If you are an educator looking for field trips in Pennsylvania, you’ve come to the right place! The Central Hotel & Conference Center offers the perfect central location for school trips to the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Gettysburg, Hersheypark, Philadelphia, and more. We make it easy to plan group travels with our discounted hotel rooms, educational tours, complimentary bus parking, and breakfast buffet menus for groups. Read on to learn more about planning your school field trip with The Central Hotel!
A Pennsylvania Field Trip with The Central Hotel
The Central Hotel & Conference Centers’ state-of-the-art amenities and convenient location makes us the perfect match for any school group headed to Central Pennsylvania. Learn more information about planning your group travels with us on our meetings & events page.
- Enjoy discounted room rates for our Harrisburg guest rooms and suites.
- Take advantage of complimentary bus parking
- Access to educational tours in the surrounding area
- Student breakfast buffet menus specifically designed for groups
- Access to hotel amenities like a heated indoor swimming pool, business center, fitness center, electronic game room, and concierge services.
Where to Go on a Pennsylvania Field Trip near Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Capitol
One of the best field trips in Pennsylvania can be found right here in Harrisburg! The Pennsylvania State Capitol complex is an excellent destination for students to learn about local history, people, and artwork. Notable features of the building include the Main Rotunda, the Senate Chamber, the House Chamber, the Supreme Court, and an Interactive Welcome Center.
Groups of ten or more require advance reservations and are limited to 40 people. Please call 1-800-TOUR-N-PA to arrange your group tours!
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Central Hotel is just over 40 miles from Gettysburg, one of the most visited historic destinations in the country! Use the field trip planner to help craft the perfect itinerary for your school group. A few attractions to consider for your trip include the Visitor Center, battlefield tours, living history encampments, historic buildings, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Field trip options are separated by age group and include topics such as untold stories, the life of a Civil War soldier, the Gettysburg Address, and caring for the wounded.
Hersheypark
We are approximately 20 minutes from the largest theme park in Pennsylvania, Hersheypark! Save money on your Hersheypark group tickets and enjoy access to over 50 thrilling rides in the park. They also offer classroom curriculum opportunities with all new in-park education and community educators. Plan your trip around designated education days focusing on history, STEM, physics, wellness, and zoology.
If you have questions about planning your school trip at Hersheypark, please call 1-800-242-4236 and select option one.
Plan Field Trips in Pennsylvania with The Central Hotel
Planning field trips in Pennsylvania is made easy with The Central Hotel & Conference Center. Whether you are looking for overnight accommodations for your school trip or a place to stop for breakfast on the way to Hersheypark, our Harrisburg hotel has you covered!
Please contact our sales office at 717-561-0080 to start planning your field trip with us or to learn more information!