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Address: 800 Park Blvd, Hershey, PA 17033
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Located adjacent to Hershey Park is this informative and entertaining tour revealing the process of how chocolate is made. Guests can hop aboard the Chocolate World ride to better understand how raw cocoa beans become the rich chocolate treats that everyone loves. Guests don't walk away empty-handed, as free samples...
Address: 100 W Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
A heart-stopping and educational day awaits you at this popular theme park. Over 60 thrilling rides – 10 roller coasters, six water rides, and 20 kiddie rides – plus shopping, dining, and live performances that entertain visitors of all ages for hours. HersheyPark admission includes admission to ZooAmerica.
Address: 100 Concert Dr, Lincoln Cir at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA 17103
This is the only national museum dedicated to the Civil War. Equally balanced exhibits portray both sides of the war, with art and artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, dramatic reconstructions of battle scenes, a field hospital and a wartime campsite. Historic papers, uniforms and clothing, weapons, paintings, medical...
Address: 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
At one time, this was Milton Hershey's private rose garden. Today, the area is open to the public and has been expanded to include beautiful beds of chrysanthemums, annuals, and an award-winning rose garden. Themed gardens are enchanting to children, and the butterfly house has nearly 30 North American species. The...
Address: 300 Park Blvd, off W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-0866
Divided into five North American climate zones, the 11-acre ZooAmerica offers a fun way to learn about animal habitats and ecosystems. The North Woods exhibit includes gray wolves and snowy owls; Big Sky Country features bison, elk, and prairie dogs; Cactus Community houses a variety of birds and reptiles native to...
Address: 100 Concert Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17011
Reservoir Park provides the setting for many of Harrisburg's most popular outdoor festivals and performances. The Arts Village, which opened in 1991, offers visitors a chance to interact with local artists and craftspeople, and the Park Mansion, a restored 19th century home, is one of the city's top art galleries.
Address: Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
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There is something for everyone at this island park in the Susquehanna River, including the minor league Senators ballfield. An eighteen-hole miniature golf course will challenge even the most avid of golfers, and batting cages will help baseball fans perfect their swing. Relaxing rides along the river in a...
Address: 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Fort Hunter encompasses a forty-acre park and plantation home first settled in the early 1700s. The park, which is set upon the banks of the Susquehanna River, has several picnic areas, as well as the Centennial Barn, which can accommodate up to 150 people. There are several walking paths, as well as access to the...
Address: 300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1026
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is located on North Street. Most of the exhibits here focus on state and local history. Features include a planetarium, a fine arts room, and interactive exhibits geared toward children. The museum first opened in 1902.
