1. Inn at Westwynd Farm Bed and Breakfast
City: Hummelstown, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (717) 533-6764, (877) WESTWYND
Address: 1620 Sand Beach Rd.
Insider Pick:
Description: Hummelstown is located about 3 miles north of Hershey, but this wonderful 32-acre working horse farm is a destination on its own. The inn itself is gorgeous as are all of its 9 antique-decorated guest rooms, many with fireplace and/or Jacuzzi. (There’s also a separate carriage house that’s priced a little bit higher.) Breakfast is served anytime you want it, and there are home-baked treats available all day. Early risers can help co-owner Frank Troxell feed the horses, goats, and alpacas (Paco and Taco).
2. Hershey Highmeadow Campground
City: Hummelstown, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (800) HERSHEY, (717) 534-8999
Address: 1200 Matlack Rd.
Insider Pick:
Description: Part of the Hershey Resorts family and conveniently located only a brief, free shuttle ride from Hersheypark, this 55-acre, year-round facility offers the entire gamut of camping accommodations, from open and shaded tent sites (primitive and with utilities) and RV pull-throughs to rustic log and deluxe cabins that sleep up to 8. Amenities include 2 swimming pools, basketball and volleyball courts.
3. Beacon Hill Camping
City: Hummelstown, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (717) 768-8775
Description: No frills, no recreational facilities or activities, and guests must be over 16. Peace and quiet are main selling points here—that plus the convenience of being in walking distance to everything the village of Intercourse has to offer. RV pull-throughs have full hookups; camping cabins and cottages, all with air-conditioning and heating, sleep 2. Only cottages have indoor plumbing.
4. Hershey Links
City: Hummelstown, PA
Category: Parks & Recreation
Address: 101 Hanshue Rd.
Description: Ponds, creeks, and multilevel greens and pot bunkers up the challenge ante on this 175-acre, par 72 course. Daily Fee Play rate ranges from $59 to $120, depending on time of day.
5. Olde Factory Antiques & Crafts
City: Hummelstown, PA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (717) 566-5685
Address: 139 S. Hanover St.
Insider Pick:
Description: Consider it an aerobic workout to take in all 3 floors and 200 booths of antiques, collectibles, and crafts. If you’re a rare book collector or just a voracious reader, don’t miss Tarmans Books on the 2nd floor. Open 7 days.