LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Armstrong County
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13th Hour Tattoo and Piercing

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

245 Market St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Tattoo & Piercing Shop.

1833 Coffee and Tea Company

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

300 5th Street, Freeport, PA 16229

1844 Restaurant

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

690 State Route 66, Leechburg, PA 15656

Dinner in a historic farmhouse setting.

2Krew Security & Surveillance

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

177 S. Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Information Technology, Security.

A Mano Eatery

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

250 S Water St, Kittanning, PA 16201

Eatery offering meals, catering and cooking services.

Adagio Health

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

201 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Health Care.

Adrian Post Office

Adrian · Armstrong Co.

593 REESEDALE RD, ADRIAN, PA 16210-9800

Allegheny Real Estate

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

104 S Water Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

Altmeyer Veterinary Hospital

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

251 Colonial Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Veterinary.

Anytime Fitness — Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

3 Franklin Village Mall, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Health Clubs.

Apollo Memorial Library

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

219 North Pennsylvania Ave, Apollo, PA 15613

Apollo Post Office

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

118 NORTH PLZ, APOLLO, PA 15613-9998

Armstrong Associates FCU

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

414 Ford Street, Ford CIty, PA 16226

Listed for: Banks/Financial Institution.

Armstrong Center for Community Learning

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

104 Armstrong Street, Suite A, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Non-Profit Organizations Education & Training.

Armstrong Terminal

Schenley · Armstrong Co.

141 Industrial Drive, Schenley, PA 15682

Bulk materials handling and storage; contact for business services.

Armstrong Wealth Management

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

308 Market Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Financial Services.

Bear Ridge Campground & RV Resort

Templeton · Armstrong Co.

345 Mountain Trails Road, Templeton, PA 16259

Belknap Livestock Auction

Dayton · Armstrong Co.

140 State Route 1025, Dayton, PA 16222

Livestock auctions; check the current schedule.

Belmont Complex

Kittanning area · Armstrong Co.

415 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

Bennett’s Ladies N’ Gents Barber Shop

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

107 N McKean Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Barber Shop.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services the Preferred Realty – Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

107 Arch Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Real Estate Agencies/Agents.

Bevington Technologies

Worthington · Armstrong Co.

145A Bevington Road, Worthington, PA 16262

Listed for: Computer Services/Consulting.

Bill Rush Agency

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

13265 State Route 422, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Financial Consultants/Planners.

Birdsfoot Golf Club

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

225 Furnace Run Road, Freeport, PA 16229

Golf course; check tee-time availability.

Boulder Landscape, Excavation and Supply

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

118 Godfrey Road, Leechburg, PA 15656

Landscape supplies and excavation services.

Bowersox Meat Market

New Bethlehem · Armstrong Co.

4077 Dayton Road, New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Meat orders; confirm pickup arrangements.

Cadogan Post Office

Cadogan · Armstrong Co.

106 MAIN ST, CADOGAN, PA 16212-9800

Chambers Jewelers

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

415 Ford Street, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Jewelry Shopping & Specialty Retail.

Chuck Smith Flooring, Inc.

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

250 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed for: Carpets/Flooring Home Improvements.

Coco Coffee House — Ford City

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

931 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

Coco Coffee House — Leechburg

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

163 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

Cowansville Post Office

Cowansville · Armstrong Co.

827 E BRADY RD, COWANSVILLE, PA 16218-9800

Curly Tail Coffee — ACMH Café & Gift Shop

Kittanning area · Armstrong Co.

1 Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201

Public café and gift shop at ACMH; separate from the Butler Road Airstream.

Curly Tail Coffee — Airstream

West Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

169 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

Curran Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Leechburg

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

300 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed for: Funeral Services.

Curran-Shaffer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. – Apollo

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

100 Owens View Avenue, Apollo, PA 15613

Listed for: Funeral Services.

Dayton Post Office

Dayton · Armstrong Co.

107 W MAIN ST, DAYTON, PA 16222-9800

Dellantina’s Eatery

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

319 South Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Bakery, Restaurants.

Denardo Realty

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

128 Main Street, Ford City, PA 16226

DiMaio’s Market

Nu Mine · Armstrong Co.

4077 3rd Street, Nu Mine, PA 16244

Grocery store, deli and bakery.

Distant Post Office

Distant · Armstrong Co.

3273 STATE ROUTE 28 AND 66, DISTANT, PA 16223-9800

Donna Weckerly Photography

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

100 South Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Photographer, Printing.

Dunkin’ — Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

300 S Water St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Food & Beverage, Restaurants.

Dystany’s Cleaning Services

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

818 Schenley Road, Leechburg, PA 15656

Cleaning services; contact to arrange service.

Earthbound Apothecary

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

114 S Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Artisan, Gift Shop, Retail.

Edgewood Winery

Spring Church · Armstrong Co.

1637 PA-56, Spring Church, PA 15686

Elderton Post Office

Elderton · Armstrong Co.

201 E SALTWORK ST, ELDERTON, PA 15736-9998

Essential Fermentation Restaurant & Brewery

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

309 5th Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Falsetti’s Villa Restaurant

Kittanning area · Armstrong Co.

1563 Ford City Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

FasterCare — Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

21 Franklin Village Mall, Kittanning, PA 16201

First Impression Landscape LLC

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

481 East High Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Landscaping.

Flowers on Mulberry

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

103 Mulberry Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Florist, Gift Shop, Retail.

Ford City Post Office

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

824 4TH AVE, FORD CITY, PA 16226-1177

Ford City Public Library

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

1136 Fourth Ave, Ford City, PA 16226

Foundation Chiropractic PLLC

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

253 Arch St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Chiropractor, Fitness / Health / Wellness, Medical/Dental.

Freeport Area Library Association

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

428 Market Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Freeport Post Office

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

415 HIGH ST, FREEPORT, PA 16229-1100

Frosty’s Frozen Delights

Rural Valley · Armstrong Co.

119 White Oak Road, Rural Valley, PA 16249

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

Garda's Restaurant

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

2033 State Route 66, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Restaurants.

Good Tire Service — Downtown

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

401 S Water St, Kittanning, PA 16201

Downtown tire and automotive repair business listed by Downtown Kittanning.

Goose Creek Gardens

Cowansville · Armstrong Co.

229 Rest Home Road, Cowansville, PA 16218

Flower farm with a seasonal self-serve flower stand.

Grace Presbyterian Church

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

155 N Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA 16201

Habes Nursery

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

937 Lovers Leap Road, Leechburg, PA 15656

Tree farm and seasonal shop; check availability.

Hankey’s Riverside

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

25 Manor Plaza, Ford City, PA 16226

Neighborhood grocery with a bakery and deli.

HAVIN’s 2nd Chance Shop

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

107 N Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA 16201

Resale shop with clothing, furniture and household goods supporting HAVIN.

Holbein, Inc.

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

445 Mill Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Listed for: Construction/Contractors.

Ispirare Coffeehouse

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

140 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

Jackie’s Flower & Gift Shop

Kittanning area · Armstrong Co.

300 Butler Rd, Kittanning, PA 16201

Local florist offering flower arrangements, gifts and wedding flowers.

Jerich Insurance Agency

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

136 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed for: Insurance.

Jim’s Automotive Sales & Services

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

1743 Hungry Hollow Road, Leechburg, PA 15656

Vehicle sales and service.

Kalmar Chevrolet

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

603 State Route 66, Leechburg, PA 15656

Vehicle sales, parts and service.

Kasanicky Farm Meats

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

205 Razz Road, Leechburg, PA 15656

Meat sales and processing; contact before visiting.

Keystone State Plumbing Company

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

3003 Riffer Road, Apollo, PA 15613

Listed for: Plumbing.

Kistaco Farm

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

3483 Balsiger Road, Apollo, PA 15613

Listed for: Food Products.

Kittanning Beauty Academy

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

120 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Education & Training Beauty Salons/Spas.

Kittanning Country Club

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

218 Bell Top Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Golf Course Banquet Facilities.

Kittanning Post Office

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

201 N MCKEAN ST, KITTANNING, PA 16201-1300

Kittanning Public Library

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

280 N Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA 16201

Lanco Electric, Inc.

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

300 Canal Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed for: Electrical Contractors.

Le-Ara Farms

Worthington · Armstrong Co.

1787 Winfield Road, Worthington, PA 16262

Farm milk house and local products.

Leechburg Post Office

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

23 MAIN ST, LEECHBURG, PA 15656-9998

Leechburg Public Library

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

139 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Lenape Wellness Center

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

950 Golf Course Road, Ford City, PA 16226

Residential mental health services; contact admissions for information.

Lingrow Farm

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

188 Forks Church Road, Leechburg, PA 15656

Lisa Marie's School of Dance

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

520 High Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Listed for: Dance Studio.

Little Owls Learning Center

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

493 State Route 66, Leechburg, PA 15656

Childcare; contact the center for enrollment or a tour.

Lotus Prints and Tees

Dayton · Armstrong Co.

105 W Main Street, Dayton, PA 16222

Local printing and apparel shop listed by Experience Armstrong.

MaD Designs & Co. LLC.

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

265 S Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Clothing, Gift Shop, Retail.

Manorville Post Office

Manorville · Armstrong Co.

500 WATER ST, MANORVILLE, PA 16238-9800

Maple Ridge Farm & Bakery

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

3086 Riffer Road, Apollo, PA 15613

Farm goods and baked goods; pickup by appointment.

Mark TK Welding, Inc.

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

11771 State Route 85, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Steel Sales Welding.

Mc Grann Post Office

Mc Grann · Armstrong Co.

207 BYRON ST, MC GRANN, PA 16236-9800

McCall Scanlon & Tice, LLC

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

212 N Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Accountant, Financial Services.

McGaughey Video Services

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

1224 3rd Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Video Transfer Media Services.

Miller’s Hoagies — Ford City

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

838 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

MK Bridal & Special Occasions

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

126 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

Murray Auto Electric & Radio Communications — Ford City

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

339 Main Street, Ford City, PA 16226

Auto electrical and radio communications services.

MVS Security Services

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

1224 3rd Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Security Cameras Installation Burglar/Fire Systems Installation.

Nemchek Heating and Cooling LLC

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

140 Vine St, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Heating & Air Conditioning.

NextHome Dynamic

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

237 Fifth Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Listed for: Real Estate Agencies/Agents.

NexTier Bank – Ford City

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

322 Ford Street, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Banks/Financial Institution.

NexTier Bank – Freeport Branch

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

236 Fifth Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Listed for: Banks/Financial Institution.

NexTier Bank – Hilltop Branch

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

4 Hilltop Plaza, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Banks/Financial Institution.

NexTier Bank – Leechburg Branch

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

160 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed for: Banks/Financial Institution.

NexTier Bank – West Kittanning Branch

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

409 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Banks/Financial Institution.

Nite Courts Restaurant & Lounge

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

403 Main Street, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

North Apollo Post Office

North Apollo · Armstrong Co.

312 16TH ST, NORTH APOLLO, PA 15673-1001

Nu Mine Post Office

Nu Mine · Armstrong Co.

1409 STATE ROUTE 1042, NU MINE, PA 16244-9800

Oak Ridge Post Office

Oak Ridge · Armstrong Co.

120 MAIN ST, OAK RIDGE, PA 16245-9800

One Idea Books & Gifts

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

244 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Independent bookstore with books and handcrafted gifts.

Parker Post Office

Parker · Armstrong Co.

208 WASHINGTON ST, PARKER, PA 16049-9800

Pennsylvania State Police — Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

130 Parkview Drive Extension, Kittanning, PA 16201

Phoenix Physical Therapy – Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

5 Franklin Village Mall, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy.

Pine Valley Estates

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

1283 Sugar Hollow Road, Apollo, PA 15613

Listed for: Mobile/Modular Homes.

Projectile Tube Cleaning Inc

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

110 Valley View Drive, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Manufacturing.

Quality Life Services – Sugarcreek

Worthington · Armstrong Co.

120 Lakeside Drive, Worthington, PA 16262

Listed for: Nursing Homes.

Renshaw Farms

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

314 Ford City Road, Freeport, PA 16229

Seasonal farm activities and an event venue; check visiting dates.

Riverside Drive-In

Gilpin Township · Armstrong Co.

1114 Lees Lake Lane, Vandergrift, PA 15690

Ro-Suco, Inc.

Worthington · Armstrong Co.

1503 Butler Road, Worthington, PA 16262

Listed for: Manufacturing.

Rocket Electric

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

107 Stivason Road, Kittanning, PA 16201-8767

Listed for: Electrical Contractors.

Rupp Rentals

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

206 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Commercial Rental Property Apartment Rentals.

Rural Valley Post Office

Rural Valley · Armstrong Co.

700 MIDDLE 1ST ST, RURAL VALLEY, PA 16249-9800

Ryan’s Creek House

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

171 Crooked Creek Dam Road, Ford City, PA 16226

Restaurant and bar near Crooked Creek Lake.

Sacred Gate Farm

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

942 Old State Road, Apollo, PA 15613

Seasonal berries and plants; check availability before visiting.

Sagamore Post Office

Sagamore · Armstrong Co.

333 POST OFFICE RD, SAGAMORE, PA 16250-9800

Schenley Post Office

Schenley · Armstrong Co.

105 RAILROAD ST, SCHENLEY, PA 15682-1001

Silver Canoe Campground

Rural Valley · Armstrong Co.

140 Silver Canoe Campground Lane, Rural Valley, PA 16249

Sloan Brothers Company

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

168 Armstrong Drive, Freeport, PA 16229

Listed for: Manufacturing.

Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, Inc.

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

200 S McKean Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Funeral Home.

Speedy Furniture of Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

110 Market Street, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Furniture Store, Retail.

Speedy’s Tasty Treats

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

1000 Main Street, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

151 N McKean St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Food & Beverage, Grocery Store, Retail.

Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market — Leechburg

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

117 3rd Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

Spring Church Post Office

Spring Church · Armstrong Co.

1759 STATE ROUTE 56, SPRING CHURCH, PA 15686-1052

State Farm – Andrew Laddusaw

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

121 N McKean St, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Financial Services, Insurance.

State Farm – Zachary Mortimer

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

245 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Financial Services, Insurance.

Sweet Treats Bakery

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

110 Arner Road, Freeport, PA 16229

Custom cakes; by appointment only.

Templeton Post Office

Templeton · Armstrong Co.

232 3RD ST STE 1, TEMPLETON, PA 16259-9800

The Copper Door

Kittanning area · Armstrong Co.

699 Glade Run Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

Home goods and gift shop listed by Experience Armstrong.

The Crow’s Cupboard

Parker · Armstrong Co.

219 S Farren Avenue, Parker, PA 16049

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

The Links at Spring Church

Apollo · Armstrong Co.

3257 Balsiger Road, Apollo, PA 15613

Listed for: Golf Course.

The Market on Reynolds

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

416 Reynolds Avenue, Kittanning, PA 16201

Neighborhood market with prepared food and catering.

The Old Parsonage B&B

Leechburg · Armstrong Co.

156 Siberian Avenue, Leechburg, PA 15656

The Pizzaria

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

509 11th Street, Ford City, PA 16226

Pizza shop in Ford City.

The Purple Pinkie Nail Salon

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

101 Dudas Lane, Lower Level, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Beauty Salons.

The Rustique Log Cabin & Black Dog Wine Company

Kittanning area · Armstrong Co.

115 Sandy Flat Rd, Kittanning, PA 16201

Shop housing Black Dog Wine Company’s Kittanning satellite location.

Ultra Plaques & Trophies

Ford City · Armstrong Co.

1224 3rd Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Listed for: Awards/Trophies.

Vivian’s Bakehouse

Freeport · Armstrong Co.

225 5th Street, Freeport, PA 16229

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

West Hills Emergency Services

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

165 East Brady Road, Kittanning, PA 16201

WESTARM Physical Therapy – Kittanning

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

11931 State Route 85, Kittanning, PA 16201

Listed for: Aquatic Therapy Physical Therapy.

Who Cooks For You Farm

New Bethlehem · Armstrong Co.

383 Mill Seat Run Road, New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Produce, CSA shares and online orders; arrange farm pickup.

Whole Health Literacy LLC

Kittanning · Armstrong Co.

121 N McKean St 2nd Floor, Kittanning, PA, 16201

Listed for: Counseling, Fitness / Health / Wellness.

Widnoon Soft Serve

Templeton · Armstrong Co.

911 Mahoning Road, Templeton, PA 16259

Listed in the county tourism guide; confirm current hours directly.

Worthington Post Office

Worthington · Armstrong Co.

199 E MAIN ST, WORTHINGTON, PA 16262-9800

Worthington/West Franklin Community Library

Worthington · Armstrong Co.

214 E Main St Ste 1, Worthington, PA 16262

Yatesboro Post Office

Yatesboro · Armstrong Co.

52 W MAIN ST, YATESBORO, PA 16263-9800

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Getting to know Armstrong County

Armstrong County sits northeast of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny River winds past old river towns, farm country and wooded creek valleys. Most visitors arrive by way of Route 28 or Route 422, and a day trip from the city is easy to pull off.

The county takes its name from John Armstrong, who led the 1756 raid on the Lenape village of Kittanning during the French and Indian War. That history still shapes the map: Kittanning, the county seat, grew up on the same stretch of riverbank.

River towns worth a stop in Armstrong County

  • Kittanning – the county seat, with a walkable downtown, the courthouse and a riverfront park along the Allegheny.
  • Ford City – a glassmaking town that grew around the Pittsburgh Plate Glass works founded by John B. Ford.
  • Freeport – a small river town near where the Kiskiminetas River meets the Allegheny.
  • Apollo and Leechburg – neighboring boroughs on the Kiski River along the southern edge of Armstrong County.
  • Parker – up north on the Allegheny, a city known for calling itself the smallest city in the United States.

Rivers, trails and lakes in Armstrong County

Water is the big draw here. The Allegheny runs the length of Armstrong County, and the Kiski, Crooked Creek, Mahoning Creek and Redbank Creek all add miles of paddling and fishing water.

The Armstrong Trail follows an old railroad line beside the Allegheny and is a favorite for walking and biking. Crooked Creek Lake and Mahoning Creek Lake, both managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offer boating, fishing, picnicking and camping. Check current conditions and launch access before you load up the kayak.

Small-town traditions

Armstrong County keeps a strong farm-and-fair calendar. Summer and early fall bring community festivals, church picnics and the Dayton Fair, plus farm stands along the back roads. Event dates change year to year, so confirm details with the organizers.

History fans can start in Kittanning, where the Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society shares local stories and records. Call ahead for current hours.

Tips for a day in Armstrong County

  • Pick one river town as home base and use the filters above to find coffee, food and shopping nearby.
  • Pack for changing weather if you plan to be on the Armstrong Trail or the water.
  • Cell coverage can be spotty in the rural parts of Armstrong County, so save directions before you head out.
  • Many small shops keep limited or seasonal hours; a quick call saves a wasted trip.

However you spend the day, Armstrong County rewards a slower pace: a riverside walk, a local lunch and a back-road drive home.

Make a day of it.

Try the existing Kittanning day plan for coffee, a weather-dependent riverfront stop and a local meal. Confirm current hours and access before you go.

Kittanning: coffee, river views & a local table →

Start with the YinzMart places above. For visitor information, lodging and additional trip ideas, visit the county’s official tourism resource.

Experience Armstrong ↗ — official tourism website

Hours, admission, accessibility and seasonal availability can change. Confirm details directly before you go.

Armstrong County questions

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Choose a town or neighborhood above, then narrow by interest. You can also search for a place name. Clear filters to see all listed places in this county.

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Is this every place in Armstrong County?

No. This page brings together the county’s current entries from our regional directory. Coverage grows as listings are researched and reviewed.

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