The Top 8 Attractions in Venango County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Venango County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Venango County is a region where 8
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Petroleum Center
Highlight • Historical Site
At the southern trailhead of the Gerard Hiking Trail, the historic site of Petroleum Center marks what was once a bustling 19th‑century oil boomtown. Today, hikers can explore a self-guided …
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Gerald & Westside Trail junction
Highlight • Trail
This junction marks your option to branch off the main Gerard Hiking Trail and descend toward Oil Creek via the West Side Trail. Take this spur for access to the …
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Cow Run Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Cow Run Shelter is one of two designated overnight areas along the Gerard Hiking Trail. It features tent sites and 6 Adirondack-style shelters, each equipped with a fireplace. The site …
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Drake Well Park
Highlight • Historical Site
Just a short detour from the Gerard Trail, the Drake Well Museum marks the birthplace of the modern petroleum industry. Here in 1859, Edwin L. Drake drilled the world’s first …
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Historic Washington Street and Buffalo Bakery Site
Highlight • Historical Site
Near this stretch of the Gerald Hiking Trail, you’ll pass remnants of Historic Washington Street—once part of a company town that supported the bustling oil industry in the region. Just …
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Wolfkiel Shelter
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Nestled in the western arm of Oil Creek State Park, Wolfkiel Run offers six Adirondack-style shelters with stone fireplaces, raised platforms, picnic tables, and 10 shared tent sites. Each shelter …
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Petroleum heritage overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
From this ridgeline viewpoint, hikers can spot a series of replica oil derricks tucked into the treeline across the valley. These reconstructions represent real 19th-century oil ventures like Great Lakes …
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Ridgeline overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
This peaceful spot offers a sweeping ridgeline view across the forested slopes of Oil Creek State Park. From here, you can look out toward the opposing hillside, where a patchwork …
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