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Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center

800 East Park Drive
Rated 8.7 in 713 reviews

Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center in Harrisburg, United States, offers a welcoming and accommodating experience suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Strategically located, it provides easy access to popular local attractions, including Hersheypark and Gettysburg, along with downtown Harrisburg’s rich history and vibrant culture. This ensures guests are never far from memorable experiences.

The hotel features a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, with well-appointed guest rooms designed to cater to various needs, whether one is seeking relaxation after a day of exploring or preparing for a professional gathering. Modern amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and on-site dining contribute to a convenient and enjoyable stay. Guests can enjoy a meal at O’Reilly’s Tap Room & Kitchen, which offers a range of delicious options in a friendly setting.

The conference center is a key highlight, accommodating large and small gatherings for corporate events, weddings, and other special occasions. The professional staff at Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center are dedicated to providing attentive service, ensuring that each event runs smoothly and successfully.

Additionally, recreational facilities like an indoor pool and a fitness center offer opportunities for relaxation and maintaining wellness routines. With its commitment to comfort, convenience, and service, Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center stands out as a reliable choice for those visiting the Harrisburg area, providing a blend of amenities and hospitality that caters to a diverse range of guest preferences and needs.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 20
Rain free days
February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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National Civil War Museum
National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
3.5km / 2.2mi
Paxtang Park
Paxtang Park
Trailhead area and former trolley park in Pennsylvania, US
2.4km / 1.5mi
Reservoir Park
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
3.1km / 1.9mi
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
5.6km / 3.5mi
State Street Bridge
State Street Bridge
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
5.1km / 3.2mi
Simon Cameron House
Simon Cameron House
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
5.8km / 3.6mi
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Museum and performing arts space in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
5.8km / 3.6mi
Harrisburg Military Post
Harrisburg Military Post
5.1km / 3.2mi
Colonial Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Former theater and movie theater in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
5.8km / 3.6mi
Salem United Church of Christ
Salem United Church of Christ
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
5.9km / 3.7mi
A Gathering at the Crossroads
A Gathering at the Crossroads
Monument on Pennsylvania State Capitol Grounds
5.8km / 3.6mi
Shipoke Park
Park in Shipoke neighborhood in city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
5.5km / 3.4mi
Kunkel Building
Kunkel Building
Office building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
5.8km / 3.6mi
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
4.1km / 2.5mi
State Museum of Pennsylvania
State Museum of Pennsylvania
State museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
6.1km / 3.8mi
City Island
City Island
Island in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
6.3km / 3.9mi
Susquehanna Art Museum
Susquehanna Art Museum
Art museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
6.4km / 4mi
Italian Lake
Italian Lake
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
7.6km / 4.7mi
Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park
Public park and nature sanctuary in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
6.8km / 4.2mi
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
6.2km / 3.9mi
St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral
St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral
Chathedral in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
6.2km / 3.9mi
Market Street Bridge
Market Street Bridge
Bridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
6.1km / 3.8mi
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Fire museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
6.6km / 4.1mi
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Sculpture
6.7km / 4.2mi
Simon Cameron School
Simon Cameron School
6.8km / 4.2mi
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
6.2km / 3.8mi
Historic Harrisburg Association
Non-profit organization
6.3km / 3.9mi
Sheffield Apartments
Sheffield Apartments
Historic apartment building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
6.8km / 4.2mi
William Donaldson House
William Donaldson House
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
6.8km / 4.3mi
John Wormley House
John Wormley House
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
7.6km / 4.7mi
Hersheypark
Hersheypark
Theme park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
11.9km / 7.4mi
St. Peter's Kierch
St. Peter's Kierch
Church in Middletown, Pennsylvania
10.6km / 6.6mi
AACA Museum
Transportation museum in Hershey, PA
10.9km / 6.8mi
Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens
Botanical gardens in Hershey, Pennsylvania
13.4km / 8.3mi
Peace Church
Peace Church
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
12.8km / 8mi
Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey's Chocolate World
Several visitor centers which started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, US
13.1km / 8.1mi
Wildcat's Revenge
Wildcat's Revenge
Wooden roller coaster at Hersheypark
13.7km / 8.5mi
Skyrush
Skyrush
Roller coaster
13.6km / 8.5mi
Laff Trakk
Laff Trakk
Roller coaster
13.7km / 8.5mi
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
Steel roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
13.7km / 8.5mi
Wild Mouse
Wild Mouse
Roller coaster at Hersheypark
13.7km / 8.5mi
Jolly Rancher Remix
Jolly Rancher Remix
Roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
13.8km / 8.6mi
Coal Cracker
Coal Cracker
Log flume ride at Hersheypark
13.8km / 8.6mi
Storm Runner
Storm Runner
Roller coaster
13.8km / 8.6mi
Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Roller coaster at Hersheypark
13.8km / 8.6mi

What to do in Harrisburg and near Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center

National Civil War Museum
National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
3.5km / 2.2mi
Paxtang Park
Paxtang Park
Trailhead area and former trolley park in Pennsylvania, US
2.4km / 1.5mi
Reservoir Park
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
3.1km / 1.9mi
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
5.6km / 3.5mi
State Street Bridge
State Street Bridge
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
5.1km / 3.2mi
Simon Cameron House
Simon Cameron House
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
5.8km / 3.6mi
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Museum and performing arts space in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
5.8km / 3.6mi
Harrisburg Military Post
Harrisburg Military Post
5.1km / 3.2mi
Colonial Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Former theater and movie theater in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
5.8km / 3.6mi
Salem United Church of Christ
Salem United Church of Christ
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
5.9km / 3.7mi
A Gathering at the Crossroads
A Gathering at the Crossroads
Monument on Pennsylvania State Capitol Grounds
5.8km / 3.6mi
Shipoke Park
Park in Shipoke neighborhood in city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
5.5km / 3.4mi
Kunkel Building
Kunkel Building
Office building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
5.8km / 3.6mi
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
4.1km / 2.5mi
State Museum of Pennsylvania
State Museum of Pennsylvania
State museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
6.1km / 3.8mi
City Island
City Island
Island in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
6.3km / 3.9mi
Susquehanna Art Museum
Susquehanna Art Museum
Art museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
6.4km / 4mi
Italian Lake
Italian Lake
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
7.6km / 4.7mi
Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park
Public park and nature sanctuary in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
6.8km / 4.2mi
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
6.2km / 3.9mi
St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral
St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral
Chathedral in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
6.2km / 3.9mi
Market Street Bridge
Market Street Bridge
Bridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
6.1km / 3.8mi
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Fire museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
6.6km / 4.1mi
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Sculpture
6.7km / 4.2mi
Simon Cameron School
Simon Cameron School
6.8km / 4.2mi
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
6.2km / 3.8mi
Historic Harrisburg Association
Non-profit organization
6.3km / 3.9mi
Sheffield Apartments
Sheffield Apartments
Historic apartment building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
6.8km / 4.2mi
William Donaldson House
William Donaldson House
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
6.8km / 4.3mi
John Wormley House
John Wormley House
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
7.6km / 4.7mi

About Harrisburg

Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, offers a variety of activities and attractions that reflect its rich history and cultural significance. One of the key highlights is the Pennsylvania State Capitol, an architectural marvel with its stunning dome and beautifully decorated interior. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about the state's legislative process and admire the intricate artwork.

Another notable site is the Harrisburg Museum and Exhibition Center, which showcases the local history and cultural heritage through various exhibits. The museum often hosts special events and educational programs that engage the community and visitors alike.

For those interested in outdoor activities, City Island provides a recreational escape. This small island in the Susquehanna River features parks, walking trails, and even a minor league baseball stadium, making it a pleasant spot for a leisurely day.

The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a great destination for families, combining an interactive science museum with a performing arts venue. It offers exhibits that cater to all ages, fostering a hands-on learning environment.

Art lovers should not miss the Susquehanna Art Museum, which showcases contemporary art and hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is dedicated to promoting local artists and providing a platform for artistic expression.

Finally, exploring the Riverfront Park is a worthwhile experience. This scenic park along the Susquehanna River features walking and biking paths, picnic areas, and beautiful views of the river, making it an ideal location for relaxation or outdoor activities.

Harrisburg's blend of history, culture, and outdoor spaces creates a unique atmosphere that appeals to a diverse range of interests.




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