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Zelienople
Skip unless you have a car and a free afternoon for a classic-film matinee at the Strand Theater and a meal at the Kaufman House — half a day is enough.
Zelienople is a small borough in the North Pittsburgh Region, about 35 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh. Its main draw is the Strand Theater, a 1914 movie house that shows classic films, and the Kaufman House, a local restaurant on Main Street. The compact downtown is walkable, but there are no major sights, museums or outdoor attractions. Most visitors pass through on the way to Cranberry or Grove City.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–October
- avoid January–February (cold, limited hours)
- Airport
- PIT
- Nights
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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
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- 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 Zelienople911 ▾
- 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 Zelienople, 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
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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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-79 and PA-288; no direct public transport.).
- 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 downtown cafe$3–5
- Sit-down mealKaufman House dinner entree$15–30
- Budget bedChain motel in Cranberry, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedChain motel in Cranberry, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedChain motel in Cranberry, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$60 · High US$100
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-79 and PA-288; no direct public transport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Apr (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zelienople: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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Mar
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−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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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. Downtown Zelienople is walkable (Main Street, a few blocks). No taxi or ride-share guarantee; Uber/Lyft available from Cranberry.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cranberry
goDoor to door: 10 min
I-79 south, about 10 min
Shopping, chain restaurants, hotels.
Door to door: 15 min
US-19 north, about 15 min
Larger town with historic downtown and Maridon Museum.
Door to door: 20 min
PA-288 west, about 20 min
Geneva College campus and the Beaver River.
Pittsburgh
goDoor to door: 35 min
I-79 south, about 35 min
Major city with museums, sports, nightlife.
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.
Cranberry Township
10 min south; chain hotels and motels near I-79.
Pittsburgh North
20–30 min south; wider range of hotels and Airbnbs.
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
- $30–50 (meal + matinee ticket)
- Mid
- $60–100 (meal + ticket + drink)
Trip budget
| Chain motel in Cranberry1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$60 | US$120 |
| Trip total≈ US$120 per person per day, bed included | US$240 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and gas not included.
Prices of common things
| Strand Theater ticketcheck | $8–12 |
| Kaufman House dinner entree | $15–30 |
| Coffee at a downtown cafe | $3–5 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Strand Theater shows classic films only — check the schedule before you go.
- Greyhound stop at 134 S Main St does not sell tickets; buy online.
- Downtown restaurants may close early on weekdays; call ahead.
- No ATM on Main Street; bring cash for small purchases.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pittsburgh Airport → Zelienople: about $40–60 Uber/Lyft, 40 min (check)
- Greyhound from Pittsburgh: about $10–20, 45 min (check)
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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 Zelienople. 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–October · avoid January–February (cold, limited hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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