Spend quality time with your family in Harrisburg, PA, and discover many things to do for all ages and interests. Families with young kids can enjoy everything from interactive activities to mini-golf, while older kids can discover the city’s rich history at our many museums. In addition to all the fun activities in town, we are also a short drive away from endless entertainment at Hersheypark. Choose The Central Hotel & Conference Center as your lodging partner and reserve one of our two-bedroom suites to ensure privacy and comfort for both you and the kids. Pair that with hotel amenities like a heated indoor pool and an electronic game room for the perfect family vacation experience!
Discover Kid-Friendly Museum Exhibits
Experience interactive fun for the whole family at Whitaker Center for Science & Arts. The building includes four venues, blending science, art, and entertainment in one location. From hands-on STEAM-based learning at the Science Center to immersive movies at the Digitial Cinema, there is something for everyone.
Visit The State Museum of Pennsylvania and take the kids to learn about the solar system at the Planetarium. They also offer a Curiosity Connection exhibit, where kids aged 1-5 can enjoy imaginative play.
Visit City Island
If you are visiting during the summertime, take the bridge to City Island for an afternoon of family fun. Take a cruise down the river on a riverboat tour, play a round of miniature golf, ride on a miniature train, and watch a Harrisburg Senators baseball game.
Enjoy Weather-Proof Entertainment
For weather-proof fun, visit Gamut Theatre and purchase tickets to one of the family-friendly performances from the Popcorn Hat Players. Check the schedule during your visit to see which fairy tale, folk tale, or fable they bring to life. Head to ABC East Lanes for bowling and escape rooms.
Spend a Day in Hershey
Discover even more family activities in Hershey, just a 20-minute drive from The Central Hotel. Spend a day at Hersheypark and ride thrilling roller coasters at Pennsylvania’s largest amusement park. The park also features Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction, where kids can design their own candy bars; ZooAmerica, home to over 200 animals; and Hershey Gardens, where vibrant flowers and butterflies await.
Reserve a Family-Friendly Harrisburg Hotel Room
This is just a sampling of the things to do with your family in Harrisburg; discover even more activities on the Vist Hershey & Harrisburg Family Fun page. Browse our Harrisburg hotel rooms and find the perfect lodging for your family getaway. From our deluxe poolside double queen rooms offering direct access to the pool to our two-bedroom suites offering separate living quarters, we have something for every family’s needs. Book with us today!