Location: Monongahela
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Monongahela, United States
Monongahela, colloquially "Mon City", is a City in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States (ZIP code 15063) and is part of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Metropolitan Statistical Area, located approximately 17 miles (27 km) south of the city proper. The population was 4,300 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Monongahela
1. Ripepi Winery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By RE M - Maui, Hawaii
Excellent place to visit for a taste of Mon Valley wines. Rich the owner is almost always onsite to amaze you with his history of the winery and knowledge of wines. A good choice to bring out of town visitors.
2. Round Hill Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Mon-ValleyGuy - La Vista, Nebraska
I always visit every time I go back to the area. The park is great to visit anytime. The working exhibit farm is interesting and accessible year round.
In the warmer months the playgrounds, splash pad pavilions and picnic areas are great places to relax and hang out.
I always go there to run because the park's paved areas are hilly and challenging and the park' groomed dirt trails and paths are also great for challenging runs, but also for dog walks and horse rides.
Round Hill Park and Exhibit Farm has something for everyone!
3. Castle Blood
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Much More than a Haunted House, Castle Blood blends Classic American Halloween with a walk thru theatrical performance that you participate in. Vampires , Witches , and Monsters wait to tempt you, help you or hinder you. It all depends on the choices you make and how you play the game Will you escape? Will you become one of us? It's all up to you
Reviewed By sam280_ - Wildwood, NJ
I have heard and read lots about this business that has moved around to several locations, and now has found a long term home at a funeral home. Any new business in Monessen is good, and thank the gods of kobal this place is on 2nd Avenue, and you do not have to trek far into town.
Its a $20 per person, cash only. Parking is above the house, and local police has a visiable presence. Plenty of well trained volunteer actors, and you are well greeted. and your tour begins. Now, in my opinion, I expect to be scared. Scared I was not. You are taken through several rooms with live actors, and given a brief storyline, with tasks to solve to move on to the next room and so on. When you walk from room to room, there is some scaring, but our group of four, I was at the end, so no one jumped out at me.
The house is decorated well, the all-volunteer actors are very professional, and I would return if the house would go darker and a full blown walk-thru scare house.
This is more like a good place for families to tour together, and solve the riddles. At the end there is a well-stocked retail shop with photo opportunities, shirts, all sorts of haunted accessories, and lots more. They also sell hot dogs, chips, hot chocolate. soda etc. We did the probably final tour last Sunday, and everyone was still energetic.
4. Donora Smog Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By W1nterBaby - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
I had seen a show on the Weather Channel about Donora and the Smog Museum a few months ago. We live about 4-5 hours from there, so my husband and I planned an overnight trip to Pittsburgh and this was one of the attractions we wanted to visit. We got to the area later than planned on the first day, and I knew the museum closed at 3 PM. (at least that is what the guide book said) So, we went on to Pittsburgh and planned to hit it the next day. I called the next morning, to verify the hours, and the answering machine said they would be open 11 AM to 3 PM. We checked out of our hotel accordingly and got there at 11:30 AM. Only to find a sign on the door saying they were closed that day for a Community Picnic at some park! Could they NOT have put this on the answering machine a few days prior?? One day out of the year they are closed, and I happened to hit it? Needless to say, I was very disappointed at not being able to get in at all. It seemed the whole town was shut down. So, it was a wasted trip for me, and since it is quite a ride, I do not know if I will get there again. For a town/attraction in need of an economical boost, they dropped the ball. They could have made a few bucks off me. All I can say is, if you go, call ahead and TRY to get someone to return your call to verify hours. I realize the workers are volunteers, but since it was on TWC I'd think people would come. Especially since there are other tourist attractions within an hour or so of here.
5. 5th Street Escape Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Enter one of three thrilling escape games in the heart of a former bank building. Your challenge is to solve puzzles, find clues, figure out how it all comes together and escape the room! Escape rooms are wholesome fun for all occasions; including birthdays, family gatherings, or even corporate team-building.
Reviewed By DonnaInPittsburgh
As the second Escape Room we have tried throughout the city and this location just south of the city of Pittsburgh, this is still the one that we felt offered the best experience so far. It gives the entire team the space and ability to contribute based on the clues and in the way it comes together. One or two in the group will work on a challenge while others in the group search for other clues that suddenly come together in a logical way.
It has the advantage of utilizing a real bank safe and is so clever and fun. We did succeed in the heist and that was the added bonus of course! For Escape addicts this is a definite one to do. They have a second Escape that is now ready and we can't wait to experience their new room.
This is such a fun thing to do in the area and if you haven't tried it, get a group of friends and family and plan to do it.
6. Montour Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Carolyn S - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My friend and I are training for the Pittsburgh to DC bike trip in September so this was out first outing on the Montour Trail and we were pleased. It is well maintained and the tree canopy is lovely. The National Tunnel was a pleasant surprise and a nice stretch of cool on a hot day. We plan to go back next week.
7. Vinoski Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By SueGam - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Very pretty view. Good live music. Wines are expensive and pours are small. Different food vendors each weekend. I found it odd they did not have cheese plates to pair with the wine. They encourage you to pay extra to try the more expensive wines but if you are buying the cheaper bottles anyway,. why taste the expensive stuff. Also wine not sold by glass, bottle only.
8. Trax Farms Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Joni S - Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
We live about 35 minutes away from Trax but we try to get there as often as possible. It's in a more rural area, of course, so the drive is an enjoyable part of the whole experience as well.
Trax provides a lot of fun for the entire family. Certain weekends they sponsor festivals including a wine festival coming up soon. There is an area set aside for a flea market which is held during the winter months. My favorite is the outdoor nursery where they have a large area for trees, shrubs and numerous other plants for sale. There is an area for houseplants and garden plants also.
If you need garden or patio furniture, bird baths, flower pots, wind chimes etc., it is all here. The staff will help you with any questions you may have as we learned when we had a problem with weeds in our lawn.
There is a place set aside for a deli and hot foods plus there are baked goods for sale. Fortunately there are tables in case you care to eat while you are there. We have also purchased wine there and they are more than happy to offer samples if you ask. We did like the blackberry wine we tried and purchased a bottle to take home.
If you like old decorative items of any kind, explore upstairs where it feels like you are entering the past. Everything from old Christmas ornaments to old kitchen items are available for sale. The framed pictures are one of my favorite things to check out.
Set enough time aside to enjoy Trax farms -----it's worth the trip!
9. South Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By CaptainBill1 - Florida
South Park has many great walking trails. You could spend an entire day just visiting the trails. There is a small animal preserve with peacocks, turkeys, geese and a small herd of buffalos. There are swimming pools and wave pools (in season) and ice skating rink (in season also).
10. Youghiogheny canoe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Roseann M - Monongahela
What a great way to spend the day with friends! We all had a fun time with our river float. No worry about a time to be back, just float relax, find a spot along the way and have your picnic lunch ready to go, don't forget the cooler for your drinks. You just have to be back be for dark!
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