Paxtang, PennsylvaniaPaxtang ParkNational Civil War MuseumJohn Harris MansionItalian Lake ParkWildwood ParkIndian Echo Caverns
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Paxtang

Paxtang is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 1,541 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Paxtang Park, National Civil War Museum and Reservoir Park.

40.2590° N, 76.8319° WPop. 1,541

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Within 30 km111 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see121
Notable82
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Paxtang Park

Park · 1 km

National Civil War Museum, museum near Paxtang
Must-see

National Civil War Museum

Museum · 3 km

Reservoir Park, reservoir near Paxtang
Must-see

Reservoir Park

Reservoir · 3 km

Places near Paxtang by type

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One day from Paxtang

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:24 pm

66 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 Paxtang
  2. John Harris Mansionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Peace Churchchurch · 30 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 Paxtang
Today’s loopPaxtangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paxtang?

Paxtang Park (park, about 1 km), National Civil War Museum (museum, about 3 km), Reservoir Park (reservoir, about 3 km), John Harris Mansion (heritage site, about 5 km), Salem United Church of Christ (church, about 6 km), State Museum of Pennsylvania (museum, about 6 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 other attractions, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Paxtang?

Rutherford Spring House, about 1 km by road; Parson John Elder House (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Paxtang?

Bible Church, about 3 km by road; Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paxtang?

Start in Paxtang, visit John Harris Mansion, then Peace Church, then Italian Lake Park, then Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area, then Indian Echo Caverns, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.