{"id":4767,"date":"2013-02-28T18:03:33","date_gmt":"2013-02-28T23:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=4767"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:42:00","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:42:00","slug":"getting-to-know-st-marys-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/getting-to-know-st-marys-pa\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to know St. Marys, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the <a href=\"http:\/\/pawilds.com\/\">Pennsylvania Wilds<\/a>, there\u2019s the pleasant little town of St. Marys, PA. About 120 miles northeast of\u00a0Pittsburgh\u00a0and 120 miles due south from Buffalo, NY, you\u2019ll find this city that was home to the first Benedictine convent in the US. Straub Brewery also calls St. Marys home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4774\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4774\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4774\" alt=\"Cozy Afghan B&amp;B\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1--300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg?resize=207%2C136&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cozy Afghan B&amp;B<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We spent three nights in St. Marys recently in the renovated <a href=\"http:\/\/cozyafghan.com\/Home.html\">Cozy Afghan Bed and Breakfast<\/a>. This three-story Tudor Revival was built in 1897 and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Attractive from the outside, it\u2019s even more spectacular inside.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4773\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7226.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4773\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4773\" alt=\"Cozy Afghan B&amp;B\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7226-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7226.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7226.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7226.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cozy Afghan B&amp;B foyer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As you pass through the double door vestibule, you can\u2019t help but notice the quality, rich, quarter-sawn wood paneling and beautifully detailed stair rail and bannisters leading upstairs.\u00a0 Eleven guest rooms are each unique and accommodate different size groups. Each has its own bathroom. Some even boast fireplaces.<\/p>\n<p>Breakfast was different each morning and something to look forward to as you started your day. Out back, in warmer weather, you\u2019ll find a large inviting in-ground pool. Generous off-street parking is also available on the property.<\/p>\n<p>Located at 152 Center Street, you are walking distance to the city center, the movie theater, and across the street from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stmaryslibrary.org\/\">city library<\/a> with a great genealogy and historical reference section for Elk County, with records dating back to the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4778\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-2138.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4778\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4778\" alt=\"Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Marys, PA\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-2138-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-2138.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-2138.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-2138.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sacred Heart Catholic Church<\/p><\/div>\n<p>St. Marys is home to three Catholic churches with one of the largest, just doors away from the Cozy Afghan.\u00a0 As you drive into town, you\u2019ll likely see its steeple towering over the city. The exquisitely carved interior of the gothic <a href=\"http:\/\/sacredheartparish.us\/\">Sacred Heart<\/a> at 337 Center Street is something to see. Detailed, stained glass windows were shipped over from Cologne, Germany. Built in 1907, it is still active today.<\/p>\n<p>For contrast, take a drive south down to the intersection of Earth Road and PA 255 to see Decker\u2019s Chapel. Also on the National Registry, this 12 foot by 18 foot chapel is reputedly the smallest chapel in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Thirsty? Head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.straubbeer.com\/home.php\">Straub Brewery<\/a>, 303 Sorg Street, home of the \u201ceternal tap,\u201d for a complimentary tasting when touring the facility. Straub advertises themselves as \u201cThe Natural Choice\u201d \u2013 no sugars, no salts and no preservatives \u2013 the same brewing process perfected back in 1872.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4768\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-72091.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4768\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4768\" alt=\"Village-Peddler-7209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-72091-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-72091.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-72091.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-72091.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Village Peddler restaurant<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hungry? Be sure to check out the hidden-in-plain-sight little restaurant at the Village Peddler Country Store, 14 Erie Avenue. Located in a gift shop, this family run restaurant has some of the freshest food served in a homey atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Want something a little more spirited? Head out of town a mile or so to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenliterestandlounge.com\/\">Green Lite Restaurant &amp; Lounge<\/a> at 1221 Bruesselles Street. Separate lounge and dining rooms serve great steaks and seafood. Their haddock with lemon pepper seasoning was super tasty and was accompanied by a soup and salad bar. The lounge features two pool tables, darts and live music with karaoke.<\/p>\n<p>For more outdoor activities, head west to Ridgway for <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/dbhas.info\/XiHEbQ\">chainsaw carved animals<\/span> or head east for live elk viewing in Benezette Township\u2013 home of <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/elkcountryvisitorcenter.com\/drupal\/\">the largest elk herd<\/span> east of the Rockies.<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow Doug Bardwell on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bardwellwrites?sk=wall\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook <\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/photodb\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter,\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dougbardwell\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/104364214412141376690?rel=author\">Google+<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>\u00a0<strong>PHOTO GALLERY<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Click on any photo to see larger version, then use left and right arrows to see more.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_pb_gallery_post_type\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Sacred-Heart-Catholic-Church-2138.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-4.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-3.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-2.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-1-.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7226.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7219.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7217.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7216.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Cozy-Afghan-7215.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-72091.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-7210.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-7209.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Village-Peddler-7205.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Pennsylvania Wilds, there\u2019s the pleasant little town of St. Marys, PA. About 120 miles northeast of\u00a0Pittsburgh\u00a0and 120 miles due south from Buffalo, NY, you\u2019ll find this city that was home to the first Benedictine convent in the US. Straub Brewery also calls St. Marys home. 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About 120 miles northeast of\u00a0Pittsburgh\u00a0and 120 miles due south from Buffalo, NY, you\u2019ll find this city that was home to the first Benedictine convent in the US. Straub Brewery also calls St. Marys home. Cozy Afghan B&amp;B We spent three nights in St. Marys recently in the renovated Cozy Afghan Bed and Breakfast. This three-story Tudor Revival was built in 1897 and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Attractive from the outside, it\u2019s even more spectacular inside. 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