Mercer Car Rental Comparison

Mercer is a lovely borough located in Mercer County. Situated in Pennsylvania, United States, Mercer is actually at the middle of the distance between the beautiful cities of Pittsburgh, Erie, Chicago and New York City. Mercer was established in 1921 and it currently has a population of more than 2,300 residents on an area of 1.2 square miles (3 square kilometers). The borough was named after famous physician Brigadier General Hugh Mercer. Mercer is not only well known for the notable people who were born here, but also for the many festivals that are hosted by the city every year, one of the most important such festivals being the Penn's Woods West Arts & Crafts Festival, which takes place every February.

Top Attractions within Mercer

Mercer County Historical Museum is the best cultural venue to visit when being in Mercer, at least if you want to learn everything there is to know about the history of the borough and its development. Here you will find many historical artifacts, but also manuscripts, published materials and historical documents. The museum was built in 1854, exhibiting antique furniture pieces and the heritage of the borough.

The Brady Springs Park is the place to visit for a fun day out in Mercer with the entire family. The amusement park offers numerous recreational options for people of all ages and there is no way you are not going to be able to spend a great time in this beautiful place. The Mercer Raceway Park is another amazing place to visit in the borough for a great fun day.

The Spring Valley Golf Club features a challenging golf course which can actually be described as unique, being located on a hilly terrain. The other golf course of the borough is the Mercer Public Golf Course. No matter which of the two facilities you plan on visiting, golfing will definitely become your favorite hobby after a trip to Mercer.