From rolling farmland in the summer to snow-covered hills in the winter, from breathtaking vistas in the spring to stunning foliage in the fall, Greene County has it all.
Predominantly rural but overwhelmingly charming, a trip to Greene County is a return to simpler times. Generations call this land home and are proud of its rich agricultural and coal mining history. Outdoor recreation is also a key part of Greene County’s appeal, offering dozens of activities and facilities to keep the young – and the young at heart – at play.
Explore Greene County, Pennsylvania with a self-guided tour from the itineraries found below.
Take a scenic drive through the countryside of Greene County, Pennsylvania to see all seven covered bridges. This guide uses Google Maps to direct you through Southwestern Pennsylvania to explore our countryside.
Suggested Duration: 2 to 4 hours
The Washington & Greene Counties’ Covered Bridges Driving Tour provides essential information needed to plan a single outing or multiple excursions to 30 covered bridges spanning both counties.
The directions provided are based upon moderate road conditions and may not be the most direct routes. Please be aware that many of these bridges are located on roads that are very narrow and are in remote settings. Travel at your own risk.
The far southwest corner of Pennsylvania looks on the surface to be a pleasant rolling, river-cut landscape carpeted with vegetation and trees but, underneath is a bloody history and supernatural reality brimming with ghosts, aliens, and unknown creatures deeming it the most haunted county in America.
You may happen to come face to face with drifting ghosts, strange alien beings, bigfoot, dogmen, spirits of the land and more who roam the suburbs and wilds of Greene County.
Self-Guided Driving Tour: Following the Footsteps of Faith
Southwestern Pennsylvania is a truly beautiful place. Spring is upon us, wild flowers are blooming, trees are getting their leaves, and the natural world is blossoming with life. So, let’s all go on a journey and experience the serene beauty of some of our local churches.
This tour was a two-part series by Matthew Cumberledge printed in the GreeneScene Community Magazine.
Suggested Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Self-Guided Driving Tour: Daydreaming on Dunkard
Dunkard may be one of the most important of those streams. The headwaters of Dunkard Creek can be found in the hills and valleys of southwestern Greene County and parts of Monongalia County, West Virginia. The Pennsylvania and West Virginia forks of Dunkard meet just west of the village of Brave and form the main channel of a stream that meanders its way back and forth across the state line for nearly forty miles before meeting the Monongahela River just north of Point Marion.
This tour was by Matthew Cumberledge printed in the GreeneScene Community Magazine.
Suggested Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Celebrate summer at the 2026 Greene County Fair, August 9–15 in Waynesburg. From thrilling grandstand events and carnival rides to agricultural exhibits, delicious fair food, Kid’s Night, and America250 celebrations, there’s something for every member of the family.
Meet Miss Rain Day 2026, Sophia Faddis, and learn how her journey from Crown Bearer to titleholder inspired her to promote autism awareness, represent Greene County, and celebrate the friendships and traditions that make Rain Day so special.
The Greene County Fair has hosted generations of livestock shows, entertainment, and family fun for over 100 years. What began as a small-town gathering has grown into a beloved summer tradition packed with carnival rides, delicious food, livestock competitions, and performances that make lifelong memories.
Meet the 2026 Miss Rain Day contestants and get to know the remarkable women competing for the crown during Waynesburg’s iconic Rain Day Festival.
Google Maps Driving Tour: Historic Cemeteries
Explore several historic cemeteries found throughout Greene County, Pennsylvania during this self-guided driving tour.
Suggested Duration: 2 to 4 hours
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Google Maps Driving Tour: Route 88
Take a drive parallel to the Monongahela River on one of the oldest state highways in Pennsylvania. Beginning in Point Marion at an intersection with US 119, Route 88 crosses the Monongahela River into Greene County on the Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge.
Suggested Duration: 2 to 4 hours
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