Mercersburg, PennsylvaniaFort LoudounParnell KnobTuscarora MountainCross MountainMeadow Grounds LakeTayamentasachta
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Mercersburg

Mercersburg is a town in Franklin district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 1,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 parks. The must-see places are Fort Loudoun, Parnell Knob and Tuscarora Mountain.

39.8279° N, 77.9033° WPop. 1,558

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see175
Notable20
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Loudoun, fort near Mercersburg
Must-see

Fort Loudoun

Fort · 10 km

Parnell Knob, viewpoint near Mercersburg
Must-see

Parnell Knob

Viewpoint · 13 km

Tuscarora Mountain, viewpoint near Mercersburg
Must-see

Tuscarora Mountain

Viewpoint · 15 km

Places near Mercersburg by type

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One day from Mercersburg

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

79 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 Mercersburg
  2. Fort Loudounfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parnell Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Tuscarora Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Meadow Grounds Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Cross Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mercersburg
Today’s loopMercersburgStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mercersburg?

Fort Loudoun (fort, about 10 km), Parnell Knob (viewpoint, about 13 km), Tuscarora Mountain (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cross Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Big Mountain (viewpoint, about 17 km), Meadow Grounds Lake (lake, about 20 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 3 churches, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mercersburg?

Cove Mountain, about 7 km by road; Claylick Mountain (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mercersburg?

State Game Lands Number 124, about 13 km by road; State Game Lands Number 53 (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mercersburg?

Start in Mercersburg, visit Fort Loudoun, then Parnell Knob, then Tuscarora Mountain, then Meadow Grounds Lake, then Cross Mountain, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.