
Plan Your Visit
There’s lots to do in Butler County - we’re here to make planning a trip easy!
Located in Western PA, Butler County offers a glimpse of small-town life, yet is close to major cities. We are only 25 miles from Pittsburgh, 325 miles from Philadelphia, and 380 miles from New York City.
Some of the earliest known history begins with first U.S. President George Washington, who passed through the area around the same time the French & Indian War began. Butler County has plenty of other interesting history, as well. It was founded in 1800 and named for Gen. Richard Butler, a colonial officer in the American Revolution.
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.
Present-day, the county has museums and many historic locations which interpret the area’s past. Special events and reenactments offer living history as well.
Plan Your Visit
There’s lots to do in Butler County - we’re here to make planning a trip easy!
Where To Stay
Need to stay here? Great! Butler County offers a wide range of accommodations for rest and relaxation.
Festivals & Events
Butler County features many fun events for the whole family, from one of the biggest Jeep festivals in the country to small town events that have been around for more than 50 years.
Food & Drink
Get your fork ready and make your taste buds happy! Chances are you can find it in Butler County.