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Palmyra

Palmyra is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 7,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 26 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are ZooAmerica, Hershey Gardens and Kissing Tower.

40.3090° N, 76.5933° WPop. 7,451

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see123
Notable71
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Palmyra

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:00 pm

90 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 Palmyra
  2. ZooAmericanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Indian Echo Cavernscave · 1 hrs
  4. Conewago Recreation Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  5. Lebanon Valley Rail Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  6. Memorial Lake State Parkmonument · 45 min
  7. Back in Palmyra
Today’s loopPalmyraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palmyra?

ZooAmerica (nature spot, about 7 km), Hershey Gardens (garden, about 7 km), Kissing Tower (temple, about 7 km), Great Bear (attraction, about 7 km), Coal Cracker (temple, about 7 km), Skyrush (attraction, about 7 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Palmyra?

Gravel Hill Church, about 2 km by road; Balsbaugh United Christian Church (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Palmyra?

ZooAmerica, about 7 km by road; State Game Lands Number 275 (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palmyra?

Start in Palmyra, visit ZooAmerica, then Indian Echo Caverns, then Conewago Recreation Trail, then Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, then Memorial Lake State Park, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.