Local Guide
Our close proximity to Hershey is one great reason to chose our eastern Harrisburg hotel. But, our location offers so much more for the perfect south-central Pennsylvania vacation. Regardless of how long you're planning on staying in Pennsylvania's capital, you'll find plenty of sights 
and sounds to keep you and your family entertained.
Golf & Dining
Enjoy special deals at Sportsman’s, our sister golf course, and excellent dining (with a discount!) at our partner restaurant, T. Brendan O'Reilly's. Just sign up as a Hub Club member when you check in and enjoy member benefits, such as discounted golf rounds, discounted meals, quarterly raffles and periodic prizes.
Hershey & Hershey Park
Discover the excitement of Hershey by visiting Hershey Park. With more than 80 rides of fun and a game-filled Boardwalk, it’s two fun-filled family Hershey vacations in one! Learn the history of the town Milton Hershey built for his employees, ride a roller coaster, stroll through a museum dedicated to chocolate, see the Ocelots or Black Bears at ZooAmerica. For music, theater and dance lovers, Hershey has it all with year-round entertainment 
at Hersheypark Stadium and Star Pavilion, Giant Center, and Hershey Theatre. Click here for all the details.
Harrisburg Attractions
Start at Harrisburg City Island, 63 acres of park featuring the Harrisburg River Boat, the City Island Railroad, a carousel, three marinas, a miniature golf course and the Riverside Stadium. Fans of architecture should venture to Governor's Row, an exquisite row of Front Street townhouses built in the early 1800s. Market Square is the hub of the city – you'll love the gorgeous architecture and Victorian clock. The formal, sunken gardens at Riverfront Park shouldn't be missed. For some history, drop by the State Museum of Pennsylvania or the Fort Hunter Mansion & Park. Lastly, don't miss the National Civil War Museum, just five miles from our hotel in Harrisburg. Click here for all the details.
Hollywood Casino & Penn National Race Course
Try your hand at slots, table games, cards or betting on the ponies at Hollywood Casino and Penn National Race Course. The track is a nationally acclaimed seven-furlong turf-racing course and a major force in the sports and entertainment market in Central Pennsylvania. Night at the Casino brings entertainment and shows featuring Motown, big band, rock and jazz. Click here for all the details.
Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
Attend an event at the Farm Show Complex. Built in 1931, this architectural beauty is home to many central PA concerts, shows and exhibitions, including the annual Farm Show in January, which is the largest indoor agricultural event held in the United States. Other events include auto shows, rock concerts, horse exhibitions, business forums, and more than 200 other events each year. Utilizing nearly one million square feet of indoor floor space, the complex is one of the premier event locations in Pennsylvania. Click here for all the details.
Gettysburg Attractions
Tour the Gettysburg National Military Park in your car, on horseback or even Segway! See where President Abraham Lincoln stood for his famous address. Tour the homes and town of the citizens of 1863 Gettysburg. Experience the restored Cyclorama Painting and all the marvelous and meaningful exhibits at the enhanced visitors center. Remember those who gave all in Gettysburg at the Soldiers' National Cemetery. Click here for all the details.
Lancaster Attractions
From buggy rides to antique trains, a visit to Lancaster County offers a step back in time to a slower, more peaceful pace. Float over Amish farms and fields in a balloon ride. Experience mouth-watering aromas and bountiful displays at local farms and stores. Discover the Amish way of life at informative and educational Amish Village. Experience 
extravagant Christian musical theater at Sight & Sound. Shop in revitalized downtown Lancaster where a central brick building houses the oldest farmers market in the US. Click for all the details.
World's Largest Shoe House in Hallam
Get a few extra "kicks" at the World's Largest Shoe House in Hallam, one of the restoration sites for Hampton® Hotels' "Save a Landmark" Program. At over 25 feet tall and 48 feet long, this giant boot was built as a marketing gimmick in the late '40s for Mahlon N. Haines, an eccentric shoe manufacturer. Today, you can explore the boot's five stories, retreat to the sole for homemade ice-cream, or visit the museum dedicated to "The Shoe Wizard." Hampton® Hotels donated almost $20,000 and numerous volunteers to repair the stained glass windows and paint the boot from heel to toe. Click here for all the details.
Book your room today at the Hampton Inn® hotel in Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area), and be sure to stop by the front desk for some tips on how to enjoy all the history and culture our beautiful Pennsylvania city (and vicinity!) has to offer.
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East is:
- 5 miles from the Pennsylvania State Capital (one of the grandest in the country!)
- 5 miles from Sportsman's Golf
- 9 miles from Hershey Park
- 10 miles from Hollywood Casino and Penn National Race Course
- 40-minute drive to Lancaster Amish Country
- 7-minute drive to the Pennsylvania Farmshow Complex
- 50-minute drive to Gettysburg
- Close to Harrisburg Mall, Colonial Park Mall and Susquehanna Market Place
