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Foxburg, PA

August 15, 2019 /

Recently, Sean and I took a trip to the small, but charming, town of Foxburg, Pennsylvania. One of Sean’s very good friends was getting married in the area, so we took the weekend to explore all that Foxburg had to offer.

While Foxburg, PA has never been high on our list of places to travel to, we were interested to learn some of the fascinating history that surrounds the area.

During a chat with the owners of the local chocolate shop (more on this below), we learned that Foxburg, according to local legend, was actually acquired as a payment for a debt. William Penn is said to have to told a Philadelphia based doctor that he could keep as much land as could be walked from sunup to sundown. The doctor, whose last name was Fox, wisely hired a local Native-American to run the land for him on the longest day of summer, acquiring the small section of William Penn’s woods today known as Foxburg.

It wasn’t until the 1870’s that the area’s population boomed. After nearby Titusville discovered oil in 1859, Foxburg’s population reached a high of around 1,000 people. Today, Foxburg is home to less than 100.

Aerial View of Foxburg PA
Photo Courtesy Of VisitPaGo.Com

Things To Do

Despite the shortage of people (or maybe even because of it), Foxburg still has a lot to offer those who wish to visit.

Take a swing at the oldest golf course in America

Entrance to Foxburg Country Club
Photo Courtesy of TripAdvisor

The village of Foxburg is actually home to the USA’s oldest golf course in continual use. What started as only a 5 hole course is today a 9 hole public golf course. After you finish a round, head to the country club to check out the American Golf Hall of Fame and Museum.

Foxburg Country Club
369 Harvey Rd.
Foxburg, PA 16036
Hours: Daily 8 am- 6pm

Relax & Rejuvenate on the Allegheny River

Visitors relaxing on Allegheny River
View From A King Suite at Foxburg Inn

Whether it’s canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or fishing, you can enjoy it all on the Allegheny River, situated right along the main street of Foxburg. While we didn’t personally get around to it on this trip, we heard that Foxburg Tours offers great pontoon rides along the river!

Bike the Allegheny River Trail

Bridge Along the Allegheny River Trail
Bridge Along The Allegheny River Trail

Rent a bike from Foxburg Tours, bring your own or lace up your sneakers and get to running the Allegheny River Trail. While the trail is only a small 3 mile section of what will eventually become a path from Erie, PA to Pittsburgh, it’s definitely worth your time. Enjoy lots of shade on a summer day and perfect views of the river as you make your way along the trail.

Enjoy a local glass of wine

Foxburg Wine Cellars

Foxburg Wine Cellars opened it’s doors in 2003 and has been crafting and bottling “low sulfated, naturally processed” wines ever since. Stop in for a free sampling and take a glass to their outdoor patio to relax and unwine-d.

Foxburg Wine Cellars
65 Main St.
Foxburg, PA 16036
Hours: May-December Noon – 8pm
January – April 10 am – 6 pm Sun – Thur., Noon – 8 pm Fri. & Sat.

Indulge in hand-crafted chocolate

Divani Chocolatier Foxburg PA

The chocolatiers at Divani’s Chocolatier and Barista are passionate about creating exquisite chocolate that isn’t compromised with poor ingredients or processing. With a large selection of of organic options and milk that comes from local farms, you can feel good about indulging in their hand-crafted caramels, chocolate covered fig bars, ooey gooey chocolate barks and more! Grab a coffee while you’re here before exploring the rest of town.

Divani’s Chocolatier and Barista
9 Main Street
Foxburg, PA 16036
Hours: Sat. 11-7 pm
Sun. 11-6 pm
Mon. – Thurs. Noon – 6 pm
Fri. Noon – 7 pm

Where To Eat

Foxburg keeps it simple, offering two options for dining. (Unless we want to count Divani’s Chocolates, which is totally okay! 😉 )

Foxburg Pizza

Photo Courtesy Of TripAdvisor

Unexpectedly, Foxburg Pizza opens for breakfast and serves up a crowd. They offer everything from pancakes to omelettes in the mornings (we loved their potatoes!) and stay open through dinnertime serving pizzas and sandwiches.

Foxburg Pizza
12 Main St.
Foxburg, PA 16036
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8 – 8 pm
Fri. & Sat. 8 – 9 pm
Sun. 8 – 6 pm

Allegheny Grille

Allegheny Grille in Foxburg PA

For finer dining, reserve a table at the Allegheny Grille. Enjoy seating along the Allegheny River as you savor the decadent flavors from their lunch and dinner menus. They prepare a mouth watering plate of bruschetta and are known for their delicious desserts!

Allegheny Grille
40 Main St.
Foxburg, PA 16036
Hours: Mon. 11:30 – 7 pm
Tue. – Thurs. 11:30 – 9 pm
Fri. & Sat. 11:30 – 10 pm
Sun. 11:30 – 7 pm

Where to Stay

Foxburg Inn King Suite

The Foxburg Inn is Foxburg’s only in-town accommodation. While the rooms are nothing to write home about, the King rooms and patio suites offer beautiful views overlooking the river. The rates, we thought, were very reasonable and the staff was friendly enough. Should we ever find ourselves in Foxburg for a weekend in the future, we’ll be happy to return to the Foxburg Inn.

Foxburg Inn
20 Main St.
Foxburg, PA 16036

Foxburg is the perfect weekend getaway for Pittsburghers looking to escape the stress of city living or those who simply just want to enjoy a relaxing couple of days away from reality. Whatever brings you, we hope you enjoy your time in this small but welcoming & historic village of Foxburg, Pennsylvania!

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xx,

Sean & Jamie

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