Location: Elizabethtown
Top Things to do in Elizabethtown
The 10 Best Things to Do in Elizabethtown, United States
Elizabethtown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Betzischteddel) is a borough in Lancaster County and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Harrisburg. Small factories existed at the turn of the 20th century when the population in 1900 was 1,861. There was a slight increase in the next decade, with 1,970 people living in Elizabethtown in 1910. As of the 2000 census, the population of the borough was 11,887. Elizabethtown is commonly referred to in south-central Pennsylvania as "E-Town." This nickname is also used for the local college and high school.
Restaurants in Elizabethtown
1. Conewago Recreation Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Corey_C19 - Hershey, Pennsylvania
This trail is pleasant for kids, and popular with cyclists. The beginning point for us was Route 743. Parking along this road is a bit sketchy, because cars speed past. The trail itself is well-maintained and consists of finely crushed gravel, which is great for jogging, walking, and hybrid/mountain biking. As the spring where is on into summer, the trail only gets better. Recommended.
2. Nissley Vineyards and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 57RRoberts - Lewes, Delaware
Nissley Winery has a nice selection of both red & white wines as well as a few rose'. They range from dry to sweet with numerous choices. My favorites are their dry reds as well as their semi-dry Naughty Merieta. The venue is a grand...MoreThanks so much for your kind words! We are glad you had a good time here and enjoyed our property, and the wines. Oh, and there is really space for about 3000 people :)
3. Eastland Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By jmonson - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
We had company visit from Brooklyn. They had a toddler so we decided to visit the Alpaca Farm. It was packed with people as it was an open house day. It was a great little treat and we all enjoyed it.
4. The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Pennsylvania's first all-in-wine winery, craft brewery, and cidery - all in the same production center! Sample among more than 20 different wines and ciders, or enjoy a flight of our rotating seasonal craft brews! Enjoy live music and food each weekend, with a number of fun special events in between. For more detailed information and a calendar of events, visit our website.
Reviewed By maxpaste - PA
We were here for a charity event which was a Farm to Table beer/wine pairing. We enjoyed the surroundings and their wine was great. They had live music outside as well. They have a great setup here with some beautiful grounds and easy access to the major highways.
5. Indian Echo Caverns
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
Natural Splendor along the Swatara.Like many caverns in the Mid-Atlantic states, Indian Echo Caverns is a limestone cave. Cut through Beekmantown limestone, which is over 440 million years old, they were formed through the erosive properties of water. As time progressed, geological forces led to an "uplift" of the surrounding limestone, eventually allowing more and more water to flow through the formation. As the water flowed over the limestone, it began to create small crevices, these small crevices led to larger ones, and eventually, over a series of millions of years, it created the caverns as they are today.The temperature inside the caverns is 52 degrees year around.
Reviewed By graymar6 - Chambersburg, PA
We took our grandson to visit the caverns in December. Because they are underground, the temps remain at 50 degrees year round - it was warmer than the outdoor temps. The caverns are relatively small when compared to many of the more well known caves (Luray) but offer many of the same geological formations, narrow passageways, and an underground lake. Our guide was engaging and told many stories about the caverns. You can find discount admission coupons online. The gift shop offered many low cost options for kid souvenirs. Be aware that you walk down a distance into the caverns, and consequently, have a pretty steep climb (with steps) coming back up.
6. Royal Manchester Golf Links
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
York Pennsylvania's newest Public Course is located in northern York County, minutes from I83, Exit 24 and just off the banks of the Susquehanna River.This inspiring Links style course features rolling hills and generous bentgrass fairways and greens, as well as a first class practice facility, year round teaching academy and a knowledgeable staff.
Reviewed By Jaytee62 - Hyderabad, India
Must play if you are in this parts. The greens are very true and fast. The roughs are bad and best avoided. Fairways are wide and soft. No trees to worry about. Riding is a good idea. Lots of dead walk. The food in the club house is good considering it's almost in the boondocks. Good bar selection too. Must play if you are a keen golfer. Also the practice facilities are great. Will surely go back if I'm here in the future.
7. The Vineyard at Grandview
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Dean_Amy-2004 - New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Another trail stop. The location is beautiful, but I think they overbooked. They had a wedding going at the same time as the wine trail. The parking was just not designed to handle this kind of volume traffic.
The staff were very friendly and helpful; there was a nice indoor seating area for cooler weather and a large, open deck area for warmer weather. They had a nice phot-op set up with an arch on the deck and the vineyard in the background.
They had several nice wines and a fairly good list of choices to satisfy almost any palette. A little bit of a drive to find, but it was beautiful country scenery.
8. Saturday's Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By IslandGirlTraveler - Hershey, Pennsylvania
We enjoyed getting fresh meat, cheese and bologna sticks from Heagy's, which is gone. We used to enjoy the fresh Cajun sausages from Constine's, but they've changed ownership. You can get fresh fruits and veggies and and an array of prepared foods, subs etc... indoor flea market items as well as outdoor area as well. Great place for used books.
9. White Cliffs of Conoy
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Mensamomof3 - Manheim Township, Pennsylvania
I've never seen a landfill as beautiful as these cliffs! Essentially created with the leftover limestone and dolomite from the old Billmyer quarry, these white mountains overlooking the Susquehanna create a beautiful, peaceful place to reflect.
Recently opened to the public, the bike trail was getting quite a bit of (mostly walking) use the day I went. A handwritten sign told me which way to head down the path, and, having been recently paved, it was a very easy and pleasant ride. The path is mostly flat. However, it is about 1.5 miles to get to the cliffs, so I would strongly suggest biking over walking, especially if you have young ones along for the adventure. Because, let's face it -- the 1.5 miles down may be fine, but the 1.5 miles back may do you in!
Along the way you will see the remnants of buildings once associated with the quarry. Once you get to the cliffs, you can climb down to the water's edge -- a slight bit easier than climbing up loose limestone, so beware!
The train tracks are also still in use, so be cautious. However, a good natured train engineer was happy to blow the train horn for us, adding to the silly fun of the day.
10. First National Escape
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Escape a magnificent Victorian era 1875 bank. Up to 10 players per room may collaborate to reveal secrets, interact with vintage technology, find treasure, and challenge their wits. Free parking in the rear of our building. Spend time in historic Marietta, PA on our river trail, at a pub, or walking our town where over 50% of our buildings are on the National Historic Register.
Reviewed By Kim J
This was so interesting and fun, we had such a great time finding money and getting the gold! I can't wait until Steve creates a few more!
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