Indoor things to do near Hershey?

[PPeanut]

We are going to Hershey PA for springtime in the park Friday and saturday. We will be staying in Harrisburg and arrive thurs afternoon. Weather looks ominous so I am looking for things we can do if the park is closed due to rain.

Thanks!

[Frances1]

We are going to Hershey PA for springtime in the park Friday and saturday. We will be staying in Harrisburg and arrive thurs afternoon. Weather looks ominous so I am looking for things we can do if the park is closed due to rain.

Thanks!

In Harrisburg, the State Capitol building is pretty cool, and for kids, the State Museum's Curiosity Connection is awesome.

In Hershey, you have the obvious (Chocolate World) and some newer indoor attractions: The Hershey Story museum (which is best for kids 6 and up, but really a great, great place) and the Antique Auto Club Museum just north of Hersheypark on Route 39. Indian Echo Caverns is another great rainy-day alternative.

The park won't close due to rain, by the way. If there's no severe weather around, rainy days are excellent days to enjoy Hersheypark -- we do it all the time! Those are the best times to get on all the rides without a wait, because the crowds are usually WAY down, even in a light rain.

Finally, I have a blog about Hershey where you can find links and more info.

Have a great time in Hershey -- rain or shine!

Frances

[kec]

We ended up cancelling our reservations. There is a Boyd's Bear store in Harrisburg that is really neat - the kids can make their own bears.
I hope the weather is ok for you!
Kari

[Crash]

How about the Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg:

http://www.whitakercenter.org/home/

KEC, I live right outside of Harrisburg and have no idea where the Boyds Bear store is that you are talking about? There is a Boyd's Bear store in Gettysburg.

Michele

[kec]

My fault - it is in Gettysburg. Sorry!!
Kari

[Crash]

LOL...I was sincerely concerned that there was something like that in my "backyard" and I was completely unaware!

Michele