It takes more than four million lights to transform Hersheypark, the warm-weather amusement park, into Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, a family-friendly winter wonderland. The twinkling lights wash over trees and cling to the framework of rollercoasters now through New Year's Day. When you buy tickets to Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, you and your family can drink in […]
Anyone who has lived in North Cumberland for a long time probably knew Shirley Mae Taylor, at least in passing. She was an avid fan of the town and worked at Coakley's restaurant for many years. In 2003, she lost her battle with cancer, but Shirley's memory lives on in the SMT Turkey Trot 5K […]
It's that time of year again: time to start your holiday shopping. It won't feel like a chore, though, when you come to Koziar's Christmas Village. The beautiful holiday wonderland is drenched with twinkling lights, sprinkled with holiday snowmen and reindeer, and, of course, dusted with snow. For the past 70 years, Koziar's Christmas Village […]
Before October 31st, pumpkins are in high demand for carving, painting, and doorstep-decorating. Come November 1st, however, the pumpkin becomes basically obsolete. It's time to swap pumpkins out for gourds and cranberry-scented candles. The Pumpkin Madness Festival at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm can help you dispose of your unwanted jack-o-lanterns. From noon to 5 p.m. […]
The Northern Central Railway in York County wasn't just a part of local history, it also played a huge role in national history. President Abraham Lincoln took this rail line to deliver his iconic Gettysburg Address, a speech that changed the course of history. Some speculate that he may have even written part of the […]
When Mount Gretna Craft Brewery in Palmyra debuted in May, its goal was to be more than another craft brewery. Its founders wanted to cultivate a community in which locals helped each other out, especially small business owners. To that end, Mount Gretna Craft Brewery sources everything locally, from the reclaimed wood on its walls […]
Strites Orchard has come a long way since Earl Strite traveled to Harrisburg and Hummelstown and sold fresh fruits and produce at local markets and door-to-door in the 1940s. Although members of the Strite family continue to steer the business, it now has its own market on-site, a fully loaded bakery, a CSA, and a […]
When you want to get out and explore a slice of local nature, Wildwood Park is the place to go. The park sits right on the fringes of Harrisburg, but with its lush greenery and array of wildlife, it feels worlds apart from the city. Wildwood Park plays host to a labyrinth of winding trails […]
Au Bon Lieu boasts nearly 100 different sweet and savory crepes to choose from, which is perhaps why the brunch spot is such a popular spot in Harrisburg. Its 200-plus Yelp reviews are almost all raves, as its 4.5-star average indicates. From the varied menu to the chalkboard-painted tables, which kids are welcome to scribble […]
Summer and vineyards go together like jam on toast, so be sure to stop by Thankfully it’s Thursday Night at Spring Gate Winery. Each Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the vineyard chooses nine different wines out of their collection that you can try, for free. Yep, you read that right: free wine […]