Things To Do In Central PA

Home to beautiful hiking and camping country, historic small towns like Carlisle, Mechanicsburg and Shippensburg, farms and wineries, auto shows and more, Cumberland County is a great place to get away and explore.

Explore the mountains and historical sites of Franklin County, including farm markets and orchards, antique shops, skiing, hiking and camping festivals (including Chambersburg’s annual Applefest) and much more.

HIA is surrounded by a wealth of things to see and do. Families flock to Hershey for sweet attractions and high-impact fun, while visitors enjoy exploring the state capitol, taking paddleboat rides on the Susquehanna and taking in a ball game on City Island.

Historic Gettysburg is just a short drive from Harrisburg, offering a chance to explore the Gettysburg Battlefield, take a ghost tour and visit other famous historical sites as well as Adams County destinations such as America’s Orchard, local wineries and more.

Lancaster County is just a short drive from Harrisburg, where you can enjoy Amish country, farmers’ markets and antique shops, historic small towns, the Strasburg Railroad, the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair, and year-round festivals and events.

The beautiful Lebanon Valley is home to rolling farms and orchards as well as historic Mount Gretna with its year-round playhouse and annual art festival, historic Cornwall Furnace, the annual Lebanon County Fair and much more. Photo credit to Stephan Vegoe.

Part of the Appalachian Mountain Region, Perry County is a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Visitors come to enjoy camping, hiking, fishing and hunting year-round, as well as small-town antique shops and more.

Home to Harley-Davidson and other iconic brands, York is the Factory Tour Capital of the World®. It’s also home to major historical attractions and museums, the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail and Susquehanna Ale trail, and much more.