Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Discover fun and learning for the entire family with three floors of hands-on exhibits and fun-filled galleries to delight all ages – from toddlers to grandparents – including Forces of Nature, KidsPlace, Carnival of Health, and the new Move It! gallery. Experience amazing educational documentaries and spectacular Hollywood movies on the giant six-story IMAX® screen, and enjoy world-class live performances, from rock concerts, to theater productions, to classical chamber music, in our specially-designed performance theater.
Whitaker Center is Harrisburg’s premier venue for arts, education and entertainment. Comprised of three main venues, its goal is to enhance the mid-state region’s quality of life and economic livelihood through cultural, artistic and scientific activities. Whitaker Center opened in 1999 and has since hosted over three million visitors and growing! Located less than 8 miles from the Hampton Inn Harrisburg-West, you are sure to enjoy the time you spend at the Center:
- Sunoco Performance Theater – a beautifully decorated 600-seat auditorium with excellent acoustics; enjoy live music, theater, dance – everything from jazz to folk, ballet to musical comedy presented by local resident companies and national touring acts;
- Select Medical IMAX® Theater – at a full six stories tall, this is Central PA’s biggest screen; immerse yourself in everything from educational films to hot Hollywood hits;
- Harsco Science Center – 3 floors filled with exhibits and experiments sure to get your imagination revved up and soaring; all ages will have fun exploring the sciences to learn more about the world we live in
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After attending a performance at Sunoco Performance Theatre or experimenting at Harsco Science Center, come to the Hampton Inn Harrisburg-West for a relaxed, restful evening. Our easily accessible location off Exit 236 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike makes us the perfect choice for comfortable accommodations when visiting Harrisburg, PA and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
We are the optimal choice for upscale, beautifully decorated guest rooms; each outfitted with the comfortable Clean and Fresh Hampton Bedding™ and superb amenities. You will experience exceptional service while staying at the Hampton Inn Harrisburg-West PA and invite you to stay with us any time you are in the area. We guarantee the best available rate and Hilton HHonors® members earn valuable points and miles. Relax! We love having you here! ™
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