Local area

Hersheypark is a seasonal theme park with roller coasters and a water park. There is also a FREE Chocolate World tour at the entrance to the park as well as a Hershey Story Museum a few minutes from the Park. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

The National Civil War Museum is full of artifacts covering the entire duration of the American Civil War. The museum opened its doors in 2001. It is nested on a hill overlooking the city of Harrisburg. You are always invited to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view after a tour of this state of the art museum. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania covers a wide variety of items including dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, Native Americans, classic cars, visual art, a Planetarium, and more! Everything is related to the great state of Pennsylvania. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is housed in a historic 1899 firehouse in downtown Harrisburg. It is run by a group of proud, knowledgeable volunteers. The museum is home to fire trucks from days past through modern-day times. Special programs are planned throughout the year with an annual memorial on September 11th. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

Twin Ponds East is a 77,000 square foot indoor skating rink. There are two 200' x 85' NHL standard size rinks plus a mini rink called "the puddle" which is 45' x 85'. There are 9 locker rooms, 4 party rooms, a cafe, and a pro-shop located within the facility. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is home to many special events throughout the year, including the PA Farm Show (January), The Great American Outdoor Show (February), and a variety of conventions from sports to religious to agriculture. The complex covers 24 acres! There is plenty of onsite parking with overflow parking lots nearby. Operating hours vary depending on the event, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

Spooky Nook Sports is the largest indoor sports complex in North America with 10 hardwood basketball courts, six tennis courts, four field hockey courts, 10 volleyball courts, six soccer fields, and a 60-yard indoor track and a full-sized baseball infield. In addition "The Nook" offers 50 acres of outdoor sports facilities. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

In The Net Sports Complex is home to many sports leagues and tournaments that take place year-round. The facilities include multiple baseball fields, artificial and grass fields, and indoor fields. Operating hours vary, so please contact the attraction directly when planning your trip.

Downtown Harrisburg has amazing night life with restaurants, bars, events like axe throwing, kipona with fireworks and arts festivals to name a few at the River Front just a block away from the Downtown night life. right her in the heart of Pennsylvania's capital!