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Meadville Is Home to the Great Outdoors

Located in beautiful northwestern Pennsylvania and just south of Lake Erie, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is near plenty of outdoor recreation areas.

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a group of kites flying in the sky on the beach
a river with trees and grass
two students in a canoe on a lake
a waterfall with yellow flowers
a group of students in a raft on a river
a rock in the water at sunset
a group of students in a tent surrounded by snow

Get Involved with Meadville

Taking in the beautiful scenery at local parks and gardens, shop at local boutiques and stores, participating in service activities, eat at delicious local restaurants, attend local entertainment events, and so much more!

Entertainment and the Arts

  • : Tour the historical home built by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Henry Baldwin.
  • : Enjoy live productions with local talent at the Academy Theatre.
  • : Spruce up your creative skills and create a pottery masterpiece here.
  • : See the latest movies with friends and family.
  • : Bowl with friends and family — cosmic night time bowling is also available.

Annual Events

  • : Enjoy this hot air balloon event in Meadville! Each year, hot air balloonists from several states come to Meadville to take off from ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s sports fields, glow bright in the night, and capture the imagination of all who watch.
  • : Come visit this community market to browse items from local vendors and businesses and enjoy local foods, live music, and entertainment on Chestnut Street each second Saturday of the month between May and September. 
  • Enjoy carnival food, games, rides, live music, award shows, and tons of animals at the annual Crawford County Fair!

Restaurants

Meadville is home to great local food, including restaurants and hot spots like:

  • Blissful Meads
  • Cup N’ Spoon
  • Diamonds All Star Grille
  • Eddie’s Footlong Hot Dogs
  • Fat Eddy’s
  • Firehouse Tap & Grille
  • Hank’s Frozen Custard 
  • Julian’s Bar & Grill
  • Kettle Lake Kitchen
  • Mannino Italian Garden 
  • Margarita King
  • McClure’s Fish House & More
  • Meadville Eats
  • Pampered Palate
  • Smoky Martins BBQ
  • The Whole Darn Thing — Gator Cash can be used here!
  • Timber Creek Tap & Table
  • Voodoo Brewery

More To Explore

The best way to get to know ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ — and for us to get to know you — is to spend time on campus and see where you’ll be living for the next 4 years.

Beyond Meadville

The Meadville area is 90 minutes north of Pittsburgh, 2 hours east of Cleveland, and 2 hours southwest of Buffalo — which puts ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ within easy travel distance of countless nationally recognized attractions, renowned entertainment venues, professional sports teams, world-class shopping, and five-star dining options.

Our proximity to such vibrant cities also offers you a wealth of internship opportunities, providing the chance to study and experience outside the classroom with a diverse network of companies and organizations across all segments of the job market.

Erie, PA

45-minute drive

  • Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie Beaches
  • Erie Seawolves Baseball (MiLB)
  • Erie Otters Hockey (OHL)
  • Erie Zoo
  • Waldameer Park and Water World
  • Splash Lagoon Water Park
  • Erie International Airport (ERI)
  • Tom Ridge Environmental Center
  • Warner Theatre
  • Playhouse Theatre
Pittsburgh, PA

Illustration of map1.5-hour drive

  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
  • Steelers (NFL)
  • Penguins (NHL)
  • Pirates (MLB)
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Andy Warhol Museum
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
  • Phipps Conservatory
  • Botanical Gardens
  • National Aviary
Cleveland, OH

Illustration of map2-hour drive

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
  • Cavaliers (NBA)
  • Browns (NFL)
  • Indians (MLB)
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  • Playhouse Square
  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
  • Cleveland Museum of Art
  • House from A Christmas Story
Buffalo, NY

Illustration of map2-hour drive

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
  • Bills (NFL)
  • Sabres (NHL)
  • Albright-Knox Art Gallery
  • Riverworks
  • Larkin Square
  • Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum
  • Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
  • Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Niagara Falls, NY

3-hour drive

Open 365 days a year and often referred to as a wonder of the world, Niagara Falls State Park has awe-inspiring scenery! It also features thrilling attractions, interactive exhibits, miles of hiking trails, and delectable dining options in a family-friendly environment. No passport is needed to experience an unforgettable and breathtaking Niagara Falls vacation.