Yes! Amtrak® rolls right through our region including stations in Harrisburg, Middletown, and Elizabethtown. Amtrak’s Keystone Service connects New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey to Harrisburg. The Harrisburg station is located in the heart of downtown and is a bus stop for Greyhound and rabbittransit.

Hershey & Harrisburg have more than 9,200 hotel rooms.

The Hershey & Harrisburg region is home to many versatile venues perfect for your next sports tournament or event. • Several multipurpose venues, including the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center with more than one million square feet of space and features a 172,000 square foot expo hall, and GIANT CenterSM with 12,500 seats, pristine ice, and flexible court flooring • Indoor & outdoor turf fields, including Hersheypark® Stadium with 16,000+ seats and synthetic turf as well as In the Net with multi-purpose turf fields and turf infield diamonds. • 7 NHL-sized rinks within 20 miles including 3 at Klick Lewis Ice Arena, 2 at Twin Ponds Ice Arena, Hersheypark Arena, and GIANT CenterSM • Baseball fields, including FNB Field with 6,100+ seats • Bowling alleys • Collegiate athletic facilities such as baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc • Cross country courses • Disc golf courses • Golf courses • Indoor & outdoor tennis courts • Pickleball courts • Steelton Skate Park

Hershey & Harrisburg have many versatile and multipurpose venues, turf fields, ice rinks, and more that will serve as the perfect location for sports tournaments and events of all types and sizes. • National and regional sports competitions and tournaments including archery, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, cycling, dance, disc golf, equestrian, field hockey, fishing, flag football, football, golf, ice hockey, ice skating, lacrosse, mountain biking, pickleball, running, softball, soccer, synchronized ice skating, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and more. • National and regional sports competitions and tournaments for Unified Sports and Adaptive Sports • Marathons and 5ks • Esports • Automobile shows and auctions • Concerts • Cultural and entertainments events • Expos and trade shows • Festivals

Our experienced team of professionals is ready to help you attract and host successful events in Hershey & Harrisburg. Our services include: • Venue procurement • Bid & RFP preparation & submission • Grant programs • Hotel room block & transportation coordination • Site visits • Welcome amenities • PR & marketing support • Itinerary development • AND MORE!

Hershey & Harrisburg offer an endless amount of fun for all ages and interests! See below for some highlights and get your complete guide to local attractions at www.visithersheyharrisburg.org. • Hersheypark® • Hershey’s Chocolate World • Free tour of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex which is often considered one of the most beautiful in the nation • Tour local museums such as the State Museum of Pennsylvania and The National Civil War Museum • Lake Tobias Wildlife Park and ZooAmerica • Family fun at Adventure Sports in Hershey, Indian Echo Caverns, and Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts • Shop more than 60 stores at the Tanger Outlets • Shop local art, view more than 40 murals, and visits art galleries and museums located in the Harrisburg Arts District • Concerts and events at Hersheypark® Stadium • Concerts, comedy shows, and more at GIANT CenterSM • Professional sports teams including Hershey Bears ice hockey, Harrisburg Senators baseball, and Harrisburg Heat indoor soccer • Hiking the Appalachian Trail and other trailways • Biking the Capital Area Greenbelt, rail trails, and mountain biking trails • Fishing and kayaking local waterways • Raise a pint at more than 25 local craft breweries • Find a local event • Grab a bite to eat at our amazing lineup of local restaurants

Yes! There are 5 colleges and universities in the Hershey Harrisburg region, including: • Harrisburg Area Community College • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology • Lebanon Valley College • Penn State Harrisburg • Temple University Harrisburg

Yes! There are three professional sports teams located in the Hershey Harrisburg Region, including: • The Hershey Bears are the American Hockey League (AHL) franchise with the most championship wins and finals appearances in league history. They are affiliated with the NHL’s Washington Capitals and play at Giant CenterSM in Hershey. • The Harrisburg Senators are the AA affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals and play at FNB Field in Harrisburg. They are the only team in Eastern League history to win four consecutive championships. • The Harrisburg Heat are a Major Arena Soccer League team that competes at Hersheypark Arena in Hershey.

Yes! The Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority owns and operates the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic®, an annual summer tournament where top high school athletes entering their junior and senior years from Pennsylvania and Maryland square off in a three-day series with the goal of taking home the championship for their state. The event also features a Buddy Program where players are paired with individuals ages 5–21 with special needs to participate in a game and other activities throughout the event.