see the thick layer of dust that has settled on the wood. Passers-by have taken advantage of this dust to write their names much like you would write "wash me" in the caked on dirt of a dirty car. This may be the first acceptable form of graffiti I've ever seen on a bridge! The bridge sits on stone abutments adding to its attractiveness. During my drive to the bridge, I passed several Amish communities and had the opportunity to see a glimpse of their life as children played tag in the rain outside of on old church building. We also saw several bearded elders driving their horse and wagons down the road. One elder had a completely enclosed wagon complete with a windshield . His wagon was also different than the others in that it wasn't black, but wrapped in what looked like tan leather. We figured he must be the wealthy dude in the community or the mayor! These are probably normal sightings for the residents of Pennsylvania, but for our family it was a new and cool experience! FINAL THOUGHTS One thing I love most about visiting covered bridges is that it forces you off the normal roads of life. I've traveled many back roads to see a variety of bridges around the country, and there is always something new to experience that I may have never seen from the interstates and main roads I would normally travel. Best of all, it only cost you a little fuel. 2016/75

Even though the incline was closed, we stopped to look since we were going to the adjacent…read morerestaurant for dinner. It was constructed as a "lifesaver" after the Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889, the Incline has more than lived up to its original lifesaving purpose. I read that flood waters again swept through the Conemaugh and Stonycreek Valleys on March 17, 1936 and July 20, 1977. During both floods, the Incline carried men, women, children and vehicles to safety and help. It is one of the longest and steepest hoists in the world and one of the few transportation systems of its kind still in existence and has its place in the Guinness Book of Records as "The steepest vehicular inclined plane in the world." The incline is closed for refurbishments set to be completed in Spring 2023. We were thrilled to see a large American flag flying above the incline. The flagpole is 125 feet tall and is on the highest point above the valley. I am sure that this flag can be seen for miles.

This was an enjoyable little trip up the mountain over Johnstown. Great views!! Gives you a great…read moreperspective of the city

It's a historic clock. If you're reading this while in Pittsburgh or under the clock, send me a…read moremessage telling me what day, year, and time it is. Nothing more. Nothing less. Thank you!

"Meet me under the Kaufmann's Clock." How many times have you uttered those words when making plans…read moreto meet up with friends or family? Countless times for Pittsburgh natives like myself! This has been a popular meeting spot for decades. In fact ever since it came into existence and though Kaufmann's is long gone (1887-2015-sold to the May Company in 1946), the iconic clock remains. Note-this actually isn't the original clock. The original was installed in the 1800s. This one has been around since 1913 and is an official entry on Atlas Obscura. Did you know it weighs over 2500 pounds and is made of pure bronze? Yep! This historic landmark is a legendary piece of downtown Pittsburgh history. It's something cherished and beloved by all. If you find yourself downtown, get over to the corner of Fifth & Smithfield to meet someone under the Kaufmann's Clock.

Roadside attraction! No formal trail but clearly commonly utilized path. A little scramble down to…read morethe creek bed and across from the road. Cool little pit stop life your in the area.

Update: July 2021 . . . I have been here several times now,…read moreand I don't think it is working . . . I do not feel or look any younger, and in fact, I think I have aged even more since my last visit here . . . and gained a few more pounds (sad face). LOL ----------------------- Previous review: This is one of those odd and quirky, yet cool, locations that hardly anyone knows about.  This little landmark was built sometime in the 1930s, and is located just within the boundary of North Park.  It almost appears to be some sort of ancient tomb, but inside lies a springhouse, and the water is still trickling away, which creates quite an echo of sound.  Pretty easy to find, just a little bit off the beaten path.  Cheers!

I have been visiting the Watson-curtze mansion for many years from when I was young till now…read more one great place to learn about loads of local history + they always have something history related when I visit there. I remember when I was younger they had a room with robots dressed as historic figures talking about all the historic battles going on like the war of 1812 I would tell anybody who hasn't been there you have to visit there lots of great history inside there

Not a lot to see, but if you love seeing historical sites like I do, you'll want to stop by. This…read morecute little schoolhouse is just off of Brady's Run in Beaver. The actual museum is only open June-August on Sundays, but it's easy enough to peek into the windows if you're there during the off-season as I was.

Though small, its clean, very well maintained not only by the local government but more so by…read morededicated individuals of community. Located on the banks of the Allegheny River at the corner of Hickory and Pennsylvania Avenue and complimented by a music park offering outdoor concerts it offers a taste of history and culture as well as local flavor. From the park one can see the Four Flags, being the American, the flag of the Seneca Nation, the French fleur de lis and the British Union Jack representing each of the governing bodies that now or previously claimed the area as its own. Soldiers and Sailors is indeed a magnificent little piece of green space park for a city to have.