Mercer district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Hermitage

Hermitage is a town in Mercer district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 16,028 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 churches. The must-see places are Shenango Dam (5 km), Helen Chapel (28 km) and Mahoning Valley (28 km).

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Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Hermitage, Mercer district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hermitage at a glance

Location
Mercer district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 16,028
Coordinates
41.2334° N, 80.4487° W
Places within 50 km
133 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Hermitage

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Forts & heritage near Hermitage

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hermitage. The closest is Jonas J Pierce House (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hermitage

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hermitage. The closest is State Game Lands Number 150 (18 km); the best-known is Mill Creek Park (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hermitage

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hermitage. The closest is Shenango Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Hermitage

20 churches within 100 km of Hermitage. The closest is Cornerhouse Christian Church (14 km); the best-known is Helen Chapel (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hermitage

14 museums within 100 km of Hermitage. The closest is McBride House (17 km); the best-known is McKinley Birthplace Memorial (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hermitage

7 parks within 100 km of Hermitage. The closest is Avenue of Flags (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hermitage

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hermitage
  2. 1 km Avenue of Flags · park, Trumbull
  3. 5 km Jonas J Pierce House · heritage site, Mercer
  4. 1 km Pierce Opera House · heritage site, Mercer
  5. 1 km Shenango Dam · dam, Mercer
  6. 3 km Hermitage Municipal Waterfall · waterfall, Mercer
  7. 2 km Back to Hermitage

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hermitage by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7480Jonas J Pierce House (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens829State Game Lands Number 150 (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1325Shenango Dam (5 km)
    Churches1520Cornerhouse Christian Church (14 km)
    Museums1114McBride House (17 km)
    Parks27Avenue of Flags (1 km)
    Waterfalls55Hermitage Municipal Waterfall (2 km)
    Other attractions15WKTL-FM (Struthers) (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Mahoning Valley (28 km)
    Temples11Refuge Apostolic Temple (27 km)

    Hermitage: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hermitage?

    Shenango Dam (dam, about 5 km), Avenue of Flags (park, about 1 km), Hermitage Municipal Waterfall (waterfall, about 2 km), Jonas J Pierce House (heritage site, about 5 km), Pierce Opera House (heritage site, about 5 km), Log Cabin (heritage site, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hermitage?

    133 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hermitage?

    Jonas J Pierce House, about 5 km by road; Pierce Opera House (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hermitage?

    State Game Lands Number 150, about 18 km by road; State Game Lands Number 294 (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hermitage?

    Shenango Dam, about 5 km by road; Kirila Pond Dam (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hermitage?

    Start in Hermitage, visit Avenue of Flags, then Jonas J Pierce House, then Pierce Opera House, then Shenango Dam, then Hermitage Municipal Waterfall, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hermitage?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Hermitage

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hermitage’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hermitage on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.