Eastern Mercer County's first gristmill, built in 1799 by Valentine Cunningham, drew settlers to the village then known as Pine Grove. Today's Grove City is a prosperous community best known as the home of Grove City College.
Things to do in Grove City
Greenville Railroad Museum
Greenville Railroad Museum features #604—one of the largest switch engines in the world used by the steel industry. Built in 1936, the engine hauled iron ore on the Duluth, Mesabi and Iron Range Railroad. Also displayed are a coal tender, hopper car, a 1913 Empire touring car and a 1952 caboose. Call (724) 588-4009 for more information.
314 Main St., Greenville, PA 16125
Kraynak's Santa's Christmasland and Easter Bunny Lane
Kraynak's Santa's Christmasland and Easter Bunny Lane are off I-80 exit 4B, 3.1 mi. n. on SR 18N, then .7 mi. w. to 2525 E. State St. Santa's Christmasland has more than 60 decorated trees with animated figures depicting religious themes, traditional Christmas scenes and favorite childhood characters. Easter Bunny Lane features flowering trees and lights. Animated figures, bunnies and chicks accent the Easter scenes. Call (724) 347-4511 for more information.
2525 E. State St., Hermitage, PA 16148
Living Treasures Animal Park
Living Treasures Animal Park, 228 SR 711, has hundreds of animals from around the world, and visitors can feed some of them. The park also offers a petting zoo. Food is available. Call (724) 593-8300 for more information.
228 SR 711, Jones Mills, PA 15646
Mercer County Historical Museum
Mercer County Historical Museum, 119 S. Pitt St., chronicles the history and development of Mercer County. Exhibits include clothing, dolls, furniture, photographs and toys. Primitive farm tools and machinery and a collection of American Indian arrowheads also are displayed. A reference library is available. Call (724) 662-3490 for more information.
119 S. Pitt St., Mercer, PA 16137
Wendell August Forge
Wendell August Forge, 620 Madison Ave., is one of the few remaining forges in the country that produces forged aluminum, bronze, pewter and sterling silver items by hand. Visitors can take a self-guiding tour through the work area and watch craftsmen at work. Call (724) 458-8360 for more information.
620 Madison Ave., Grove City, PA 16127