Central Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hotel Destinations
From an amusement park with a chocolaty twist to one of our nation’s most revered battlefields, Central Pennsylvania is a beautiful and historic region that will provide you with delightful memories that will remain long after your return home. Amid Central Pennsylvania’s gorgeous landscape of rolling wooded hills and flowing rivers, you’ll discover inviting cities like Harrisburg, Hershey, and Lancaster - rich with unique personalities and exciting attractions.
Top 10 Attractions in Central Pennsylvania
Hersheypark. Celebrating over 100 years of happiness, this amusement park - opened back in 1907 by Hershey Chocolate Company - stretches across over 100 acres and contains more than 60 exciting rides and attractions!
Harrisburg. The capitol of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg is loaded with fun tourist sights and exciting things to do. Check out attractions like the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and enjoy Harrisburg’s downtown bars, clubs, and events.
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Gettysburg Battlefield. Site of the infamous Battle of Gettysburg, this tourist attraction exhibits one of the most crucial battlegrounds of America’s Civil War. Discover the location where Abraham Lincoln delivered his
Gettysburg Address and pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives between 1861 and1865 at the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Lancaster Amish Country. America’s oldest Amish settlement, Lancaster County is a place where visitors can relax and enjoy a more simple way of living. Take a buggy ride, visit the People’s Place Quilt Museum, or treat yourself to the fresh foods of this agricultural region inhabited by hardworking folk and gently turning windmills.
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PA Farm Show Complex. Hosting more than 200 events each year, this farm show complex and convention center of Harrisburg, PA is one of the state’s most popular facilities. From auctions and bake sales to farm shows and school dances, there’s always something intriguing going on.
Milton Hershey School. Providing a safe educational environment for low-income children, this Hershey, PA institute is a bright reminder of the good that caring can bring. Established by Milton S. Hershey over 90 years ago, the school helps underprivileged children go on to live successful adult lives.
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Carlisle Car Shows. Eleven events celebrating cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all makes and models are held each year at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds of Carlisle, PA. Enjoy great food as you view impressive looking vehicles.
University of Scranton. Offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, this Pocono region college of Scranton, PA boasts a majestic mountain campus a long history of providing top-rated education.
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Harrisburg International Airport . Serving Central Pennsylvania’s major cities including Lancaster, York, Hershey, Gettysburg, Carlisle, and Harrisburg, this major airport offers convenient regional air travel and cutting-edge facilities.
Montage Mountain/Sno Mountain Ski Resort. This Northern Pennsylvania winter attraction is a favorite among local skiers, offering 21 exciting trails, a top elevation of 1960 feet, a new terrain park, and a variety of snowy slopes for all experience levels.
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Central Pennsylvania Amusement Parks. Central Pennsylvania is a paradise for kids and all adults young at heart. The area’s awesome amusement parks nestled in this lush green region create the perfect mix of natural beauty and speed-bound splendor. If you want coasters that soar into the sky and twist like pretzels through the air, Central Pennsylvania is for you!
- Hersheypark
- Knoebels Amusement Park and Resort
Central Pennsylvania Golf Getaways. Peaceful streams, luscious foliage, and gently sloping terrain make for majestic, top-rated golfing across the Susquehanna Valley of Central Pennsylvania. Escape to one of the area’s 18-hole public courses and feel the peace and pleasure that come with the discovery of innovative holes and course layouts. Experience nature’s serenity and the scent of the cut greens and fairways as you play a round with friends at the spectacular golf courses in Central Pennsylvania.
- Heritage Hill Golf Resort & Conference Center
- Honey Run Golf Club
- Deer Valley Golf Course
- Armitage Golf Course
- Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
- Valley Green Golf Course
- Wren Dale Golf Club
- Eagles Crossing Golf Course
- Lancaster Host Golf Course
- Fairview Golf Course
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Central Pennsylvania Shopping. Although Central Pennsylvania may not be New York or London, when it comes to high-end fashion, this region surprise shoppers with its unique boutiques, trendy shopping centers, and price-friendly factory outlet malls. Whether you’re in search for that perfect gift for a friend or in need of a special something for yourself, you’ll be sure to find what you’re searching for in the Susquehanna Valley of Central Pennsylvania.
- The Factory Outlets at Hershey
- Strawberry Square
- Lycoming Mall
- Macy’s
- Street of Shops
- Harrisburg Mall
- Bass Pro Shop
Hersha Hotels in Central Pennsylvania. With 14 distinguished hotels throughout the Susquehanna Valley region, Hersha Hotels are your choice for comfortable, relaxed accommodations in Central Pennsylvania. We present guests with luxurious guestrooms and suites outfitted with amenities that make your vacation unforgettable. Our hotels even offer deluxe facilities including fitness rooms, business centers, and meeting spaces so you feel right at home in the pristine surroundings of Central Pennsylvania. And if you’re planning the perfect getaway, Hersha Hotels offer exciting vacation packages that help you enjoy the region’s unique attractions and sights.
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Gettysburg Battlefield/Civil War Package
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Experience one of the most historic landmarks in the country and the most crucial battleground of America’s Civil War. The site of the infamous Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg Battlefield is a must-see tourist attraction for history buffs or families looking to drive through the beautiful countryside while understanding the past. Discover the location where Abraham Lincoln delivered his legendary Gettysburg Address, or pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives between 1861 and1865 at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Take a self-guided walking tour of Gettysburg Battlefield, or join a park ranger led tour that explains the three famous days in 1863. Adventurists can tour 40 miles of roads by bicycle or horseback across the 5,700 acres of battlefields.
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania/Deer Valley Golf Package
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Tee of at Central Pennylvania’s newest golf course – Deer Valley Golf Course – where tree-lined fairways and Blue Mountain vistas create a layout that is beautiful and challenging. Feel the peace and pleasure of this beautiful 18-hole course as you play a round in the serenity of the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania. Located just 7 miles east of Harrisburg and 3 miles from Hershey, this incredible, top-rated golf course features large elevated greens, massive multi-tiered tees, unique hybrid bluegrass fairways, wide continuous cart paths and breathtaking mountain views. The facility also offers a pro shop, a 9,000 square foot putting green, and a dining pavilion for catered outings – all in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Knoebels Amusement Park Package
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Come play in the hardwood and pine forests of Elysburg, Pennsylvania at Knoebels Amusement Resort, a wonderful family amusement park for outdoor fun and adventure. Opened back in 1926, Knoebels is “America’s largest free admission park” and includes everything from thrilling roller coasters and a waterpark to scenic campgrounds and picnic areas. Knoebels features a cool collection of thrill rides and coasters like the Twister, family and kiddie rides, Knoebels Waterpark, a Grand Carousel with organ music and brass rings, a Scenic Skyride, and awesome attractions such as the Bald Eagle Habitat, Miniature Golf, Mining Museum and Knoebels' 18-hole golf course. This unique Pennsylvania amusement park also offers venues and catering for group gatherings, making it a wonderful place to host a special event – from family reunions to birthday celebrations to corporate barbeques.
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Liberty Mountain Ski Package
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Nestled on 275 stunning acres in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania - near the scenic Catoctin Mountains and just 8 miles from Historic Gettysburg - Liberty Mountain Resort offers over 100 acres of spectacular skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing trails. This wonderful South Pennsylvania ski resort features 16 ski trails and 6 chairlifts for skiing and snowboarding, 14 lanes for snow tubing at Boulder Ridge, three exciting terrain parks, night skiing, ski and snowboard schools and the Liberty Mountain Sports Shop. After you hit the slopes, enjoy a cozy meal or warm drink at McKee's Tavern, Starbucks Coffee, or Sneaky's Pizza Parlor. At Libery Mountain, you’ll experience the ski adventure of a lifetime!
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Sno Mountain Ski Package
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Grab your skis and hit the snow-kissed slopes at Sno Mountain Ski Resort in Scranton– a winter wonderland for Pennsylvania skiers, snow boarders and tubers. Formerly Montage Mountain, Sno Mountain features 23 exciting ski trails – from easy to extremely difficult - a top elevation of 1960 feet, a terrain park – with exciting rails, jumps and a 13” half-pipe - 6 ski lifts, ski and snowboard rentals, and an unbeatable diversity of snowy slopes, runs and trails for Pennsylvania powder heads. After your ski adventure on the Sno Mountain trails, you and your family can cozy up and enjoy a bite to eat at the Moose Lodge, Sno Grille and Sno Garden.
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