Things to Do in Lebanon, PA for Wellness Lovers
Published on: 10/9/2026
Looking for things to do in Lebanon, PA that fit a slower, more mindful kind of day? Start outside with a walk on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail or a loop through Coleman Memorial Park, stop for a coffee or a meal downtown, and meet some of the area’s holistic practitioners in person. This guide goes deep on a handful of favorite spots instead of giving you a long list, so you can actually plan your day.
If your visit lines up with Saturday, April 3, 2027, you can also spend the day at the Greater Wellness Holistics Expo, a community event with 80+ local vendors at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Walk or Ride the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail
The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail follows a former rail corridor through Lebanon County, which is why it’s so flat and easy to enjoy at any pace. Parts of it are paved, particularly closer to town, and other stretches are packed gravel. It’s a good fit for an easy walk, a bike ride, or a stroller outing.
The trail has multiple trailheads, so you can pick a short stretch instead of committing to a long one. A few worth knowing:
South Lebanon trailhead: a parking area near South Hills Park, handy if you want a quiet start close to town.
8th Street trailhead: parking between 8th and 9th Streets in the city, with the downtown cafés and restaurants a short distance away.
Lawn trailhead: restrooms plus a small play area with a swing set, teeter-totter and climbing equipment, which makes it a good stop for families. The next trailhead, Colebrook, is about 2 miles along.
Plan on comfortable shoes, water and sun protection, and know that amenities vary from trailhead to trailhead, so don’t count on restrooms at every stop.
Spend an Afternoon at Coleman Memorial Park
Coleman Memorial Park is a 99-acre city park at 1400 West Maple Street in Lebanon, and more than half of it is still natural forest. That makes it one of the easiest places in town to feel like you’ve stepped away from everything.
The heart of the park for walkers is its 1.6-mile nature trail. The paths are a mix of paved and dirt, and they wind past older trees, including sweet cherry, umbrella magnolia and black gum. Along the way, plaques mark the sites of mansions that once stood here, and on some of the back trails you can find the ruins of the North Lebanon Furnace that the Coleman family operated. It’s a quiet bit of local history to read as you walk.
If you’re traveling with kids, or you want more than a stroll, the park has plenty of room to spread out:
A playground and a bicycle playground built by the Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association, plus a bike pump track
An 18-hole disc golf course
Tennis, basketball and pickleball courts, and baseball fields
The Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, where Music in the Park hosts free community concerts on Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in June, July and August
Pavilions are available to rent through the city if you’re planning a group outing.
Start the Morning at The Timeless Café
The Timeless Café is at 18 South 8th Street in Lebanon, right near the 8th Street trailhead, which makes it a natural first stop before a walk. It’s known for a simple breakfast menu of time-themed sandwiches and an extensive coffee selection, with salads and sandwiches for lunch.
It’s a relaxed place to sit with a coffee and plan your day, or to pick up something to take on the trail.
Have Dinner at Snitz Creek Brewery
Snitz Creek Brewery is downtown at 7 North 9th Street, at the corner of 9th and Cumberland, and it’s a comfortable place to end a full day. The menu is American pub food, including burgers, tacos, wings and cheesesteak egg rolls, alongside house-brewed beers. The space has a long bar, a dining area and an enclosed outdoor dining area, and it hosts events like live music and trivia.
Meet Local Holistic Practitioners
One of the best parts of Lebanon’s wellness scene is that you can meet the people behind it. If you’re curious about a practice, start with a conversation. Browse our full list of wellness practitioners in Lebanon, PA, read about Reiki and holistic healers in Lebanon, PA, or learn about sound healing with Jody Kulas of A Soul Unfolding. For the bigger picture, our guide to holistic wellness in Lebanon, PA is a good starting point.
Meet Them All at Once at the Expo
Want to meet practitioners and makers without running all over town? The Greater Wellness Holistics Expo brings them together under one roof. On Saturday, April 3, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, you can browse 80+ local vendors, try sessions like reflexology, Trager bodywork, Reiki, sound practice and readings, sample products, and take a break at the on-site cafeteria. Parking is free and the venue is fully accessible. Kids 12 and under get in free, and the Kids’ Cornergives them a space of their own.
Buy your expo tickets and build your Lebanon wellness day around it.
How to Put Your Lebanon Wellness Day Together
Here’s one simple way to combine these stops. Start with breakfast or coffee at The Timeless Café, then head to the expo for the 10:00 AM opening and spend the day browsing and trying sessions. Wrap up at 4:00 PM with a walk at Coleman Memorial Park or on the rail trail, and finish with dinner at Snitz Creek Brewery. Our Plan Your Day page has directions, drive times from Hershey, Reading, Lancaster and Harrisburg, and nearby lodging across the street from the venue.
Common Questions About Visiting Lebanon, PA
What are some wellness things to do in Lebanon, PA?
Walk or ride the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, explore the nature trail at Coleman Memorial Park, meet local holistic practitioners, or spend a day at the Greater Wellness Holistics Expo.
Is the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail paved?
Parts of it are paved, especially closer to town, and other stretches are packed gravel, so surfaces vary by section.
Is there free parking at the expo?
Yes. The expo has free on-site parking.
Start Planning Your Lebanon Wellness Day
However you spend your time in Lebanon, we’d love to see you at the expo. Get your tickets for Saturday, April 3, 2027, and for more local ideas, read more about upcoming wellness events in PA.
