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HomewoodHomewood, Pennsylvania
Skip Homewood as a destination: it's a small residential borough with one waterfall and a motel. Use it only as a quick stop on I-76 or I-376 between Pittsburgh and Ohio.
Homewood is a tiny borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, with a population under 2,000. Its only sight is Buttermilk Falls, a 40-foot waterfall in a small park. Most travellers pass through on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) or I-376. There is no real town centre, limited dining and one chain hotel. Plan for a 20-minute detour at most, or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (falls may freeze, park access limited)
- Airport
- PIT
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Homewood911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Homewood, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyHomewood is a quiet, low-crime borough.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 40 min drive via I-376 and I-76).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a gas station$2–3
- Budget bedRamada by Wyndham double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedRamada by Wyndham double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedRamada by Wyndham double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$10 · Mid US$80 · High US$120
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 40 min drive via I-376 and I-76)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Homewood: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
14 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Homewood has no public transit; the nearest bus service is in Beaver Falls, about 10 min north.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Buttermilk Falls
goDoor to door: 10 min
Drive from Homewood centre, about 5 min
40-foot waterfall in a small park; best after rain or in spring.
Beaver Falls
goDoor to door: 15 min
Drive north on PA-18, about 10 min
Larger town with dining, shopping and the Beaver County Historical Museum.
Cranberry
goDoor to door: 20 min
Drive east on I-76, about 15 min
Major shopping and dining hub; also has a Marriott and a Hampton Inn.
Pittsburgh
goDoor to door: 40 min
Drive east on I-376, about 35 min
Full day: museums, sports, food.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ramada by Wyndham area
The only hotel in town, off PA-18 near the Turnpike. Free parking, indoor pool.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $0 (pass-through)
- Mid
- $80–120 (one night at Ramada)
Trip budget
| Ramada by Wyndham double room1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$80 | US$160 |
| Gas from Pittsburgh to Homewood and back (about 80 km round trip)1 × US$10 · Check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$27 |
| Trip total≈ US$149 per person per day, bed included | US$297 |
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2026 estimate in USD. Homewood is a pass-through, so costs are minimal unless you stay overnight.
Prices of common things
| Gas (per litre, 2026 estimate) | $0.90–1.10 |
| Coffee at a gas station | $2–3 |
| Fast-food meal | $8–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buttermilk Falls park may close in winter or after heavy rain — check the county website before going.
- No restaurants or shops in the borough; the nearest are in Beaver Falls or Cranberry.
- The Ramada is the only accommodation; book ahead if you need to stay.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pittsburgh → Homewood by car: about 35 min, no toll if using I-376; I-76 (Turnpike) costs about $2–3
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Where is the waterfall? — Where is the waterfall?
English is universal; no local dialect issues.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Homewood. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (falls may freeze, park access limited) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add Buttermilk Falls page with seasonal access and parking details.
- Add Beaver Falls page with dining and museum info.
- Add Cranberry page with hotel and shopping list.
Sources
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