Local Area Attractions Near Elizabethtown / Hershey KOA Holiday

There is so much to do in this area while camping with us. From the thrills of HersheyPark to the tranquility of Pa Dutch/Amish Country.

The Hershey area offers HersheyPark, Hershey's Chocolate World, the Hershey Museum, Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, the Hershey Gardens, The Giant Center and Star Pavilion with concerts and performances of some of today's top stars.

Wander through Lancaster County to Dutch Wonderland (a world class amusement park for kids 12 and under), Strasburg Railroad and Thomas the Tank Engine events, the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum (you don't just look, you can walk thru, under and all around may restored rail cars and locomotives). Learn about the Amish at  the Amish Experience, Amish Farm and House or the Amish Village. Take a buggy ride or a tour of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Shop till you drop at local shops throughout Lancaster County or one of the outlets such as The Outlets at Hershey, Tanger Outlets or the Shops at Rockvale. Wander thru the Kitchen Kettle Village or find that antique in Adamstown. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Many famous smorgasbords (Millers or Shady Maple). Take in a family style meal at Plain and Fancy Farm.  Take in a show at the Sight and Sound Theatre or the American Music Theatre.

Head over across the river to York County where you can take in a factory tour such as the Harley-Davidson Plant in York, Snyders of Hanover or Bluett Bros. Violins. Immerse yourself in history at the National Civil War Museum and Gettysburg.

Wineries. Breweries. Distilleries. Visit the Troegs factory in Hershey. Wander over to any  of the 39 wineries, 44 breweries or 19 distilleries in the area. Take the Susquehanna Ale Trail, the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail or the Keystone Craft Spirits Trail.

Take a day trip to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C. or New York City. Plenty for everyone of all ages. Book your stay with us today!

HersheyPark/Hershey's Chocolate World/Star Pavilion/Giant Center

HersheyPark/Hershey's Chocolate World/Star Pavilion/Giant Center

One of the region's best known family-fun destinations and world-class amusement park, HersheyPark and Hershey's Chocolate World, are only 20 minutes away! Enjoy the thrills of an amazing amusement park's roller coasters, cool down in the Boardwalk water park, sit back and enjoy family entertainment and make some awesome family memories. Take some time at Hershey's Chocolate World and learn how your favorite chocolate bars are made. Make your own custom candy bar or simply wander through an immense candy store. Campers recommend taking the Trolley Tour from Chocolate World through Hershey and learn more about Milton Hershey's dream through an interactive ride. Entertainment? You bet! World class concerts at the Star Pavilion and the Giant Center. The Giant Center is also home to the Hershey RV Show and the AACA Hershey Fall Meet.

100 HersheyPark Drive

Hershey, PA 17033

717-533-3900

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Beyond HersheyPark; The Hershey and Harrisburg Region

Beyond HersheyPark; The Hershey and Harrisburg Region

You don't have to spend your time screaming on roller coasters. The Hershey and Harrisburg regions offers much more. Take a stroll thru the Hershey Gardens and their new Butterfly Atrium. Step back in history at the Antique Automobile Museum. Check out the Route 66 and Tucker exhibits. Take a stroll underground at the Indian Echo Caverns. Walk thru the Civil War at the National Civil War Museum. Shop at the Tanger Hershey Outlets. Head up to the Hollywood Casino to try your luck. Take in a baseball game at City Island. Take a tour and have a sip at one of the many wineries, breweries and distilleries that dot this region. From the Troegs Brewery in Hershey to the Veteran Owned-Tattered Flag Brewery and Distillery in Middletown. Wines and a concert at the The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey (just up the road from us) to feasts,food trucks and local music at the Spring Gate Vineyard.

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Hollywood Casino!

Hollywood Casino!

Located in Grantville, only 19 miles away, the casino is always a fun and exciting place to go for the adults.

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Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish Country

Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish Country

Quaint shops amidst beautiful countryside feature handmade furniture and crafts, bakery goods, meats and cheeses, world renowned quilts and more. A trip back in time to a simpler life. (30 minutes away). If you're planning to visit Lancaster County, make the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center (501 Greenfield Rd. Lancaster PA 17601) your first stop. They are conveniently located just off Route 30 at the Greenfield Road exit. There you can grab a map or attraction, lodging, dining, and shopping brochures. Our friendly travel consultants are always ready with advice to help you get the most out of your trip. They'll be happy to suggest local restaurants, last-minute lodging, and special out-of-the-way places. Be sure to watch a brief film in our theatre or hop on a 1-hour Amish Farmlands Tour.

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Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland

Top notch family amusement park geared towards the littler ones. (30 minutes away).Dutch Wonderland is the Pennsylvania theme park designed for families with young children in mind. With a wide variety of rides and attractions, Duke's Lagoon water play area, and live entertainment, Dutch Wonderland offers a host of fun things to see and do. Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as a premier family theme park in Pennsylvania, and has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Kid's Parks in the World by Amusement Today magazine. We invite you to plan a visit to find out why generations of families have visited us and proclaimed them to be A KINGDOM FOR KIDS!

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Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Strasburg, Pennsylvania

In the middle of the Amish country, filled with tons of steel. Railroad buffs will be more than pleased visiting the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum. Little ones will love the Thomas the Train Shoppe. Take the family for a train ride through the countryside at the Strasburg Railroad. Stories from the Bible brought to life, on stage at the world class Sight and Sound Theatre. (30 minutes away).

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PA Renaissance Faire

PA Renaissance Faire

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate! A cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed characters fill the Shire with music, dancing, and more. With over 90 stage shows daily, over 20 Royal Kitchens, and scores of artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the PA Renaissance Faire invites guests to immerse themselves in our 35-acre village and experience the fantasy! The caste gates swing wide for 13 weekends of mirth and merriment—Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day Monday, August 4 through October 28, 2018. The Gates will open at 11 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. each Faire day.Each weekend throughout the Faire season will showcase an exciting and unique theme that offers a different experience every time. Enjoy themed entertainment, foods, participatory contest and activities in addition to the regularly scheduled events. Be sure to return again and again to experience each theme!

2775 Lebanon Road

Manheim, PA 17545

717-665-7021

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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

Located in the heart of PA Dutch Country, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is a unique place where fun, family, and farming come together. Not only do we operate an adventure farm during the summer and fall months, but we are a family-owned and operated farm with over 300 acres of soy beans, corn, and other crops!A leader on the growing edge of “agri-tainment,” we work hard to give your family an opportunity to laugh and learn while engaging in a variety of wholesome activities on our working farm. You'll find that our activities are “people-powered” and provide educational, hands-on experiences right alongside the fun stuff. Hold a baby chick, learn how your milk is processed, jump on our giant jumping pillow, race down our hay chute slide, hoist some straw bales, pull a tractor, and much, much more! We're also a great choice for school, family, or work groups looking to book an educational field trip, company picnic, team-building event, reunion, or birthday party.Our farm has so much to offer, you'll need 4-5 hours to experience everything--why not plan to make a day of it! So if you're looking for fun things to do in Lancaster County, come spend a day at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, where fun grows!We are close to other family attractions like Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park and the Strasburg Railroad. Tucked away in the heart of Amish Country, we are surrounded by farm fields and great views, yet only minutes away from great shopping and dining opportunities. Visit Lancaster and come experience all we have to offer!

150 Cherry Hill Rd

Ronks, PA 17572

866-546-1799

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Corn Cob Acres

Corn Cob Acres

Corn Cob Acres is quickly becoming a fall tradition for families from across Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. With over 40 activities, adventures, and games, Corn Cob Acres offers an entire day full of family fun. Corn Cob Acres is a unique way to create special memories and celebrate the fall season. Come on down and get in on the farmtastic fun- plan your visit to Lancaster County's favorite kids attraction!

191 College Avenue

Mountville, PA 17554

717-285-7748

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Masonic Village Farmers Market

Masonic Village Farmers Market

The Masonic Village Farm Market and bakery is open all year. In our orchards we grow Sweet Cherries, Tart Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears, and over 60 varieties of Apples. Pick-Your-Own apples and pumpkins are available each fall. Pies, Apple Dumplings and cookies are baked fresh daily. Hand dipped ice cream and snack items are available at our Orchard View Café from Memorial Day through October. Our award winning apple cider is available year round.  Made from Farmer Tad's secret blend of sweet, ripe apples, this unfiltered juice will make you want to come back for more.  Great served hot or cold, or better yet try it as a cold cider slushy when you visit the Farm Market.During the peak of each harvest season, a local Pennsylvania Dutch family uses century old recipes to turn our fruit into the finest fruit butters. Butters are made by slowly cooking fruit until a smooth, thick "butter-like" consistency is achieved. They are made with pureed fruit and contain 40 percent more fruit than jams or jellies.Pick-Your-Own apples is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and Sunday Noon to 3:00 P.M.  Starting August 21 and ending October 22. Pumpkins are only available on specified Saturdays.  Due to health regulations, pets are not allowed in the orchard or the Farm Market.

310 Eden View Road

Elizabethtown, PA 17022

717-361-4520

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Wine Country!

Wine Country!

Spend a day touring the area while stopping off at some of our local wineries! Central Pa is host to 15 wineries nestled in some of the most beautiful country sides. Here are several links to various wineries and trails: Hershey/Harrisburg Area Wineries , Lancaster Area WineriesMason-Dixon Wine Trail, York County WineriesPennsylvania State Wine Trails

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Pennsylvania BrewTrail

Pennsylvania BrewTrail

From the BrewTrail website:   The concept behind BrewTrail.com. We've done all of the research to find which breweries offer tours, when the brewery tours are, if there's a cost and even how you can sign up. Yep, we've even done the same with tasting and taproom times too. Taking a page from the winery trails we created a trip planner so BrewTrail.com visitors can map out their own brewery trail visiting multiple breweries in a trip. The site is completely free to everyone including the breweries and it's truly been a labor of love. We like to say that we're supporting "beer tourism", so go find some breweries, map a brew trail and support your local breweries!

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York, Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania

York County, PA, with fantastic free factory tours, exhilarating outdoor adventures and authentic historical experiences, you'll be entranced by this remarkably affordable and singularly enjoyable vacation getaway! Plus, enjoy splendid sipping on two year-round trails, the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail and the Susquehanna Ale Trail!

  • Creativity and ingenuity are unleashed daily on the factory floors of York County, PA. Check out the all of the fantastic factory tours. From Harley-Davidson® motorcycles to Martin's unique kettle-cooked chips; you'll have it made in York County!
  • Learn the art of pressing perfection, craft beer brewing and distilling spirits on the Good Libations Trails. More than three dozen sites across the Mason-Dixon Wine TrailSusquehanna Ale Trail and Keystone Craft Spirits Trail welcome you to sip, savor and explore our region.
  • York County has been center stage for many decisive events in America's past. From the founding of our nation to the war that almost tore it in half, York offers visitors a front row seat to events that altered the course of American history.
  • From the mighty Susquehanna River to spectacular parks and mountains, York County is your home for outdoor adventure! Enjoy skiing, paintballing and zip-lining at Roundtop Mountain Resort, paddle across Lake Redman on a kayak or practice your swing at area golf courses.

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Tour the very battleground that changed America. Take in one of the many re-enactments. Learn something new every time you visit. Enjoy ghost stories, train rides, museums and more. (70 minutes away).

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Pennsylvania Farm Show and Expo Center

Pennsylvania Farm Show and Expo Center

From the agricultural shows that gave the building its name, to the car shows, sporting events, conventions and other activities that take place here throughout the year, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center is home to many exciting events. Featuring more than 200 shows, sporting events and meetings each year, and utilizing nearly one million square feet of indoor floor space, the Complex is one of the premier event locations in Pennsylvania.  The flexibility of the Complex allows it to host major events around the entire facility, a private meeting or anything in between.

2300 North Cameron Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

717-787-5373

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Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Visit the beautiful Inner Harbor where you can tour the National Aquarium, climb aboard a submarine, and tour the majestic USS Constellation. Grab a water taxi and head through the harbor to Fort McHenry. Relive the moment that gave birth to the Star Spangled Banner. Before you leave, stop at one of the many restaurants and feast on the local favorite Chesapeake Crabs. Take this wonderful day trip, just over an hour away.

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Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Visit our nation's Capitol . See the memorials and monuments to the greatest country on planet Earth. Visit the many museums of the Smithsonian. See how currency is made, visit the US Naval Observatory and see more stars than you thought possible, tour the Capitol Building. Tour buses operate throughout the Washington, DC area. Take a drive down the interstate and stop at one of the Metro train stations, hop on let them take you right into the heart of the Capitol.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Visit Independence Mall and the Liberty Bell. Visit the birthplace of the United States of America. Tour over 1000 acres of pure beauty at Longwood Gardens. Grab a cheesesteak and stroll the many miles of splendid architecture. Take a detour and head over to Valley Forge and immerse yourself in the beginning of this great country.

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