South Central Pennsylania, PA

Travel Guide

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Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau/Jeremy Hess
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
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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
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
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Ross

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

Ross
Cartoon Network Hotel
Cartoon Network Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
The price is AED 496 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 496
AED 551 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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! (1,687 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for a winter trip to Lancaster. Convenient location. Staff and activities were great for young kids. They can’t wait to go back."

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Cartoon Network Hotel
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 Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 198
AED 220 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,130 reviews)
"The staff was all very friendly and it was really clean."

Reviewed on 27 February 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
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 309 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 309
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (1,208 reviews)
"We have stayed multiple times. Typically love the pool and hot tub. Unfortunately, this time there was screeching girls - but it was a school holiday week and not the fault of the hotel."

Reviewed on 28 February 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"The property is new and the rooms still have that new room smell - lovely! The area around the hotel is being developed. This hotel has limited office hours and appears to have mostly long-term guests. The family that runs the hotel are very kind. Some suggestions: add some kind of towel bar and ..."

Reviewed on 9 February 2025

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-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! (106 reviews)
Wonderful girls weekend
"We had a great time at the shoe house for a girls weekend! We loved going into the hot tub in the snow. The coffee was stocked and we loved the home decor. Communication was great. Thanks for a wonderful time!"

Reviewed on 14 February 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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Hersheypark
Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland

4.5/5(236 reviews)

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

Dutch Wonderland
Sight and Sound Theatre

Sight and Sound Theatre

5/5(686 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Sight and Sound Theatre during your stay in Ronks. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this quaint area.

Sight and Sound Theatre
Hershey\'s Chocolate World featuring signage and markets

Hershey's Chocolate World

4.5/5(1,291 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Hershey's Chocolate World, an entertaining place to visit in Hershey. Discover the local chocolate shops and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Hershey's Chocolate World
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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Hersheypark Stadium
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

4.5/5(279 reviews)

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