Learning About Milton Hershey and His Empire at The Hershey Story
If there’s a single person who left the most indelible impression on the history of Dauphin County, you could argue that it’s Milton Hershey. Born in 1857 in Derry Township, …
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Visiting Midtown Scholar Bookstore: Harrisburg’s Best Destination for Literary Lovers
It was a rainy spring evening in 1842 when author Charles Dickens’ carriage crossed the nearly mile long Old Camelback Covered Bridge and entered Harrisburg. This master wordsmith, who was …
Visiting the Pennsylvania Fire Museum: From Franklin to Fire Trucks
Ever since Benjamin Franklin organized the world’s first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736, fire stations have played an important role in every community. Over the years, the equipment and …
Visiting the White Cliffs of Conoy: Lancaster County’s Strangest Outdoor Adventure
I’m always on the lookout for exciting things to see and do, especially when they are close to my home in Harrisburg. So, when I heard about a fun outdoor destination …
Touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol: America’s Handsomest Building
Situated in the heart of downtown Harrisburg is a building once called by President Theodore Roosevelt the “handsomest building I ever saw”: the Pennsylvania State Capitol. If you’ve ever visited …
Learning about Pennsylvania’s Native Tribes at the Indian Steps Museum
When you think of Pennsylvania history, the story of the state’s Native Americans isn’t likely the first thing to come to mind. However, throughout history, many different native groups spent …
Revving My Engine at the Antique Automobile Museum in Hershey
I’m not much of a car guy. For me, a car is simply a way to get from point A to point B. Nothing more. However, whenever I see an …
Finding Relaxation at The Spa at the Hotel Hershey
Like many people, I enjoy a good massage. Unfortunately, my budget only allows for one massage every couple of years. That’s why I was especially thrilled when I was given …
Finding the Elusive Statue of Liberty in Harrisburg
Passing motorists on highway 322 or the combined 11 and 15 just outside of Harrisburg might notice something odd atop an old railroad bridge piling in the middle of the …
Should you Take a Segway Tour at the Hotel Hershey?
Sitting atop a hill on the outskirts of Hershey, Pennsylvania, is the beautiful Hotel Hershey. The hotel was built in the early-1930s so that the region’s construction workers could have …