Here is a directory of the many great things-to-do in Hershey and surrounding areas. Click for directions from Carriage Stop B&B.
777 Hollywood Blvd – Grantville, PA 17028
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is your destination for world-class casino gaming & entertainment. Over 2,450 slot machines and 56 table games! Enjoy a variety of dining options from quick snacks to gourmet meals. Plus the thrill of live and simulcast thoroughbred horse racing year-round.
170 Hotel Rd – Hershey, PA 17033
Set atop a hill overlooking Hersheypark, Hershey Gardens spans 23 acres displaying beautiful flowers, rare trees, a butterfly house and children’s garden. Open year round, you can spend your afternoon strolling along the many trails, enjoying a guided tour, or exploring the Garden Shop.
18 Boundary Rd – Grantville, PA 17028
Located near the base of Blue Mountain in East Hanover Township, this 230 acre park is surrounded by Fort Indiantown Gap, the headquarters for the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard. If you enjoy birdwatching, bring your zoom lens and binoculars!
10 W Hersheypark Dr – Hershey, PA 17033
The Sky is the Limit at Hersheypark Stadium, opened in 1939. It is the most prominent outdoor stadium between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and hosts events such as District III Football and Soccer games, PIAA Football and Soccer State Championships. The Star Pavilion hosts the annual Summer Concert Series including the most prominent names in the music industry.
800 Park Blvd – Hershey, PA 17033
Journey along with other chocolate lovers through the history and magic of Hershey’s chocolate. Located in Hershey’s Chocolate World, the Hershey Trolley Works started rolling out in 1988 and has, since then, been one of the biggest attractions of this sweet city.
101 Chocolate World Way – Hershey, PA 17033
Specializing in Hershey’s chocolate products, Hershey’s Chocolate World offers a host of shops and restaurants. See the Hershey’s Great Chocolate Factory Mystery in 4D, take a ride on the Hershey Trolley Works, Create a Candy Bar, and enjoy a free Chocolate Tour ride.
100 W HersheyPark Dr – Hershey, PA 17033
Founded in 1906, HersheyPark now offers more than 70 rides and attractions, including 13 roller coasters and 15 water rides! Make sure to visit the California sea lions & Atlantic harbor seals at Aquatheatre. Catch the latest in musical entertainment at the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre. Come along and get Hersheypark Happy!
201 Park Ave – Hershey, PA 17033
Adjacent to Hersheypark, this unique 11 acre walk-through zoo features more than 200 animals native to five regions of the North American continent. Prepare for a successful, fun and eye-opening exploration into the wild, relax in the dining area, and don’t forget to stop and pick up a souvenir to take home.
550 Hershey Park Dr – Hershey, PA 17033
There is always something happening in the Giant Center, a 10,500 seat multi-purpose arena in Hershey. Home of the Hershey Bears Hockey Club, they also host an impressive line-up of star-studded performances including professional ice shows, musical concerts, circuses and other family events.
Also referred to as “The Gap”, this military facility is headquarters for the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard. The Fort is home to the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum. You may also visit the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The attached Google Map link will guide you to Fort Indiantown Gap Visitor Information Building.
3010 Elizabethtown Rd – Hershey, PA 17033
Video arcade: Game Park offers go-karts, laser tag, mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages, arcades & ice cream.
2090 Linglestown Rd – Harrisburg, PA 17110
A 63-acre recreational island is a great place to spend the day. Catch a baseball game with the Harrisburg Senators, or cruise the water on the Pride of Susquehanna Riverboat, take a ride on a steam train or horse-drawn carriage. The island also offers miniature golf, arcade games, batting cages, and a beach.
5300 N Front St – Harrisburg, PA 17110
Take a guided tour of this historic home located in Harrisburg, was once known as Archibald McAllister House. Situated on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River and the Blue Mountain Range, it was built about 1814 and is a 2 ½-story, five-bay wide stone dwelling in the Federal Style.
501 N Third St - Harrisburg, PA 17120
The Pennsylvania Capitol building is unique because it houses all three branches of Government under one roof. Begin your tour in the breathtaking rotunda featuring a 52-million-pound dome that reaches 272 feet from floor to ceiling. The designer modeled the Capitol dome after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Atop the dome sits a 17-foot, 3-ton gilded bronze statue named Commonwealth. The staircase is made of Italian marble and modeled after the grand staircase of the Paris Opera House. The Moravian-tile floor, known as the carpet of history, is original to the building and contains nearly 400 pictures.
City Island – Harrisburg, PA 17101
Pride of the Susquehanna is one of the last remaining paddle-wheel riverboats in America. During the summer, she launches several times per day for a 45-minute sight-seeing cruise. They also offer themed cruises including murder mysteries, musical & educational trips, and more.
