Welcome to Cranberry/Mars
Spectacular suburbs and mouth watering dining in a hometown atmosphere
Renowned as a beautiful community in Western Pennsylvania, Cranberry/Mars is a suburban oasis, with some areas bustling with energy and life and others offering a more relaxed, small-town energy. The neighborhood is prized for its amazing shopping and dining opportunities, and locals appreciate the proximity to major highways, making a day trip to Pittsburgh easy. Everything you need is always just a quick walk, bike ride, or drive away.
New residential and commercial developments are flourishing here, drawing in families and professionals who want to be a part of this warm, welcoming, family-friendly community. The architecture is diverse, from traditional Colonials to more contemporary designs, making it easy to find a home that suits your specific taste and preference.
What to Love
- The enchanting, walkable streets of downtown Mars
- Lively, upscale suburbs
- Family-friendly, forward-thinking
- Top-notch shopping and dining
Local Lifestyle
Cranberry/Mars is a convenient and desirable place to live, offering a perfect mix of a rural and suburban lifestyle with easy access to the big-city amenities of nearby Pittsburgh. This area is ideal for families looking to settle down, with excellent schools, numerous parks and playgrounds, and plenty of community events. The many amenities and activities keep residents active in their communities, creating a welcoming, open-arm attitude.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
The dining and shopping options in Cranberry/Mars are eclectic and extensive. The Streets of Cranberry is a hub for restaurants, shops, and lifestyle options, and locals know to head there when they have a shopping itch.
For food, the family-owned Stick City Brewing Company is the perfect spot for craft beer enthusiasts to grab a pint. Not only does the brewery put out amazing beer, but they also donate to environmental non-profits and believe deeply in community outreach and improvement. For breakfast, Bartram House Bakery is a community mainstay, serving crepes, pastries, and more out of their contemporary, elegantly styled storefront.
North Park Lounge, known affectionately by regulars as simply “the deckhouse,” is a neighborhood landmark that understands that good food is best served alongside good friends and family. Their menu is diverse and extensive, allowing visitors to choose from upscale dishes like the pork chop Bordelaise or more casual eats like the crab cake sandwich, served with fresh-cut fries. No matter what you order, this local institution will make you feel at home.
Jimmy Wan’s Restaurant and Lounge is a premier restaurant in Pittsburgh for Asian cuisine, and Cranberry/Mars residents are lucky to have it right at their doorstep. With an emphasis on innovation and creativity, the dishes here are locally sourced, perfectly crafted, and always mouth wateringly delicious.
Things to Do
Residents love to visit Adams Township Park to enjoy the updated playgrounds, walking trails, and sports fields. Enjoy the shade under the large wooden pavilion, or watch beautiful sunsets over the rolling hills. For indoor recreation, the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is more than just the practice facility for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins. It also serves as a state-of-the-art recreational facility. Kids can attend ice skating or hockey camps and even have birthday parties on the ice.
Cranberry/Mars residents have a calendar packed with local events and festivals. Cranberry Community Days is the largest local event of the year, featuring live music, a 5k race, and even a pancake breakfast. The town comes together on America’s Independence Day to watch Cranberry Fireworks Spectacular. This Fourth of July show is locally sponsored and brings together the community every year to experience live music, delicious food, and an impressive fireworks display.
Cranberry/Mars is also known for putting on multiple car cruises throughout the summer, such as the Victory Car Cruise. These cruises are bustling with classic vehicles, hot rods, and vintage cars, making them unmissable events for car enthusiasts in the area.
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