Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

Fun things to do around South Central Pennsylvania

Purple Star emoji 17 items
If you've never been to South Central Pennsylvania or if you're new here, check out this list of fun things to see and do! Will continue to update as time goes on.
Map
Sections
5
 
 
 
 
 

Outdoor Activities

 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
I grew up going here. Theres a snack stand and plenty of parking and a fun way to spend the day.
Gifford Pinchot State Park - PA DCNR
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
This is a great place to take a hike and see a GORGEOUS overview. Plus, if you come in winter they have lights set up with hot coca and popcorn.
Rocky Ridge Park
1
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
Need I say more? Dubbed "the sweetest place on earth" there is A LOT to do in this area with a lot of sweets to buy.
Hersheypark
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
If rollercoasters are not your thing, perhaps strolling through a gorgeous garden is!
Hershey Gardens
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
This place is the top tier of places to go. I actually asked my wife to marry me here. Open year round, if you visit in the spring be sure to visit in the winter as different displays are put up and it's a beautiful place to spend the winter holidays...
Longwood Gardens
1
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
There's almost nothing better than shopping from local people growing local food.
Shopping in York, PA - Farmers Markets
placeholder
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
This involves a little more travel but it's totally worth it to hear the crashing of the waves and some boardwalk fries.
Atlantic City NJ - Visit AC - DO AC

Restaurants

 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
Cannot go wrong with this amazing selection of food!
Texas Roadhouse
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
This establishment is also a fantastic place to take a date or the family. Amazing food.
LongHorn Steakhouse
1

Other Food & Drinks

 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
I will very rarely get coffee from anywhere else. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this coffee shop.
Deja Brew Coffee & Bakery: Home

Arts & Entertainment

 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
Who doesn't love going to see the newest action packed or horror movie with a tub of popcorn and a gallon of soda? 🤭
Regal Harrisburg
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
I love catching shows here. It's not super expensive and it's always a ton of fun.
The Belmont Theatre | York PA – York's Community Theatre, Arts ...
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
I used to act here as a kid. A non profit focused on the arts and youths, this is an insanely fun place to go!
DreamWrights | Center for Community Arts
placeholder
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
The very first fair after America gained its independence from Britain. This is a classic place to venture to.
York State Fair

Local Favorites

 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
A very well known and large bookstore chain. Has everything you'd like a bookstore to have.
BAM! Books, Toys & More | Books-A-Million Online Book Store
 
Dexter Laboritor profile picture
Barnes and Nobel, what more can be said? This bookstore has everything and more that you could want or need.
Barnes & Noble
1