Things to Do in Harrisburg - Hershey in 2025

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What to do in Harrisburg - Hershey

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Hersheypark

Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.

Hersheypark Stadium

Enjoy a sports competition or a musical concert under the bright lights with beer and snacks in this historic arena.

Hershey's Chocolate World

Feed your sugary fantasies in attractions dedicated to all things cocoa-related at this chocolate-themed attraction.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

Catch an event at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex during your trip to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its local chocolate shops.

Hershey Theater featuring theater scenes, heritage architecture and interior views

Hershey Theatre

Spend a night watching drama, dance and music in one of Pennsylvania’s most opulent venues or tour it during the daytime to glimpse behind the scenes.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

Visit a majestic palace in the heart of Harrisburg and wander Pennsylvania’s halls of power in a building created as a tribute to art, freedom and democracy.

Hershey Gardens

Experience an explosion of color in gardens bursting with banks of stunning flowers and a house filled with hundreds of butterflies.

Amazing food and brews. We met the chef. He was such a great guy who seriously loves his job. Free self guided tour, too!

Troegs Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Troegs Brewing Company during your travels to Hershey. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.

National Civil War Museum

Learn about one of the bloodiest conflicts in America’s history in an elegant and informative museum that documents every aspect of the era.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Harrisburg - Hershey

Downtown Harrisburg

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Central core neighborhood with a lively "Restaurant Row" on North Second Street, Downtown Harrisburg offers attractions like City Island, Riverfront Park, and the Capital Area Greenbelt. Discover boutique shops in SoMa and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

Carlisle Historic District

If you're spending some time in Carlisle Historic District, Carlisle Theatre and Cumberland County Historical Society Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Wormleysburg

River views and restaurants are some things travelers note about Wormleysburg. Check out City Island or Broad Street Market while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

North Hershey

While visiting North Hershey, you might make a stop by sights like Hersheypark and Hershey Gardens.

Union Deposit

While Union Deposit might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hersheypark and Antique Automobile Club of America Museum.