Rate Oil Region National Heritage Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
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About this location:
National Heritage Area
Operating Hours & Seasons
Oil Region Hours
Peak visitation months are May through October, with nearly all facilities open year-round. For specific visitor venues, recreational highlights, accommodations, and events, please refer to www.oilregion.org.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Monday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Tuesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Wednesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Thursday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Friday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Saturday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Park Entrance
Oil Region Alliance Office
Our mission is to increase the prosperity and population of the Oil Region by enticing people to live, work, learn and play, in “the Valley that Changed the World,” through the preservation, promotion, development and support of historical, educational, natural, recreational, residential, commercial and industrial destinations.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday:8:45 PM-4:30 PM
- Tuesday:8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- Wednesday:8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- Thursday:8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- Friday:8:45 AM-4:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Oil Region Fees
The National Park Service does not collect a fee at Oil Region National Heritage Area, but some associated sites may. For more information, visit: http://www.oilheritage.org/
About
Preserving History
Oil Region National Heritage Area in northwestern Pennsylvania tells of the world’s first successful commercial oil well and a legacy of petroleum that continues to shape industry, society, and politics. The Oil Region includes oil artifacts, scenic communities, farmlands and woodlands, and industrial landscapes, and offers visitors heritage attractions and four seasons of outdoor recreation.
Directions
Oil Region National Heritage Area is located in northwestern Pennsylvania. Commuter air service lands at the Venango Regional Airport in Franklin, Pennsylvania at the center of the Oil Region. Vehicle drivers who access Exits 29, 35, 42, and 45 of I-80 immediately enter the southern edge of the Oil Region National Heritage Area. Major communities are Emlenton, Barkeyville, Cranberry, Franklin, Oil City, and Titusville.
Weather
For details and information, please visit, www.oilregion.org.
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