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While you’re here, you have plenty of options for lodging. Our hotels are conveniently located in Butler and Cranberry Township and offer exceptional service and comfort. Bed and breakfasts are sprinkled throughout the county, some even on farms. Their hosts are friendly and the atmosphere is homey. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are a variety of campgrounds and cabins. Our restaurants will suit every taste, with a variety that includes seafood, steak, sandwiches, coffee shops, ethnic foods and even a brew pub. Ladies (and gentlemen) can enjoy a day at the spa or a shopping excursion. Places to shop range from antique shops, gift shops and wineries to country stores, toy stores and a shopping mall.
If you’re planning a wedding, meeting or other special event, consider Butler County. Limo transportation, superior caterers and impressive venues are available. We can accommodate anywhere from five to 1,000 people and have the only venue in the region built to I.A.C.C. (International Association of Conference Centers) standards.
Photo: Butler Courthouse
Portrait of George Washington.
Many of the towns hold rich German history; including Harmony, founded in 1804 by the Harmony Society of German Lutheran Separatists who were seeking religious freedom, and Saxonburg, which still maintains the architectural charm of a quaint German hamlet. Saxonburg was co-founded by John Roebling who also invented wire rope and designed the Brooklyn Bridge.
The jeep was created and developed in Butler, in cooperation with the U.S. Army as the first “general purpose” vehicle for the Armed Forces.
Combining history and art, the Maridon Museum displays ancient Asian art and German Meissen porcelain. Other forms of art are popular throughout the county from music to theater to visual arts. Browse an art gallery, enjoy a concert, engage in a show or actually create art yourself. Hands-on opportunities like painting pottery, learning bagpiping and blowing glass are available for you to try!
Artistic beauty can be found in the architecture, as well. A great example of this is Butler, our county seat, which has interesting and historic buildings all within walking distance of one another. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Cranberry Twp. This area is just 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and is rapidly growing. Our typical small towns like Slippery Rock and Mars each hold their own quirky treasures and special events. 
Some of our biggest and most popular events include the Big Butler Fair, which has been around for over 150 years and the North Washington Rodeo, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2009. There are also plenty of events outside the towns – educational programs, a regatta, guided hikes and more.
One of the best things to do while you’re here is get out! We’re home to Pennsylvania’s #1 State Park, where you can do just about any outdoor activity possible, from geocaching to horseback riding; boating to ice fishing. There are plenty of parks and trails for hiking, biking and wildlife watching; and we’ve got the only protected prairie in this part of the state. With Butler County’s temperate climate, there’s a different treasure for each season. Cold-weather sports, fall foliage, wildflowers, golfing, baseball… the list goes on.
