Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Progress

Progress is a town in Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 9,765 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are National Civil War Museum (3 km), Reservoir Park (3 km) and Paxtang Park (4 km).

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Progress at a glance

Location
Dauphin district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 9,765
Coordinates
40.2851° N, 76.8314° W
Places within 50 km
126 (44 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 Progress

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Progress: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Progress

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Progress. The closest is Parson John Elder House (4 km); the best-known is John Harris Mansion (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Progress

31 churches within 100 km of Progress. The closest is Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Salem United Church of Christ (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Progress

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Progress. The closest is McCormick Island (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Progress

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Progress. The closest is Midway Park (11 km); the best-known is Blue Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Progress

17 museums within 100 km of Progress. The closest is National Civil War Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Progress

16 parks within 100 km of Progress. The closest is Paxtang Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Progress

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Progress
  2. 3 km National Civil War Museum · museum, Dauphin
  3. 1 km Reservoir Park · reservoir, Dauphin
  4. 3 km Salem United Church of Christ · church, Dauphin
  5. 1 km State Museum of Pennsylvania · museum, Dauphin
  6. 6 km Paxtang Park · park, Dauphin
  7. 4 km Back to Progress

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    Within 15 km of Progress

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Progress by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3139Parson John Elder House (4 km)
    Churches2631Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens929McCormick Island (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1018Midway Park (11 km)
    Other attractions1018Wildcat's Revenge (19 km)
    Museums1117National Civil War Museum (3 km)
    Parks916Paxtang Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Reservoir Park (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1010Independence Island (7 km)
    Treks27Conewago Recreation Trail (28 km)
    Temples24Coal Cracker (19 km)
    Caves11Indian Echo Caverns (13 km)
    Waterfalls11The Falls at Beacon Hill (10 km)

    Progress: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Progress?

    National Civil War Museum (museum, about 3 km), Reservoir Park (reservoir, about 3 km), Paxtang Park (park, about 4 km), Salem United Church of Christ (church, about 6 km), State Museum of Pennsylvania (museum, about 6 km), German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church (church, about 6 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Progress?

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

    Which is the nearest church to Progress?

    Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Colonial Park Community Baptist Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Progress?

    McCormick Island, about 9 km by road; Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Progress?

    Start in Progress, visit National Civil War Museum, then Reservoir Park, then Salem United Church of Christ, then State Museum of Pennsylvania, then Paxtang Park, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Progress?

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

    Towns near Progress

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Progress’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.