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Monaca (/mɪˈnækə/ mi-NAK-ə) is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States along the Ohio River, 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. First incorporated as Phillipsburg, the name of the borough was changed to Monaca in honor of the Native American Indian Monacatootha. Fire clay is found in large quantities in the vicinity.
Restaurants in Monaca
1. Rosalind Candy Castle
Overall Ratings
5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Larislynn - Beaver, Pennsylvania
It's okay- the candy is delicious BUT it is very expensive. The staff could be friendlier. I would recommend this to those not on a budget looking for good chocolate.
2. Operation: Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Your Objective: Exit the Room! We are the first escape room in Beaver County! An escape room is a fun, team-building, brain-busting, themed room where a team of people use items in the room to solve puzzles. You will have to work together in order to find the clues that are part scavenger hunt and part puzzle game that will lead you to escape. You only have 60 minutes to escape, can you do it!
Reviewed By Fabien P
We decided to do both rooms today and had an absolute blast! Rooms are well-built, challenging and teamwork is necessary to be successful! Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a brain-teasing time! Can't wait for the new room opening next month!!! Will...MoreWe are thrilled you had a blast! We look forward to your next visit. Thanks!
3. Kelly's An Irish Pub - A Caribbean Islan
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By JUDY W - PITTSBURGH, PA
The summer Caribbean Island is nice ambiance but the food and drinks are lacking. The drinks are watered down. The food is mediocre to bad. The fries are cold and greasy. It's too bad that they spend all that money to haul in sand and palm trees and skimp on the food. I suggest they quit watering the drinks and get a real chef who can produce good food.
4. Old Economy Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Old Economy Village is a gemstone site of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful nineteenth century religious communal society, and preserves and interprets the unique material culture of the Society during its period of residence in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for citizens of and visitors to the Commonwealth. Old Economy Village was the heart of the Harmony Society's home from 1824 until the commune was dissolved in 1905. Old Economy Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with the Friends of Old Economy Village. It is part of Ambridge's Old Economy National Historic District and is among the region's most important historic sites
Reviewed By KMc4528 - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Blue Star Museum
Purchase tickets at Visitor's Center. Gift shop. Movie. Museum. Toilets.
We left our picnic lunch in the lobby while we viewed the movie and museum. Once those were done, we collected our picnic and walked 2-3 blocks to the lovely picnic area. Shaded, with plenty of picnic benches, trash cans, and handicapped toilets. Overlooking the gardens.
While we visited in the summer, it was a weekday and we had much of the museum to our selves. Plenty of room the gardens for kids to run, but organized enough that they shouldn't be wild. My children loved the sensitive plant, one simply puffed at it and half the leaves closed! others stroked it gently and the leaves also closed.
I noted the thatched roof on the out building beyond the gardens.
We toured a few buildings, the kids were less interested in this. Many of the furnishings were Victorian.
It was interesting to hear the main clock only had a hour hand since the group minded the hours, and let God direct the minutes (details) of their lives.
5. Pinball PA Arcade
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
Play over 400 classic video games and pinball machines as well as learning about the history of gaming at our museum. Play the rarest games in the world, all your favorites and many more. Pinball PA is an interactive museum where you can see and learn about all the classics in video game history, as well as trying everything to learn just what made these great pieces so fun and entertaining to several generations of people!
Reviewed By Murveman - Easton, Pennsylvania
I've been to many many Arcades over the years. I'm also pretty obsessed with emulating classic Arcade games through MAME and other programs. Wherever you go you see the same old arcade games among a couple of rarities here and there. As a result, I've grown tired of spending money on Arcade games and have been opting for Pinball Galleries instead.
I'll get to the pinball, but this Arcade had the best collection I've ever seen. I couldn't believe it when I saw Warrior by Vectorbeam and Boot Hill and Dog Patch by Midway. They even had Death Race, which is so old it doesn't even use a ROM image. They also had several sit down cabinets (including Fire Truck, a really old co-op classic). The huge array of analogue shooting games were also amazing. Such old technology. I could have spent 4 hours playing arcade games alone, but we had a time limit, so I only spent 2 hours playing them. Then came the pinball...
Out of the many pinball galleries I've been to I've only seen one Atari Pinball game. This place had at least three. They're not remotely fun to play, but you do get to experience them here. They also had several multi-level pinball tables. Black Hole and Haunted House were there, but there was also The Spirit, which I wasn't familiar with and had never played before. They also had Hyperball and the 2-player versus Joust Pinball, which I had always wanted to play. They also had an impressive array of electro-mechanicals, though I have to say the Silver Ball Museum in Asbury Park New Jersey still has them beat in that department. Of note was also Bally's Spectrum, a fast-paced table I had never seen before, and my all-time favorite Cleopatra.
What's more, everything was in excellent condition. I'd say only two machines out of a billion had issues, which is pretty excellent.
The price was nice and the selection was nicer. I'm so incredibly jealous of the people who live in Western PA. The Silver Ball Museum is nice, but this is by far the best Arcade I've ever been to. If I'm ever in Pittsburgh again I know I'm coming here.
I only wish they could locate a couple of Bally Sente Arcade Games (Hat Trick and Off the Wall for example) or some Zaccaria Pinball tables (I've only seen one in person at the Allentown Pinball Expo). Also a Bagatelle Machine or Ice Cold Beer would be nice. The owner seems to be quite the collector, so maybe some day.
6. Sheffield Bowling Lanes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Executive_in_Jeans - Denver
Eat, Drink, Bowl: Life is Good! This is the theme of Sheffield Bowling Lanes.
This is not your Father’s Bowling Alley. The management has re-done this 20 lane bowling alley, turning it into a state of the art fun place. The 20 lanes are immaculate and completely automated so all you have to do is bowl and have fun.
If you want more than bowling, enjoy the menu featuring Pizza, Burgers, Hot Sandwiches, Salads and your typical hot snack food. The food was delish and I would not be surprised to see this joint featured on TV someday as the food is done right.
Looking for more than bowling? This place has a separate bar area where you can get craft beer, local beer, a full bar of distilled spirits and everything is at a reasonable price. This is one of the most economical places to drink in my book.
Looking for more value and entertainment? Check out the website. This is the home of the fallout shelter which features DJ’s and live bands. Cover charges are usually $5. Can you find a better entertainment value in Beaver County? NOT! This is the place to go. There is also a cigar club.
I was there for a High School Reunion in July. I was amazed at the renovation. From updated bathrooms to the pristine bowling lanes, this place is the go-to-place for eating, drinking, bowling and entertainment. If you are looking for a place to host a group, you can find it at Sheffield Bowling Lanes. I live in Denver now but I would absolutely have a family reunion here when I come to visit again.
7. Fun Fore All
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Fun Fore All is the areas most fun and exciting year round family entertainment center.We offer fun attractions for the entire family.Year Round Attractions:Ballocity Kids Play AreaVideo ArcadeGreat FoodSeasonal Attractions:Go-KartsTwo 18 Hole Miniature Golf CoursesBumper BoatsBatting CagesKiddie RidesRock Climbing WallWe are open 7 days a week.Summer Hours May-August 9:00am to 11:00pmSpring/Fall/Winter Hours September-April 10:00am to 10:00pm*Outdoor attractions are open daily weather permitting.
Reviewed By mandimcm - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This place is fantastic. My sons love everything; the arcade, the dark ride, the outside rides, the go-kart track, the mini golf, “shopping” for their prizes, Ballocity...when I say they love everything, I mean it! The food is good, the restrooms are always clean which I really really appreciate, and the staff is friendly. I have nothing bad to say about Fun Fore All. My husband and I enjoy it just as much as the kids! Check out their seasonal events too, like Halloween mini golf. For what you get at this place, the prices can’t be beat. We have to drive 40 minutes to get to Fun Fore All and we don’t mind, it’s that good!
8. Soergel Orchards
9. Air Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Dave195 - Pittsburgh
Located at Beaver County Airport, Chippewa, PA. 40 minutes west of downtown Pittsburgh. NO ADMISSION CHARGE!!! They only ask for donations to help support the aircraft restorations at the museum! There is a great museum display area full of historical artifacts - they even have a WWII Norden Bombsight on display. Guided tours, free of charge, are available most days. Available for tour inside the restoration hanger are a Spitfire, T-28, Fairchild, Funk, T-34, and a C-47 or C-123. Outside you will find an F-15, F-4, OV-1, L-21, and others! Wow.... for only the cost of a donation!!! Hard to complain about that....
There is also a nice restaurant at the airport terminal with reasonably priced food and a great view of the runway. We made a day of it.
10. Beaver Area Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Laufam_travellers - Sweden
While visiting western Pennsylvania, my husband researched interesting spots to visit, and he decided that the Beaver Area Heritage Museum would make a good destination for an outing on his birthday. Unfortunately, he had not paid attention to the opening hours (Saturdays and Sundays only), and we arrived after an hour's drive to find the museum closed. That was disappointing, but we decided to at least have a look at the grounds and the log house, and peek in through the front door windows. I was startled when someone came towards me on the inside when I was peeking in, but it was one of the museum's volunteers, and he let us in even though it was closed, as he was anyway there doing some work. Not only did he let us in, but he spent over an hour with us, showing us around, telling us stories about artifacts and people, teaching us about the history of the area, and then giving us a tour of the reconstructed log house as well! It was quite the birthday treat! (And the guide didn't even know it was my husband's birthday!)
This is a fairly small museum, but it holds a lot of items and information, and you can learn quite a lot about the area's history (mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries, but some older than that as well). It is a local history museum, and you can tell that a lot of enthusiasm and passion has gone into the making and maintenance of it. In fact, it received a “Best Local History Museum” Award from the American Association of State and Local History. The museum is housed in a former freight station, and on the grounds is also the reconstructed log house (which can even be rented for special events - how cool that would be!)
Well worth a visit for anyone with an interest in history! (Amazingly, it is even free of charge, but donations are welcome.)
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