South Central Pennsylania, PA

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Pennsylvania featuring interior views
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau/Jeremy Hess
Harrisburg which includes street scenes
Central Pennsylvania showing street scenes and a city

Where to stay in South Central Pennsylania

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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East Side

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Side and surrounding area, you can visit Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster Science Factory.

East Side
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Ross

Ross might not have many top sights, but Clipper Magazine Stadium 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 198 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
AED 198
AED 220 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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 ...
6.8/10 (1,018 reviews)
Would stay again.
"The gentleman who checked us in was kind and helpful. The room was small but sufficient despite the hard bed. The fridge lacked a freezer but the staff used a separate freezer for my ice packs that I needed frozen to store my breastmilk for my baby during our road trip. The retro feel of our room ..."

Reviewed on 7 January 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 290 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
AED 290
AED 322 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,674 reviews)
"Best easiest quick stay"

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

Cartoon Network Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
3 out of 5
8000 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is AED 297 per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
AED 297
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,124 reviews)
"fine location off interstate Rooms clean. 15 minutes or so to Hershey attractions."

Reviewed on 9 January 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Red Crown Bowling ...
8/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

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! (230 reviews)
"We Love staying at Hershey Suites, it’s like our home away from home with close proximity to all the local restaurants shopping and attractions."

Reviewed on 29 December 2024

The Suites at Hershey
'lone Ranger' Cabin w/ 50 Acres by Raystown Lake
'lone Ranger' Cabin w/ 50 Acres by Raystown Lake
2 out of 5
Huntingdon
Stay at this cottage in Huntingdon. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Allegrippis Trailhead and Swigart Museum are located ...
'lone Ranger' Cabin w/ 50 Acres by Raystown Lake
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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