A Stone’s Throw: Hanover, PA

Hanover Pa. was established in 1763. The main square in town was designed as a hub for five streets which lead out to surrounding towns. These five streets are named for the surrounding towns which they lead to: Abbottstown, Baltimore, Carlisle, Frederick and York.

Stores and eateries now line this town square, making a nice backdrop for a leisurely stroll.  We’ve outlined a few other things worth checking out during your visit to Hanover.

Visit a Factory

Snyders of Hanover: Schedule a tour and see how pretzels and chips are made and packaged for sale. The tour begins and ends in their outlet store, where bargain prices on snack items can be found.

The Utz Factory: A self-guided tour shows you the entire process of making a potato chip, starting with a raw spud and ending in a sealed bag. You’ll even get a free sample bag to take home with you.

Codorus State Park: This 3,329-acre state park offers many outdoor activities for all ages, including picnicking, trails for hiking and biking and disc-golf. The 1,275-acre Lake Marburg is a great spot for boating, swimming and fishing. Kayak, canoe and sailboat rentals are available in the park.

The Hanover Fire Museum: This quaint little museum is the product of two fire stations closing.  The equipment of Fire Company #1 and Eagle Fire Company #2 were combined to furnish this museum. See their website for additional details and hours of operation.

The Warhime-Myers Mansion: Owned by the Hanover Historical Society, this century old mansion was once the home of Clinton N. Myers of Hanover Shoe Company.  Tours are available for the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Lawn concerts and old-fashioned ice cream socials are also held on the property.

The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center: This building was constructed over 100 years ago by by Abdiel W. Eichelberger. It served as a public school for nearly 95 of those years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building now houses plays, concerts and training classes for the arts. Check out their website for upcoming events.

Finding a good meal in Hanover will never be a difficult task, here are a few options to consider:

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant- Serving authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and cocktails. Owned by the Arellano Family, El Rodeo is a full service restaurant, offering casual family dining and carry-out services. Check their website for Mariachi band appearances and other events.

Clair’s Family Restaurant- Locally known for their roasted chicken, Clair’s is family style restaurant serving all homemade items.  They also make their own ice cream on the premises, a nice treat when heading out from Codorus Park

Bay City Restaurant- A family owned restaurant serving fresh fish, shrimp and crab. Offers lunch and dinner with both indoor and deck dining. Lounge section of restaurant has live music Thursday through Sundays.