A smart choice for families and budget travelers, this full-service is near all the attractions of Harrisburg but doesn't leave the wallet empty. HersheyPark is minutes away, as well as Chocolate World, the Carlisle Fairgrounds, the National Civil War Museum, and the Capitol Complex. Restaurant Row (a collection of more than thirty restaurants, clubs, pubs, and shops) is literally outside the front door and should not be missed. For a quiet day of exploring and fun for the kids, City Island is a fun choice. It's the home of the Senators Baseball team and also features jogging tracks, batting cages, carousels, and more. After a busy day, a nap in one of the contemporary guest rooms is the answer. If guests don't feel like checking out Restaurant Row, they could head to the hotel's comfortably contemporary on-site restaurant, 2wentyThre3, which serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Crowne Plaza Amenities:

• 261 rooms, 10 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Indoor pool. Airport transportation available. Business center.