Quick Summary: Hanover is a borough of York County, Pennsylvania. It was named after Hanover in Germany and established on productive agricultural land. When the state line between Pennsylvania and Maryland was drawn, Hanover was a subject of a land dispute. Two surveyors were called in to clarify matters and the result was the Mason-Dixon line. Hanover is just north of the line. Hanover has several sites of historical interest and restaurants of long standing.


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1. Codorus State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Codorus State Park | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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2. Warehime Myers Mansion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Warehime Myers Mansion | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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3. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center

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Eichelberger Performing Arts Center | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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4. St. Vincent de Paul Church

St. Vincent de Paul Church | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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5. Warehouse Gourmet Bistro and Brew Pub

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Warehouse Gourmet Bistro and Brew Pub | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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6. The Famous Hot Weiner

The Famous Hot Weiner | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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7. Bay City Restaurant & Seafood Company

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Bay City Restaurant & Seafood Company | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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8. AOS Marina at Codorus State Park

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AOS Marina at Codorus State Park | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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9. Hanover Little Theatre

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Hanover Little Theatre | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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10. Hanover Fire Museum

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Hanover Fire Museum | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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11. Utz Potato Chip Factory

Utz Potato Chip Factory | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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12. Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center

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Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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13. Revonah Pretzels

Revonah Pretzels | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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14. Hanover Arts Guild and Gallery

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Hanover Arts Guild and Gallery | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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15. Aldus Brewing Company

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Aldus Brewing Company | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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16. South Hanover Lanes

South Hanover Lanes | Things to Do in Hanover, Pennsylvania
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