Harrisburg Magazine’s Simply the Best Readers’ Poll honors the businesses and organizations that enrich daily life, and the Recreation & Leisure categories celebrate the places where Central Pennsylvania goes to relax, play, and explore. Voted on by readers, these awards highlight parks, musuems, entertainment venues, and recreational activities that bring joy and connection to the community. From fitness and outdoor adventures to arts, hobbies, and family-friendly fun, winners in this group represent the region’s most popular destinations. Being named “Simply the Best” or “Readers’ Choice” reflects excellence in creating memorable experiences that enhance quality of life.
Community/Charity Event
Simply the Best
Caitlin’s Smiles Night of Smiles Art Auction
Readers’ Choice
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA‘s Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Habitat for Humanity’s Art Builds Homes Art Auction
Entertainment Center (jump, go-carts, etc.)
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Stumpy’s Hatchet House of Hershey
Family-Friendly Event
Simply the Best
PA Farm Show
Readers’ Choice
Jubilee Day Mechanicsburg PA
Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest
Free Entertainment
Simply the Best
Jubilee Day Mechanicsburg PA
Readers’ Choice
Historical Site
Simply the Best
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Readers’ Choice
Holiday Attraction
Simply the Best
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
Readers’ Choice
Light Up Little Buffalo State Park
Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt
Live Entertainment Venue
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Museum
Simply the Best
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Readers’ Choice
Must See Place in/near Harrisburg
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Place for an Outdoor Adventure
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Place to Have Fun
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Stumpy’s Hatchet House of Hershey
Place to Spend a Day Off
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Place to Take Kids – East Shore
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Place to Take Kids – West Shore
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Tourist Activity
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
Travel Agency
Simply the Best
Readers’ Choice
