Places to visit near

Highspire

Highspire is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 2,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Paxtang Park, Indian Echo Caverns and National Civil War Museum.

40.2109° N, 76.7911° WPop. 2,378

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see120
Notable70
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Highspire

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Highspire
  2. Paxtang Parkpark · 45 min
  3. John Harris Mansionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Italian Lake Parklake · 45 min
  5. Indian Echo Cavernscave · 1 hrs
  6. Governor Stablenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Highspire
Today’s loopHighspireStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Highspire?

Paxtang Park (park, about 8 km), Indian Echo Caverns (cave, about 10 km), National Civil War Museum (museum, about 11 km), Reservoir Park (reservoir, about 11 km), John Harris Mansion (heritage site, about 11 km), City Island (island, about 12 km).

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

117 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Highspire?

Frey House, about 7 km by road; Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Highspire?

Saint Peters Church, about 6 km by road; Middletown Presbyterian Congregation (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Highspire?

Start in Highspire, visit Paxtang Park, then John Harris Mansion, then Italian Lake Park, then Indian Echo Caverns, then Governor Stable, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.