10 TOP Things to Do in Harrisburg - Hershey (2026 Activity Guide)

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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.

Hershey's Chocolate World

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

BRK876 Harrisburg, PA, state farm show complex buildings. Site of annual agricultural displays.

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.

Hersheypark Stadium

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

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 Theater featuring theatre scenes, interior views and heritage architecture

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.

Stone Arch Bridge Susquehanna River Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Hershey Gardens

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

Giant Center

Catch an event at Giant Center during your trip to Hershey. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Harrisburg - Hershey

The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

Downtown Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania State Capitol while in the area.

Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 with Milton Hershey’s request to “create a nice garden of roses.” More than 75 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty providing visitors with unique experiences and enriching opportunities.

North Hershey

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

Downtown Hershey

If you're spending some time in Downtown Hershey, Hersheypark and The Hershey Story Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Palmdale

Though Palmdale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hersheypark and Troegs Brewing Company.

National Civil War Museum showing interior views

Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

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Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.

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