{"id":7594,"date":"2013-11-21T17:46:45","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T22:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=7594"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:42:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:42:40","slug":"cranberry-township-pa-center-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/cranberry-township-pa-center-universe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry Township, PA \u2013 the center of the universe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been spending a lot of time in Cranberry, PA recently and I began to wonder why? Turns out, Cranberry is in the middle of everything and everywhere I\u2019ve been exploring recently. Chances are you\u2019ve been through here many times and never knew it. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019re missing a great resource for either a lunch or a weekend.<\/p>\n<p><b>So where is Cranberry?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cranberry, PA is located at the intersection of I-76 and I-79, just less than 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh. If you\u2019re going south from Erie, PA to Charleston, WV on I-79 or if you\u2019re traveling east-west on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you\u2019re going to go right through it.<\/p>\n<p>Take the exit and be prepared to be impressed.\u00a0 What ever you are looking for in the way of highway services, you are going to find.\u00a0 There\u2019s an amazing list of retailers and eateries as well as hotels, motels, etc.\u00a0 It\u2019s also close to so many places I\u2019ve written about recently.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s under two hours and less than 120 miles to all the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cleveland, Ohio<\/li>\n<li>Cambridge, Ohio<\/li>\n<li>Erie, PA<\/li>\n<li>Bedford, PA<\/li>\n<li>Du Bois, PA<\/li>\n<li>Altoona, PA<\/li>\n<li>Ohiopyle, PA<\/li>\n<li>Morgantown, WV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How about some specifics?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>I spent the weekend there a couple weekends ago while I was covering the <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2013\/11\/11\/german-christmas-market-season-starts-pa\/\">Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Market<\/a> in Harmony, PA.\u00a0 Gotta put that one on your calendar for next year. Still time to catch their <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/event\/welcoming-new-year-german-style-harmony-pa\/\">Silvestri celebration<\/span> on New Year\u2019s Eve. Only 12 miles away.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier I had gone biking and spent some time with Todd Wehr, one of the owners of the <a href=\"http:\/\/bearruncampground.com\/\">Bear Run Campgrounds<\/a> at Lake Moraine. This is a beautiful area where you\u2019d love to spend time in the warmer months.\u00a0 Only 23 miles away.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7596\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ZMaridon-8484.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7596\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7596\" alt=\"Maridon-Museum\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ZMaridon-8484.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ZMaridon-8484.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ZMaridon-8484.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ZMaridon-8484.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maridon Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I also toured a fantastic museum hidden in a residential area of Butler, PA.\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maridon.org\">Maridon Museum<\/a> (322 N. McKean Street; Butler, PA 16001; phone 724.282.0123) consists of all types of art &#8211; from scrolls to jade to ivory and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of Taiwan, I personally have never seen a better collection of Asian art anywhere. The collection includes pieces from the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> millennium BC right through modern times. The selections are stunning and you should watch for an upcoming article we\u2019ll be doing on the collection. Only 20 miles away.<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to eat?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you read either of my articles about <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/2012\/08\/06\/have-you-dined-at-all-five-of-these-butler-county-restaurants\/\">5 restaurant favs<\/span> or this one about <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/dbhas.info\/RRkIey\">eight foodie discoveries<\/span>, you\u2019re already aware of all the fantastic food destinations within just minutes of Cranberry.\u00a0 On my last trip however, I added two more.<\/p>\n<p>Natili<span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.natilirestaurant.com\/Natili_South.html\"> <\/span>Restaurant and Lounge (104 N. Wayne Street; Butler, PA 16001; phone 724.287.5033) has some of the most fantastic Italian fare you\u2019ll ever want.\u00a0 It\u2019s nothing to look at outside, but the food is worth the drive.\u00a0 20 minutes away.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7595\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-Square-8568.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7595\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7595\" alt=\"Freedom-Square-Restaurant\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-Square-8568.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-Square-8568.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-Square-8568.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-Square-8568.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freedom Square<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Right in Cranberry there\u2019s a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedomsquarediner.com\/\">The Freedom Square Diner<\/a> (1185 Freedom Road; Cranberry Township, PA 16066; phone 724.591.5080) serves a wide variety of American fare at reasonable prices.\u00a0 We had breakfast there and were duly impressed with the menu selections, food quality and the superb friendly staff. 0 minutes away.<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to stay?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Our base of operations on this last trip was a perennial favorite \u2013 Courtyard by Marriott.\u00a0 The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/pitct-courtyard-pittsburgh-north-cranberry-woods\/\">Courtyard Pittsburgh North\/Cranberry Woods<\/a> (150 Cranberry Woods Drive; Cranberry Township, PA 16066; phone 724.776.1900) is literally minutes from either I-79 or I-76 and is located in a garden-like setting far enough off the highway for a quiet night\u2019s sleep, but close enough to hop on the freeway and start your journey.<\/p>\n<p>My requirements for a motel are 1) reliable high-speed Internet (preferably free), 2) coffee service in room, and in case I get a chance to sleep, 3) a comfortable bed. Courtyard delivers on all three plus offers a number of bonuses that tip the scales for me.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" style=\"background-color: #555555;\" src=\"http:\/\/cpsc.zenfolio.com\/zf\/core\/embedgallery.aspx?p=3830e1e003e705211CCCCCC00c555555CCCCCC.2\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/center>Their lobby has a Bistro which is super handy for drinks and food. Breakfasts and dinners are served daily with an evening bar and specialty drinks. Game night is a real treat as people enjoy the game on a number of flat screen TV\u2019s while sipping their favorite beverages. Quite a fun atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>The pool looked inviting and was underutilized while I was there. Only one family with the whole pool to themselves. The nicely equipped workout room kept calling me, but I managed to get out without putting in my time.<\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t keep up with news, weather and sports? No problem, their \u201cGoBoard\u201d in the lobby is a handy multi-screen monitor that will get you up to date every time you walk by. Parking was also plentiful \u2013 something I always appreciate if I\u2019m getting in late.<\/p>\n<p>Give them a try next time you do the Cranberry connection. Whether you go to work or to play, by yourself or with your family,\u00a0 it\u2019s a great base of operations.<br \/>\n<code><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve been spending a lot of time in Cranberry, PA recently and I began to wonder why? Turns out, Cranberry is in the middle of everything and everywhere I\u2019ve been exploring recently. Chances are you\u2019ve been through here many times and never knew it. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019re missing a great resource for either [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","cos_headline_score":0,"cos_seo_score":0,"cos_headline_text":"","cos_headline_has_been_analyzed":false,"cos_last_analyzed_headline":[],"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[500,214,2298,2299,178,3648,3672,1248],"class_list":["post-7594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","tag-biking","tag-camping","tag-cranberry-township","tag-motels","tag-museum","tag-pa","tag-pennsylvania","tag-restaurants"],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=150%2C133&ssl=1",150,133,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=300%2C267&ssl=1",300,267,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"rpg_gallery_admin_thumb":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"rpg_gallery_thumb":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"gb-block-post-grid-landscape":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1",600,400,true],"gb-block-post-grid-square":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"et-pb-post-main-image":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1",400,250,true],"et-pb-post-main-image-fullwidth":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"et-pb-portfolio-image":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=400%2C284&ssl=1",400,284,true],"et-pb-portfolio-module-image":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=510%2C382&ssl=1",510,382,true],"et-pb-portfolio-image-single":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"et-pb-gallery-module-image-portrait":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=400%2C516&ssl=1",400,516,true],"et-pb-post-main-image-fullwidth-large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"et-pb-image--responsive--desktop":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"et-pb-image--responsive--tablet":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C534&ssl=1",600,534,true],"et-pb-image--responsive--phone":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1",480,270,true]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>I\u2019ve been spending a lot of time in Cranberry, PA recently and I began to wonder why? Turns out, Cranberry is in the middle of everything and everywhere I\u2019ve been exploring recently. Chances are you\u2019ve been through here many times and never knew it. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019re missing a great resource for either a lunch or a weekend. So where is Cranberry? Cranberry, PA is located at the intersection of I-76 and I-79, just less than 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh. If you\u2019re going south from Erie, PA to Charleston, WV on I-79 or if you\u2019re traveling east-west&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Travel<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=300%2C267&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?resize=600%2C534&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Freedom-8559.jpg?fit=600%2C534&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">biking<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">camping<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Cranberry Township<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Motels<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">museum<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">PA<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pennsylvania<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">restaurants<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">biking<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">camping<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Cranberry Township<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Motels<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">museum<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">PA<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Pennsylvania<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">restaurants<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 12 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on November 21, 2013","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on November 21, 2013 5:46 pm","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017 10:42 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-1Yu","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2890,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/have-you-dined-at-all-five-of-these-butler-county-restaurants\/","url_meta":{"origin":7594,"position":0},"title":"Have you dined at all five of these Butler County restaurants?","author":"Doug","date":"August 6, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"When you\u2019re looking for a foodie road trip, western Pennsylvania might not be the first place you think of. However, tucked in and around Butler, PA are some real gastronomic gems.\u00a0 Grab a pencil and check off a few of these for your next trip \u2013 you\u2019ll tantalize your taste\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Blog&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Blog","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/latest-news-blog\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Burgh'ers Restaurant in Hamony, PA","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Burghers-3950.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Burghers-3950.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Burghers-3950.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Burghers-3950.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2914,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/great-food-and-refreshing-drinks-from-butler-county-pa\/","url_meta":{"origin":7594,"position":1},"title":"Great food and refreshing drinks from Butler County, PA","author":"Doug","date":"August 6, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"When you\u2019re looking for a foodie road trip, western Pennsylvania might not be the first place you think of. 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