Dauphin County, located on the east side of the Susquehanna River and is
commonly referred to as the East Shore. With 250,000 residents, this county is
rich in history and heritage that is apparent in the historic districts and
notable landmarks.
Dauphin County offers the beauty of rural settings and small towns, the winding
Susquehanna River with its beautiful mountains, as well as the urban life of
our capital city, Harrisburg. Many attractions await in the State Capitol of
Harrisburg. Begin with the State Museum of Pennsylvania and its exhibits
highlighting the rich heritage of the Commonwealth. Cross the bridge to City
Island, Harrisburg's playground for outdoor activity. Activities range from
Senators Class AA Minor League Baseball to cruises down the Susquehanna River
on the Pride of the Susquehanna, Harrisburg's own paddle-wheel boat.
Hershey, the "Sweetest Place on Earth" is host to HersheyPark. This 110-acre
theme park features six exhilarating coasters, five soaking water rides and
over 20 fun kiddie rides. Included in the one-price admission to HERSHEYPARK is
an educational walk through Zoo America, an 11-acre North American Wildlife
Park that features over 200 animals native to the North American continent.
Take a mouth-watering tour through Hershey's Chocolate World and see the entire
process of chocolate making. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the 23-acre
Hershey Gardens and shop at the Factory Stores at Hershey.
Overlooking the Susquehanna River and the Blue Mountain Range, Fort Hunter
invites visitors to take a look at sophisticated country living in the 19th
century. Fort Hunter, a 35-acre park, offers picnic pavilions, play equipment,
free walking tour brochure, riverfront walk and a Pennsylvania Canal trail.