AREA ATTRACTIONS

Extend your Hershey getaway with an exciting trip to our favorite family attractions in nearby Lancaster, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg! You'll experience the contemporary charm of our capital city, the famous Amish buggies of rural Lancaster, the Civil War battlefields of historic Gettysburg, and so much more. There's something fun for everyone and it's all just down the road! Extend your stay and take advantage of these one-of-a-kind attractions.

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Harrisburg

Hershey is only minutes away from Harrisburg, where the classical State Capitol Building, award-winning state museum, and the National Civil War Museum delight thousands of visitors each day. For more information, call 1-800-995-0969 or 1-800-VISIT PA.

Gettysburg

Just 45 minutes south, there is more Civil War history to be found at Gettysburg Battlefield National Park, the stirring memorial to the epic 3-day battle that proved to be the turning point of the Civil War. Also home to the American Civil War Museum, and many other historical attractions. For more information, call 717-334-6274.

Lancaster County

Lancaster, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a pleasant 30-minute drive from Hershey. You'll pass farms and fields where the Amish, also known as the Plain People, still live without electricity and use mule teams to plow some of the most beautiful and productive farmland in America. There is fun and adventure for the whole family, including Dutch-style food, museums, and cultural attractions.