Italian family style restaurant that was established in 1971.
The Plantation offers a delightful bed and breakfast experience with a blend of English and American hospitality. The historical home, previously known as the “Plantation Motel,” now has six guest rooms with private baths, DISH TV, and A/C. Each room is charmingly decorated with old-world style.
Parker’s Indian Trading Post was established in the mid-1950s and is a Cook Forest tradition not to be missed. Located on Route 36 just south of the Clarion River in Cook Forest State Park, we invite you to stop in and browse through our Native American gift, souvenir, and rock shop!
How does gem panning work? Purchase a bag of mining rough, take it to our running water trough, then add the mix slowly to the screened wooden box – shake and separate the dirt from the gems, fossils, and/or arrowheads. Mining rough comes in a variety of bag sizes and prices starting at $6. Mining rough is available offseason even when the trough is closed so you can take it home or give it as a gift. Gem panning is closed during the Winter season.
Restaurant and bar. Homemade food, cold beer, and daily specials
The Crazy Horse is a family-owned and operated Restaurants and bar. They offer a diverse menu that is sure to please even the most finicky of customers. There are menu options for children as well as selections for customers aged 55 AND and older.
Gig’s Loft is conveniently located to downtown, I-80 & many local experiences in Brookville, PA!
MARZULLO’S mountaintop cabin. Private and secluded with a spectacular view
Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop, located in Beautiful Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg, Pennsylvania, is the perfect place for everything from weekend getaways to year-round “vacations.” We offer six quiet, secluded cabins, situated on seven scenic acres. Our newest cabin, Cabin 3, offers it’s own private hot tub. Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop is a great place for the whole family to enjoy. We’re close to the best Attractions the Cook Forest area has to offer, including Cook Forest State Park, the Clarion River, and the Allegheny National Forest.
Embark on a guided tour of Slyhoff’s Grave, a mysterious site within Hide-A-Way’s property, where the legend of Richard unfolds. Shortly after his death, rumors painted Richard as a drunken and evil figure. Fearing the devil on Judgment Day, he requested an unconventional burial beneath a massive rock near his home, a wish fulfilled with a marked headstone. Years later, returning visitors were met with an eerie revelation as the rock had mysteriously shifted away, exposing Richard’s grave. To explore this enigmatic history, all visitors must sign in at the Hide-A-Way office, and a nominal fee of $2.00/person is charged for non-Hide-A-Way guests to support maintenance. Plan your tour by calling ahead and immerse yourself in the intriguing and supernatural narrative surrounding Slyhoff’s Grave.
Homecooked-style meals and breakfast all day. Home to Punxsy Phil “kiss the cook” from the Phantastic Phil’s art exhibit.
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