Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley

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Canoes ready to be retired for the winter
Canoes ready to be retired for the winter
The Gettysburg Battlefield is the area of the July 1–3, 1863, military engagements of the Battle of Gettysburg within and around the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Locations of military engagements extend from the 4-acre  site at Knoxlyn Ridge on the west of the borough, to East Cavalry Field on the east. A military engagement prior to the battle was conducted at the Gettysburg Railroad trestle over Rock Creek, which was burned on June 27
A beautiful hike up to hawk rock in Duncannon, PA.  This was a section halfway up that is part of the Appalachian Trail.  You climb approximately one mile and 750 feet in elevation and at the top is a beautiful view of the meeting of the Juniata Creek and Susquehanna River.

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Looking down on the park, beautiful place to spend the day.

Where to stay in Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Central Market and Fulton Theatre while you're in town.

Historic Downtown Lancaster
Cannons and a monument on the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Gettysburg Historic District

If you're spending some time in Gettysburg Historic District, Gettysburg Museum of History and Majestic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Gettysburg Historic District
The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

Downtown Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania State Capitol while in the area.

Downtown Harrisburg
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Downtown Hershey

If you're spending some time in Downtown Hershey, Hersheypark and The Hershey Story Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Hershey
Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 with Milton Hershey’s request to “create a nice garden of roses.” More than 75 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty providing visitors with unique experiences and enriching opportunities.

North Hershey

While visiting North Hershey, you might make a stop by sights like Hersheypark and Hershey Gardens.

North Hershey
Square One Coffee could easily become one if my favorite coffee houses. Great latte

Musser Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Musser Park and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Musser Park
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection

Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
222 Eden Road Lancaster PA
The price is RM474 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
RM474
RM526 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is RM418 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
RM418
RM471 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hershey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,921 reviews)
Breakfast was poor. Everything else was satisfactory

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
765 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg PA
The price is RM300 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
RM300
RM333 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Red Crown Bowling ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (842 reviews)
Bathroom sink did not drain well. Blackout shade did not close all the way. Room should have more than one electrical socket.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Suites at Hershey

The Suites at Hershey

3 out of 5
176 E Hershey Park Dr Hershey PA
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Hershey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hersheypark and Hersheypark Stadium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
The staff was friendly and welcoming, ready to assist if and when needed to or asked. The room was clean and comfortable. Also, the location is perfect to get around to attractions in the surrounding towns, not just Hershey. Thank you to all at The Suites at Hershey for a great stay!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Suites at Hershey
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey

3.5 out of 5
435 Port View Drive Harrisburg PA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex ...
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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