THINGS TO DO EVENTS RELOCATION MEMBERS ABOUT JOIN Ridgway Elk-County CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPCOMING EVENTS BECOME A MEMBER — Ridgway, Pennsylvania — THE LILY OF THE VALLEY HISTORIC DISTRICT WATCH THE LIVE STREAM OF DOWNTOWN BELOW! Nestled along the Clarion River at the edge of the Allegheny National Forest is historic Ridgway, a quaint and friendly town with an illustrious past. Once the home of Gilded Age lumber barons, Ridgway boasts stunning Victorian architecture, a bustling downtown of shops and restaurants, and that warm and welcoming atmosphere you can only find in Northwestern Pennsylvania! Centrally located in the lush forests of the Pennsylvania Wilds, Ridgway is an outdoor lover’s paradise! The perfect base to explore The Allegheny National Forest, kayak the Clarion River or hike the Little Toby Rail Trail; Ridgway offers unlimited opportunities for walking, biking, fly fishing, and hiking spring through fall. In the winter, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, or participate in one of our monthly festivals including the internationally acclaimed Mountain Fest. SHOP DINE STAY PLAY — The Clarion River — “2019 RIVER OF THE YEAR” Explore and enjoy the scenic Clarion River that runs right through the heart of Ridgway! Named 2019’s “River of the Year”, the Clarion offers plenty of activities for recreational users and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Rich in history, the Clarion river is used for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping and hiking along the river, and much more. It runs through extensive wildlife and forest areas, including a 4,241-acre inventoried road-less area that has been proposed as a national wilderness area. In 1996, a 51.7-mile stretch of the Clarion River was designated a National Wild & Scenic River. Source: Wikipedia RIDGWAY ELK-COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE © 2021 300 Main St., Ridgway PA 15853 | (814) 776-1424 | info@ridgwaychamber.com | Privacy Policy Website by Red Porch Agency | Various images by Cole Salberg and Jim Merritt