Guidebook for Belle Vernon & Mon River Valley Region

Melanie
Guidebook for Belle Vernon & Mon River Valley Region

Food Scene & Entertainment

This section includes tops spots for food and entertainment too.
Fine Dining and superb service in a charming home built in the 1700s. Great wines and basement bar -- and oh the desserts. Almond Torte and the Creme Brulee are the best. Closed on Mondays.
The Back Porch Restaurant
114 Speers Ave
Fine Dining and superb service in a charming home built in the 1700s. Great wines and basement bar -- and oh the desserts. Almond Torte and the Creme Brulee are the best. Closed on Mondays.
Weekends they have musicians on occasion.
River House Cafe
506 McKean Ave
Weekends they have musicians on occasion.
Love the food and scenery and view of the Monongahela River.
Speers Street Grill
121 Speers Ave
Love the food and scenery and view of the Monongahela River.
Best Italian Food and portions that are monster sized. Delicious. Oh and the cakes and pies. Family owned business since 1949.
Lenzi's Restaurant
228 Gee St
Best Italian Food and portions that are monster sized. Delicious. Oh and the cakes and pies. Family owned business since 1949.
The BEST PRIME RIB anywhere on the Planet. Call to make reservations if you want to be sure that they don't run out. Crab cakes are great also.
Sonny's Prime
304 Mikula Rd
The BEST PRIME RIB anywhere on the Planet. Call to make reservations if you want to be sure that they don't run out. Crab cakes are great also.
If you like Craft beers --this is the best place.
Bloom Brew
100 Riverside Dr
If you like Craft beers --this is the best place.
Superb wines made locally and also several imported from Napa Valley too. The Vinoski Winery is our little "Napa Valley" in the Mon River Valley region. Entertainment & Food Trucks are there on Friday, Saturday & Sunday during the summer months and plenty of fun in the fall and winter too. Check their facebook page for details. They also feature brick oven pizzas too. Yum
Vinoski Winery
333 Castle Dr
Superb wines made locally and also several imported from Napa Valley too. The Vinoski Winery is our little "Napa Valley" in the Mon River Valley region. Entertainment & Food Trucks are there on Friday, Saturday & Sunday during the summer months and plenty of fun in the fall and winter too. Check their facebook page for details. They also feature brick oven pizzas too. Yum
Hot new grill with a spectacular chef and great selections inside a historic 'pub' that dates back to the Prohibition Era.
1933 Grill
612 Broad Ave
Hot new grill with a spectacular chef and great selections inside a historic 'pub' that dates back to the Prohibition Era.
Just blocks away from the Good Ol' Days House. Stroll the Avenue for delicious pastried -- which are included in the Welcome Basket when you book an overnight stay with us! The bakery was opened in 1903 and still uses the same old-fashioned recipes from those good ol' days.
Valdiserri's Bakery LLC
513 Broad Avenue
Just blocks away from the Good Ol' Days House. Stroll the Avenue for delicious pastried -- which are included in the Welcome Basket when you book an overnight stay with us! The bakery was opened in 1903 and still uses the same old-fashioned recipes from those good ol' days.
Enjoy the relaxing, quiet, countryside as well as the huge home- made pies as well as glass of wine to go with it. Entertainment is on weekends in the summer and early fall.
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Greendance The Winery at Sandhill
306 Deerfield Rd
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Enjoy the relaxing, quiet, countryside as well as the huge home- made pies as well as glass of wine to go with it. Entertainment is on weekends in the summer and early fall.
Want the best homestyle breakfast, lunch or dinner? Not to mention the desserts and the Gingerbread Bakery will make you think you have been transported to a bakery heaven....
Gary's Chuckwagon
109 S 2nd St
Want the best homestyle breakfast, lunch or dinner? Not to mention the desserts and the Gingerbread Bakery will make you think you have been transported to a bakery heaven....
American, Greek and Italian infused cusine. Recipes made daily from original family recipes and served by friendly staff.
By George
1 Monongahela St
American, Greek and Italian infused cusine. Recipes made daily from original family recipes and served by friendly staff.
Favorite of ours to go to for Chinese food --- great friendly service too.
Little Bamboo Chinese Restaurant
311 Tri County Lane
Favorite of ours to go to for Chinese food --- great friendly service too.
The BEST TEA Room in all of SW PA! Fresh made scones, tea cookies, finger sandwiches all surrounded in beautiful Victorian decor. Make reservations for an unforgettable and elegant afternoon tea.
Serendipity Tea Room and Cafe
127 Speer St
The BEST TEA Room in all of SW PA! Fresh made scones, tea cookies, finger sandwiches all surrounded in beautiful Victorian decor. Make reservations for an unforgettable and elegant afternoon tea.

Parks & Nature

You gotta stop in to see the Ruins and meet Rachel!
Rachel Sager Mosaics
549 River Rd
You gotta stop in to see the Ruins and meet Rachel!
Rent a pavilion and celebrate a class or family reunion; or relax, read a book or stroll along the peaceful Yough River.
Cedar Creek Park
453 Evergreen Dr
Rent a pavilion and celebrate a class or family reunion; or relax, read a book or stroll along the peaceful Yough River.
Enjoy the outdoors here along the Sutersville Trail access.
Great Allegheny Passage - Sutersville Trail Access
2126 Douglas Run Rd
Enjoy the outdoors here along the Sutersville Trail access.
Beautiful place to enjoy nature at its best.
Mingo Creek Park Observatory
1 Shelter 10 Road
Beautiful place to enjoy nature at its best.

Sightseeing & Shopping

Included here are places for dining and shopping -- the top activities that guests love to do when visiting the Mon River Valley Region.
Great place to show your skills on the bowling lane. Fun for families or couples. Complete with a bar & food.
AMF Belle Vernon Lanes
4742 Pennsylvania 51
Great place to show your skills on the bowling lane. Fun for families or couples. Complete with a bar & food.
Located right across the street from The Good OL' Days House.
Broad Avenue Treasures
909 Broad Ave
Located right across the street from The Good OL' Days House.
Browse through three floors of antiques, fashions & collectibles in one of the largest collections of 'vintage' goodies in the tri-county area and its located right across the street from The Good Ol' Days House!
Antiques On Broad
921 Broad Ave
Browse through three floors of antiques, fashions & collectibles in one of the largest collections of 'vintage' goodies in the tri-county area and its located right across the street from The Good Ol' Days House!
Located a few blocks down the Avenue from The Good Ol' Days House.
Vintage & Vines
623 Broad Ave
Located a few blocks down the Avenue from The Good Ol' Days House.
Enjoy 3 floors of antiques and history in this historic town of Monongahela PA that recently celebrated its 250 Anniversary. Home of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Main Street Antiques
800 W Main St
Enjoy 3 floors of antiques and history in this historic town of Monongahela PA that recently celebrated its 250 Anniversary. Home of the Whiskey Rebellion.
The BEST POPCORN ON THE PLANET! Made fresh and a there is also a super assortment of fudge, and other sweet treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ekernally Yours Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Treats, LLC
119 McKean Ave
The BEST POPCORN ON THE PLANET! Made fresh and a there is also a super assortment of fudge, and other sweet treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Great old-fashioned ice cream & candy store located in the historic town of Monongahela with a Christmas themed decor all year round.
Sweets By Mrs. C
260 W Main St
Great old-fashioned ice cream & candy store located in the historic town of Monongahela with a Christmas themed decor all year round.
Don't leave home without their delicious & locally made chocolate candy and other sweet treats - in business since the 1930s.
Gene & Boots Candies Inc
2939 Pittsburgh Rd
Don't leave home without their delicious & locally made chocolate candy and other sweet treats - in business since the 1930s.
A 5 minute drive has you in the front door of great ladies fashions, jewelry, gift items and items for babies, infants and children.
Prima Diva Boutique
435 Fallowfield Ave
A 5 minute drive has you in the front door of great ladies fashions, jewelry, gift items and items for babies, infants and children.
Need a souvenier to take home? As Marilyn Monroe stated "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" and you can find plenty to suit your taste and pocketbook here.
MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry
112 Pricedale Rd
Need a souvenier to take home? As Marilyn Monroe stated "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" and you can find plenty to suit your taste and pocketbook here.
A great collection of women's fashions, children, local artwork, jewelry, and retro fashions for that 'hippy' family member.
Uncommonly Bella
142 W Main St
A great collection of women's fashions, children, local artwork, jewelry, and retro fashions for that 'hippy' family member.
Looking for a great book to read with interesting local & Pittsburgh history, ghost stories and tales about SW PA? They have it here! Searching for a unique gift or "hip" fashions -- check this place out.
Main Street Gypsy
168 W Main St
Looking for a great book to read with interesting local & Pittsburgh history, ghost stories and tales about SW PA? They have it here! Searching for a unique gift or "hip" fashions -- check this place out.
Very interesting & unique furniture items available here.
Industrial Farmhouse Living
144 Main St
Very interesting & unique furniture items available here.
Cute little shoppes tucked away inside this historical section of Lower Speers. Located across the street from the Historic Landmark Restaurant "The Back Porch Restaurant" with great views of the Monongahela River.
Riverside Village Shoppes
127 Speer St
Cute little shoppes tucked away inside this historical section of Lower Speers. Located across the street from the Historic Landmark Restaurant "The Back Porch Restaurant" with great views of the Monongahela River.
Awesome award-winning distillary. Stop in for a tour and a little taste of the whiskey....
Liberty Pole Spirits by Mingo Creek Craft Distillers
800 W Maiden St
Awesome award-winning distillary. Stop in for a tour and a little taste of the whiskey....
Many of the flowers found inside the vacation rental properties are from Creative Elegance.
Creative Elegance Floral Decor and Gifts
Many of the flowers found inside the vacation rental properties are from Creative Elegance.

Activities, Theatre, & Live Entertainment

How about an evening of family fun bowling in a newly remodeled bowling establishment. Call ahead to make reservations. Create old-fashioned memories here.
Charleroi Lanes
1301 Prospect Ave
How about an evening of family fun bowling in a newly remodeled bowling establishment. Call ahead to make reservations. Create old-fashioned memories here.
Just a 25 minute drive and you are sitting in a historic theater gem in the heart of downtown Greensburg. Enjoy live entertainment such as concerts, theater, and ballet.
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Höllin Leikhúsið
21 W Otterman St
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Just a 25 minute drive and you are sitting in a historic theater gem in the heart of downtown Greensburg. Enjoy live entertainment such as concerts, theater, and ballet.
Enjoy watching a classic film or concert inside this historical theater located in the heart of downtown Uniontown. 20 minutes from The Good Ol' Days House.
State Theatre Center For the Arts
37 E Main St
Enjoy watching a classic film or concert inside this historical theater located in the heart of downtown Uniontown. 20 minutes from The Good Ol' Days House.
Just a 35 minute drive to Irwin and you can be front seat and center to some of the best live entertainment shows in the region. Check their website out for details.
The Lamp Theatre
222 Main St
Just a 35 minute drive to Irwin and you can be front seat and center to some of the best live entertainment shows in the region. Check their website out for details.

Sightseeing

The first major improved highway built in 1811 guides you to significant historic landmarks along Rt. 40 between Uniontown and Washington PA.
National Road Heritage Corridor
65 W Main St
The first major improved highway built in 1811 guides you to significant historic landmarks along Rt. 40 between Uniontown and Washington PA.
This historic castle built in 1785 is operated from April to January and hosts a range of events throughout the year. There is a Front Street walking tour and historical tours offered.
Nemacolin Castle
136 Front St
This historic castle built in 1785 is operated from April to January and hosts a range of events throughout the year. There is a Front Street walking tour and historical tours offered.
Stop in for a historic tour of the trolley museum...
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
1 Museum Rd
Stop in for a historic tour of the trolley museum...
This world-famous museum features a collection of artifacts of both sports and and event that literally changed the way we breathe today.
Donora Smog Museum
595 McKean Ave
This world-famous museum features a collection of artifacts of both sports and and event that literally changed the way we breathe today.

Food scene

If you have a sweet tooth -- you need to stop in here! Just order one of everything in the case and you'll be happy:)
Honey Bee Bakery
3724 Dry Run Rd
If you have a sweet tooth -- you need to stop in here! Just order one of everything in the case and you'll be happy:)
Family owned favorite spot for thin crusted, cheesy pizza and Italian hoagies!
Armando's Pizza
538 Fallowfield Ave
Family owned favorite spot for thin crusted, cheesy pizza and Italian hoagies!