Located in Butler Country, Cranberry Township is an affluent community in Pennsylvania with a population of just under 30,000 people. The town is located just outside the larger city of Pittsburgh with the downtown core of the city being only about a 30-minute drive away. The area of Cranberry Township is pretty historic with important events and figures having passed through there at some point. People like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin came through Cranberry Township during the revolutionary war and soon there afterward the town grew and prospered as a result of former soldiers returning and acquiring land. If you’re around the Cranberry Township and want to explore the area a little, here are the best things to do in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
1. Hike North Boundary Park
The sun’s out, the weather’s nice, what better way to spend the day than to spend it at the park? North Boundary Park is one of the areas most favorite parks mostly because there is a little something for everyone. Join people on their morning runs or hike around the trails around the park. Even as a newcomer, you’ll be okay as there are plenty of signs around to guide you. If that’s not your thing, bring a picnic and have a meal outside or hit one of the soccer or baseball fields and play a game or two.
North Boundary Park
Address: 1171 N Boundary Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: North Boundary Park
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
Price: Free
2. Bike around Graham Park
For those who absolutely need to get some exercise during their stays, Graham Park is the go-to park for people looking for a workout. The park is full of amenities for people to participate in various different activities like basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, football and a skating rink in the winter. There are, of course, biking paths and walking trails for those looking to get a tour of the place and biking is a great way to get the lay of the land anyways as well as getting a good workout.
Graham Park
Address: 260 Graham Park Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Graham Park
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
Price: Free
3. Check out the skaters at Cranberry Skate Park
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
Cranberry Skate Park was assembled in June 2005. Located behind the community center the Cranberry Skate Park was a community project that brought people of Cranberry Township together to build a place where skateboarding and BMX enthusiasts can come together. The funding for the skatepark was sponsored by a local company and in the span of one day, the park was opened. The park is open to people of all abilities and any equipment on wheels is welcome here.
Cranberry Skate Park
Address: 2525 Rochester Rd #400, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Cranberry Skate Park
Opening hours: 7am - 8:30pm (daily)
Price: Free
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4. Tread the historic Venango Path
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
Venango Path was a Native American trail that ran between where the current city of Pittsburgh is and Presque Isle, Pennsylvania. George Washington traveled along the trail in December 1753 to deliver a message to the French at the nearby Native American village of Venango. Washington later survived an assassination attempt here by one of the Natives who offered to guide him back to Virginia. The path now is open to the public and worth the walk especially for those interested in colonial American history.
Venango Path
Address: 1655 PA-228, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Venango Path
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
Price: Free
5. Let loose at Urban Air Adventure Park
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Urban Air Adventure Park is a place that is fun for the whole family. The premise is pretty simple, the Urban Air Adventure Park is a place full of games and trampolines so kids can jump really high, get some exercise and have a lot of fun. There are obstacle courses you can run through and jump off as well as organized games on trampolines like basketball and dodgeball so you can dunk and dodge like never before. This place is great for kids and adults alike.
Urban Air Adventure Park
Address: 351 American Way, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Urban Air Adventure Park
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 8pm; Fri: 12pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 10pm
Price: 15 - 30 USD
6. Go shopping at Cranberry Mall
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Cranberry Mall on Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Everyone loves a day of shopping and sometimes a little retail therapy is the cure for what ails you. Cranberry Mall the place to be for whatever you need including stores for men’s and women’s clothing, health products, gaming, food, and jewelers just to name a few. There is also a movie theater here attached to the mall so after a day of shopping why not catch a movie too?
Cranberry Mall
Address: 6945 US-322, Cranberry, PA 16319, United States
Website: Cranberry Mall
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 5am
Price: Free
7. Practice your swing at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course has been rated as Pennsylvania’s best-rated municipal golf course by Golf Digest in 2009 and since then the course has only gotten better. Open all throughout the year the golf course is daily fee-only and is a great course for anyone who’s either a pro or someone just starting out. There is a shop on the premises in case you need to buy some gear before you head and there is also a restaurant and the opportunity to get some lessons if you’re a newbie.
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Address: 5601 Freshcorn Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)
Price: 33 - 56 USD
8. Play a round of mini golf at Cranberry Township Community Park
So maybe regular golf isn’t for you. Why not try your hand a mini-golf instead? The mini-golf section of the park is open to everyone and is a pretty fun activity for the whole family looking for something to do on a warm summer day. The park has tons to do on top of their mini-golf sections like playgrounds and picnic shelters as well as basketball courts and athletic fields.
Cranberry Township Community Park
Address: 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Website: Cranberry Township Community Park
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
Price: 15 USD
9. Bring the family to Fun Fore All Family Fun Park
The Fun Fore All Family Fun Park is exactly what it sounds like. The park is absolutely a blast for people of all ages and the perfect way to spend a day in Cranberry Township. The park is pretty massive and has tons of amazingly fun activities like mini-putt, go-karting, batting cages, and a rock-climbing wall. There are also over 100 different arcade games to play so if you’re into gaming, you’re in luck because the variety is plentiful. Then finally when all is said and done, head over to prize booth and turn in your prize tickets for something cool to remember the day.
Fun Fore All Family Fun Park
Address: 8 Progress Ave, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Fun Fore All Family Fun Park
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 9pm; Fri - Sun: 10am - 10pm
Price: 20 - 100 USD
10. Catch the game at North Park Lounge in HD
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by North Park Lounge Cranberry on Friday, February 26, 2021
The North Park Lounge is Cranberry’s best spot to catch the game. The bar and restaurant have been a local favorite spot and permanent fixture to the Cranberry community for over 20 years and they operate on the premises that “good food equals good times” and that’s what you’ll get when you come to the North Park Lounge. Enjoy tasty burgers and bar food and when the weather is nice, grab one of their margaritas and hang out on the patio. If you’re not into going in person they also do takeout orders and catering.
North Park Lounge
Address: 20810 US-19, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: North Park Lounge
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 12am; Fri - Sat: 11am - 1am; Sun: 9am - 11pm
11. Rejuvenate yourself at Renaissance Day Spa
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Renaissance Day Spa, Inc. on Thursday, January 30, 2020
After a long day of spending time with the kids and the family doing things they like, why not spend a little time on yourself? The Renaissance Day Spa is a perfect place to help you feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. Enjoy various forms of relaxation from aromatherapy to different kinds of massages. Couples massages are available as well as beautification like manicures, pedicures, and facials.
Renaissance Day Spa
Address: 101 Smith Dr #6, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Renaissance Day Spa
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
Price: 55 - 150 USD
12. Catch a movie at MovieScoop Cranberry Cinemas
Posted by Cranberry Cinemas on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Located at the Cranberry Mall, the MovieScoop Cranberry Cinemas has all the newest movies and films and is a great way to spend an afternoon with friends or the family. The cinema is locally owned and operated and has movies in 3D as well as having luxury seating and on top of that for big movie premiers, they also have reserved seating. Come by to escape the heat on a hot summer day or escape the cold on a frigid winter evening.
MovieScoop Cranberry Cinemas
Address: 20111 US-19, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: MovieScoop Cranberry Cinemas
Opening hours: 9am - 12am (daily)
Price: 7 - 12 USD
13. Go for a stroll through Westminster Lane Park
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
Westminster Lane Park is a large park in a more suburban part of the town. Enjoy a stroll through the park on a nice sunny day or bring the dog with you have your little furry friend run around and play. The park is popular with people going about their morning routines jogging and doing yoga in the park and there are picnic tables and spaces to sit and a playground for kids to play as well.
Westminster Lane Park
Address: 800 Westminster Ln, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)
Price: Free
14. Shop well at Cranberry Commons
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
Cranberry Commons is a destination in town to go shopping. With a variety of different stores around the area, you can spend a whole day just shopping and enjoying your surroundings. The singular parking lot makes your shopping experience easy because all you have to do is park your car and you’ll have a variety of stores around to choose from like large box stores like Target to sporting goods and even a Starbucks .
Cranberry Commons
Address: 1675 PA-228, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Cranberry Commons
Opening hours: 10am - 9pm (daily)
Price: Free
15. Go dancing at Bamboo Bar & Beach
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Enjoy a little feeling of the Caribbean right here in Pennsylvania at the Bamboo Bar & Beach. The bar is lively and lots of fun with live music and DJs coming by as well as karaoke nights and quiz nights during the weekdays. As a bar, they also have tons of delicious food available so make sure to come on an empty stomach.
Bamboo Bar & Beach
Address: 20810 US-19, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Bamboo Bar & Beach
Opening hours: 11:30am - 2am (daily)
16. Have a family dinner at Olive Garden
As they’re saying goes: “when you’re here, you’re family” so why not come by with the family and enjoy some delicious and savory Italian classics. Indulge in the unlimited salad bar and plate after plate of delicious and saucy pasta as well as their legendary breadsticks. Grab a cocktail at the full bar while you wait for your food and simply indulge in some carb-loaded goodness.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Address: 1716 PA-228, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, United States
Website: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
Good times in Cranberry Township
Cranberry Township is a great destination for people traveling with the family. The area and the neighborhoods are perfect for those with little kids who want to get outside and play while exploring the many pars around the area. Not to mention the number of great activities you can do as a whole family. Come to Cranberry Township and spend some time out of the city.
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