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Map of Oil City (Pennsylvania)
Understand
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Oil City grew large after oil was struck in Titusville. If was founded in 1860 on the site of a Seneca Indian village. It burgeoned as an oilcentre after the drilling of the world's first oil well (in 1859) at Titusville, about 16 miles up Oil Creek. Incorporated as a borough in 1862, it became a city in 1871 after merging with Venango City.
See
[edit]- 1 Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry, 270 Seneca St, ☏ +1 814-676-2007.
- 2 National Transit Building, 206 Seneca St.
Do
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- Hasson Park. Hasson Park is 48 acres of open and forested land containing many activities for the public. Hiking trials wind through the park amid a collection of rare rhododendron which are abundant with blooming color in the spring. A playground is located centrally and pavilions are available for picnics and parties. Immediately adjacent to Hasson Park is the public swimming pool, DekHockey rink, Skate Park, and ball fields.
- 3 Oil Creek State Park, 305 State Park Rd.
- Samuel Justus Recreation Trail.
- Oil City Marina. The 7-acre Oil City Marina is one of only three public access points to the Allegheny River in Venango County. The Marina provides a boat launch, picnic area, fishing, access to the Justus Trail (part of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail), parking, and public restrooms. The City is undergoing a process to improve the Marina to provide additional amenities and features to benefit residents and visitors.
Events
[edit]- Arts in the Park:. Friday evening concerts July through August.
- Oil Heritage Festival (OHF), Oil City. July. Car show, artisan & fine crafts fair, children's events, concerts, parade and fireworks.
- Bridgefest.
- Pipeline Alley Concerts. mid-day concerts in Pipeline Alley every Wednesday at noon throughout the summer.
Buy
[edit]- The Cranberry Mall (Oil City Mall), 6945 US Route 322, Cranberry Township. Movie theatre and 60 stores.
- Oil City Antique Warehouse.
- The Attic, 407 E 2nd St, ☏ +1 814 677-3700.
- Aqua World, 301 Duncomb St. Pet store.
Eat
[edit]- famoores Family Restaurant, 18 East First Street, Oil City Pa 16301, ☏ +1 814-676-4789.
- Yellow Dog Lantern Restaurant, 218 Elm St, ☏ +1 814 676-1000. $$$$.
- The Taco Shack, 222 Center Street.
- Casey's Restaurant and Lounge, 630 North Seneca Street.
- Villa Italia, 904 East 2nd Street, ☏ +1 814 676-9226. Convenience-store chain offering drinks & food, including pizza, sandwiches & baked goods.
- Double Play Sports Bar.
- Valley Dairy, 80 Regina Drive. $.
- Bob Evans, 27 Kimberly Lane.
- Hoss's Sea & Steak House, 2432 PA-257.
Drink
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[edit]- Days Inn by Wyndham Oil City Conference Center (Arlington Hotel), 1 Seneca St, ☏ +1 814-677-1221.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Oil City |
| Youngstown ← Franklin ← | W  E
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→ Warren → Buffalo |
| Erie ← Titusville ← | N  S
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→ Franklin → Pittsburgh |