Discover Armstrong
7 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Riverfront Park
Small riverside park on the Allegheny River offering sweeping river vistas, bridge architecture, a gazebo, walking paths and seasonal foliage — good for sunrise/sunset and long exposures. Easy roadside parking at 2019 N Water St, free entry, mostly accessible paved paths. Best in golden hour or fall color; weekdays and early mornings avoid local walkers and anglers.
Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is a small, photogenic cascade set in a wooded gorge — great for intimate waterscape and landscape shots. Best after rainfall when flow is higher; sunrise/late afternoon light filters through trees for warm side-lighting. Parking available roadside on McMillen Rd; no entry fee but trails are uneven and can be slippery, so bring waterproof boots. Weekdays and early mornings avoid local visitors.
Armstrong Trails-N. grant St Parking
Small trailhead parking giving access to Armstrong Trails along the Allegheny River — good for river vistas, wooded trail compositions, seasonal foliage and rural industrial backdrops. Visit at golden hour for warm light on the water and long shadows on paths; fall and spring offer best color. Easy roadside parking at 132 N Grant Ave; trails are mostly flat and accessible but bring insect repellent and waterproof shoes after rain. No entry fee; weekdays are quieter.
North Park Gazebo
Small Victorian-style gazebo set in North Park with river and town views — good for intimate architectural shots, portraiture, and compositions combining trees, river and seasonal foliage. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and reflections. Easy access from park parking at 199 N Water St; short walk on paved paths. No entry fee; family events and summer concerts can add context or crowds. Winter and autumn offer dramatic textures and color.
Applewold Green
Small town green space in Kittanning offering open lawns, mature shade trees and views that pick up seasonal color and soft light. Best for intimate landscape and environmental portrait work at golden hour or in fall. Easily accessible by car with street parking; no fees. Weekday mornings are quiet. Light can be flat midday—use shade for portraits or wait for low sun.
Ingram Field
Ingram Field is a small community sports/park field surrounded by rolling Allegheny foothills and mature trees — good for open-sky landscapes, seasonal colors, and low-key local life photos. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; blue hour is great for silhouettes against the sky. Easy roadside access on Troy Hill Rd with casual parking; no entry fees. Weekdays are quiet; winters offer stark compositions with frost or snow.
West Kittanning Ballfield
Small-town baseball field offering classic Americana compositions: bleachers, chain-link fences, scoreboard and nearby trees. Best at golden hour or during weekend games for action and crowd moments. Easily accessible from Arthur St with on-street parking; usually open to the public with informal entry. Weekday mornings are quiet; check local game schedules if photographing players. Weather: clear skies highlight warm light, light wind reduces foul-ball risk.