Here is a small list of the more popular places to visit near the DOG. Please check times and prices before you go!

Hanover, PA

Codorus State Park – https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CodorusStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

Utz Potato Chip Factory Tour – https://www.utzsnacks.com/pages/tour

Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Factory – https://www.snydersofhanover.com/tour-snyders-of-hanover/

The Markets at Hanover – https://www.marketsathanover.com/


Gettysburg, PA (19 miles West)

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours – https://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com/

Gettysburg Battlefield Self Guided Tour – App is available on Google’s Play store and Apple’s App Store

Civil War Ghost Tours – https://gettysburgghosttours.com/

Seminary Ridge Museum – https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/

Gettysburg Heritage Center – https://www.gettysburgmuseum.com/


York, PA (20 miles North East)

York Central Market House –https://www.centralmarketyork.com/

York County History Center – https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/

Northern Extension of the Heritage Rail Trail – https://www.yorkcountytrails.org/trails/ne-extension-hrtcp/

Harley Davidson Factory Tour – https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/factory-tours.html


Lancaster, PA (46 mile North East)

The Shops at Rockvale – https://www.shoprockvale.com/

Tanger Outlets – https://www.tangeroutlet.com/lancaster/stores

Sight and Sound Theatre – https://www.sight-sound.com/ticketing/shows/title?location=STRASBURG_PA

Amish Farm Tours – https://www.amishfarmandhouse.com/

Strasburg Railroad – https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/


Other Areas to Consider…

Baltimore, MD (48 miles South East)

Hershey, PA (53 miles North)

Washington D. C. (77 miles South)

If going to the D.C. area, the best and least stressful way is to drive down and take the metro rail into the city, either at the Glenmont or Shady Grove stations. See map HERE

Philadelphia, PA (115 miles East)