Jonestown

A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY WITH MILITARY PRIDE

Having furnished more soldiers for the Civil War than any other town in the United States, Jonestown celebrates its veterans and long history. Although Jonestown may be small, this town embraces their large outdoor space! With a 65 acre park, community members have the opportunity to walk, bike, run along the Rail Trail, and enjoy water activities like kayaking and tubing on the Swatara Creek. 

MAKE A VISIT TO HISTORIC JONESTOWN PART OF YOUR VISIT TO THE LEBANON VALLEY

Get started on your journey with Jonestown’s heritage trail.

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Jonestown’s Guest Blog


GET TO KNOW JONESTOWN FIRST HAND

Nestled in the gently rolling hills of Lebanon County, Jonestown is a lovely, small town to visit and call home. The town is easily accessible from Interstates 78, 81, and 83 as well as Route 22. Just north of the town are the rolling Appalachians, providing a splendid backdrop no matter the season… Read more

Guest Blogger, Joanna Guldin-Noll

Joanna Guldin-Noll is a long-time resident of Jonestown, PA. She is the Director of Communications for Swatara Coffee Co, and Social Media Manager for Military.com.

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For a Fun Day in Jonestown

Grab

your kayak or inner tube and enjoy a float down the Swatara Creek or grab your bike or shoes for an adventure on the town’s portion of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.

Visit

 the Wenger Meetinghouse, a meticulously preserved 19th Century church with a rich legacy.

Go

apple-picking at Gray’s Orchard, a family-run agribusiness just outside Jonestown’s historic downtown.

Dine

at Swatara Coffee Co., a full-service coffee shop with handcrafted espresso drinks, teas, breakfast options, deli sandwiches, soups, in-house baked treats, and non-coffee drinks.

Love it Like A Local

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JONESTOWN AND UNCOVER THE LOCALS’ FAVORITE HIDDEN GEMS.

The cabin was a cool find and the waterfall and scenery behind it was beautiful.” Kellie B.

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