The Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau‘s Rick Dunlap, Director of Public Relations and I sat down with Sandy Fenton for WHP 580’s Let’s Talk Travel to talk about all of the great offerings the Hershey Harrisburg region has to offer.
The program aired on Saturday, June 8 at 3 p.m., but you can listen to the podcast here!
We talked about Sandy’s favorites host spots, including the Hilton Harrisburg Patio, the veranda at The Hotel Hershey, the courtyard at Home 231 and Bricco.
Whether dinner or drinks is what you’re looking for, this podcast is loaded with great ideas on ways to enjoy the heat in Harrisburg and Hershey.
Rick’s picks for handcrafted cocktails:
- Buddha Buddha
- The Circular
- The Sturges Speakeasy
- The FireHouse Restaurant
As well as some new-for-this year suggestions, including El Sol Mexican Restaurant’s new taco shop, Cafe 1500 and the newly reopened The Circular.
Rick and I shared information on Final Cut Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, which Sandy hadn’t visited yet.
To see and be seen in Harrisburg, check out Ceoltas Irish Pub, The Brick Haus or The Sturges Speakeasy.
Best Happy Hours
Rick’s pick: Anthony’s Micropub & Pizza with loads of beer on tap and free pizza on Friday’s.
Sara’s pick: McGrath’s Pub with great beer and food specials
Best Music Venues
For jazz, the Hilton Harrisburg Patio and The Pride of the Susquehanna for Jazzin’ on the Pride every Thursday.
At the winery: Check out The Vineyard at Hershey’s Decked-Out Live Summer Series.
Plus, of course, the Giant Center and Hersheypark Stadium.
Also notable: Dauphin County’s Music & Wine Festival, Brewfest and Jazz & Wine Festival. The wine events feature the 15 wineries that are part of the Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country.
Best Tours – Don’t judge a book by its cover!
- Hershey Theatre
- Pennsylvania State Capitol
- The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg Bike Taxi
- The Pride of the Susquehanna
Best of Hershey
Sandy asked about what’s best for nightlife in Hershey, and I shared some favorites, including:
What to do Independence Day weekend
Check out all the events going on at VisitHersheyHarrisburg.org/Events — including custom tips each week on this blog!
It’s also the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, and there are several events going on surround this as well.
Sports in Hershey Harrisburg
Catch a Harrisburg Senators baseball game, or a City Islanders soccer match.
You Can Listen to the full podcast here!
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