Things to do in Harrisburg - Hershey

Activities, attractions and tours

Harrisburg showing a river or creek, a bridge and wetlands
Harrisburg showing a river or creek, a bridge and wetlands
Hersheypark
Harrisburg featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
National Civil War Museum featuring a statue or sculpture
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What to do in Harrisburg - Hershey

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Hersheypark featuring a water park

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
Hershey\'s Chocolate World featuring markets and signage

Hershey's Chocolate World

Feed your sugary fantasies in attractions dedicated to all things cocoa-related at this chocolate-themed attraction.

Hershey's Chocolate World
Hersheypark Stadium featuring performance art, nightlife and a festival

Hersheypark Stadium

Enjoy a sports competition or a musical concert under the bright lights with beer and snacks in this historic arena.

Hersheypark Stadium
BRK876 Harrisburg, PA, state farm show complex buildings. Site of annual agricultural displays.

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.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
Pennsylvania State Capitol featuring night scenes and street 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.

Pennsylvania State Capitol
Hershey Theatre featuring interior views, theatre scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Hershey Theatre
Stone Arch Bridge Susquehanna River Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Riverfront Park
The Hershey Story Museum featuring signage

The Hershey Story Museum

Follow the history of chocolate and the story of one of America’s most celebrated confectioners in a museum dedicated to all things sweet.

The Hershey Story Museum

Giant Center

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

Giant Center

Areas of Harrisburg - Hershey

The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

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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Downtown Hershey

If you're spending some time in Downtown Hershey, Hersheypark and The Hershey Story Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Hershey
Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 with Milton Hershey’s request to “create a nice garden of roses.” More than 75 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty providing visitors with unique experiences and enriching opportunities.

North Hershey

While visiting North Hershey, you might make a stop by sights like Hersheypark and Hershey Gardens.

North Hershey
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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.

Palmdale
National Civil War Museum showing interior views

Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Allison Hill
Went for a hike in Harrisburg. It was a beautiful Day. Originally I thought it was going to be very basic. After all, it was Pennsylvania. I was pleasantly surprised. The beauty was non stop.. September was the perfect time...

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Broad Street Market and Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Harrisburg which includes a city, a river or creek and cruising

Harrisburg

Waking up on the farm in Goldsboro PA.

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Early Morning Aerial View Over Downtown City Skyline Carlisle Pennsylvania

Carlisle

P8P7WM Skyline of Harrisburg Pennsylvania from City Island from accross the Susquehanna River

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Hersheypark featuring a water park

Hershey

Dillsburg, PA, USA - March 9, 2025: A marker in the town first known as Franklintown, the York County town was named for the first settler, Matthew Dill.

Dillsburg

Snowy country land in southern york county in pennsylvania

Red Lion

Summer Evening at Lake Pinchot, Pennsylvania USA, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania

Lewisberry

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