Things to Do in Hershey, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania, features the top 164 nearby activities — including 58 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Hershey, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Shopping.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Hershey, PA , followed by 140 popular activities in nearby cities, including Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Mechanicsburg, Lititz, Columbia, Manheim, Middletown and Strasburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Hershey, Pennsylvania, features the top 164 nearby activities — including 58 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Hershey, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Shopping.
  • The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Hershey, PA , followed by 140 popular activities in nearby cities, including Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Mechanicsburg, Lititz, Columbia, Manheim, Middletown and Strasburg
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12.6 Miles
79% 47 votes
Farmers Markets Third and Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The oldest continuously operating market house in the US, Broad Street Market, founded in 1860, features both organic vegetables, meat and baked goods, and a seperate building for prepared food including sandwiches and a variety of international cuisine.
12.6 Miles
71% 7 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110 MoreLess Info
Wildwood Park & Lake Sanctuary includes a lake, nature center, several miles of nature trails and all kinds of plants and wildlife. They also host multiple special events every week that are both fun and educational.
12.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Lake Harrisburg Park, 3rd St & Division Street, Harrisburg, PA 17130 MoreLess Info
With a lighted walking path surrounding the lake, Italian Lake provides scenic views of the water and a place to watch the sunset. The lake is inhabited by ducks and geese; and is landscaped with shrubs, flowers, and trees.
12.7 Miles
78% 157 votes
Boat Cruise City Island, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
The 120-passenger stern driven paddle wheel riverboat known as the Pride of the Susquehanna offers rides on the Susquehanna River. The riverboat is decorated like a 1800s riverboat inside and can be rented for weddings, parties, business functions, and dinner cruises.
12.7 Miles
Movie Theaters 250 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Midtown Cinema was founded by Todd Shill and Allen Brown as a way to increase community engagement in downtown Harrisburg. The tradition started by the founders continues at the theater which screens foreign and independent films.
12.8 Miles
96% 115 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
The Eastern League AA Harrisburg Senators are the farm team for the Washington Nationals, and play at Metro Ball Park. The ballpark features 21 corporate suites, and a children's play area with inflatable toys.
12.8 Miles
97% 35 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 1820 N. Fourth Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is housed in an 1899 Victorian firehouse and features a collection of artifacts that range from the early days to modern times. The museum also displays vintage fire engines and other memorabilia.
12.8 Miles
88% 78 votes
Parks Front Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Beginning at the Walnut Street Bridge, the River Front Park trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania descends to the path's River Walk pathway. Toward the end of the 2.5 mile walk, the trail ascends and makes a loop back to the bridge.
12.9 Miles
71% 7 votes
Train Tours 25 Station Road, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
Situated on an actual island in the middle of the river, the City Island Railroad & Carousel are attractions within the park on the island. The railroad is a small child-friendly train that slowly runs through the area, and the classic carousel is adjacent to the train.
13.5 Miles
100% 22 votes
Segway Tours 3003 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 MoreLess Info
Harrisburg By Segway Tours takes guests gliding past the city's historical venues and scenic sites on the ride of a segway. The tour is a 2-hour family friendly ride that snakes along the Susquehanna River.
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