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Ambridge is a borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania, incorporated in 1905 and named after the American Bridge Company. Ambridge is located 16 miles (25 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, alongside the Ohio River. The population was 7,050 at the 2010 census.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Leetsdale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Doug L - Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
Wow, Sky Zone Leetsdale is an action-packed blast for young and old! They have many trampolines and supervised fun the young! They also make so that the little ones are on their own supervised trampoline and the teens and etcetera are in different areas! Sky Zone Leetsdale exceeded my expectations!
4. 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.
5. Soergel Orchards
6. The Tull Family Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By movietheaterfan - Treasure Island, Florida
Wow! I am ready to move to Sewickley just be able to be close to such a incredible theater. When you walk into the theater you welcomed with feeling like you are coming into a friend's home. The entrance area and snacks appealing and service rapid - stroll into one of the intimate incredibly comfortable theaters. Seats cushioned and spacious. The acoustics are amazing. You are not blasted with uncomfortable noise like so many theaters have. Picture quality superb.
We have been to Tull theater 4 times so far. So spoiled to be enjoy a movie and walk through the village have dinner at one of their many restaurants.
Definitely FIVE star evenings!
7. 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!
8. West Hills Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Players must work as a team to find the clues hidden around the room, using logic and creativity to solve each puzzle before time runs out.
Reviewed By John P - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I wasn't sure what to expect in visiting the West Hills Escape Room in Coraopolis. This would be my 14th escape room visit, and as it turns out, I was pleasantly surprised! It's a generation 1 room, with padlocks, keys, and numerical codes needed to make your escape. What I found was a pretty well designed room, with good flow, and very few red herrings/dead ends. If there's one thing that I hate with escape rooms, it's working on something that leads to nowhere.
I would say that out of all of my escape room ventures, this one forced groups to work as a team more than any other escape room I've seen. That can be good and bad. With a small group (4-5 players) it's excellent. A larger group can perhaps prove problematic. The staff was incredibly pleasant to be around, and very helpful throughout the hour. And not to spoil anything, but if you're a fan of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, man are you in for a treat!
We did run into a technical snag with our game that wasn't really our fault, and would've been really cool to see the result in the actual gameplay itself, but overall, this was an excellent time. And we only needed to travel 20 minutes to get there from Robinson!
I was very pleased with WHER and I am looking forward to what they can come up with in the future.
9. Rivertown Antiques
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
RiverTown showcases an eclectic blend of antique, vintage and contemporary furnishings, along with collectibles, vintage decoratives, wall art, tools, and brand name household. We carry quality room-ready furniture from early 1800’s through 1950’s mid-century modern and retro, as well as more contemporary selections. We offer a fun and unique shopping experience for all!
Reviewed By 329john123 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Built inside an old cinema, this place is huge and stocked with an enormous number of antiques, laid out in a very methodical manner. I'd highly recommend a visit, if just to browse, especially if you are visiting Old Economy
10. Village Candy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
You'll find all your childhood favorite candies and pops, some that, when you see them, reawaken long-ago memories of a happy time in your past. Village Candy is a virtual museum of sweet tastes and bygone values, but updated with fresh product, clean and tempting displays and friendly service. If your sweet tooth yearns for something that you love or loved, there's an excellent chance we stock it. We also feature entire sections devoted to artisan chocolates, Jelly Belly jelly beans, 21 colors of M&Ms and a refrigerated cooler filled with over 150 different glass bottled soda pops from around the country.
Reviewed By Judy H - Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, United States
This is a great place to get those gifts for those that have everything! Great old time candy, and some new stuff too! Sometimes hard to catch them open, but worth the wait!Thanks Judy, we really appreciate the compliments! We're here Tuesday thru Saturday 10-5 sharp, and late, until 8 pm, on Wednesday evenings. We're only closed on Sundays and Monday.
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