Places to visit near

Jacobus

Jacobus is a town in York district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 1,848 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit: 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Richard M. Nixon County Park, York County Heritage Rail Trail and Haines Shoe House.

39.8832° N, 76.7105° WPop. 1,848

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km26
Must-see218
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Jacobus

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

156 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 Jacobus
  2. Mount Pisgahviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Chickies Rockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Bridge Between East Manchester and Newberry Townshipsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Codorus State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Prettyboy Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Jacobus
Today’s loopJacobusStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jacobus?

Richard M. Nixon County Park (nature spot, about 2 km), York County Heritage Rail Trail (trek, about 3 km), Haines Shoe House (attraction, about 18 km), Mount Pisgah (viewpoint, about 23 km), Samuel S. Lewis State Park (park, about 23 km), Codorus State Park (park, about 25 km).

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

26 places on Spotwander: 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 churches, 4 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jacobus?

Richard M. Nixon County Park, about 2 km by road; Gifford Pinchot State Park (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Jacobus?

Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, about 39 km by road; St. Mary's Catholic Church of Lancaster (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jacobus?

Start in Jacobus, visit Mount Pisgah, then Chickies Rock, then Bridge Between East Manchester and Newberry Townships, then Codorus State Park, then Prettyboy Reservoir, and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.