Lykens Township, located about 35 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offers a rural lifestyle with ample space and privacy. This agricultural community in Dauphin County, with a population of around 1,600, includes Amish residents who appreciate the slow-paced, secluded living. Homes are typically situated on large acreage lots, featuring farmhouses, ranch-style homes, and traditional Colonial-style houses, particularly in the northeast corner. The landscape provides impressive views of Lykens Valley, and the climate includes warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Nearby Gratz, accessible via Pennsylvania Route 25, offers shopping and dining options such as Shady Lane Hardware & Variety Store and The Village Beacon grocery store. Fresh produce is available from roadside stands and Amish markets, with a Walmart Supercenter located less than 10 miles away in Elizabethville. Recreational activities include hunting, hiking, and fishing, with the Susquehanna River to the west and Lykens Glen Park offering over 50 acres of green space along Rattling Creek. The Lykens Valley Golf Course in Millersburg is also nearby. The Upper Dauphin Area School District serves the township, with a focus on character development through its Discovery Program. Regional roadways like Route 25 and Route 225 provide access to Harrisburg and other nearby towns, with the closest medical center being Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, a little over 20 miles away.
