Living in Central PA
where heritage & culture meet technology & innovationCentral Pennsylvania is a place where heritage and culture meet technology and innovation; where high-speed internet is as common as horse and buggies; where you can have breakfast at home and drive to a lunch meeting in Baltimore, NYC, D.C., Philadelphia or Pittsburgh with time to spare; where hiking paths are as important as highways, runways and rails. It's a place where you can work, live, and grow!
Central Pennsylvania is a place Where world-class health care, renowned universities and breathtaking beauty are at home in close-knit communities that support a high quality of life. Where you can nurture your business, your family and your own well-being; Where neighbors welcome newcomers; Where the ideal becomes real; It's a place that often feels a world apart but is truly in the center of it all. It's Central Pennsylvania!
There is an endless variety of things to see and do in the region. Whether it's playing a game of golf at one of the region's golf courses; enjoying a show at the Weis Center for Performing Arts, the Alvania Krause Theatre, or the Bryce Jordan Center, the largest event center between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh; hiking in one of the many beautiful state parks and other natural areas; finding fishing hot spots; kayaking or floating in many river access points or beautiful lakes; or attending one of the many cultural events in the region, there is many choice events and activities throughout the region.
Shopping malls and charming downtown shopping districts await the savvy shopper, as well as many fun family-oriented recreational opportunities, such as Knoebel's Amusement Resort, America's largest free-admission amusement park with something for everyone including rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming, camping, and golf. Knoebel's has more than 2,300 employees that welcome 1.4 million guests a year. For those that like to take it “off road” take advantage of the region's AOAA Trails, an extensive off-road trail system, named one of the top 10 destinations in the country for ATVs, full-size vehicles and dirt bikes. The AOAA has hundreds of miles of diverse trails on 8,000 acres, combined with top-notch facilities.
Home to the Susquehanna River
The longest river on the East Cost of the United States that includes the scenic tributary Juniata River that passes through several mountain ridges and water gaps.
Thousands of acres of state parks and hundreds of miles of walking and bike trails with some of the most amazing vistas, beaches, waterfalls and lakes!
Numerous off-road trails and destinations available in Central Pennsylvania including the AOAA, that offers hundreds of miles of diverse trails on 6,500 acres.
Have the need for speed?
Central Pennsylvania has several fun and exciting dragways, speedways, truck and tractor pulls and more.
Sports bringing families and communities together.
Central PA is home to the Little League World Series and Woodward PA, and many supportive communities offerings a vast array of sport opportunities
Winery and Brewery Tasting Trails
Central PA offers incredible winery and brewery tasting trails including the River Rat Brew Tour, Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail, and Central PA Tasting Trail!
The Susquehanna Greenway is a corridor of parks, trails, and river communities that are waiting for you to explore! River Towns, Parks & Trails, Water Trails, Tours, Scenes & Sips, Paddle Club and more!
Explore the historic sites, river access points, and other features within the Greenway through an interactive map!
- 11 State Parks
- Over 11,000 acres of State Park land
- Over 50 miles of State Park hiking trails
- Over 5 miles of State Park biking trails
- 4 lakes
- Over 400 campsites
- Over 7,000 acres of hunting on State Park land
