Hermitage Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Explore a historic canal system, browse shops downtown or spend a day on a lake in this northwest Pennsylvanian city. 

Play a round of golf at one of the only free courses in the U.S., spend a day shopping or go fishing on a lake in Hermitage, a small city in northwest Pennsylvania.

Explore small boutiques downtown and large retail centers such as the Shenango Valley Mall. Indulge your sweet tooth at local chocolate makers Daffin’s Candies, which also offers factory tours during the production season, mid-September through mid-April.

Whether you are a golfing professional or are picking up your clubs for the first time, play a round at Buhl Farm Golf Course. The only free public golf course in the United States has a 9-hole course and a driving range suitable for the whole family. The course is open from April through September.

Enjoy the great outdoors at Shenango River Lake, a short drive north of downtown. Pack a picnic or go hiking along the lake’s shores. Bring comfortable shoes and walk the short Seth Myers or Coonie trails, which are dotted with informational plaques about the area’s plants and animals. If you want to stay overnight, book a site at the large campground. Bring a rod to try catching several species of fish that call the lake home.

History enthusiasts flock to the remnants of the Erie Extension Canal, which played an important role in developing northwest Pennsylvania. Lock Number 10, a well-preserved portion of the canal, is located just less than 1-mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream from the Shenango River Lake.

The major metropolis of Pittsburgh is just over a 1-hour drive from Hermitage. Pittsburgh International Airport offers regular flights to destinations all over the world. Rent a car from the airport. There are plenty of scenic spots to stop along the way. Once in Hermitage, the easiest way to explore the area is by rental car. Explore downtown Hermitage on foot.

Red Roof Inn & Suites Hermitage

Red Roof Inn & Suites Hermitage

2 out of 5
2700 Wilson Ave., Hermitage, PA
The price is Rp841.998 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp841.998
Rp934.636 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hermitage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tam O'Shanter Golf Course and Webb Winery are located ...
5.8/10 (844 reviews)
"The guy at the desk was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Red Roof Inn & Suites Hermitage
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
3200 S Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.238.310 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.238.310
Rp1.374.542 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hermitage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (509 reviews)
"Nice area"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Quality Inn
Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

2 out of 5
2810 S Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
The price is Rp942.892 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp942.892
Rp1.046.611 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hermitage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.2/10 (470 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Econo Lodge
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Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay

3.5 out of 5
4630 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,211 reviews)
"Fast check in the front desk people were very nice and my room was very clean"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
4211 Suites

4211 Suites

4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Philadelphia ...
9/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"Honestly the price was great. Then you see the room. I was so amaze it had everything in it."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

4211 Suites
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Witherspoon Apartments Center City

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Witherspoon Apartments Center City

3.5 out of 5
130 South Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,730 reviews)
"Really nice apartment and nice area to be in"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Witherspoon Apartments Center City
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