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 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 P2,915 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P2,915
P3,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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 (830 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 Dec 24, 2024

Red Roof Inn & Suites Hermitage
Royal Motel
Royal Motel
2 out of 5
301 S Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA
The price is P2,686 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
P2,686
P2,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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! (664 reviews)
"I would stay here again"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025

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Wingate by Wyndham Cranberry
Wingate by Wyndham Cranberry
2.5 out of 5
210 Executive Dr, Cranberry Township, PA
The price is P4,440 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,440
P4,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cranberry Township. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Clean, quiet"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Cranberry
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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 WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (944 reviews)
"The property has changed Hands. We asked for towels and linens that were needed and didn’t receive. No chairs to sit at kitchen island. Had to stand to eat. Drawer front feel Off in my hands. No hangers for our clothes. Breakfast was very disappointing."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
Sonder The Witherspoon
Sonder The Witherspoon
3.5 out of 5
130 South Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy concierge services, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,426 reviews)
"Very clean and walkable area. Need to allow for AARP members to use courtesy late checkout options was the only issue."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Sonder The Witherspoon
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 WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Philadelphia ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

4211 Suites
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