Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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

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
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West End

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West End and surrounding area, you can visit Fulton Theatre and Central Market.

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 AU$141 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$141
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (1,894 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 14 Jan 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 AU$86 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$86
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,981 reviews)
The pool area was wonderful the hot tub was very nice staff was so courteous I will be back again

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 AU$119 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$119
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,580 reviews)
Clean room friendly staff

Reviewed on 15 Jan 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
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! (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 1 Jan 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (166 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 8 Jan 2026

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV

Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV

Yorkana PA
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
I am so glad I was finally able to stay at the Shoe House. I've been looking forward to it for a very long time, and it was above and beyond what I expected. Great communication from the hosts and absolutely no complaints about the experience. I'm happy to now be a part of this unique history and ...

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
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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