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Location and climate

EC students walking in downtown ElizabethtownLocation

Elizabethtown is a community of approximately 20,000 residents and is conveniently situated in historic southcentral Pennsylvania. The town serves as a residential community for many who work in Hershey, Harrisburg, and Lancaster. As a result of the high quality of life and character of the town and community, Elizabethtown is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Pennsylvania.

Elizabethtown offers easy access to major metropolitan areas. Hershey is within 10 minutes, Harrisburg (the state capital) and Lancaster are within 25 minutes. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. are within 90 minutes, and Pittsburgh and New York City are within 3.5 hours.

Autumn in the DellClimate

Warm summers, crisp autumns, cold winters, and refreshing springs describe the weather in Elizabethtown.  This is truly an area where individuals can enjoy the full splendor of the four seasons.  We encourage you to visit and see for yourself.

Many times our guests are interested in seeing what weather is in store during their visit to Elizabethtown.  For the current conditions and local 10-day forecast, visit the Weather Channel.



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