Mercersburg & the Region

The picturesque borough of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania includes a historic district featuring structures dating back to the eighteenth century. The borough and surrounding areas figure prominently in Civil War history, and many Mercersburg buildings have war stories to tell.

Nearby Attractions

Antietam/Sharpsburg Battlefield , Sharpsburg, MD – 45 minutes
Site of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, where McClellan defeated Lee. National cemetery and visitor center. 301-432-5124

Baltimore, MD – 1 ½ - 2 hours
Attractions include the Inner Harbor, and its star, the National Aquarium. Tour Fort McHenry, The Constellation or Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles. Many fine restaurants, including those in Little Italy.

Caledonia State Park/Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville, PA - 30 minutes
Summer repertory theatre, blacksmith shop, swimming, golf, hiking on the AT, and cross-country skiing. 717-352-7271

East Broad Top Railroad (EBTR) Orbisonia, PA – 45 minutes
The nation’s oldest narrow gauge coal railroad is now a national historic landmark. The EBT visit includes a 50-minute narrated train ride and a guided tour of the rail yard. Open Saturday and Sunday, June through October. 814-447-3011.

Fallingwater- Mill Run, PA – 2 ½ hours
This renowned house on a waterfall, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, can be toured Tuesday through Saturday. 412-329-8501.

Franklin County - Please visit the Franklin County Visitors Bureau website for more information on area dining, things to do, and places to stay in Mercersburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, and Shippensburg!

Frederick, MD – 45 minutes
Headquarters for the Union Army in 1863, Frederick is rich in history. It includes the Roger Brooke Taney home, Barbara Fritchie House, and Mount Olivet Cemetery. Weinberg Center for the Arts hosts music, dance, theatre, and classic movies. 301-663-8703.

Gettysburg, PA – 1 hour
Site of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and one of the Civil War’s most significant battle sites includes an information center, monuments, historic al markers and National Cemetery. Nearby is the Eisenhower farm (717-334-1124).

Hagerstown, MD – 30 min
The city of Hagerstown offers the Maryland Symphony, Maryland Theatre, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, excellent shopping and fine dining. It is also the home of the Hagerstown Suns minor league baseball team.

Harper’s Ferry, WV – 1 hour
Now a National Historic Site, the scene of John Brown’s Raid before the Civil War. The Town, strategically placed above the Potomac, was traded between Union and Confederate forces throughout the war.

Hershey, PA – 1 ½ hours
Home of Hershey chocolate, Hershey Park and the Hotel Hershey. Entertainment venues include the Hershey Park Arena, The Star Pavilion and the GIANT Center.

Lancaster, PA – 2 hours
This major center for Amish and Mennonite culture features traditional farms, food and craft markets, restaurants and museums demonstrating local life and history.

Shepherdstown, WV – 50 minutes
This home of Shepherd University has interesting shops, cafes and restaurants and well as the Opera House, which features live music and classic films.

Tuscarora Hiking Trail, Mercersburg, PA – 10 minutes
Over 250 miles in length, the trail traverses the Buchanan Forest District and goes from an elevation of 1,300 feet to 2,460 feet at its highest point. It offers an interesting variety of scenic views and historic sites.

Washington, D.C. – 1 ½ hours
Washington includes the many museums of the Smithsonian Institution, as well as all of the nation’s capital sites. The White House, Capital Hill, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Mall and Arlington Cemetery.