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Hershey's chocolate factory, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The original Hershey's chocolate factory, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (courtesy, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts)
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  • Indulge in a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-like experience at Hershey's Chocolate World east of town. The Hersheypark amusement center hosts some of the best roller coasters this side of Florida.
  • See the massive cemetery and view the interactive exhibits of Gettysburg, built where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War took place. It's about a 45-minute drive southwest.
  • Within Harrisburg, the National Civil War Museum houses some 4,400 artifacts from both sides of the Mason-Dixon.
  • Tour the Pennsylvania State Capitol—a Renaissance-style building with domed ceilings and stained glass created by European artists at the turn of the 20th century.

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Hotels

from: $84

Comfort Inn at the Park

1200 Mae St.
Hershey, PA 17036 Map

Distance: 10.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $109

SpringHill Suites Hershey

115 Museum Drive
Hershey, PA 17033 Map

Distance: 10.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $179

Hershey Lodge

West Chocolate Avenue and University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033 Map

Distance: 11.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Hersheypark

expert favorite attraction
100 W Hersheypark Dr.
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

Distance: 12.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Hershey Botanical Gardens

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170 Hotel Road
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

Distance: 12.3 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Hershey's Chocolate World

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251 Park Boulevard
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033

Distance: 11.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Harrisburg

Distance (mi.)
Baltimore/Washington International Airport 76.5 map
Philadelphia International Airport 91.1 map
Washington Dulles International Airport 95.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Harrisburg

Distance (mi.)
Harrisburg International Airport 9.5 map
Hagerstown Wash. County Regional Airport 58.8 map
State College University Park Airport 63.4 map

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Harrisburg Vacation Rentals

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from: $97

Punta Montgo l'Escala

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Utensils
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from: $128

Wildwoods Inn Hershey Road

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Garage, Internet Access, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Utensils
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Le Moulin de Malineau

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Laundry, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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