What to do in Central Pennsylvania, PA

Activities, attractions and tours

Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Central Pennsylvania has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Central Pennsylvania, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Central Pennsylvania with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Central Pennsylvania

Central Pennsylvania is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Central Pennsylvania, and make it a breeze to explore Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Pennsylvania to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Central Pennsylvania, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Central Pennsylvania.

Central Pennsylvania attractions

Central Pennsylvania has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Central Pennsylvania to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Pennsylvania.

Looking for things to do in Central Pennsylvania can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Central Pennsylvania or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Pennsylvania attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Cannons and a monument on the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Gettysburg Historic District

If you're spending some time in Gettysburg Historic District, Gettysburg Museum of History and Majestic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Gettysburg Historic District
Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster

Historic Downtown Lancaster is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Central Market and Fulton Theatre while you're in town.

Historic Downtown Lancaster
Downtown Hershey

Downtown Hershey

If you're spending some time in Downtown Hershey, Hersheypark and The Hershey Story Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Hershey
Downtown Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park while in the area.

Downtown Harrisburg
North Hershey

North Hershey

While visiting North Hershey, you might make a stop by sights like Hersheypark and Hershey Gardens.

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Downtown State College

If you're spending some time in Downtown State College, What-A-Blast Extreme Laser Tag and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown State College

 

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