Last updated: March 16, 2025
Thing to Do
Lemon House
NPS
Lemon House hours:
The Lemon House is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Lemon House is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Park grounds and trails are open daily, year round, from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting.
The Lemon House is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
The Lemon House tavern, built by Sam and Jean Lemon in the early 1830s, was a stop along the Allegheny Portage Railroad for travelers to rest and eat. It also provided a chance for travelers to converse with others to find out what the next part of the journey might be like from those who just experienced it. The typical length of stay in the Lemon House was 20 minutes. The Lemon family and staff occupied the second floor of the Lemon House as well as the occasional travelers who needed a place to sleep as a result of delays or accidents on the Allegheny Portage Railroad.
The Lemon House has been restored to an 1840s style tavern. Visitors can tour the first floor of the tavern which includes; a barroom, fancy parlor, dining room, and exhibit room.
A self-guided brochure is available inside to provide additional information.
The Lemon House is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Lemon House is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Park grounds and trails are open daily, year round, from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting.
The Lemon House is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
The Lemon House tavern, built by Sam and Jean Lemon in the early 1830s, was a stop along the Allegheny Portage Railroad for travelers to rest and eat. It also provided a chance for travelers to converse with others to find out what the next part of the journey might be like from those who just experienced it. The typical length of stay in the Lemon House was 20 minutes. The Lemon family and staff occupied the second floor of the Lemon House as well as the occasional travelers who needed a place to sleep as a result of delays or accidents on the Allegheny Portage Railroad.
The Lemon House has been restored to an 1840s style tavern. Visitors can tour the first floor of the tavern which includes; a barroom, fancy parlor, dining room, and exhibit room.
A self-guided brochure is available inside to provide additional information.
Details
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed in any public building or office except for service animals.
Pets are permitted in areas not designated closed to pets provided they are restrained on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.
Pet excrement must be removed from picnic areas, trails, and areas of heavy public use.
More information on pets can be found in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Pets are permitted in areas not designated closed to pets provided they are restrained on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.
Pet excrement must be removed from picnic areas, trails, and areas of heavy public use.
More information on pets can be found in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Activity Fee
No
There are no fees for entrance at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The Lemon House is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays and is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Accessibility Information
The Lemon House is a 1/4 mile walk from the Visitor Center. The area of the Lemon House open to the public is on one floor. A wheel chair or motorized scooter are available in the Visitor Center to use on the path to the Lemon House and inside the building. Service animals are welcome.