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Wyndham Garden York
Your Central PA base camp · Free parking · Hot breakfast included
Central Pennsylvania Day Trips
Explore the best of Central PA from York
Wyndham Garden York puts you at the center of it all — 4 iconic destinations within 45 minutes, hundreds of attractions, and endless day trip possibilities. Free parking. Hot breakfast. Your base camp for Central PA.
Hershey, PAChocolate Town, USA
45 min from Wyndham Garden York
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Things to Do in Hershey, PA
Theme Park
Hersheypark
70+ rides including 14 roller coasters, water rides, and live entertainment. One of Pennsylvania’s most visited attractions, open spring through fall.
Museum
The Hershey Story Museum
Trace Milton Hershey’s remarkable life from failed candy maker to philanthropist. Interactive chocolate lab classes let you make your own creations.
Gardens
Hershey Gardens & Butterfly Atrium
23-acre botanical garden founded by Milton Hershey in 1937. The indoor butterfly atrium houses hundreds of live tropical butterflies year-round.
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Hershey, PA
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit Hershey
Spring
Park opens, gardens bloom, fewer crowds
Summer
Peak season — all rides open
Fall
Hersheypark in the Dark — Halloween events
Winter
Christmas Candylane only, limited attractions
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Hersheypark
Full day · Opens 10am
The Hershey Story Museum
2–3 hours · Opens 9am
Hershey Gardens
1–2 hours · Opens 9am
Chocolate World
1–2 hours · Free to enter
ZooAmerica
2 hours · Included with park ticket
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Make it a Weekend
Combine Hershey with Lancaster — both within easy reach of Wyndham Garden York
Day 1 — Hershey
9am
Hot breakfast at Wyndham Garden York (included free)
10am
Arrive at Hersheypark for full day of rides
4pm
Hershey Story Museum & Chocolate World
6pm
Dinner in Hershey, drive back to York (45 min)
Day 2 — Lancaster
8am
Hot breakfast, 25-minute drive to Lancaster
9am
Central Market — oldest farmers market in US
11am
Amish Country scenic drive & farm visit
2pm
Tanger Outlets or downtown Lancaster
Gettysburg, PAAmerica’s Most Historic Town
30 min from Wyndham Garden York
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Battlefield
Gettysburg National Military Park
6,000 acres of preserved Civil War battlefield with 1,300+ monuments, cannons, and Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The most visited battlefield in America.
Museum
Gettysburg Museum & Visitor Center
Award-winning museum with the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama, extensive artifact collection, and the film “A New Birth of Freedom.” Essential starting point.
Downtown
Historic Downtown Gettysburg
Ghost tours, antique shops, craft breweries, and Lincoln-themed dining in a beautifully preserved borough. The David Wills House where Lincoln finished the Gettysburg Address is a must.
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Gettysburg, PA
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit Gettysburg
Spring
Perfect weather, blooming fields
Summer
Peak crowds, anniversary events July 1–3
Fall
Stunning foliage, comfortable hiking
Winter
Quiet, atmospheric, great for history buffs
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Self-guided auto tour · 2–4 hours
Museum & Cyclorama
Opens 8am · 2–3 hours
Licensed Battlefield Guide Tour
2 hours · Book in advance
Downtown Ghost Tour
Evening · Departs 7:30pm
David Wills House
45 min · Opens 10am
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Pair Gettysburg with Hershey — history in the morning, chocolate in the afternoon
Day 1 — Gettysburg
8am
Hot breakfast at Wyndham Garden York
8:30am
30-minute drive to Gettysburg
9am
Museum & Cyclorama, then battlefield auto tour
7:30pm
Evening ghost tour of downtown Gettysburg
Day 2 — Hershey
9am
Free hot breakfast, 45-min drive to Hershey
10am
Hershey Story Museum & Chocolate Lab
1pm
Hershey Gardens & Butterfly Atrium
3pm
Chocolate World before heading home
Lancaster, PAHeart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country
25 min from Wyndham Garden York
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Things to Do in Lancaster, PA
Cultural
Amish Country Tours
Explore the farmlands and communities of Lancaster County’s Amish settlements. Buggy rides, working farm visits, and authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking experiences.
Market
Central Market Lancaster
America’s oldest continuously operating farmers market (est. 1730). 60+ vendors in a stunning 1889 Romanesque building. Open Tue, Fri, Sat.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Lancaster
100+ brand-name outlet stores including Coach, Nike, Kate Spade, and Pottery Barn. One of Central PA’s most popular shopping destinations.
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Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit Lancaster
Spring
Farm fields green, ideal for scenic drives
Summer
Peak season, fresh produce at market
Fall
Harvest season — best Pennsylvania Dutch food
Winter
Quieter, good for outlet shopping
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Central Market
Tue, Fri, Sat · Opens 6am
Amish Country Scenic Drive
Route 340 · 1–2 hours
Tanger Outlets
Opens 10am · 100+ stores
Dutch Wonderland
Family theme park · Ages 2–12
Downtown Lancaster Arts District
Galleries, dining, nightlife
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Lancaster + Hershey — the closest pairing to York, easiest 2-day trip
Day 1 — Lancaster
8am
Hot breakfast at Wyndham Garden York
9am
Central Market — fresh baked goods & produce
11am
Amish Country scenic drive on Route 340
2pm
Tanger Outlets or downtown Lancaster arts
Day 2 — Hershey
9am
Free hot breakfast, drive to Hershey (45 min)
10am
Hersheypark full day of rides
5pm
Chocolate World, then back to York
Harrisburg, PAPennsylvania’s Capital City
30 min from Wyndham Garden York
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Government
Pennsylvania State Capitol
One of America’s most stunning capitol buildings with a dome modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica. Free guided tours daily. The rotunda artwork is breathtaking.
Museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Four floors of natural history, archaeology, and decorative arts. Features a stunning Civil War gallery and Pennsylvania’s story from prehistoric times to today.
Entertainment
City Island & Riverfront
Minor league baseball, mini golf, paddle boats, and a carousel on the Susquehanna River. Home to the Harrisburg Senators AA baseball team — great family outing.
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Harrisburg, PA
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit Harrisburg
Spring
Riverfront comes alive, great weather
Summer
City Island & Kipona Festival
Fall
Farm Show Complex events, PA Auto Show
Winter
Capitol tours year-round, holiday events
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Pennsylvania State Capitol Tour
Free · Tours every 30 min
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Free · Opens 9am Tue–Sat
City Island Baseball Game
Harrisburg Senators AA · Evening
Riverfront Park Walk
Free · 4.5-mile trail
Broad Street Market
Thu–Sat · Historic indoor market
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Harrisburg + Hershey — capital city culture and chocolate all in one easy weekend
Day 1 — Harrisburg
8am
Hot breakfast at Wyndham Garden York
9am
PA State Capitol free guided tour
11am
State Museum of Pennsylvania
7pm
Harrisburg Senators baseball game
Day 2 — Hershey
9am
Free hot breakfast, 15-min drive to Hershey
10am
Hershey Gardens & Butterfly Atrium
1pm
Hershey Story Museum & Chocolate Lab
3pm
Chocolate World, head home