| parking is free. some have sitting areas and/or pull-out sofas. relaxed rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks, plus microwaves and minifridges. there's also a gym, a game room and 14,000 sq ft of meeting space. other amenities include a restaurant, a cocktail lounge and an indoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this unpretentious conference hotel is 3 miles from the national civil war museum, 5 miles from the state museum of pennsylvania and 6 miles from city island. breakfast is available
Harrisburg International Airport 15 min
The Boardwalk at Hersheypark (21 min)
Pools, a lazy river & rental cabanas at a water park section of the chocolate-themed amusement park. Hersheypark (19 min)
Hershey's chocolate-themed park for rides, kids' activities, dining, live shows & all-things cocoa. Hershey Gardens (20 min)
Garden park offers 23 acres of flowers, rare trees, a butterfly house & a children's garden. Wildwood Park (14 min)
Dog-friendly preserve with trails & boardwalks through marshes & wet woodlands plus a nature center. The State Museum of Pennsylvania (14 min)
Sprawling museum next to the State Capitol building showcasing the history of Pennsylvania. City Island (14 min) The National Civil War Museum (11 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum offers Civil War artifacts, lectures, reinactment events & more. Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (14 min)
Historic 1906 beaux arts landmark with a signature dome, stained glass, art, treasures & tours. ZooAmerica (19 min)
Unique 11-acre, walk-through zoo adjacent to Hersheypark features mountain lions, owls & reindeer. Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (17 min)
1,025 acres of open space with an interconnected trail system, ridgetop views & seasonal hunting. The Hershey Story Museum (19 min)
Museum for all-things Hershey, including exhibits of Milton S. Hershey & a chocolate lab for kids. Hershey’s Chocolate Tour (23 min)
Brand-name candy store stocking a huge selection of chocolate, sweets, collectibles & gifts. Storm Runner (21 min)
Hershey Park rollercoaster going from 0–72 mph in 2 seconds, with a steep drop & barrel rolls. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (13 min)
Preserved 18th-century mansion & other period buildings open for tours, plus walking trails. Spring Gate Vineyard (11 min)
Winery, wine, vineyard, and wine tasting | 
