| set less than a mile from route 15, this straightforward hotel is 7 miles from the state museum of pennsylvania and 9 miles from skiing at roundtop mountain resort. there's also a fitness room and a seasonal outdoor pool. freebies include parking, as well as breakfast served in a down-to-earth dining room. the unpretentious rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms offer whirlpool tubs, while suites provide living areas with sofas
Harrisburg International Airport 20 min
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (22 min)
Preserved 18th-century mansion & other period buildings open for tours, plus walking trails. Gifford Pinchot State Park (20 min)
This 2,338-acre park has farm fields, wooded hiking trails & Pinchot Lake for boating & fishing. The State Museum of Pennsylvania (13 min)
Sprawling museum next to the State Capitol building showcasing the history of Pennsylvania. Wildwood Park (20 min)
Dog-friendly preserve with trails & boardwalks through marshes & wet woodlands plus a nature center. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (20 min)
Museum offering indoor & outdoor exhibits on US military history, plus a library/archive & events. Roundtop Mountain Resort (18 min)
Skiing, mountain, snowboarding, ski resort, and adventure City Island (14 min) Spring Gate Vineyard (22 min)
Winery, wine, vineyard, and wine tasting Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex (15 min)
Historic 1906 beaux arts landmark with a signature dome, stained glass, art, treasures & tours. Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area (26 min)
1,025 acres of open space with an interconnected trail system, ridgetop views & seasonal hunting. The National Civil War Museum (17 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum offers Civil War artifacts, lectures, reinactment events & more. Susquehanna Art Museum (15 min)
Bank-turned-art museum featuring original exhibitions, performances & classes, plus a gift shop. | 
