Harrisburg - Hershey Travel Guide
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Downtown Harrisburg
Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park while in the area.
North Hershey
While visiting North Hershey, you might make a stop by sights like Hersheypark and Hershey Gardens.
Downtown Hershey
If you're spending some time in Downtown Hershey, Hersheypark and The Hershey Story Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Carlisle Historic District
While visiting Carlisle Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Carlisle Theatre and Cumberland County Historical Society Museum.
Palmdale
Though Palmdale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hersheypark and Troegs Brewing Company.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Everything was okay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Room was clean. Location is great. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good, with plenty of options.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)
breakfast was fine. didn't use laundry service.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
Smoke smell in staircase so bad
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Suites at Hershey
We did not use the kitchen but it appeared fully stocked.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
BurgBnB Riverfront
We enjoyed our stay overall — the space was clean, good condition and fairly priced. However, the 5 PM check-in and 10 AM check-out times felt unusually restrictive, leaving little flexibility for guests. We were also surprised to be asked to start the laundry, which felt more like a cleaning task ...
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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Popular places to visit
Hersheypark
Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.
Hersheypark Stadium
Enjoy a sports competition or a musical concert under the bright lights with beer and snacks in this historic arena.
Hershey's Chocolate World
Feed your sugary fantasies in attractions dedicated to all things cocoa-related at this chocolate-themed attraction.
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
Catch an event at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex during your trip to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its local chocolate shops.
Hershey Theatre
Spend a night watching drama, dance and music in one of Pennsylvania’s most opulent venues or tour it during the daytime to glimpse behind the scenes.
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Visit a majestic palace in the heart of Harrisburg and wander Pennsylvania’s halls of power in a building created as a tribute to art, freedom and democracy.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
York City: The Ultimate Walking Craft Brewery Tour
Guided Brewery Tour of York County on the Brew Bus
