College-town charm meets small-town tradition in Annville
Annville is a vibrant college community anchored by a mom-and-pop-oriented town center and Lebanon Valley College. In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this suburb is growing alongside neighboring Lebanon, yet residents are holding onto the small-town elements that make Annville unique. "It's more of a younger, hip area that has a fun vibe and lots of places where you can just hang out," says Thomas Bechtold, Realtor and team lead at Re/Max Pinnacle.
Annville's town center provides easy access to shops, coffee, and everyday services.
Lebanon Valley College anchors Annville with a 370-acre campus.
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Historic homes and new construction
Several 18th- through 20th-century homes, including decorative Queen Annes, Georgian dwellings, duplexes and vernacular stone houses, are still standing throughout Annville. Historic property owners may need approval from the local architectural review board for external home renovations. On Annville's south side, the up-and-coming Mayapple Woods community has new townhouses and Meadows at Bachman Run features new single-family properties. The median home price is about $360,000, higher than neighboring Lebanon and lower than Hershey. New construction prices are often above the median. South-side homes near the Quittapahilla River may have a higher flood risk.
Decorative Queen Anne homes reflect Annville's late-19th-century fabric.
New single-family homes are growing around Annville's south side.
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Local shops and nightlife on Main Street
Residents appreciate the local focus on Main Street, says Bechtold. Casual bars, restaurants, thrift stores, boutiques and coffee shops are among the brick and stone storefronts. The recently-revamped Corvette Grill has been a hot spot since the 1990s, according to Bechtold. Locals enjoy tap beer, burgers and wings and occasional karaoke and trivia nights. The Allen Theatre is an early 20th-century landmark that hosts local bands, tribute shows, comedy acts and classic film screenings. It also has a coffee shop and a bookstore. Giant is a nearby grocery option in Cleona, and Asian Oriental specializes in Nepali and Indian products.
In Annville Corvette Grille has been a Main Street favorite since the 1990's.
Annville's Allen Theatre, an early-20th-century landmark, hosts films, shows, and music.
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From Annville-Cleona schools to Lebanon Valley College
Annville-Cleona School District earns an overall B from Niche and ranks No. 2 among the county's six districts. Kids may attend Cleona Elementary for kindergarten through second grade, Annville Elementary for third through sixth grade and Annville-Cleona Secondary School for seventh through 12th grade. High school juniors are encouraged to shadow professionals to learn about potential careers. Juniors and seniors can earn college credits through dual enrollment classes at the Lebanon Valley College. Founded in 1866, the private Lebanon Valley College spreads across 370 acres on Annville's north side. It serves over 2,000 students with around 40 undergraduate majors, 10 graduate programs and more graduate certificates. Students support the Flying Dutchmen football team and celebrate victories over Albright College by marching to the president's house.
Cleona Elementary School welcomes K-2 learners in the Anneville-Cleona School District.
Annville Elementary School provides education for students in grades 3 through 6.
Anneville-Cleona Secondary School serves 489 students grades 9-12 with a B rating on Niche.com.
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Outdoor spaces and Hersheypark attractions
Annville's Quittie Creek Nature Park preserves 36 acres of natural and historic spaces. Walking trails pass along the Quittapahilla Creek, century-old oak and sycamore trees, and old kilns that were part of the area's limestone quarry. The Annville Youth League manages baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, t-ball and wrestling teams for kids, and the Annville Senior Community Center offers programs from Monday through Friday. Residents utilize the gym and fitness classes at the college's sports center. About 10 miles west, the town of Hershey is the headquarters of the namesake candy company and its amusement park. Hersheypark draws over 3 million annual visitors and locals with coasters, concerts and a water park.
Dog walkers frequent the shaded paths at Quittie Creek Nature Park in Annville.
Hershey Park, about 10 miles west, draws millions with coasters and a water park.
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Lebanon Valley College hosts music, art and family fun
Lebanon Valley College brings the community and campus together with annual events. It hosts a Fourth of July concert on the quad featuring the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Student clubs also bring a kid-friendly pumpkin walk at Quittie Creek Park in October. The longstanding ValleyFest brings arts and crafts vendors, a juried art show, theatrical and dance productions and music acts in the spring. The town celebrates its historic Main Street with music, food stands and booths at Historic Old Annville Day.
Lebanon Valley College's north entrance greets visitors to campus.
Main Street threads through brick and stone storefronts in Annville.
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Commuters can take U.S. Route 422 and Lebanon Transit buses
Downtown residents can walk to Main Street, but others may rely on cars and public transportation. U.S. Route 422 provides an east-west route through the area. Lebanon Transit buses also stop along that road. Harrisburg has an international airport about 20 miles west. Fort Indiantown Gap, a National Guard training center and one of the area's biggest employers, is about 10 miles north. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, another leading employer and healthcare provider, is nearby in Lebanon.
Lebanon Transit busses traverse the Downtown Lebanon area.
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital is a large employer for residents in Annville and Lebanon.
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