Central Pennsylvania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Pennsylvania which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Harrisburg featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Central Pennsylvania which includes autumn leaves
The Hershey Story Museum which includes interior views
National Civil War Museum showing a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Central Pennsylvania

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Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Central Market and Fulton Theatre while you're in town.

Historic Downtown Lancaster
Gettysburg showing a bridge and heritage architecture

Gettysburg Historic District

If you're spending some time in Gettysburg Historic District, Gettysburg Museum of History and Jennie Wade House are top sights worth seeing.

Gettysburg Historic District
Pennsylvania featuring interior views

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.

Downtown Harrisburg
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Prospect Heights

While Prospect Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fulton Theatre and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Prospect Heights
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Ross

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ross and surrounding area, you can visit Penn Medicine Park and Central Market.

Ross
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Musser Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Musser Park and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Musser Park
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.795.336 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
1.795.336 ₫
1.992.823 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,379 reviews)
Road trip
"Nice overnight stay, Quick check-in, great A/C, hot water, and WiFi. Nice little breakfast, Parking close , good selection of restaurants. Nice quiet room."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey
3 out of 5
265 N Hershey Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is 2.151.533 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.151.533 ₫
2.388.201 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,641 reviews)
"Great hotel, very clean near highway and restaurants"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey
Sleep Inn near Penn State - State College, PA
Sleep Inn near Penn State - State College, PA
2.5 out of 5
111 Village Dr, State College, PA
The price is 2.328.718 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.328.718 ₫
2.584.876 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in State College. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"nice hotel"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Sleep Inn near Penn State - State College, PA
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stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
3.5 out of 5
435 Port View Drive, Harrisburg, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
"My family & I stayed the night here after a fun filled day at Hershey Park, we arrived after check-in time and the front desk had the number for me to call when I arrived so I can check in. That allowed the process to be smooth which I loved Looking forward to visiting again!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
The Suites at Hershey
The Suites at Hershey
3 out of 5
176 E Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in Hershey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hersheypark and Hersheypark ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
"We really loved the rooms and kitchen and bathrooms. There was so much room and everything was very clean. The only downside was the close proximity to the train tracks. There were a lot of trains running through close to the property and blowing their horns, even overnight."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

The Suites at Hershey
Hershey RV & Camping Resort
Hershey RV & Camping Resort
2 out of 5
493 S Mt Pleasant Rd, Lebanon, PA
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Lebanon. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Popular attractions Risser Marvel Farm Market and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Hershey RV & Camping Resort
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Popular places to visit

Hersheypark which includes a water park

Hersheypark

Enjoy the rides and games at Hersheypark and find out why this is a popular theme park in Hershey. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Hersheypark
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Pennsylvania State University, a top university in State College. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Pennsylvania State University
Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland

Have a fun-filled day at Dutch Wonderland and see why this is a popular theme park in Lancaster. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Dutch Wonderland
Sight and Sound Theatre

Sight and Sound Theatre

Find out what shows are happening at Sight and Sound Theatre, a favourite theatre in Ronks. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Sight and Sound Theatre
Hersheypark Stadium which includes night scenes, nightlife and music

Hersheypark Stadium

Catch an event at Hersheypark Stadium during your trip to Hershey. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Hersheypark Stadium
Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Champion with a visit to Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Take in the art scene and countryside in this romantic area.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Cities near Central Pennsylvania

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