Discover Clarion County · A two-night escape
Art, stories
& a little
time away.
A getaway for the culturally curious.
Three days. Plenty to discover.
Trailhead to Happiness
If you’re the person who reads the museum labels, takes the side street to look at an old building, or never comes home from a gallery empty-handed, we have a getaway for you.
Spend a few days discovering the creative side of Clarion County: artists working close to home, music in an intimate historic hall, and local collections that make the past feel personal. Add a good dinner and somewhere comfortable to stay, and you have the beginnings of a memorable escape.
01 · Follow your curiosity
What brings you here?
For the art lover
Meet the work.
Find your favorite.
Browse Foxburg’s Red Brick Gallery and The Gallery at New Bethlehem Town Center. Leave time to look closely, shop for a locally made piece, or join a scheduled class.
Explore the galleriesFor the music lover
Make the concert
the occasion.
Start with ARCA’s calendar, choose a performance, and build your stay around it. Give yourself time for dinner beforehand and an unhurried morning afterward.
Choose a performanceFor the history buff
Get to know
the place.
Begin at the Sutton-Ditz House Museum, then take a closer look at Clarion’s courthouse and Main Street. Add industrial or sporting history if your dates and interests allow.
Arrange your history visit02 · A little time to explore
A weekend of art, music & stories.
Choose one overnight base for both nights and use your own transport between towns. This sample plan begins in Clarion, spends a full day in Foxburg, and finishes in New Bethlehem. Adjust the order to your museum appointment, concert, and route home.
Day one · Clarion
Start with the stories behind the town.
Arrive in time for your confirmed visit to the Sutton-Ditz House Museum. Its collections offer a closer look at the people, households, and experiences that shaped Clarion County. If you’re researching a family connection, ask about arranging library time before you arrive.
Afterward, take a relaxed walk along Main Street. Pause outside the Clarion County Courthouse, browse a shop or two, and stop at Michelle’s Café if its hours fit your visit. Then check in to your chosen accommodation. If you’re staying in Clarion, consider Clarion River Brewing Company for dinner; if you’re based in Foxburg or New Bethlehem, choose a table near your stay.
Day two · Foxburg
Spend the day with art. Save room for music.
Visit Red Brick Gallery & Gift Shop during its confirmed opening hours. See what’s on display, browse work by regional artists, and give yourself time to find a piece that speaks to you. Leave room in the day for the village’s older buildings and its river setting, with a coffee or lunch break along the way.
Reserve a table at the Allegheny Grille around your performance time. If an ARCA event is on your chosen date, make that your cultural centerpiece. Many performances are held at Lincoln Hall; check the venue on your ticket before setting off. Spend a second night in the county so the performance can be part of a fuller visit.
Day three · New Bethlehem
One more gallery. One more good find.
After checkout, make your confirmed stop at The Gallery at New Bethlehem Town Center. Browse the artwork, or spend a little longer if you’ve reserved a class. When conditions suit, add a short look at the public art around town and along the Redbank Valley Trail.
Stop at Canyon Coffee on Broad Street before your journey home. If New Bethlehem takes you away from your route, visit it on day two and keep your final morning closer to your accommodation.
03 · Places worth your time
Your cultural stops, at a glance.
Use these links to confirm opening times, see the current program, and arrange your visit.
Clarion · County history
Sutton-Ditz House Museum
Discover the people behind the place through household objects, military collections, women’s history, and local exhibits. If your family has Clarion County roots, ask the Historical Society about its research library, too.
18 Grant Street · Listed hours: Wed–Fri, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Other times by appointment with one week’s notice. Confirm before traveling.
Arrange a museum visitFoxburg · Local artists
Red Brick Gallery & Gift Shop
Explore work by regional artists in a historic Main Street building. Browse the current exhibition and artisan shop; an original piece, print, or handmade gift can become the part of your trip you take home.
17 Main Street · Exhibitions and opening days are seasonal. Check the current show or ask about an appointment.
See gallery information & exhibitionsFoxburg · Live performance
Lincoln Hall & ARCA
Choose an Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts concert as the centerpiece of your stay. Lincoln Hall dates to 1909 and houses the McKissick Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ; organ performances are separately scheduled.
Lincoln Hall entrance: 42 South Palmer Street · Check each event’s venue, time, and tickets; ARCA also uses other locations.
Find a performance & reserve ticketsNew Bethlehem · Art & making
The Gallery at New Bethlehem Town Center
Discover painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and other artwork at 419 Arch Street, beside the Redbank Valley Trail. Look for a class or creative event you can reserve before your trip.
419 Arch Street · Confirm current opening times or arrange a visit. Class dates and registration are listed individually.
Plan your gallery visitAt Lincoln Hall, use the South Palmer Street entrance rather than the library entrance on Main Street. Ask each venue about step-free access, upper-floor exhibits, seating, and restrooms for your needs.
04 · Give yourself another day
Stay where your interests take you.
Keep the same accommodation for both nights. Choose Foxburg for a performance-centered escape, Clarion for Main Street and county history, or New Bethlehem for gallery time and creative classes.
Foxburg · Stay by the river
Foxburg Inn Hotel
Choose a riverfront base in the village for a trip centered on Red Brick Gallery, Foxburg dining, and an ARCA performance. Ask about the best route to your concert venue.
A convenient choice for the Foxburg day in this itinerary.
Check Foxburg Inn availability
Clarion · A Main Street stay
Lake Como Suite
A two-bedroom apartment on Main Street, above F.L. Crooks & Co., for travelers who want downtown restaurants and shops close by. Use Clarion as your base for day outings.
Second-floor accommodation; confirm entry and access needs with the host.
View Lake Como Suite & dates
New Bethlehem · Art on your doorstep
New Bethlehem Town Center Inn
Stay at 419 Arch Street, the same address as The Gallery, with the Redbank Valley Trail nearby. A natural choice if a class or gallery visit is the focus of your getaway.
Call 724-664-4754 to ask about accommodation and availability.
Explore the Town Center InnReserve directly with the property or through its booking page. Confirm availability, minimum stays, total price, and access needs. Lodging, tickets, classes, and meals are arranged separately.
Browse more Clarion County stays05 · Follow another thread
Make the getaway your own.
Swap in one of these stops or add a third night if you’d like more time. Each is an additional outing, rather than another stop to squeeze into the same day.
Traditional arts · Cook Forest
Try making
something.
The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts offers classes in traditional crafts and other art forms, alongside a seasonal craft market and theater. Check the calendar for a workshop; summer is the main theater season.
Explore classes & the seasonal programIndustrial heritage · Near Clarion
Trace the
iron story.
Helen Furnace Park preserves a connection to the county’s ironmaking past. The furnace was built in 1845. Ask about current site access and conditions before adding this outdoor stop.
See Helen Furnace detailsSporting heritage · Foxburg
History beyond
the scorecard.
The American Golf Hall of Fame is housed on the second floor of Foxburg Country Club’s clubhouse. Ask the club about museum access and seasonality; a winter visit needs direct confirmation.
Explore Foxburg’s golf historyFor January–February trips, confirm gallery opening and performance dates before booking. Sawmill theater and some heritage attractions have seasonal schedules; a museum appointment or confirmed class can anchor a quieter-season stay.
06 · Put your dates in place
A few arrangements.
A much better getaway.
- Choose your cultural anchor. Reserve a concert, class, or museum visit. Confirm the date, opening time, venue, and any admission charge.
- Book two nights nearby. Choose one base and map the drives between towns. Match your accommodation’s check-in and checkout to the plan.
- Add the good things around it. Confirm a gallery visit, reserve dinner where needed, and leave room for an unexpected shop or conversation.
- Check access. Ask about steps, upper floors, entrances, and any assistance you need.
- Check the calendar again. Exhibitions, performances, and workshops change; winter hours may be limited.
- Dress for town-to-town exploring. Keep comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate layers handy.
- Bring a little curiosity. Ask a host about the building, an artist about the work, or museum staff about a story you’d like to follow.