Hermitage

Travel Guide

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Photo by Jess McCoy

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 kilometres) 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 S$72 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$72
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hermitage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tam O'Shanter Golf Course and Webb Winery are located ...
5.8/10 (838 reviews)
"Terrible - we already cancelled return visit. Website says breakfast included - the lady at the desk said that’s no longer the case. Room dirty and in disrepair. No in roomcoffee. No towels or enough toilet paper. The pictures on website are not even close to the room. We already canceled reservation ..."

Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2024

Red Roof Inn & Suites Hermitage
Royal Motel
Royal Motel
2 out of 5
301 S Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Hermitage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (700 reviews)
"Comfortable"

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Quality Inn
Quality Inn
2.5 out of 5
3200 S Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA
The price is S$135 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
S$135
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hermitage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (504 reviews)
"Was traveling and just needed a place for the night. Quick check in, friendly staff, clean rooms, 11 am check out was great because we got in about 1am the night before. Shower water was nice and hot, good pressure, clean bathroom. No complaints, was a nice stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

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3.5 out of 5
4630 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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7.6/10 Good! (1,173 reviews)
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4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
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Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts
Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts
3.5 out of 5
2157 River Road, East Stroudsburg, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star golf vacation home in East Stroudsburg. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"Our first night the refrigerator wasn’t getting cold. Maintenance came by and said they could fix it the next day which was unacceptable due to we had yogurt and milk for the kids which would go bad. Maintenance came back with another refrigerator after11:00pm. The next day while watching a movie ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts
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