TOP 5 THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU'RE HERE
1. Enjoy sweet family fun in Hershey
- Get your thrills on more than 70 rides and attractions at Hersheypark®. Go on a simulated chocolate factory tour & shop exclusive candies at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark® is open 10am-9pm Monday-Thursday and 10am-10pm Friday-Sunday. Hershey's Chocolate World is open 9am-10pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-11pm Friday-Sunday.
- Get your game on at Adventure Sports in Hershey! Enjoy arcade games, go-karts, mini golf, outdoor laser tag, bumper boats, escape rooms, and more! Everything is pay as you go and discounts are available for groups.
- Explore wildlife and the outdoors at ZooAmerica and Hershey Gardens. ZooAmerica has over 200 mammals, birds, reptiles, and more throughout both outdoor and climate controlled habitats. Hershey Gardens offers 23 acres of botanical beauty, a butterfly atrium, a Children's Garden, and more.
2. Explore the state capitol & local history
Did you know that Harrisburg is Pennsylvania's capital city? Schedule a free tour of the state capitol building which is often considered one of the most beautiful in the nation. Harrisburg offers a variety of museums such as the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the National Civil War Museum. Hershey is also home to several museums, including The Hershey Story, Museum on Chocolate Ave and the AACA Museum which is a car lovers paradise. Get the full guide on museums in the region here.
3. Shop till you drop
Hershey is home to many great shopping options, including small boutiques downtown and the Tanger Outlets which has more than 60 stores including Coach, Under Armour, GAP, and more. Remember to use these discount coupons at 20 stores and see all shopping options here.
The City of Harrisburg has several small shops offering artisanal items, plants, apparel, and more. The historic Broad Street Market offers a variety of locally grown and made baked goods, snacks, coffee, freshly made meals, and more.
4. Enjoy more family fun beyond Hershey
- Head to City Island in Harrisburg to play a round of water golf, ride the railroad, sail aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat, catch a Harrisburg Senators baseball game, and grab a drink with magnificent sunset views at the Harrisburg Beach Club. Families will also enjoy a stop at the Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts in Downtown Harrisburg.
- Take a tour of limestone caverns that are over 440 million years old at Echo Dell - Indian Echo Caverns near Hershey.
- If you're willing to roam a little further, Lake Tobias Wildlife Park offers a one-of-a-kind open-air safari across 150 rolling acres where bison, elk, zebras, and giraffes roam free beside your vehicle.
5. Attend a local event
July 10
- 6pm | Tiny Park Concert: Sons of Pitches at Coronet Park in Harrisburg. Free admission.
- 7:30pm | Vince Gill concert at Hershey Theater
- 8:30pm | Watch Hamilton at Fort Hunter Park in Harrisburg as part of the Sunset Music & Movie Series
July 11
- 9:30am-1:30pm | Attend Market on Chocolate to shop locally-produced & artisan goods in Downtown Hershey
- 1pm | Popcorn Hat Players present Hansel and Gretel at Gamut Theatre in Harrisburg
- 3pm | Tim McGraw concert at Hersheypark Stadium
- 6:30pm | Bret Michaels concert at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
- 7-10pm | Enjoy local music, bites and beverages during Music on Chocolate in Downtown Hershey
July 14
- 7:30pm | Alison Krauss & Union Station perform at Hershey Theatre
July 15
- 5pm | Race in the Harrisburg Mile - a flat, fun course that has something for everyone. Stick around before & after your heat for food trucks, a beer garden, kids zone, music, & more in Riverfront Park.
July 16-19
Harrisburg Fringe Festival - Head to venues throughout the City of Harrisburg for live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, kid-friendly shows and activities, visual art displays, and more.
July 17
- 6-9pm | Each month, dozens of venues throughout the City of Harrisburg host special events for Third in the Burg
- 7pm | Cheer on the Harrisburg Senators (Double-A Affiliate of the Washington Nationals) & enjoy a post-game fireworks display at FNB Field in Harrisburg
- 7pm | Central PA Friends of Jazz presents The Steve Rudolph Quartet at Fort Hunter Park in Harrisburg as part of the Sunset Music & Movie Series
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