Visit Mt. Gretna in August

Mount Gretna is a wonderful place to visit during the spring and summer. Verdant trees shelter you in a tranquil setting in central PA that feels untouched by human hands. The community is friendly and you can tell that everyone here is basking in the beauty of nature and its wonder. August is one of the busiest months of Mount Gretna's season! There's so much to do, like the famous Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, the cool waters of Lake Conewago, or the converted rail line of the Conewago Recreation Trail. Take your pick--you may not have time for all!

Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show

Besides hundreds of the regions’ best artisans and artists, the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show will also have live music, strolling performers, and delicious gourmet food vendors for your enjoyment. From paintings to wood crafting, there is something for everyone at the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show. Dates of the show are Saturday, August 18th, 9-6PM and Sunday, August 19th, 9-5PM. Discover what makes this one of the best art shows in the area while enjoying the natural beauty of central PA. Visit the website for more information.

Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show

283 Butler Rd

Lebanon, PA 17042

717.964.3270

Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach

Soak in the sun or splash into the mountain stream-fed waters of Lake Conewago at Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach. Pack a picnic and enjoy some of the best recreational activities in the area; rent a kayak or canoe and explore every corner of the lake, or sit back and relax while floating on a water tube. The high dive, free parking, and gigantic Adirondack chairs all are added bonuses to an already delightful day spent outdoors.

Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach

130 Lakeview Drive

Lebanon, PA 17042

The Jigger Shop

Stop in for a cool drink or a delicious order of ice cream at the Jigger Shop Ice Cream Parlor. Famous specialties include a variety of sundaes and Gretna's Frozen Hot Chocolate. Order a Jigger, the namesake of the ice cream parlor, for two and a half scoops of French vanilla ice cream made with your choice of butterscotch topping, whipped marshmallow, and the secret ingredient: Jigger nuts! Click here for more information or to view the menu.

The Jigger Shop, Inc.

202 Gettysburg Avenue

Mount Gretna, PA 17064

717.964.9686

Conewago Recreation Trail

Because of Pennsylvania's rich history of railroading and industrial heritage, our state has dedicated itself to converting its abandoned railroad lines into greenway trails for recreational use. Located north of Elizabethtown, what was once a 5-mile section of the Cornwall-Lebanon rail line has since been converted into the Conewago Recreation Trail. The level surface is ideal for hiking, jogging, horseback riding, cross-country skiing in the winter, and biking. Get a unique view of the countryside as you enjoy the outdoors amongst PA's natural landscape and wildlife. Click here for more information.