Join The Central Hotel & Conference Center for the fall harvest in Central Pennsylvania and delight in the season’s bounty. Get in the fall spirit and experience pumpkin picking, apple harvests, hayrides, corn mazes, and family-friendly fun near Harrisburg. Support our family-owned and operated farms and enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon strolling through orchards of fruit trees and picking the perfect jack-o-lantern pumpkin. Whether you are planning a family getaway or a couples retreat, we offer fall fun for all ages!
Strites’ Orchard
Strites’ Orchard is the closest option to our hotel, just five miles down the road. Check in and head to the U-pick area to find your favorite apple variety, including Ginger, Gold, Gala, Honey Crisp, and Paula Red. After the orchard, make sure to head to the bakery for fresh baked goods, jams, jellies, goat cheese, and fruit pies.
Patchwork Pumpkin Farm
Located in Grantville, Patchwork Pumpkin Farm offers family-friendly fun for all ages. Stroll through the pumpkin patch and choose from pumpkins of all colors and sizes. Then, enjoy activities around the property, such as hayrides, duck races, slides, wagon rides, games, puzzles, and tire pyramids.
Paulus Farm Market
Make the drive to Paulus Farm Market in Mechanicsburg for a day of fun on the farm this fall. Pick out a pumpkin in the patch and then head to Paulus FarmPark and visit the farm animals, including donkeys, pygmy goats, calves, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and pigs. During the fall season, they also offer special activities like a corn maze, hay play areas, a giant corn tent, and a hayride.
Oak Grove Farms
Head to Oak Grove Farms in Mechanicsburg for a pick-your-own pumpkin patch this fall. Then, visit the bakery for homemade pumpkin treats like pie, rolls, muffins, bread, and bars. They offer a hot food menu if you are looking for a tasty lunch during your visit.
Mt. Airy Orchards
Visit Mt. Airy Orchards in Dillsburg and walk through more than 150 acres of fruit trees featuring over 25 varieties of apples. They also offer a pumpkin patch, a five-acre corn maze, and a fall fun admission area. This area includes family-friendly activities like tube slides, jumping pillows, dress the scarecrow, and straw bale mountains.
Escape to Central Pennsylvania this Fall
Book your fall getaway with The Central Hotel & Conference Center and discover apple and pumpkin picking near our Harrisburg hotel. With comfortable accommodations and easy access to the heart of the season’s festivities, we have everything you need for a memorable autumn excursion. Browse our Harrisburg hotel rooms and find the perfect lodging with us today!