Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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.
Old route 61 in centralia, PA.. A old ghost town which has been on fire underground since the 1960.. Very creepy place this is graffiti highway.
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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 Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park 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
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Palmdale

Though Palmdale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hersheypark and Troegs Brewing Company.

Palmdale
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is 2.531.464 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
2.531.464 ₫
2.851.676 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 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! (1,918 reviews)
When we were in the toilet was not attached to the floor, door handle was coming undone in the bathroom

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
The Country Inn of Lancaster

The Country Inn of Lancaster

3 out of 5
2133 Lincoln Hwy E Lancaster PA
The price is 3.172.940 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
3.172.940 ₫
3.521.963 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)
Very polite staff and hotel was very clean only negative thing to say about the hotel was that it needed some upgrades and better breakfast

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Country Inn of Lancaster
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 3.549.448 ₫ per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
3.549.448 ₫
3.939.887 ₫ total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
The pool was great . The resort was very clean and updated. Comforable.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Eden Resort and Suites, BW Premier Collection
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! (279 reviews)
The pool was great and the suite itself was the perfect space for the family

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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
BurgBnB Downtown

BurgBnB Downtown

3 out of 5
316 Chestnut St Harrisburg PA
Stay at this apartment in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and State Library ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Rey roomy and very clean and comfortable would definitely rent again.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

BurgBnB Downtown
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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