The Mercer County area boasts many attractions and places of interest.
- 12 public golf courses including the world’s only free golf course
- 4 lakes for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation
- Abundance of large community events throughout the year; Santa Land at Kraynaks, Buhl Day, The Father's Day Car Show and Waterfire
- America’s oldest and largest continuous operating forge
- Antique and craft shops
- Candy shops and chocolate factories, including the famous Daffin’s Candies and Philadelphia Candies
- Historical museums throughout the county
- Kraynak’s, “your store for all seasons” with regionally recognized Christmas and Easter displays
- Premium Outlets Grove City ,one of the largest retail manufacturers’ outlets in the country, with over 140 shops
- Several local breweries and wineries serving locally sourced food and home brewed beverages