Clarion
Welcome to Pennsylvania's 1996 Outstanding Community! This charming university town maintains a high quality of rural living and is just minutes from the nationally-recognized Cook Forest State Park. Clarion is located on the banks of the “Wild and Scenic” Clarion River.
Regarded as the "Autumn Leaf Capital of the World", Clarion's historic Main Street is lined with old-fashioned street lamps creating a nostalgic setting for downtown shopping. Two national wild and scenic rivers, the Clarion and Allegheny, provide a multitude of options for outdoor recreation.
Nearby communities host a variety of events throughout the year honoring Smucker's peanut butter, Irish heritage, wildflowers, horse thieves, river running and an annual festival of trees.
Accommodations
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Clarion House Bed & Breakfast
Beautiful turn-of-the-century home with magnificent stained glass and hardwoods throughout. Warm hospitality, tasteful décor and memorable breakfasts. Private baths. Free wireless internet -
Comfort Inn Clarion
Newly renovated, new pool and hot tub. Contintental Breakfast. Free high speed internet. Pets welcome. Conveniently located off I-80 at Exit 62. -
Cook Forest Top Hill Cabins
Secluded Cabins in Cook Forest, Modern, Furnished, Satellite TV, FP, Furnaces, Pet Friendly. Open All Year. 1-800-531-1545 -
Hampton Inn, Clarion
Complimentary hot breakfast, high speed internet, pool, near the Clarion Mall, dining and 7 screen theater. Friendly service, comfortable surrounding. Exit 62 I-80. -
Holiday Inn - Clarion
Complimentary high speed internet, HBO,local calls. Features restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, fitness center, banquet space for 300. Adjacent Clarion Oaks Golf Club. Rt. 68 & I-80 Exit 62. -
Microtel Inn & Suites
Queen beds. Suites with refrigerators & microwaves available. Located adjacent to Clarion Oaks Golf Course. Quality accommodations & great service at a fair price. I-80 Exit 62, Clarion. -
Mitchell Ponds Inne
Country Elegance. Individual, private guest houses, gourmet breakfast, sauna, Jacuzzi. Fishing, hiking, swimming pool, endless countryside. Air Conditioning, wireless broadband service. -
Quality Inn & Suites
24 United Drive
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8682101 guest rooms, fitness center, in room coffee makers, pets permitted, free wireless high speed internet.
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Ulrey Lodge
"Spectacular post and beam construction lodge decorated in a wildlife theme. Your choice of five guestrooms all with private baths. Guided wildlife walking and fishing expeditions available. Near Clarion University, Cook Forest, and North Country Trail" -
Wildflower Meadow Bed & Breakfast
Restored 1920’s Farmhouse: private baths, gourmet breakfasts, pavilion, private cottage. Surrounded by woods and wildflowers. Private parties, luncheons, brunches, showers, wedding package. Near Clarion University, Cook Forest. -
Wolfs Camping Resort
500 sites, bathhouse and laundry, cabins, planned activities, arcade, fishing lake, 9-hole executive golf course, heated pool, ice-cream shop & snack bar. -
YMCA Camp Coffman
Cabins, Tepees and hall rentals. Natural setting, swinging bridge, deer rock, balancing rock. Shower house. Convenient to game lands, bike trails, Allegheny and Clarion Rivers.
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Attractions
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Brady's Bend
East Brady, PA 16028A 1500-foot panoramic view of the magnificent loop in the Allegheny River at East Brady. A prime photographic site. Rt. 68, off I-80 Exit 62. -
Clarion County Courthouse
421 Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214(814) 226-4000This structure, the third to be erected, was built in the Queen Ann style in 1883 at a cost of more than $97,000. The building's tower is 214 feet high. -
Clarion County Historical Society
17 So. Fifth Ave.
Clarion, PA 16214(814) 226-4450Tour our Sutton-Ditz House Museum for local history exhibits including lumber, iron and glass making. Visit our Fulton Library for local history and genealogy research. -
Deer Creek Winery, LLC
Specializing in Raspberry Wine made with raspberries from our adjoining farm plus other fruit and traditional varieties. Free tastings & gift shop. Accessed off I-80 exit 53 or 60. -
Farmers National Bank Autumn Leaf Festival
Kiddies parade, Autorama, University Football Game, ethnic food booths, musical entertainment, farmers and crafters day, and Tournament of Leaves parade. -
Lavender Green Farm
Lavender Garden Tours Jun-Sept at our historic family farm producing English Lavender. Club and Groups of 12 or more by appointment. Public tours Wednesday Mornings, Jun 13, Jul 18, Aug 15 and Sept 19. Tours include lavender gardening tips, craft demonstrations, shopping and refreshments. Shop online year round. -
Paul's Pumpkin Patch
Pick your own pumpkin, fall decorating items, hayrides, petting zoo, special Saturday events, pumpkin launcher. School groups welcome. Located 1 mile off Rt. 66 at Frogtown.
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Recreation
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Armstrong Trail
The 30 mile long Armstrong Trail built on the former Allegheny Valley Railroad line is located along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River. The trail links such towns as Ford City, Kittanning and East Brady and is a great place to bicycle, walk, jog, bird watch or exercise in a safe relaxing environment. Horseback riding and cross country skiing are also possible on designated sections. The trail is for non-motorized use only. -
Beaver Creek Nature Area
Knox, PA 16232A popular area for photography, bird watching, hiking and fishing! Nearly 850 acres of lakes, wetlands and meadows surrounded by woods. Picnic pavilion on site. Rt. 208 between Knox & Emlenton.
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Farmers National Bank Autumn Leaf Festival
Kiddies parade, Autorama, University Football Game, ethnic food booths, musical entertainment, farmers and crafters day, and Tournament of Leaves parade. -
Kahle Lake
Lakeview Drive
Lamartine, PA 16375251 acre reservoir. Electric and unpowered boats only. Boat ramp and parking available. Fishing includes musky, walleye, crappies and perch. Great for Kayaking and Canoeing.
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Redbank Trail
The Redbank Trail is one of Pennsylvania's newest rail-trails. The Redbank Valley Trail Association intends to continue making improvements, including the addition of crushed limestone as funds become available. They have three tunnels and a mere 27 bridges to upgrade! For now the corridor remains primarily a hiking and cross-country ski trail.
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Restaurants
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Fairway Casual Dining The Fairway Casual Dining
45 Holiday Inn Road
Clarion, PA 16214Fairway Casual Dining and Mulligan’s Lounge open 6:30am-10:30pm. Kids under 12 eat free with adult purchase.Located inside the Holiday Inn.Rt. 68 & I-80 Exit 62. -
McDonalds Restaurant - Clarion
701 Main St.
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Sweet Basil
21108 Paint Blvd.
Shippenville, PA 16232(814) 226-7013Family & Friends living "la dolce vita" (the sweet life) is the heart of Sweet Basil. Great Italian food at a reasonable price. Dine-In, Pick-Up or curb side.
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Services
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Burns & Burns Realty, Coldwell Banker
800 Center Main St.
Clarion, PA 16214(814) 226-8041Offering complete real estate services; residential, commercial, industrial, farm, vacant land sales, rental management. Appraisal service. -
Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry
Provides information on Clarion and its members such as lodging, restaurants and things to see. Remember to shop local when doing business. -
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Advancing academic excellence. Part of the State System of Higher Education. Offers Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees. Rt. 322, downtown Clarion. -
Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Redbank Valley remains a charming community with grand old single family homes and hometown values nestled among tree covered hills along the Redbank Creek. -
Rimersburg Chamber of Commerce
Rimersburg, 16248Serving businesses and the community of Rimersburg.
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Shopping
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B"ewe"tiful Knits Boutique
Full service specialty yarn shop. Knitting/crocheting classes for the beginner to advanced. Luxury fibers and accessories for all your knitting needs. Where knit happens! -
Clarion Antique Mall
10403 US 322
Shippenville, PA 16254(814) 226-4420Antiques, historical, military, ephemera, toys. 10-5 daily except holidays. (Feb. Open Fri-Sat-Sun) I-80 Exit 60 Shippenville/Cook Forest; 4 mi. N. Rte. 66. to Jct 322/66N -
Clarion Mall
25 Stores under one roof, including Big K-mart, JC Penney, Roadhouse and Destinta Theatres. Open Mon thru Sat 10 am until 9 pm; Sun 12 to 5 pm. Exit 62 off I-80. -
Dan Smiths Candies & Gifts - Clarion
Kitchen fresh chocolates, sugar free & novelty candies. Willow Tree & Wood Wick candles, Recycled cards, jewelry, unique home accessories. Open Mon-Sat 10 to 5, Fri 'til 8. downtown Clarion. -
F.L. Crooks & Co.
Shop famous brand name clothing & shoes from Patagonia, The North Face, Ibex and Merrell to Calvin Klein, Ugg Boots & Pandora jewelery.
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Side Trips
- Trek in the Quehanna Wild Area or explore S. B. Elliott and Parker Dam State Parks.I-4 20 minutes
- Discover Pennsylvania's only free-roaming elk herd (300+) near Benezette. 30 minutes
- Enjoy fine dining and a variety of shopping in Dubois 30 minutes
- Hike, bike or drive through Pennsylvania's only National Forest - the Allegheny. 10 minutes
- Tour a winery or shop for antiques near Ridgway. Saint Marys is also known for antiques, a brewery, Benedictine convent and national historic chapel to choose from. 20 minutes
- A drive along the Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Ridgway, Rt. 949, is particularly lovely en route to Clear Creek State Park. 45 minutes
- Rent a bike and trek a Rail-to-Trail system just minutes away in Ridgway. Feeling adventurous? It extends 18 miles to Brockway. 20 minutes
- See the towering trees, a national treasure, in historic Cook Forest State Park. 60 minutes
