Hermitage, PA

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.

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! (738 reviews)
"Very friendly staff Met all our needs"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

Royal Motel
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 ¥11,718 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
¥11,718
¥13,007 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Hermitage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (513 reviews)
"Nice area"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Quality Inn
Best Western Plus Cranberry-Pittsburgh North

Best Western Plus Cranberry-Pittsburgh North

2.5 out of 5
5001 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Township, PA
The price is ¥15,212 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥15,212
¥16,885 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Parking not well monitored. People took up numerous spaces so there weren’t enough - could have been better managed"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Best Western Plus Cranberry-Pittsburgh North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabin in the woods. Minutes to Pymatuning Lake.

Cabin in the woods. Minutes to Pymatuning Lake.

Williamsfield
Stay at this cabin in Kinsman.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"We would come back"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Cabin in the woods. Minutes to Pymatuning Lake.
Lake front cottage recently remodeled w/ private dock and optional pontoon boat.

Lake front cottage recently remodeled w/ private dock and optional pontoon boat.

Conneaut Lake
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Conneaut Lake. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Conneaut ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"We had a great time at Dock Holiday! The house has a lot of space and the location was great! Owners were responsive. The kitchen was well equipped. We’d definitely choose Dock Holiday again!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Lake front cottage recently remodeled w/ private dock and optional pontoon boat.
Conveniently located 2 bedroom home only minutes from hiking and state park fun!

Conveniently located 2 bedroom home only minutes from hiking and state park fun!

Warren
Stay at this vacation home in Warren. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions National Packard Museum and Neil Armstrong ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"We had a great 3 day stay. House was very clean and a great location. We will be back."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Conveniently located 2 bedroom home only minutes from hiking and state park fun!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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