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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Grove City
Grove City, Pennsylvania
One day is enough: a morning at the outlet mall and an afternoon walk on Broad Street. Not a base — pass through on I-79 or I-80.
Grove City is a small borough in western Pennsylvania known for the Prime Outlets at Grove City, a large shopping centre at the I-79 and Route 208 interchange. The historic Broad Street has a few independent shops and restaurants. Most travellers stop for a few hours on a road trip between Erie and Pittsburgh or Cleveland and State College.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Grove City, Pennsylvania
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, some shops close early)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–100 excl. bed · Mid $100–180 excl. bed · High $180+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch at Broad Street Grille | $12–18 |
| Dinner at Broad Street Grille | $18–30 |
| Beer (domestic) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
| Outlet mall average discount | 25–65% off retail |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PIT · Pittsburgh International Airport
- About 1 hour 15 min south via I-79
- ERI · Erie International Airport
- About 45 min north via I-79
Typical fares
- Pittsburgh airport → Grove City (rental car)
- about $50–70 rental + gas
- Erie airport → Grove City (rental car)
- about $40–60 rental + gas
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
You need a car. The outlets are about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Broad Street. Parking is free and plentiful. No public transit within the borough.You need a car. The outlets are about 1.9 mi (3 km) north of Broad Street. Parking is free and plentiful. No public transit within the borough.
See and do
Known for
- Prime Outlets at Grove City (shopping)
- Broad Street historic district
- Wendell August Forge (metal gifts)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Erie | I-79 north, about 45 min | About 50 min |
| Franklin, Pennsylvania | Route 8 south, about 20 min | About 25 min |
| Oil City, Pennsylvania | Route 8 south, about 25 min | About 30 min |
| Meadville | I-79 north, about 20 min | About 25 min |
| Titusville, Pennsylvania | Route 8 north then Route 27 east, about 30 min | About 35 min |
Sleep
- I-79 / Route 208 interchange
- Chain hotels (Best Western, Holiday Inn Express) within walking distance of the outlets; best for a one-night stop.
- Broad Street
- A few B&Bs and inns; quieter, but you need a car for the outlets.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is this? | How much is this?how much is this |
| Where is the outlet mall? | Where is the outlet mall?where is the outlet mall |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Outlet mall hours vary by season; check the website before you go.
- Broad Street restaurants close by 10 PM; no late-night dining.
- I-79 and I-80 can be icy in winter; check road conditions.
Very safe. The main risk is winter driving on I-79 and I-80. Lock your car at the outlet mall.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Grove City yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Prime Outlets at Grove City (shopping)
- Broad Street historic district
- Wendell August Forge (metal gifts)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Broad Street Grille: www.broadstgrille.com/
- Best Western Grove City Inn: www.bestwestern.com/content/best-western/en_US/booking-path/hotel-details.39113.html
- Wikivoyage: Grove City (Pennsylvania), revision 4951332 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4951332
Pocket card
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The nearest consulates are in Pittsburgh (check). Most embassies are in Washington, DC.
Sales tax is 6% in Pennsylvania; not included in shelf prices.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/grove-city-pennsylvania). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.