Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley, PA

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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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Central Market or Fulton Theatre.

Historic Downtown Lancaster
Had the place all to myself. #bvs100k

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
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
The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

Downtown Harrisburg

3/5(4 area reviews)

Central core neighborhood with a lively "Restaurant Row" on North Second Street, Downtown Harrisburg offers attractions like City Island, Riverfront Park, and the Capital Area Greenbelt. Discover boutique shops in SoMa and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

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
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West End

West End might not have many top sights, but Fulton Theatre and Central Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West End
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is ₩123,769 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩123,769
₩139,728 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hershey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,894 reviews)
Stayed for 1 night. Checked in at 10:30pm and left around 10am. It was good staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a choice of waffle, cereals,some bread, bagels, yogurts. Wish they had eggs, bacon, and some stuff like that. They did had hard boiled eggs, kind of wish they had scrambled ...

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd Harrisburg PA
The price is ₩76,628 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩76,628
₩85,056 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,977 reviews)
The pool area was wonderful the hot tub was very nice staff was so courteous I will be back again

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey

3 out of 5
8000 Jonestown Rd Harrisburg PA
The price is ₩106,170 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩106,170
₩117,849 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)
Clean room friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - 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.
The Suites at Hershey

The Suites at Hershey

3 out of 5
176 E Hershey Park Dr Hershey PA
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Hershey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hersheypark and Hersheypark ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
Room was clean and ready as promised. Staff is very friendly and helpful and check in with you during your stay. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

The Suites at Hershey
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey

3.5 out of 5
435 Port View Drive Harrisburg PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (167 reviews)
It felt like you were at home . It was clean the area was big the price was right will go back . Front desk helpful easy to check in

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
BurgBnB Riverfront

BurgBnB Riverfront

4 out of 5
1125 N. Front Street Harrisburg PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Unit was clean and spacious. Great location. Could use a toaster for breakfast in the morning.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

BurgBnB Riverfront
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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