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Escape to Mercer County this Valentine's Day

Get Pampered and Enjoy a Romantic Weekend Getaway at One of Mercer County's Historic Inns

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. - January 31, 2012 – Valentine's Day is just around the corner and your loved one deserves more than the typical dinner and flowers. Home of majestic scenic views and relaxing inns, Mercer County is the perfect place to surprise your valentine with a romantic getaway weekend.

Listed as one of the Top 10 Romantic Inns on the National Register of Historic Places, the Buhl Mansion, located in Sharon, Pa., is the perfect place to plan an intimate trip with your loved one. Easily plan your weekend with the Castle Escape Romance package, which includes luxurious lodging, bell service, spa service, breakfast, lunch and more. For more information on the Buhl Mansion's fantastic getaway offerings and to book your room now, visit www.BuhlMansion.com.

Escape to Tara, A Country Inn for a relaxing weekend with your valentine. Inspired by Gone With the Wind, Tara offers a lasting impression of Southern Hospitality and a chance to enjoy the luxuries of days gone by. The Gone With the Wind Getaway Weekend Dinner Package includes lodging, dinner in the dining room of your choice, breakfast, a tour of the Inn and much more. For more information and to book your getaway, visit www.Tara-Inn.com.

Celebrate traditional Valentine's Day flavors by sampling dark chocolate and red wine at the Conneaut Cellars Winery at Conneaut Lake Feb. 11-14 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Admission and tasting is free. Visit www.CCW-WINE.com.

For more information about events in Mercer County, log onto www.VisitMercerCountyPa.com or call 1-800-637-2370.

About VisitMercerCountyPA:
Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, along the Ohio border, Mercer County is home to name-brand outlets, boutiques and unique specialty stores for shoppers. The area is also known for its challenging golf courses of inspired design. Golf Digest ranked Mercer County as one of its top golf destinations. Visitors can dine on mouthwatering cuisine in Mercer County's array of fine restaurants and then stay overnight in a well-appointed hotel, a luxurious bed and breakfast or a cozy country inn. Close to Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland and other major markets, Mercer County is easily accessible via I-80 and I-79. The County offers the perfect escape.  For more information, visit www.VisitMercerCountyPa.com