Tourism & Recreation

Area Activities

Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad

Ride the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad through the “Valley that changed the World”.  During the two and a half hour train ride car hosts will guide you through the history of the oil industry.  It all started here when Colonel Edwin L. Drake drilled the world’s first successful oil well.  The OC&T Railroad experience includes a visit to the Perry Street Station.  Travel back in time in this beautiful restored freight station, full of exhibits, memorabilia, a soda fountain, gift shop, and tourist information center.  Other stations will be visited along the train ride as well.  This is a truly great adventure

Bike Trail

A 9.5 mile paved bicycle trail through scenic Oil Creek Gorge is a major attraction.  Trailheads can be found at Petroleum Centre and Drake Well Museum.  Trail users may rent bicycles at the Egbert Oil Office at Petroleum Centre.  The concession also sells snacks and soft drinks, and is open each day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and weekends during the spring and fall.  The trail also serves as a route for hikers and cross-country skiers.  Picnic tables, benches, rain shelters and restrooms are located at key points along the trail, as well as historical markers detailing special events of the 1860’s oil boom era.  Ride one way and take the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad train back to Titusville.  Fun for the entire family.

Walking Tour

Enjoy Titusville’s Walking Tour.  Meander through the tree lined streets of our community and travel back in time as you view some of the finest architecture  in the region.  See houses and mansions built during the days of Titusville’s Oil Boom.

Driving Tour

Titusville’s Driving Tour relives our industrial heritage and you will see old industrial buildings still in use to this day.  In Titusville they build them to last.

Antiques

If you’re interested in antiques…we have them.  Our antique shops are full to the brim with interesting artifacts and collectibles.

Downtown Shoppers

We have a Guide to Friendly Downtown Titusville brochure at the Chamber that shows what is waiting for you when you visit our unique historic downtown.

Drake Well Museum and Park

Drake Well Museum and Park awaits you!  This museum is full of the history of the Oil Industry of our area and region.  See how it all happened!  Enjoy a movie of the time and walk through a delightful museum that is exciting and informative.  And see where, in 1859, Edwin L. Drake drilled the world’s first oil well.  The grounds are beautifully landscaped and  full of period displays, this is a wonderful place to enjoy our Oil Creek Valley.  Bring a picnic and spend the day.  Visit the gift shop and also buy a ticket for the railroad, also boarding at Drake Well Museum and Park.

Oil Creek State Park

Oil Creek State Park consists of 7,075 acres.  The park adjoins Drake Well Museum and the city of Titusville at its northern end.  Remains of the oil boom days still exist in the park as well as clean trout waters, abundant hemlock and broadleaf forests, and a wide variety of plant and animal life.  The park consists of deep hollows, steep hills, wetlands, and a beautiful meandering creek.

Canoeing

Oil Creek offers a scenic float and is classed as a beginner’s stream under normal conditions.  Generally, the canoeing season is from March to June.  A canoe launch point is located at the bike trail parking area near Drake Well and Fry’s Landing located near Petroleum Centre.

Fishing

Anglers can test their skills against the many species of game fish.  Oil Creek is known for its bass and trout.  Boughton Run, Toy Run and Jones Run provide brook trout fishing.  Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply.  A delayed harvest-artificial lure only area covers 1.5 miles of Oil Creek.

Hunting

6,250 acres are open to hunting, trapping and training of dogs.  With the exception of:  1) hunting of woodchucks also known as groundhogs is prohibited and 2) dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31^st in designated hunting areas.

Cross-Country Skiing

A complex of ski trails are located between Petroleum Centre and Plumer.  A total of 15 miles of trails offer beginner and intermediate skiers a variety of skiing experiences.  Warming hut and restrooms are available.  Track is set on all trails.  The 9.5 mile bicycle trail is open its entire length to skiers as well.

Pithole

Within 6 miles of Oil Creek Valley is Pithole.  America’s largest oil boom town.  Oil was discovered in Pithole in January 1864.  By September 1865, Pithole had grown into a city of 15,000.  After the oil ran dry, people left in search of other prosperity.  By 1867 Pithole was deserted.  Today, Pithole is once again a rolling meadow of grasses and wildflowers.  A visitors center and museum with several exhibits is also located at this spot.

Two Mile Run County Park

Centrally located to Titusville, the park has a 150 acre lake stocked with a large variety of fish.  Canoes, rowboats, sailboats under fourteen feet, and six to twelve volt electric motors are allowed.  Other activities include hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, swimming, hunting and camping.

Tyred Wheels Museum

Just outside Titusville is Pleasantville, PA… is located a museum of antique and unique cars.  It’s a great visit for the for the entire.family  The museum also houses a large collection of antique toys. 

World of Mazes Amusement Park

Located in Townville and just a short trip from Titusville is the World of Mazes.  Experience this unique adventure through the mazes.

General

• Titusville and the area has many great restaurants and fast food establishments, with a variety for everyone’s taste buds.

• Titusville has seven community parks, a community swimming pool, 2 libraries, a sports complex, lots of golf courses, a hospital, college, technology center, and tennis courts, ball fields.  We have pleasant downtown shopping, historic buildings, 20 churches, tourist railroad, and museums…all full of friendly people waiting to welcome you to Titusville, and the area.

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