Things to do in Central Pennsylvania

Activities, attractions and tours

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Harrisburg featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
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The Hershey Story Museum which includes interior views
National Civil War Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

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Areas of Central Pennsylvania

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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
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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
Gettysburg showing a bridge and heritage architecture

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
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Prospect Heights

While Prospect Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fulton Theatre and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Prospect Heights
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Musser Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Musser Park and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Musser Park
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Ross

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ross and surrounding area, you can visit Central Market and Fulton Theatre.

Ross