Travel Directions & Area Attractions

Hershey, PA. Whether you have a family of two, a family of 22, or if your friends have become your family, gather everyone together and head to the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a vacation is always 100 percent family fun. Overwhelmingly, guests say the reason they visit Hershey, The Sweetest Place on Earth, is to enjoy family time. Whether they’re screaming on a Hersheypark roller coaster, visiting the residents of ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, sharing a five-pound Hershey’s chocolate bar or swinging golf clubs, families experience it all … together.

Hershey, PA. ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is an 11-acre, walk-through zoo. It’s home to more than 200 animals representing more than 60 species from five regions of North America. ZooAmerica began as Hershey Zoo in 1910, when Milton S. Hershey formally organized his park’s growing collection of wild animals into a public zoo. That zoo closed in 1971, but it reopened in its present format – a facility that highlights North American animals – on May 7, 1978. ZooAmerica currently operates as a department of Hersheypark.

Lewisbury, PA. Roundtop is famous for it’s skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter. In the summer, the resort offers ropes courses, ziplining, climbing walls, OGO ball rides, bumper boats, summer tubing, scenic chairlift rides, paintball, and live music at The Fireside Pub and Grill.

Mechanicsburg, PA. Williams Grove Speedway has been part of the rich history of motorsports throughout the nation and the world since the gates were first opened in 1939. Tommy Hinnershitz won the first-ever event contested before weekly sprint car racing began in 1967. Prior to that time stock car racing was the norm before it evolved into coupes and the famed 30 x 90 bugs. Today, Williams Grove hosts weekly programs of the best sprint car racing anywhere from late February to October, including appearances by the World of Outlaws. Featuring a family atmosphere and affordable prices, be sure to visit The Grove in person after you have visited us on the web.

Dillsburg, PA. The fields at Wanna Play Paintball offer a large variety of challenges and thrilling experiences for our players. Whether you are looking for an attack and defend scenario at our formidable castle, the thrill of a fast-paced tactical air ball match or if you relish the tension that comes from stalking through thick woods and bunkers - we've got a field for you. But don't just take our word for it - feel free to come down and experience first-hand the excellent games that await you on our nine signature fields.

The Army Heritage Trail serves as the USAHEC's outdoor museum. It encompasses the grounds of the USAHEC, covering about one mile and highlights nearly every era of Army history with different exhibits and large artifacts. Designed to provide an immersion experience that allows the visitor to walk into each period represented, the Trail also serves as a stage for living history presentations by historians serving as interpreters.

Glen Rock, PA. The museum is built on a wooded hillside overlooking the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds and Racetrack near York Springs, Pa. Along with establishing one the the premier racing museums in the country, the 40 acre fairgrounds and racetrack were also passionately restored to their original beauty. This creates an almost magical atmosphere that makes EMMR a “living museum”. Several times each year EMMR holds public events where these historic cars are again brought to life and can be seen as they were meant to be seen ... On the Racetrack!

Harrisburg, PA. Adjacent to Pennsylvania’s State Capitol building in Harrisburg, The State Museum offers exhibits and exquisite collections interpreting the state’s fascinating heritage. From the dawn of geologic time, to the Native American experience, colonial and revolutionary beginnings, and a pivotal Civil War battleground through the Commonwealth’s vast industrial age, The State Museum demonstrates that Pennsylvania’s story is America’s story.

Carlisle, PA. The Cumberland County Historical Society, founded in 1874, is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the rich history of Cumberland County. The Society maintains a library, archives, museum and lecture hall on North Pitt Street in downtown Carlisle and the Two Mile House in South Middleton Township. The CCHS has over 37,000 visitors annually, over 1,500 members and 220 volunteers.

Gettysburg, PA. Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the farm served the President as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a much needed respite from Washington and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

Gettysburg, PA. The first steps toward the Battle of Gettysburg started in June 1863. Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s soldiers crossed the Potomac River in Virginia and began to march toward the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania, with thoughts that a victory in the North would erode the Union’s will to continue the fight. The Battle of Gettysburg started on July 1, 1863, when Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia met Gen. George Meade’s Union Army of the Potomac. During the three-day battle, about 165,000 soldiers clashed in and around the small town of Gettysburg (battle-era population: 2,400). When the Battle of Gettysburg was over on July 3, 1863, 51,000 soldiers were casualties (killed, wounded, captured or missing) in what remains the largest battle ever fought in North America. The Gettysburg Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, invites you to visit and learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg and the American Civil War and the battle’s relevance in our lives today. The Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience, coupled with a battlefield tour, provides unlimited inspiration.

Cumberland Valley is filled with hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities. Browse the Top 10 Hikes and Trails to get moving!

Home of renowned fly-fishermen like Ed Shenk, and known for famous fly-fishing streams including the Yellow Breeches Creek, LeTort Spring Run or Big Spring Creek, fly-fishermen have been traversing the Cumberland Valley since the 18th Century. Our scenic streams range from all-tackle Approved Trout Waters to fly-fishing only and no-harvest sections. This area is rife with Class-A Fly-Fishing waters - the highest qualify in the state for wild trout fly-fishing.

Gardners, PA. Steeped in natural and historical features, the 696-acre Pine Grove Furnace State Park is on beautiful South Mountain in southern Cumberland County. Surrounded by Michaux State Forest, Pine Grove Furnace features two lakes, 25-acre Laurel Lake and 1.7-acre Fuller Lake, a historic area and the Appalachian Trail.

Huntsdale, PA. Known for its great fishing, the Yellow Breeches is a popular spot for fly fishers who flock to the mile long catch and release section near Boiling Springs. The Yellow Breeches is stocked by the PA Fish and Boat Commission as well as local fly shops including Yellow Breeches Outfitters and Cold Spring Anglers. It is one of the designated Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers.

Carlisle, PA. Originally constructed in 1932, the Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery is situated on approximately 80 developed acres (167 total acres) of land owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission. Water supply to the facility is obtained primarily from multiple springs for coldwater (trout) culture and from a creek for warm/coolwater culture. Concrete raceways are used for trout production using intensive culture technology. Pond rearing (extensive culture) and indoor intensive culture of warm/coolwater fish also occurs on site.

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,175-mile long public footpath. From Maine’s Mount Katahdin and Georgia’s Springer Mountain, this footpath traverses scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild and culturally resonant lands through 14 of the eastern United States. It is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. People of all ages and abilities enjoy short walks, day hikes, and long-distance backpacking journeys. It offers a variety of opportunities for viewing spectacular scenery, for exploring, for adventure, for exercise, for nature study, and for renewal.

Boiling Springs, PA. Allenberry Playhouse opened in the summer of 1949 and has become a leading attraction and activity at Allenberry Resort. The playhouse opened with a summer stock run of just 10 weeks. Today the season lasts more than 40 weeks, starting in March and running through December. For more than 50 years Allenberry has presented professional casts perform Broadway productions. Charles A.B. Heinze was the founder of the Allenberry Players and Richard North Gage was the original managing director.

Arendtsville, PA. The National Apple Harvest Festival, which is held during the first two weekends in October, has been celebrating beautiful crafts, great music and wonderful food for forty years. The festival has something for everyone with hundreds of arts and crafts dealers, demonstrations, contests, food stands, and entertainment. he festival is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Apple country, near historic Gettysburg, and is within a two hour drive of Washington DC, Baltimore MD, and Harrisburg PA.

Carlisle, PA. Carlisle Events, one of the world’s largest presenters of collector car, truck and motorcycle entertainment, is the preferred auto show destination for enthusiasts and collector car hobbyists worldwide! For more than 37 years, Carlisle Events has been a staple in the automotive community. Our passion is legendary to those who have made Carlisle, PA their “Automotive Hometown.” We host 10 seasonal automotive events at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds which attract enthusiasts from all over the world.

Hershey, PA. Get your first taste of Hershey at Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction! Start your visit on our FREE Hershey's Great American Chocolate Tour ride, complete with your own FREE Hershey’s product sample. Open daily, year round, a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World attraction means chocolate fun for everyone!