Pennsylvania Dutch Country Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pennsylvania showing interior views
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau/Jeremy Hess
Photo provided by Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau/Jeremy Hess
Harrisburg which includes street scenes
Central Pennsylvania showing a city and street scenes

Where to stay in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

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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 Penn Medicine Park and Central Market.

Ross
Cartoon Network Hotel
Cartoon Network Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA
The price is NZ$263 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,707 reviews)
"I will be returning in the summer. It was a great weekend get away for the kids."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Cartoon Network Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is NZ$101 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,149 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
3 out of 5
8000 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is NZ$135 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,221 reviews)
"We were very early for check in. Front desk staff was super sweet and helpful in recommending a place to eat while our room was being finished! Staff was encouraging and nice to the kids that were there for cheerleading competition, wishing them luck and generally were interested in what they had ..."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
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The Suites at Hershey
The Suites at Hershey
3 out of 5
176 E Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly apartment in Hershey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hersheypark and Hersheypark ...
9/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
"We Love staying at Hershey Suites, it’s like our home away from home with close proximity to all the local restaurants shopping and attractions."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

The Suites at Hershey
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
3.5 out of 5
435 Port View Drive, Harrisburg, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
"The property is new and the rooms still have that new room smell - lovely! The area around the hotel is being developed. This hotel has limited office hours and appears to have mostly long-term guests. The family that runs the hotel are very kind. Some suggestions: add some kind of towel bar and ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
Yorkana
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in York. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Wonderful girls weekend
"We had a great time at the shoe house for a girls weekend! We loved going into the hot tub in the snow. The coffee was stocked and we loved the home decor. Communication was great. Thanks for a wonderful time!"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Iconic "Haines Shoe House" - Hot Tub & Firepit - Featured On HGTV
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Popular places to visit

Hersheypark featuring a water park

Hersheypark

4/5(1 review)

Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.

Hersheypark
Sight and Sound Theatre

Sight and Sound Theatre

Bible stories come to life on stage in spectacular fashion at this renowned theater and entertainment company in Lancaster County.

Sight and Sound Theatre
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

Catch an event at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex during your trip to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its local chocolate shops.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland

With plenty of thrill rides, attractions, shows and water activities, this award-winning amusement park is one of the best in the state.

Dutch Wonderland
Hershey\'s Chocolate World which includes markets and signage

Hershey's Chocolate World

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Feed your sugary fantasies in attractions dedicated to all things cocoa-related at this chocolate-themed attraction.

Hershey's Chocolate World
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

You can learn about the history of Lancaster with a stop at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Cities near Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Harrisburg which includes cruising, a city and heritage architecture

Harrisburg

Photo by Tomi

Coatesville

Hersheypark featuring a water park

Hershey

Photo by Tyne Caouette

Mechanicsburg