REGIONS A Trip to the Capital City: HARRISBURG Mansion and Park , roam among historic buildings and an ornate estate on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River. For a taste of local creativity, see the works of local artisans and stop in for a craft beer and wood-fired pizza at the multi-use hub, Millworks . Farm-to-table cuisine at Home 231 also shows off local culinary talent. See where PA laws are made when you go on a 30-minute guided tour of the grand Pennsylvania State Capitol . Then venture to City Island to cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat , play 18 holes of miniature golf at Water Golf , and cheer on the Harrisburg Senators —an AA affiliate of the Washington Nationals baseball team. At Fort Hunter FAMILY FUN TRIPS: Bring the kids to a candy store at Wertz Candies in Lebanon. Then let them run off the sugar rush at Little Buffalo State Park in Newport or go on a safari drive at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax. In summer months, bring the family to the sandy swim beach at Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach. At night, watch a movie at Cumberland Drive-In Theatre in Newville. NEARBY, VISIT HERSHEY: “CHOCOLATETOWN, U.S.A.”: Go on a sweet adventure to the town of Hershey, where you can see how chocolate is made during a factory tour at Hershey’s Chocolate World . Ride roller coasters and waterslides at Hersheypark and see exotic animals at ZooAmerica . VISIT HERSHEY & HARRISBURG Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg visitPA.com 55
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