Making a weekend out of it? Check out Duncannon Area Attractions

Come enjoy the attractions, businesses and historic sites in Duncannon either this weekend or next time you come back to town!

The Appalachian Trail runs right through the Borough on High St., but it starts to climb Cove Mountain at the south end of town off Inn Rd. once you cross Sherman’s Creek – offering awesome views once you reach Hawk Rock!  Across the Clarks Ferry Bridge the Trail takes off north, climbing up to the ridge of Peters Mountain offering great views back over Duncannon and south to the Susquehanna Water Gaps.

Blue Mountain Outfitters paddle trip on the Susquehanna

The Doyle Hotel on Duncannon Square is where you’re likely to meet a flock of thru-hikers stopping to enjoy some tasty food (with a Cajun flair!) and local brews.  Owners Pat and Vickey Kelly will take great care of you!  Rooms are available at great rates.  Other places to grab a bite in town include The Pub, Sorrentos Pizza, Goody’s Restaurant and RoadHawg BBQ.

Interested in a good paddle or need to pick up some hiking/outdoor gear?  Stop by Blue Mountain Outfitters in Marysville, located in the Old Train Station and offering guided trips, canoe and kayak retail sales, livery services and repair services. Owners Doug and Mary Gibson also design, manufacture, and sell their own line of canoe and kayak trailers.  Also in Marysville is the Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast, nestled along the west shore of the Susquehanna River, with a splendid view of the Susquehanna Valley, including the famous Rockville Bridge.

View from Duncannon Tower at Old Sledworks

Old Sledworks located at 722 North Market St. houses over 125 antique and craft vendors!  A visit to the OLD SLED WORKS will take you back in time. Experience a working Old Time Penny Arcade and Soda Fountain, spend some time in our Sled Museum for a look at some of the early Lightning Guider sleds and other items produced for 85 years in this old factory. You can also climb the Duncannon Tower, an old forest fire lookout tower moved to the Old Sled Works in 1999. This restored 110' tower offers a wonderful view of the Susquehanna River and surrounding landscape.

Across the street from Old Sledworks you’ll find the SusquehannaGreenway interpretive panels that highlight local historic attractions and orient you to Duncannon’s location in the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Travel just south of the Borough on Rt 11/15 and you’ll find one of the newest additions to the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail, Buddy Boy Winery – offering tastings (though they may be closed for a private event on June 2^nd). 

Duncannon is actually located along the Rt 15 Byway of the Arts, a PA Artisan Trail.  This Artisan Trail is approximately 180 miles running north to south, captivating you with rural hideaways and quaint shops to hip urban galleries and distinctive lodging choices.  Check out a map of places to stop here.


Visitors can also stay at the Riverfront Campground or Stardust Motel right in Duncannon.  For a bit of upscale-country luxury, the Pretty Meadow Farm Bed and Breakfast in the nearby small village of Markelsville offers a meticulously restored, four-suite farmhouse that sits on a picturesque property in the heart of Perry County.  Pretty Meadow is also a working cattle farm!

AND MUCH MORE!  For other things to do around the region check out Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau's web site.  Post additional things to do in Duncannon in comments and they will be added!