Family activity
A theme park 30 minutes from our house-- so much fun in the summer, and Christmas themes in the winter. Just hop on 78/81 and go have a great day! Other Hershey attractions as well.
406 locals recommend
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrA theme park 30 minutes from our house-- so much fun in the summer, and Christmas themes in the winter. Just hop on 78/81 and go have a great day! Other Hershey attractions as well.
The Appalachian Trail has several entrances onto it close to our house. There's an entrance just 7 minutes from here. A not too difficult hike, but so much beauty!
37 locals recommend
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Trail has several entrances onto it close to our house. There's an entrance just 7 minutes from here. A not too difficult hike, but so much beauty!
So much fun for the kids-- there's a free tour/ride or several experiences to purchase. Get a free treat at the end! We usually go visit every year.
182 locals recommend
Hershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World WySo much fun for the kids-- there's a free tour/ride or several experiences to purchase. Get a free treat at the end! We usually go visit every year.
Yummy food and great town, Hamburg—Cabela's, bike trail, many other stops there.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
21 Industrial DrYummy food and great town, Hamburg—Cabela's, bike trail, many other stops there.
A thrift store operated by friends from our church--supporting a ministry in Harrisburg, PA.
Lighthouse Thrift Store
50 N Race StA thrift store operated by friends from our church--supporting a ministry in Harrisburg, PA.
We have hunters and fishers in the family, but even the rest of us love looking at the fish aquarium and stuffed animals and mounts.
30 locals recommend
Cabela's
100 Cabela DrWe have hunters and fishers in the family, but even the rest of us love looking at the fish aquarium and stuffed animals and mounts.
Refreshing Mountain has swimming, repelling, zip lines, wall-climbing, and obstacle courses. Make sure you reserve before you go.
19 locals recommend
Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center
455 Camp RdRefreshing Mountain has swimming, repelling, zip lines, wall-climbing, and obstacle courses. Make sure you reserve before you go.
This a family oriented theme park about an hour from our house. You can purchase an all day wrist band or buy tickets as you need them. More affordable for a family not needing as many rides or not able to stay all day.
165 locals recommend
Knoebels Amusement Resort
391 Knoebels BlvdThis a family oriented theme park about an hour from our house. You can purchase an all day wrist band or buy tickets as you need them. More affordable for a family not needing as many rides or not able to stay all day.
Small hometown zoo with petting areas and interactive teaching. One hour from here.
52 locals recommend
Lehigh Valley Zoo
5150 Game Preserve RdSmall hometown zoo with petting areas and interactive teaching. One hour from here.
Even though this is a little more than an hour away, we go at least once a year or twice.. or as often as we can! 😉 Worth the money and the time! Bringing the Bible to life!
256 locals recommend
Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdEven though this is a little more than an hour away, we go at least once a year or twice.. or as often as we can! 😉 Worth the money and the time! Bringing the Bible to life!
Historic place with hands on activities for all ages. Special events through the year.
Old Dry Road Farm Inc
202 Highland RdHistoric place with hands on activities for all ages. Special events through the year.
I hike here weekly and love the quiet beauty—seeing eagles and deer are an occasional treat!
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
I hike here weekly and love the quiet beauty—seeing eagles and deer are an occasional treat!
Food scene
This grocery store is just about 2 miles from our house--has everything you need to cook at home!
Redner's Warehouse Markets
2975 US-22This grocery store is just about 2 miles from our house--has everything you need to cook at home!
There are two Fransisco's (I don't know if they are connected at all). There is one right in Fredericksburg-- our favorite menu item is the tacos! (717) 865-6675
Francisco Pizzeria
375 North 10th StreetThere are two Fransisco's (I don't know if they are connected at all). There is one right in Fredericksburg-- our favorite menu item is the tacos! (717) 865-6675
Beautiful, timeless place to rest and relax and have delicious food and coffee! Check the hours for sure before going--only open till 1:00pm I think.
Timeless Cafe
18 S 8th StBeautiful, timeless place to rest and relax and have delicious food and coffee! Check the hours for sure before going--only open till 1:00pm I think.
Gubba's
123 East Main StreetGreat pizza--just 5 minutes from our house!
Want hand-dipped ice cream or some delicious hot food? Plum Creek has the eats and the beautiful indoor or outdoor experience to go with it! Playground equipment for the kiddos also.
24 locals recommend
Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery
5035 Bernville RdWant hand-dipped ice cream or some delicious hot food? Plum Creek has the eats and the beautiful indoor or outdoor experience to go with it! Playground equipment for the kiddos also.
Swatara Coffee Company
40 W Market StCoffee: cold or hot— yummy! Smoothies and hot food too.
This is such a sweet place to hang out, have coffee, and eat delectable desserts. Go thru the doorway to the other half of the house to find a delightful “Maker’s Market”. So many local, homemade treasures!
6 locals recommend
Baked Sweet Coffeehouse and Bakery
429 Frystown RdThis is such a sweet place to hang out, have coffee, and eat delectable desserts. Go thru the doorway to the other half of the house to find a delightful “Maker’s Market”. So many local, homemade treasures!
May's Wok
181 S Lancaster StTake out from here is always a treat! Yummy.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to enjoy the day with the family or solo. Boats, kayaks and canoes available to rent. Disc golf also.
12 locals recommend
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
108 Clubhouse RdBeautiful place to enjoy the day with the family or solo. Boats, kayaks and canoes available to rent. Disc golf also.
Boating, hiking, fishing.... rentals available (paddleboats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes).
11 locals recommend
Memorial Lake
Boating, hiking, fishing.... rentals available (paddleboats, rowboats, kayaks, canoes).
This is our home church— we’d love if you’d visit while you’re in the area!
Family Harvest Mennonite Church
136 West Main StreetThis is our home church— we’d love if you’d visit while you’re in the area!