Tucked away in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, explore the charms of Greene County, where outdoor activities, American history, natural beauty, and quirky attractions provide a vacation like no other. From its storied celebrations to ghostly legends and pastoral landscapes, there’s plenty here to surprise and delight, whether you escape for a longer getaway or make it an easy day trip from Pittsburgh, about an hour drive away.
1. Walk along a 5,000-year-old Native American trail
Stroll part of the 67-mile Warrior Trail, a historic path once used by Indigenous people for hunting and trading. Access the trail any place it intersects a road and follow the trail by spotting yellow dots on trees and mileposts.
2. Go wine tasting on a historic farm
In Jefferson, experience the serenity of a rural farm owned by the same family since 1892. This is where you’ll find Thistlethwaite Vineyards, which grows 10 varieties of French-hybrid grapes. Stop in for a wine tasting and to take in the scenery.
3. Celebrate rainy weather
For some people, a rainy day might spoil a vacation, but on July 29th in Waynesburg, it’s a reason to celebrate. Attend the annual Rain Day Festival, which began in the late 1800s and continues today with live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and the quirky "hat bet," where the local mayor wagers with celebrities on the chance of rain.
4. Pour your own custom candle
Enjoy the charming setting of a historic building while creating your own candle—from choosing the vessel to mixing your own scents—at Hideaway Candle Bar in Waynesburg.

5. Visit a historic factory filled with vintage tools and machines
At the W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop, a National Historic Landmark in Rices Landing, step into a fully preserved early 20th-century foundry. This industrial time capsule is where many different parts were produced for steamboats, coal mines, and military machines for World War I and II.
6. Go on a driving tour of historic covered bridges
Experience the rural landscapes of Greene County when you follow the Covered Bridge Driving Tour, taking you to seven iconic covered bridges, each with its own story and architectural appeal. These bridges, many dating back to the 19th century, are ideal stops for photographers, history lovers, and road-trippers alike.
7. Make friends with an alpaca
For a touch of the unexpected, take a guided farm tour and get to meet some friendly, fluffy alpacas at Lippencott Alpacas in Waynesburg. You’ll learn all about these unique farm animals, such as alpaca care and wool production, and then you can shop for specialty alpaca yarns and high-quality socks, hats, and accessories in the farm shop.
8. Discover haunted history through the Greene County Historical Society
Love a good ghost story? Greene County is rumored to be the “Most Haunted County in America” and paranormal enthusiasts flock here to explore local legends, haunted houses, and eerie cemeteries. The Greene County Historical Society and Museum in Waynesburg houses more than 30,000 artifacts and maintains historical sites with ghostly reputations, including the Poor Farm — with its basement jail cells, an antique doctor’s office, and chapel.
9. See where a legendary survey was conducted
The 295-acre Mason-Dixon Historical Park straddling the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border commemorates the efforts of the famed English astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, who surveyed the Mason and Dixon Line. Bonus: Kids will love the whimsical “fairy door” trail and playground.
Learn more with free brochures and guides to Greene County.