The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in McKean County, McKean County

Due to the Governor of Pennsylvania’s Dec. 10 COVID-19 order, Museum access is unavailable at this time. The Flagship Store is still open, but with capacity limited to 50 guests. We are committed to our patrons and employees’ health and safety. Therefore, if the store is at capacity, we will ask that you remain outside until we are permitted to allow safe entry. This measure, issued by the Governor’s office, will take effect Saturday, Dec. 12, and remain in place until 8 a.m. on Jan. 4. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during these unprecedented times. HOME OF TWO AMERICAN ICONS - Zippo Lighters & Case Knives!

The 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park, is the home of the reinvented Kinzua Viaduct. The Viaduct, once the longest and tallest railroad structure at 2,053 feet long and 301 feet high, was partially destroyed by a tornado in 2003. Reinvented as a pedestrian walkway during 2011, visitors can stroll 624 feet out on the remaining support towers, peer miles out into the Kinzua Gorge, and gaze down through the partial glass platform at the end of the walkway. The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center and Park Office features great views, self-guiding exhibits, and information about the surrounding area.

Welcome Center for visitors traveling to the Allegheny National Forest and the amazing Kinzua Sky Walk. Stop in for FREE maps, trail information, local event, tourism and travel information on local attractions. Visitors Guide & Map, Dining Guide, Scenic Drive Brochure & Map and ANF recreation maps are also free. Our trained staff will assist you in planning your visit to the area. Learn about major attractions such as the Kinzua Sky Walk at the Kinzua Bridge State Park, and the region's 600+ miles of year-round, multi-purpose trails. Info on local shops and restaurants, cabins, B & B's, hotels and the Lodge at Glendorn. Local attractions include: Zippo/Case, Penn Brad Oil, Marilyn Horne, Eldred WWII , Serenity Glass Park and the Old Powerhouse Museums. Welcome Center is a Pennsylvania Route 6 Artisan stop-we offer ANF Caps, ANF and Kinzua Sky Walk lighters, local photography, original artwork, photo note cards, books and DVD's about the region may be purchased.

Penn Brad Oil Museum strives to preserve the history and culture of the Bradford Oilfield. The museum offers individual and group tours as well as a resource library and gift shop. A Standard Rig is at the center of the many exhibits that give the viewers a glimpse of the past glory of the "High-grade Oil Metropolis of the World."

Flickerwood Wine Cellars located in the heart of the beautiful Allegheny National Forest is open 7 days a week offering wine tasting of their over 30 varieties of award winning FWC wine. A unique gift shop offers many wine & grape related items for purchase. A beautiful wine lounge awaits your visit where you can choose a delicious item from their daily food menu for your enjoyment along with your choice of FWC wine. In 2015 the owners, the Ron Zampogna Family, purchased a Restaurant Liquor License which allows them to now offer a full bar including beer on tap, bottled beer, and liquor along with the wine. An expanded menu is also available which includes the famous Grinder, and other subs, Panini sandwiches, pizza, salad, plus over 10 appetizers. A pavilion and picnic grounds are on site where customers can go and relax weather permitting. 2 on site festivals are held each year where several thousand people come to enjoy the activites offered. One is held over Memorial Day weekend and the other is always held the last Saturday & Sunday in September.

We are now a winery, brewery, distillery and full service restaurant. If you've never been here or haven't been back in a while, now is the time to revisit. And come with an appetite.