aerial view Chairman Distillery New Freedom, PA Irish-style whiskey

Plan Your Visit

Chairman Distillery is nestled in the perfect rural environment for fun and relaxation. Whether you’re coming from near or far, you’ll enjoy all that this area has to offer.

Local Attractions in New Freedom

New Freedom, located in York County, used to be an industrial/railroad town. Now it is primarily a residential community, with a population of approximately 5,000.

While you’re here, check out some of these other local favorites:

Northern Central Railway of York

Northern Central Railway of York

Hop on a train and experience the thrill of riding on a steam locomotive as you learn about local history.

York County Heritage Rail Trail

Heritage Rail Trail

Soak in the scenery as you hike, bike, or jog on this trail that winds through southern York County for more than 21 miles.

York County Heritage Rail Trail

AleCraft Brewery

Discover their small-batch ales crafted with creativity and distinction. There is also a full kitchen on site. They serve a rotating gastropub style menu, as well as coffee and a full espresso bar.

York County Heritage Rail Trail

Vortex Brewing Company

Try out some of the award-winning craft beers at this local brewery.

Bon Air Country Club

Bon Air Country Club

Country club members can play a round of golf, go for a swim, or grab a bite to eat.

Around New Freedom

New Freedom is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from a number of interesting cities.

Shrewsbury is only 4 miles from Chairman Distillery. In Shrewsbury you can enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch market and antique shopping.

Bon Air Country Club

Markets at Shrewsbury

A traditional Amish farmers market, where vendors offer local produce and meat, homemade baked goods, crafts, and clothing.

Bon Air Country Club

Shrewsbury Antique Center

Located in historic Shrewsbury, this center features three levels of shopping and over 10,000 square feet of quality antiques and collectibles.

There are plenty of fun things to do in York, including visiting museums, hiking on nature trails, shopping at local specialty stores, and dining at farm-to-table restaurants.

New Freedom is centrally located to Gettysburg, Lancaster, Harrisburg & Hershey (home of Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania), and Baltimore. Each of these cities is only about an hour way.

Accommodations

Make your visit to Chairman Distillery a truly relaxing experience by spending the night at one of the nearby hotels.

Jackson House Bed and Breakfast

Jackson House Bed & Breakfast

6 Main Street East
Railroad, PA 17355

  • Approximately just 3 miles from Chairman Distillery
  • The only B&B in Railroad, PA, located on the Heritage Rail Trail

Hampton Inn Shrewsbury

1000 Far Hills Drive
New Freedom, PA 17349

  • Approximately just 5 miles from Chairman Distillery
  • Conveniently located just off I-83
Inn at Terra Farms

The Inn at Terra Farms

2605 Buffalo Valley Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362

  • Approximately just 10 miles from Chairman Distillery
  • Rent a room or rent the whole house in a luxurious farmhouse