Top Things to do in Sarver
What to do and see in Sarver, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Sarver, United States including Kiski Junction Railroad, Tour-Ed Coal Mine, La Casa Narcisi Winery, Wooden Door Winery, Saxon Golf Course, Riverside Drive-in Vandergrift Pa, Birdsfoot Golf Club, Sylvan Park Inc, Lernerville Speedway, Ziggys Lounge.
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1. Kiski Junction Railroad
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Take an hour-long scenic ride through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside on this railroad.
Reviewed By TFopinion - Pennsylvania
This is a very basic railroad with a simple depot and nondescript location but operated by a staff dedicated to making your train ride the best it can be. Our experience was with a bus tour on a railroading ramble in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
This short line going to the dam isn't the most scenic - rough looking houses/shacks, abandoned buildings but along the river - but the narrative provided along the way is priceless. The folks operating the Kiski appear to have lived most, if not all, their lives here so their narrative combines not only the visual but also unique insights into local history that only they could share. They do a great job.
Once you reach the dam and stop for pictures, you head south (I think) back past the depot and to the bridge where they stop the train over the river for a short while. There are both inside cars as well as a covered, open air car. Trip time is about 1 1/2 hours, I believe. As a fan of old short lines and engines, this was fun complimented by a great staff.
2. Tour-Ed Coal Mine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By tinky1242013 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My mother and I went here on a rainy day in Pennsylvania. The museum is great with many things that have become antiques and miner's equipment. The staff is very helpful and nice. The tour inside the mine was informative with many mining equipment still in operating use. The train got stuck coming out of the mine due to the battery running down too low. but the staff got the train running within minutes and we safely arrived out with no harm. Maybe they should get a second train to avoid this problem in the future. It was fun and I would definitely go again. Make sure to bring a jacket as the mine is a cool 52 degrees inside.
3. La Casa Narcisi Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Great winery with a new restaurant attached (La Vite).
Reviewed By Loretta S - Johnstown, Pennsylvania
We joined friends at La Vita Ristorante which is inside the La Casa Narcisi Winery. They set out several bottles of wine for us to sample. I tried the Concord, Moscato, Riesling and Niagara. I enjoyed them all, but liked the Niagara the best. For appetizers, I sampled the calamari fritti (very good) and zucchini fritti served with marinara sauce (very good). I did not try the grilled Portobella Mushroom. They served bread and butter. Salads are a la carte. I ordered the Caesar Salad (good, but small). I ordered the Seafood Canneloni ( 3 homemade tubes of pasta stuffed with shrimp, lobster, crabmeat, spinach and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella cheese and baked in a sherry cream sauce.) I felt for the price it was not a large serving compared to what others had ordered. My husband had the Chicken Milan (breaded chicken panned seared and baked with a mozzarella topping and served on herb linguini with marinara sauce. He said it was OK. For dessert, I had the cheesecake topped with strawberries (OK). My husband had the cannollies. They were drizzled with chocolate and the ends were dipped in chopped pistachio nuts. He prefers them plain. They have a diverse menu which is on the expensive side. I guess all in all the meal was OK, but wine and friends made it special. You can just come for the winery. They have an outdoor pavilion where you can bring your own food, but buy their wine and listen to music. Check their website for events. You can sample a variety of wines inside and they have a gift shop.
4. Wooden Door Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By SouthhillsCritic - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My wife and I travel to different wineries all over Pennsylvania, WV, and Ohio, and every state that we are visiting on vacation we find a winery. This one has been our radar for some time. On Saturday, we finally decided to try this place out.
This is the new location. Do not be confused it is in a church. The lower part is very nice. The bar setup is a decent size to allow yourself the ability to try out the different wines that they have available. What is nice about this place is that they do have 3 beers on tap. This is good for those men who do not like wine. This attracts people to your location.
They do not have a restaurant, but they did have a catering service that offered small food items such as meat and cheese tray, and smaller appetizer items.
I tried all of the reds except a Pingo Grigio on the whites and they were great. My wife tried the whites and they were good. Rarely do we visit a winery where all of the wines we try we liked. I will say if you like dry reds the Shiraz is different. It's dry, but at the end, it's semi-sweet.
The waiters were very nice at the place. We purchased a bottle of the Chardonnay to drink at the location and purchased a 1/2 case to go. The only thing is that I asked for a Pino and didn't realize until I left that I received a Corot Noir instead. It was a mistake no big deal. One thing is the wine list I have attached the photo. Some of the wines aren't available to taste but to purchase.
5. Saxon Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By bobalcorn5 - Oakmont, Pennsylvania
we play Saxon quite a bit. It is located out in the country from Pittsburgh, but an easy drive. The course is challenging for the weekend hacker, but not overly difficult. It is fairly flat, with no sand. The course always seems to be in good shape. Don't expect much in the way of a clubhouse, though, just a handy place for a quick snack at the turn. Gas and pull carts are available.
6. Riverside Drive-in Vandergrift Pa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By smittyPGH3 - Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
The drive-in is fantastic. They are always very busy as they are the only drive-in in the Kiski Valley. They typically show 2 movies per night starting when it is dark. You are allowed to bring food and drinks, but the concession stand is very convenient and can fulfill any of your wants. The staff is very courteous and will help with anything you need. The value cannot be beat. They charge $8 for adults and $4 for kids. Even if you stay for just 1 movie, tickets are extremely cheap. Plus, you experience something different and that has value in itself. A must do for families and romantics alike in the summer.
7. Birdsfoot Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
The whimsical name 'Birdsfoot' gives golfers a hint of what they're about to enjoy at this great Freeport course, a Pittsburgh favorite. Where many lesser golf courses pulse with pretense, Birdsfoot's a charming gem that scores with friendly staff and great golf that'll test all skill levels. The course features 18 distinct holes -- including four of the area's toughest par 3s -- that attract golfers from all over the tri-state area and challenge every club in the bag. Links-style holes on the front nine mingle with parkland beauties played out over rolling hills that are indifferent to bounces good and bad. No homes mar the scenery, save for the clubhouse, an old family farmhouse, that looks like it was airlifted from the set of The Waltons. A local artist has been commissioned to carve beguiling 'Bogeymen' into the gnarled bark of trees that line the cartpath. Grim-faced and unblinking, they're likely to be the only faces that aren't smiling at Birdsfoot." - Chris Rodell, Golf Magazine
Reviewed By Robert K - Export, Pennsylvania
If you haven't played Birdsfoot...you should. This is a challenging course that is very golfer friendly and owned, managed, and staffed by great people. The course is very playable, but will offer a tough track from the tips. It is populated with undulating fairways, interesting greens and some tough bunkers. You will be presented with several choices at Birdsfoot, but if you chose wisely, stick near the fairways and know you distance and you will be fine, but stray into the rough or deeper, you will find it difficult not the "pay the price". All in all, the the course an staff offer one of the most enjoyable rounds of golf you will play.
8. Sylvan Park Inc
9. Lernerville Speedway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
10. Ziggys Lounge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By tinky1242013 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My boyfriend, my mom, and I decided to go here for a St Patty's Day Celebration. Although there is not a live Irish band that day, this place had wonderful free giveaways all day. The drink specials were very good and they always have a exceptionally large portions on their food. The service does lack quickness from time to time but it is a good bar that is close to home.
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