Things to Do in North Western PA, Crawford County, Meadville, PA

Brookdale Family Campground is centrally located in North Western PA, so it makes the perfect base camp for visiting & exploring Meadville, Crawford County, Erie County & the surrounding area! But there's more!

There is a local Amish Community which offers dry good stores, baked goods, wood products, an Amish School Auction, & more!

Brookdale Family Campground is centrally located in the Great Lakes Area of North Western PA, where there are plenty of fishing opportunities at local lakes. Don't forget that there is great catch and release fishing right at Brookdale Family Campground in our 7 fishing ponds, two of which are small lakes!

We are within 5 miles of the following attractions:

Crawford County Fair boasts the largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania! 2008 acts include Blake Shelton & Gretchen Wilson! Don't miss it!

Erie National Wildlife Refuge is just 5 miles from the campground and has over 8700 acres. You may even see their nesting bald eagles! You can drive around and through it, hike on the boardwalks, and see 237 species of migratory birds, and other wildlife.

Miller's Green House is just a couple of miles away (between the campground & town) and offers a greenhouse with fresh produce, Amish made canned and baked goods, a deli, Amish-made wood products and more!

Mount Hope Golf Course is just 5 miles from the campground! Kids play for free after 5:00 pm at Mount Hope! (But ONLY if you're from Brookdale!)

Tamarack Lake boasts great fishing just minutes from the campground!

We are within 10 miles of the following attractions:

The Baldwin-Reynolds House is the museum and home of United States Supreme Court Justice Henry Baldwin.

Crawford County Genealogy if your looking for your ancestors from Crawford County this is the place to look!

John Brown Farm in Pre-Civil War Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the farm of the great abolitionist John Brown played a strategic role in the Underground Railroad. Disbursing "depots" in the area, John Brown aided in the passing of an estimated 2,500 slaves. In the town of New Richmond, his farm and tannery was a major stop on the Railroad, marking its place in history from 1825 to 1835. The farm, now a museum, proves to be an educational, exhilarating experience as you learn more about this great man of history and his many heroic efforts. Tour the remnants of the tannery and take a walking path to the cemetery. (Wear comfortable walking shoes.) Plan a visit during the first weekend in May, and you can share in the "Spirit of Freedom" picnic, a community celebration in honor of John Brown's birthday (May 9). There is also a gift shop allowing visitors to take a piece of that experience with them to cherish for a lifetime. Open from April 15 to October 15, and in the winter by appointment only.

Rails-to-Trails in Meadville has miles of local bike trails that can be used for hiking or biking! They are within an easy drive of Brookdale!

Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event held at Robertson Field, Allegheny College Sports Complex Hot on June 12-14. The air balloon event features approx. 30 balloons and a fantastic night glow. For further information call 814-336-4000

Woodcock Creek & Dam is in nearby Saegertown PA has a paved two-mile loop on the dam great for inline skating and running. Hike the Multi-Use Trail and Bossard Nature Trail. You can fish, canoe, and swim in the lake.

We are within 20 miles of the following attractions:

17 Golf Courses are within an easy drive of 17 golf courses that are sure to provide more tee times and a challenging course for any level player!

Conneaut Lake Amusement Park is a traditional amusement resort with something for everyone!

Conneaut Lake & Resort Area is Pennsylvania's largest natural lake and is home to the PA record for Muskellunge at 54 lbs. 3 oz!

Conneaut Cellars Winery is open year round, 7 days, 10am - 6pm. Free tours & tasting!

Canadohta Lake is Pennsylvania's Second Largest Natural Lake in Beautiful Crawford County.

Pioneer Steam & Gas Engine Society show is July 18, 19, & 20! Featuring steel wheeled and hand cranked tractots! Then, there's two more shows in 2008! Sept. 20, 2008 - Drake Well Show at Titusville, Oct. 11-12, 2008 - Fall Harvest Show (9-5 Sat.; 9-3 Sun.)

Riverside Inn dates back to 1885! Fine dining, golf, and dinner theaters abound!

We are within 30 miles of the following attractions:

Bull Ride Mania is a real indoor rodeo located in nearby Fredonia, PA is open October 7 - May 5th! Check out this action, but it's not for the faint of heart!

Oil Creek State Park is the site of the world�s first commercial oil well. Oil Creek State Park tells the story of the early petroleum industry by interpreting oil boomtowns, oil wells and early transportation. Scenic Oil Creek carves a valley of deep hollows, steep hillsides and wetlands.

Pymatuning Lake Spillway is Pennsylvania's largest manmade lake! The Pymatuning Spillway in Linesville PA is "where the ducks walk on the fishes backs"! You've never seen anything like it!

Rails-to-Trails in Titusville boasts miles of local bike trails that can be used for hiking or biking! We have tunnels, bridges, and more! They are within an easy drive of Brookdale!

The Titusville and Oil Creek Railroad provides the history of oil "In the valley that changed the world"! As featured on the History Channel! Ask at the front desk for discount coupons!

Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm is a working buffalo farm! You can visit it, attend events, buy meat, and more!

We are within 45 miles of the following attractions:

Allegheny Geo Trail! Geocaching (pronounced �geo-cashing�) is a great family activity! This adventure sport/hobby involves the use of a handheld GPS receiver, and based on information provided on geocaching.com. The Allegheny GeoTrail is perhaps the largest of its kind, encompassing ten counties throughout northwestern and north-central Pennsylvania. Within each county are between 10 and 20 designated geocaches which make up the �trail�. The quest to find these caches will take participants throughout the rugged and scenic land of the Allegheny National Forest and its surrounding gateway counties. (It's a modern Day Treasure Hunt!) Find six or more caches within a county, and earn that county's unique geocoin. Find six caches in each of all ten counties, and earn a special geocoin that represents the entire trail. See the rules for how to go about finding the caches and claiming your coins!

Erie's Maritime Museum is the homeport of The U.S. Brig Niagara, Erie Maritime Museum presents the story of The Niagara as the reconstructed flagship of Pennsylvania and the warship that won the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812! Offering a wide range of multi-media and interactive exhibits and coupled with lively interpretive programs, Erie Maritime Museum vividly illustrates Niagara's history and the region's rich maritime heritage.

Grove City Outlets is a sprawling line-up of modern buildings with busy sidewalks sports large signs that advertise all of your favorite brands, from J. Crew, to Nike, to Sony.

Lake Erie Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes in volume (119 cubic miles) and is exposed to the greatest effects from urbanization and agriculture. Measuring 241 miles across and 57 miles from north to south, the lake's surface is just under 10,000 square miles, with 871 miles of shoreline. The average depth of Lake Erie is only about 62 feet (210 feet, maximum). It therefore warms rapidly in the spring and summer, and frequently freezes over in winter. The drainage basin covers parts of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario. Because of its fertile soils, the basin is intensively farmed and is the most densely populated of the five lake basins.

Presque Isle Downs & Casino is Erie's newest attraction and state-of-the-art Casino & Horse Racing! Over 2,000 slot machines! Open daily from 9am - 4 am. They'll leave the slots on for you!

Presque Isle Park, Biking Trail, & Beaches is a day-use park that provides year-round recreational opportunities. Over fifteen miles of trails appeal to hikers, bicyclists, roller-bladers, and cross-country skiers. Presque Isle offers swimming, boating, fishing and beautiful sandy beaches to its summer visitors.

The New Tom Ridge Center is Located at the entrance to Presque Isle Park, and it is open year round, 10am - 6pm daily! TREC offers visitors an insight to what then can expect to experience at Presque Isle State Park and the surrounding Great Lakes Region. Combining a state-of-the-art �green� facility with interactive exhibits, entertaining films, rotating exhibits, specialized programs, lectures, classroom education, research, dining, shopping and Artists in residence, visitors will always find TREC an exciting place to visit. Fun for all ages!

Waldameer Amusement Park is a beautiful family fun amusement and water park complex, Waldameer and Water World features scores of amusement park rides, magnificent water park slides, live shows, modern arcade, traditional midway games, food and refreshment centers, souvenir and gift shops, and numerous picnic groves all surrounded by gorgeous landscaped grounds. Ask us about our discount coupons!

If you visit the above attractions, please remember to tell them that Brookdale Sent you! Many times local businesses underestimate the impact that RV'ers have on local businesses and how much tourism campgrounds generate within the local area. So, please make sure you tell them that we sent you, so they know the impact that Brookdale Family Campground has as an advertising partner! Thank you!

Here are more links to other things to do in the area!

We're just minutes from lots of fun local places!

Visit The PA Great Lakes Region!

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Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau site. Check it out for more info & links of things to do in the area or request a Crawford County Visitor's Guide!

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CHECK OUT THESE LINKS TO OTHER AREA WEBSITES!

Butler Web: www.butlerwebs.com

Erie Visitor's Guide: www.visiteriepa.com

Erie News: www.goerie.com

Pennsylvania's Fall Foliage Watch At: www.fallinpa.com

Oil Region of PA: www.oilregion.org

Nearby Titusville, Pa: www.titusvillepa.com

Fun Things To Do In Meadville, Crawford

County, Erie County, & Surrounding

North Western PA!

Brookdale Family Campground is centrally located in North Western PA, so it makes the perfect base camp for visiting & exploring Meadville, Crawford County, Erie County & the surrounding area! But there's more!