EXPLORE
FRANKLIN COUNTY PA
Your Adventure, Your Pace
EXPLORE
FRANKLIN COUNTY PA
Your Adventure, Your Pace
A Few Great Moments in Franklin County
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Explore Central PA’s Outdoors, History and Main Streets
Travel the trails of Franklin County through acres of farmland and forests. Trek back to frontier settlements and forts, stopovers along the Underground Railroad, and sites of Civil War raids and invasions. Woven between these stories of America’s history are the verdant, rolling hills and azure skies, old-fashioned ice cream parlors, bakeries with shoo-fly pies and sticky buns; orchards with succulent sweet peaches in July and crisp, juicy apples in October; theatres and inns, meandering trails and streams, ski slopes and golf courses, and charming towns where people still smile, stop, and speak.
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Local Journal
Natural Lands Shares Why Skunk Cabbage Is Smelly & Where To Spot This Spring
Symplocarpus foetidus, better known as skunk cabbage, is the kind of plant that shows up early to the spring party and immediately makes an impression—a stinky impression, that is. Found in wetlands and mucky forests across eastern North America, it produces a pungent...
Seven Acts Pass On at First A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic of 2026
Franklin County Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the winning acts from the IceFest A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic. More than a dozen performers took the stage for the first open mic of 2026. Advancing to Round 1—held at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, June...
It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing Essay Contest
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always...
Wilson Opens Exhibit by Jada Patterson in Cooley Gallery, John Stewart Memorial Library
Wilson College will open an art exhibit featuring artwork by Pittsburgh-based visual artist Jada Patterson on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Cooley Gallery, located on the second floor of the John Stewart Memorial Library (JSML). The exhibition will run through...
Let’s Explore!
Franklin County is simply a treasure to visit and explore, and the nice thing is you get to set the pace. There’s lots to do without the hustle & bustle and the big crowds. Whether you’re a planner or just like to wing it, we’ve got you covered. Below are few ideas to get you started as your memories await in Franklin County, PA
Explore Centuries of Military History on the Franklin County Military Trail
Take a tour of our many trails connected to history. Learn how Franklin County served important roles in winning the civil war and paved the roads to freedom.
On The Move in The Outdoors
Outdoors the way it should be, explore roads less traveled, fish clear blue waters, golf with mountain views, kayak on peaceful lakes, ski top-notch slopes. Franklin County has an outdoor season for everyone and every adventure.
Franklin Fresh Food & Dining Guide
Franklin County freshness is unbeatable, our local farms see to it! With an abundance of local fresh food, Franklin County is a favorite of food lovers across a diverse range of dining experiences.
DO / DINE / STAY
DO
We have great local shops, Festivals, Farmer’s Markets, Crafts, Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, History Tours…we could go on, but best if you come see for yourself.
DINE
Did somebody say “eat?” Franklin County covers all the bases—home cooking, fine dining, neighborhood cafes, bodegas, authentic ethnic selections from across the globe, and more.
STAY
Historic Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, Quaint Motels, Modern Hotels, Renovated Warehouses—you name it. Franklin County realizes that where you stay is key to a memorable visit, and our options are endless.
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Explore Franklin County PA is the official site for adventure, history, and getaways throughout our wonderful county. You'll find adventure at your pace throughout our diverse and unique towns of Chambersburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg, and a little sliver of Shippensburg and all points in between.
Underground Railroad
