Central Pennsylvania, PA

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Central Pennsylvania

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Central Market or Fulton Theatre.

Historic Downtown Lancaster
Pennsylvania featuring interior views

Downtown Harrisburg

3/5(4 area reviews)

Central core neighborhood with a lively "Restaurant Row" on North Second Street, Downtown Harrisburg offers attractions like City Island, Riverfront Park, and the Capital Area Greenbelt. Discover boutique shops in SoMa and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

Downtown Harrisburg
Gettysburg which includes heritage architecture and a bridge

Gettysburg Historic District

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

Gettysburg Historic District
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Prospect Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Prospect Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fulton Theatre and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Prospect Heights
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Ross

Ross might not have many top sights, but Penn Medicine Park and Central Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ross
Square One Coffee could easily become one if my favorite coffee houses. Great latte

Musser Park

When in Musser Park, you can plan a visit to Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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
The price is AED 208 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 208
AED 231 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,216 reviews)
"Nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Cartoon Network Hotel
Cartoon Network Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
The price is AED 347 per night from May 4 to May 5
AED 347
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,698 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and clean but overall this property needs more maintenance; the porch looks dirty and they don’t have much entertainment."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Cartoon Network Hotel
The Nittany Lion Inn
The Nittany Lion Inn
3 out of 5
200 West Park Avenue, State College, PA
The price is AED 496 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
AED 496
AED 551 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in State College. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bryce Jordan Center and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Fantastic
"Great atmosphere. Staff exceptional. Food and bar offerings excellent"

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

The Nittany Lion Inn
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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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
"Checkin was an easy process. Very friendly front desk help, but the rooms were not cleaned properly. I had a pull out sofa that was dirty."

Reviewed on 10 April 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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hersheypark and Hersheypark ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful ❤️ had an amazing stay"

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

The Suites at Hershey
Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
Yorkana
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in York. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Local birthday night at the Shoehouse
"We live locally and rented for one night for my husbands birthday! The interior was decorated really cute! Unfortunately it was misting outside so we didn’t get to enjoy the fire pit, but still got to enjoy the hot tub! Great hosts, easy to check in, very accommodating! Definitely would recommend! ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
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Popular places to visit

Hersheypark which includes a waterpark

Hersheypark

4.5/5(1,254 reviews)

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 theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Hersheypark
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University

4.5/5(767 reviews)

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

Pennsylvania State University
Sight and Sound Theatre

Sight and Sound Theatre

5/5(686 reviews)

Take in a show or just stop by for a photo at Sight and Sound Theatre, one of the favorite theaters in Ronks. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this quaint area.

Sight and Sound Theatre
Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland

4.5/5(236 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Dutch Wonderland during your trip to Lancaster. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Dutch Wonderland
Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

4.5/5(111 reviews)

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
Hersheypark Stadium which includes night scenes, performance art and nightlife

Hersheypark Stadium

4.5/5(409 reviews)

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

Hersheypark Stadium