Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Blog

Explore the Hershey Harrisburg Region by bike, pedaling around Harrisburg doing some sight-cycling or off-roading on the challenging mountain bike trails in Hershey. Below is your guide to ride including recommended bike trails in Harrisburg & Hershey, sights along the way, bicycle rentals, and more!

You’ve heard the phrase: “It’s not the destination; it’s the journey.” While the Hershey Harrisburg Region isn’t a long road trip from most major Mid-Atlantic cities, these car games for kids will keep your passengers entertained and excited on the way here!

When your sightseeing is hindered by weather or you’re just sold on convenience, the Hershey Harrisburg Region has a few choice places that offer activities and delicious food all under one roof. Around Hershey The Hershey Story, Museum on Chocolate Ave. | The Pantry Café Take a sweet trip back in time to unwrap the life and legacy of Milton S.

Every city has that special something that locals love and keeps visitors coming back year after year. Harrisburg is more than Pennsylvania’s capital, Hershey’s neighbor, or pass-through city along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Take a peek at Harrisburg’s must-see attractions, fascinating history, and the quirky sights to see along the way. Essential

We love seeing local and visitor photos from around the region on social media! You’re spending the day being Hersheypark Happy SM , snapping pictures of your delicious dinners, sipping at our vineyards and breweries, and capturing the beauty of our cities and towns. We’ve put together a list of the region’s most Instagram-mable locations featuring photos from you!

Our bustling region has much for travelers to see and do, but we are also fortunate to have a softer, more serene side, marked by an abundance of outdoor activities. When it comes walking trails and hiking in PA, everyone from open-air enthusiasts to active amblers loves our proximity to nature. 

Looking for cheap things to do in Hershey or Harrisburg? We’ll do ya one better. How about a list of completely free activities? From family-friendly attractions to self-guided tours and hikes, you don’t need to break the bank to get a taste of the region. When you’re traveling on a budget, it’s great to find some freebies like these:

City Island in Harrisburg is one of a few places left that can effortlessly provide a classic day of family fun. It’s a chance to slow down and savor the little things like family moments and company of friends. Baseball and hot dogs, carousel rides and mini golf, sharing a horse-drawn carriage ride - City Island is a little slice of Americana

Running through the Midstate, the Susquehanna River has attracted people to its shores for fishing, scenic hikes, kayaking, picnics and a range of other activities.