Things to Do in Harrisburg, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 122 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Harrisburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Shopping.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Harrisburg, PA , followed by 94 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hershey, York, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Middletown, Boiling Springs, Manheim, Columbia and Thomasville
  • Our list of the best things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 122 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Harrisburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Shopping.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Harrisburg, PA , followed by 94 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hershey, York, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Middletown, Boiling Springs, Manheim, Columbia and Thomasville
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Racing against the clock, players progress through three quests where they find checkpoints, seize clues, and solve the final puzzle
11.9 Miles
87% 375 votes
Bus Tours 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
Guests can take an hour tour of Hersey on a green trolley while listening to costumed singing conductors. The tour passes the birthplace of Milton Hershey, his mansion, and the original chocolate factory.
12.0 Miles
79% 5642 votes
Factory Tours 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
When the Hershey Factory could no longer hold the number of guests that wanted to tour it, the company created Hershey's Chocolate World. Visitors can take a ten-minute chocolate tour ride, make their own candy bars, go on a trolley ride around Hershey, participate in chocolate tasting groups, and shop.
12.0 Miles
64% 783 votes
Zoos 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
In 1910, Milton Hershey was given 12 prairie dogs, and that started the formation of ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. Today, the park has over 200 animals all from North America.
12.1 Miles
80% 335 votes
Spas 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
The Cuban inspired Spa at the Hotel Hershey features hydrotherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and salon services. The spa offers several chocolate inspired spa experiences such as a cocoa massage, whipped cocoa bath, chocolate bean polish, and cocoa facial experience.
12.2 Miles
91% 917 votes
Botanical Gardens 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
In 1937, Milton Hershey planted 3.5 acres of roses. That garden has continued to grow to become a 23-acre park with rare signature trees, and an outdoor butterfly park, known as Hershey Gardens.
12.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Theaters 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA MoreLess Info
Established in 1999 the Hershey Area Playhouse entertains locals and visitors with quality stage productions put forth by local talent. The playhouse puts out its own newsletter to keep members informed of upcoming happenings and productions for the coming season.
12.3 Miles
84% 10944 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
Milton S. Hershey originally founded Hershey Park in 1905 as a place for his employees to have picnics, and soon started adding thrill rides. The park is open to the public and has 68 rides, including 11 roller coasters.
12.3 Miles
76% 278 votes
Winery/Vineyard 598 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, PA 17057 MoreLess Info
Featuring the finest in hand-crafted wines, beers, and ciders, The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey, is situated on a charming 40-acre farm. Guests can enjoy the tasting rooms or the patio, as wells as special tasting events throughout the year.
12.4 Miles
History Museums 63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
The Hershey Story contains 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that tells the rags to riches story of Milton Hershey and how he gave back gave to the community. At the building, children can participate in a 45-minute chocolate lab; meanwhile, everyone can eat at the cafe, and shop.
12.4 Miles
70% 10 votes
Music Venue 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
A more intimate venue than its stadium counterpart, the Star Pavillion at Hersheypark Stadium is popular for more intimate performances. The pavilion can accommodate 8,000 fans for its summer concert series events.
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