Harrisburg Activities

Welcome to Harrisburg, PA!

75 Minutes From Baltimore

2 Hours From Philadelphia

3 Hours From NYC

History

• Tour Pennsylvania’s impressive Capitol in downtown Harrisburg
• Gettysburg National Military Park – 40 min
• The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Downtown Harrisburg, with hands-on children’s museum

Young Children

• Hershey Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World – 20 min
• Dutch Wonderland: children’s amusement park – 40 min
• Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center: IMAX theater, hands-on children’s science center

Culture

• Pennsylvania Dutch Country Lancaster County Amish & Mennonite life: Buggy rides, crafts, scenic farmland, historic bridges.
• Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks, Pops, and Children’s Series. Conductor Stuart Malina.
• Hersheypark Stadium:  Biggest names in contemporary music
• Hershey Theatre: Traveling Broadway shows, classical music, dance attractions, world-renowned performers.

Parks in the city

• Italian Lake Park: Beautiful walking paths and fountains (no picnic area). North Third Street and Division Street.
• Fort Hunter Park: Historic mansion, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and riverside walking trails. 5300 N Front Street.
• Boyd Big Tree Preserve: Scenic hilltop pavilion and beautiful hiking trails. Park entrance across from 1574 Fishing Creek Valley Rd.
• Wildwood Park: Beautiful easy trails and nature center. 100 Wildwood Way.
• Harrisburg’s City Island: Parks, boat rides, minor league baseball team & more.

Nature

• Lake Tobias Wildlife Park: Petting zoo, safari (40 min.)
• The Appalachian Trail: Access points (10 min.)
• Roundtop Mountain Resort: Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, summer sports (20 min.)
• Gifford Pinchot State Park: All seasons activities (30 min.)
• Codorus State Park: All seasons activities (45 min.)

Factory Tours

• Utz Potato Chip factory: See and smell the making of their famous chips and snacks. Hanover, PA, near York.
• Turkey Hill Experience: Experience how ice cream is made; milk a mechanical cow; make your own ice cream. Lancaster County.
• Harley-Davidson: Explore the manufacturing and assembly of these legendary motorcycles. York.
• Antique Automobile Club of America Museum: Hershey (20 min.)
• Cabela’s: Off I-78 on the way from/to NY/NJ (40 min.)