Harrisburg, best known as Pennsylvania’s Capital City, offers the perfect destination for your summer getaway. Experience the perfect blend of history, family-friendly fun, and outdoor adventures in Harrisburg and access even more Central Pennsylvania adventures a stone’s throw away. From exploring the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to baseball games on City Island, there are endless things to do in Harrisburg! Book your stay with The Central Hotel & Conference Center and check out these five attractions during your visit:
1. Explore Historic Attractions and Museums
Start your journey in Harrisburg at The Pennsylvania Capitol Complex. Schedule a tour and learn about the building’s artistic and architectural highlights. Then, visit the National Civil War Museum and learn about America’s Civil War history through 17 expansive galleries. Finally, The State Museum of Pennsylvania offers a fantastic destination to learn about our state’s natural and cultural history.
2. Visit City Island in the Susquehanna River
City Island offers the perfect place to spend a summer day in Harrisburg. Catch a baseball game at FNB Field, take a sightseeing tour with Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, and kick back with a drink at the Harrisburg Beach Club!
3. Discover the Attractions in Midtown Harrisburg
Midtown offers visitors the perfect blend of history, art, and culture. Start your exploration at Broad Street Market, the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers market! Discover even more cultural attractions nearby at The Millworks, Susquehanna Art Museum, Midtown Scholar Bookstore, or Midtown Cinema.
4. Explore the Great Outdoors
Start your exploration at Riverfront Park, a scenic and easy 2.5-mile loop following the Susquehanna River. Or get some fresh air at Wildwood Park and explore the great outdoors during your Harrisburg vacation. This free park offers eight nature trails winding along a lake and through various habitats.
5. Plan a Day Trip to Hersheypark or Gettysburg
In addition to all the fantastic things to do in Harrisburg, the capital city also offers the perfect gateway to adventures throughout Central Pennsylvania. We are just a 20-minute drive from Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in PA!
We are also located just under an hour from Gettysburg National Military Park. Plan a day trip and visit some of the country’s most notable Civil War sites.
Reserve Your Harrisburg Accommodations Today
Book your summer getaway with The Central Hotel & Conference Center and discover even more things to do in Harrisburg at our hotel. Head to our on-site restaurant, O’Reilly’s Tap Room, for delicious comfort food and take advantage of additional amenities like an indoor pool, spacious fitness center, and an electronic game room. Browse our collection of Harrisburg hotel rooms and find the ideal accommodations for your Pennsylvania summer getaway today!