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Pennsylvania’s Hershey
Harrisburg Region
Host your next reunion in a region of the country Museum, The National Civil War Museum, and
that is famous for bringing great things together… the State Museum of Pennsylvania, along with the
like Peanut Butter and Chocolate. We’re talking awe-inspiring artwork and craftsmanship within the
about the Hershey Harrisburg Region, home for walls of the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex, which
Hershey’s Chocolate and Pennsylvania’s Capital has been called a palace of art. Then there are all
City. the options for theatre, dining, and nightlife.
This region has become well known for these two “Our downtown is perfect for downtime,” says
distinct towns that are only minutes apart, and for Sandy Stewart, the Group Tour Manager for the
reunion and meeting planners the location is key to Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. “There
its appeal. is so much to do, you’ll never have a problem filling
your schedule.”
For nearly 100 years, generations of people have
come to this region from throughout the Mid- Stewart says her clients report the destination’s
Atlantic Region and from around the world to enjoy image and easy access are two major factors in
the amenities and aromas of Hershey, Pennsylvania their events being so successful.
- the town built on chocolate.
“There aren’t many people alive who aren’t aware of
The town of Hershey has Hersheypark® and a the Hershey brand and the image that instills,” says
host of other wonderful attractions courtesy of Stewart. “And once you’re drawn by the promise
the Hershey Entertainment & Resort Company of chocolate and sweet memories, you’ll want to
including The Hershey Story Museum, Hershey come back again for everything else you didn’t
Gardens with the new Conservatory & Tropical know we had.”
Butterfly Hall, and the world-famous Hershey’s®
Chocolate World® attraction. The area seems to provide that perfect blend of
ample opportunities for attendees to be entertained
The City of Harrisburg, just minutes away, has the with all of those logistical assets that reunion
urban setting that is perfect for exploring a selection planners are looking for in a destination, according
of unique museums such as The National PA Fire to Stewart.
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