Greene County

Greene County

Itinerary at a Glance

TimeActivity
8-10am Walk/Bike on Greene River Trail
10-noon Tour W.A. Young Foundry
Noon-1pm Lunch
1-5pm River Recreation
5-7pm Dinner
Dusk Sky View Drive-In

 

Directions to Greene River Trail Head at Green Cove Marina and Yacht Club
From Exit 19 of I-79 S, turn left onto Route 19. Go about ½ mile and turn left onto Route 221 N. Take Route 221 N until you come to Route 188. Turn left and travel through Jefferson until you come to Route 88 in Dry Tavern. Turn left and look for Greene Cove Marina and Yacht Club on your right.

Greene Cove Marina and Yacht Club

724.852.5323
Route 88 South, Millsboro
www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc/depts/rec/parkrecpgm.htm
Admission: Free

Maintained and operated by the Greene County Department of Recreation, the Greene River Trail offers over five miles of scenic hiking and biking. The trail runs along the Monongahela River, which provides a beautiful backdrop. Begin at one of two trail heads: Greene Cove Yacht Club in Jefferson Township or Crucible Ferry in Rices Landing. The trail is paved and partially fenced with a wooden rail fence. Parking is available at the trail heads, and leashed pets are welcome. Benches are set at intervals along the trail.

Directions from the Yacht Club to W.A. Young Foundry (3 miles)
From the parking area at Greene Cove Marina and Yacht Club, turn left onto Route 88. Travel to stoplight in Dry Tavern. Turn left, and follow signs to Rices Landing. After you travel under the overpass, turn right and make the second left. The Foundry will be on your right. You will have passed it during your time on the Greene River Trail.

W.A. Young Foundry

724.627.3204
Water Street, Rices Landing
www.greenecountyhistory.com
Hours: By appointment only
Admission: Donation

The W.A. Young Foundry has been called “the greatest find of its type in the nation” by the Smithsonian Institute’s curator emeritus. Built in 1900, this foundry and machine shop cast numerous items from horseshoes to locomotive wheels. The Foundry is located on the banks of the Monongahela River and is available for private tours.

Lunch in Greene County

Chuck Wagon Café
724.966.2253
312 S Pine St., Carmichaels

Greene Cove Marina
724.377.0358
Route 88 S, Millsboro

Italian Boys Restaurant
724.592.5588
Route 88 N, Dry Tavern

Riverwalk Café
724.592.7777
Water Street, Rices Landing

Return to the Yacht Club for River Recreation (directions above)

Greene Cove Marina and Yacht Club

724.852.5323
Route 88 South, Millsboro
www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc/depts/rec/parkrecpgm.htm
Admission: Call for rental prices

Spend the afternoon on the Upper Monongahela Water Trail greenway. You can rent a boat or jet skis or bring your own canoe, kayak, boat, etc. You can also bring your fishing gear.

Dinner in Greene County

Chuck Wagon Café
724.966.2253
312 S Pine St., Carmichaels

Greene Cove Marina
724.377.0358
Route 88 S, Millsboro

Mainmoon Chinese Restaurant
724.966.2060
211 S. Vine St., Carmichaels

Riverwalk Café
724.592.7777
Water Street, Rices Landing

Directions from the Yacht Club to Sky View Drive-In

From the Greene Cove parking area, turn left onto Route 88. Follow Route 88 through Carmichaels. The Sky View Drive-In will be on the right.

Sky View Drive-In

724.966.2364
Route 88, Carmichaels
Hours: Movie begins at dusk
Admission: Charged per carload; call for prices.

Enjoy this outdoor movie theater and watch movies from your car, the old-fashioned way. Refreshments are available at the snack bar.

Find More to See and Do

Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency
724.627.8687
www.greenecountytourism.org
417 E. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg