Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Linglestown

Linglestown is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 6,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Blue Mountain (5 km), Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (7 km) and Wildwood Park (11 km).

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Linglestown, Pennsylvania
Linglestown, Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Linglestown at a glance

Location
Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 6,334
Coordinates
40.3340° N, 76.7891° W
Places within 50 km
135 (41 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 Linglestown

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Forts & heritage near Linglestown

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linglestown. The closest is Rutherford Spring House (12 km); the best-known is John Harris Mansion (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Linglestown

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Linglestown. The closest is Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Linglestown

33 churches within 100 km of Linglestown. The closest is Christ Church (1 km); the best-known is Salem United Church of Christ (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Linglestown

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Linglestown. The closest is Blue Mountain (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Linglestown

18 museums within 100 km of Linglestown. The closest is National Civil War Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Linglestown

17 parks within 100 km of Linglestown. The closest is Wildwood Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Linglestown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linglestown
  2. 5 km Blue Mountain · viewpoint, Dauphin
  3. 7 km Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area · nature spot, Dauphin
  4. 7 km Wildwood Park · park, Dauphin
  5. 7 km Reservoir Park · reservoir, Dauphin
  6. 1 km National Civil War Museum · museum, Dauphin
  7. 11 km Back to Linglestown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linglestown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3340Rutherford Spring House (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1035Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (7 km)
    Churches2833Christ Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1121Blue Mountain (5 km)
    Museums1118National Civil War Museum (11 km)
    Other attractions1018Laff Trakk (15 km)
    Parks817Wildwood Park (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs616Wildwood Dam (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1212Independence Island (15 km)
    Treks26Conewago Recreation Trail (29 km)
    Temples24Coal Cracker (16 km)
    Caves11Indian Echo Caverns (14 km)
    Waterfalls11The Falls at Beacon Hill (18 km)

    Linglestown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linglestown?

    Blue Mountain (viewpoint, about 5 km), Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (nature spot, about 7 km), Wildwood Park (park, about 11 km), National Civil War Museum (museum, about 11 km), Reservoir Park (reservoir, about 11 km), Paxtang Park (park, about 12 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Linglestown?

    Rutherford Spring House, about 12 km by road; Parson John Elder House (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Linglestown?

    Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, about 7 km by road; McCormick Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Linglestown?

    Christ Church, about 1 km by road; Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linglestown?

    Start in Linglestown, visit Blue Mountain, then Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, then Wildwood Park, then Reservoir Park, then National Civil War Museum, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linglestown?

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

    Towns near Linglestown

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