Lawnton, PennsylvaniaPaxtang ParkNational Civil War MuseumJohn Harris MansionIndian Echo CavernsItalian Lake ParkWildwood Park
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Lawnton

Lawnton is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 3,813 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Paxtang Park, National Civil War Museum and Reservoir Park.

40.2584° N, 76.8039° WPop. 3,813

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Within 30 km109 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see120
Notable80
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Paxtang Park

Park · 3 km

National Civil War Museum, museum near Lawnton
Must-see

National Civil War Museum

Museum · 6 km

Reservoir Park, reservoir near Lawnton
Must-see

Reservoir Park

Reservoir · 6 km

Places near Lawnton by type

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One day from Lawnton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

54 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 Lawnton
  2. National Civil War Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. City Islandisland · 45 min
  4. Italian Lake Parklake · 45 min
  5. Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Indian Echo Cavernscave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lawnton
Today’s loopLawntonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lawnton?

Paxtang Park (park, about 3 km), National Civil War Museum (museum, about 6 km), Reservoir Park (reservoir, about 6 km), John Harris Mansion (heritage site, about 8 km), Salem United Church of Christ (church, about 9 km), State Museum of Pennsylvania (museum, about 9 km).

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

126 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 other attractions, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Lawnton?

Rutherford Spring House, about 3 km by road; Parson John Elder House (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lawnton?

Bible Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lawnton?

Start in Lawnton, visit National Civil War Museum, then City Island, then Italian Lake Park, then Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, then Indian Echo Caverns, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.