Location Reports Central PA
Visaggio's in Enola recently opened Castel Castagna as a unique banquet facility. Accommodating 200 guests with in-house catering and wedding/event coordinators, Vissagio’s is a family- owned Italian restaurant that is housed in a 200 year-old barn.
The 250-room Radisson Hotel Harrisburg’s lobby was renovated in February of 2011, adding a more con- temporary look to the property, which has 30,000-square feet of conference space. Other improvements at this suburban Harrisburg hotel included the addition of a new business center, fitness center and a snack shop.
• PLACES TO MEET
The Conference Center at Shippensburg University's has 12,000-square feet of adaptable meeting and event space that includes 13 meeting rooms plus an out- door courtyard and gardens. This spot is ideal for multi-day conferences with breakout sessions, meetings, trade shows, banquets and social events for up to 200 people.
Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse is a full-service property well known for the country's longest running Murder Mystery Weekends and professional the- ater where notable actors such as John Travolta have performed. Its 57-wooded acres are adjacent to the historic and beautiful Yellow Breeches Creek. Also on site are 71 guest rooms and 25,000- square feet of meeting space.
• HOT RESTAURANTS
Rillo's Restaurant in Carlisle features Italian cuisine and has been serving the area for 50 years. With two private rooms, Rillo's is available for corporate team building events and dinner meet- ings.
Dukes Bar and Grille Riverside in Wormleysburg offers casual dining with a large bar and deck that overlooks the Susquehanna River. A banquet room and lounge with space for over 100 provides attendees with a private atmosphere to accompany waterfront views.
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Flinchy's in Camp Hill is ideal for any group that wants to try something new. Enjoy its unique "Hot Rock" dining expe- rience, or relax on its outdoor deck and 360-degree bar.
The Holly Inn Restaurant in Mt. Holly Springs offers fine dining in a historic tav- ern along Mountain Creek. The inn fea- tures a dining room for groups of up to 60, a lounge and a newly refurbished banquet hall for as many as 200 guests.
• UNIQUE MEETING SITES
The Carlisle Vault is a 200-year old refur- bished bank in downtown Carlisle. This unique, two-level space is ideal for ban- quets and social affairs.
Built in 1918, the Carlisle Ribbon Mill has a capacity of up to 380-seated guests and offers its unique loft-style atmos- phere for a variety of events and gather- ings.
The historic Two Mile House in Carlisle was built in 1820 and is home to 12 guest rooms, 10 of which have fireplaces. It is great for intimate banquets, meetings and getaways.
• THINGS TO DO
Meadowbrooke Gourds is the world's largest gourd-crafting company. Individuals and groups can tour the facili- ty and see how they turn ordinary gourds into works of art. Special events and gourd-painting classes can be arranged.
Roundtop Mountain Resort offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in winter, as well as ropes courses, Ogo balls, zip lines, bumper boats and more during the warmer months. This is a perfect place for team building exercises and adven- ture seekers.
The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center is the Cumberland Valley's premier per- forming arts center, playing host to Grammy-winning orchestras, Broadway- style performances and nationally recog- nized artists, musicians, speakers and comedians.
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www.visitpennstate.org
State College is home to Penn State University, award-winning hotels, meeting and conference centers, and one of the largest adventure-based team building courses on the East Coast. All of this is within a short driving distance from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, Washington, DC and Baltimore. In addi- tion, daily flights in and out of University Park Airport provide added accessibility.
At the end of a long day of meetings, downtown State College features exciting nightlife, theater, historic shopping dis- tricts, museums, attractions and con- certs. Outdoor enthusiasts will find near- by cycling trails, running trails, golf cours- es, fishing and kayaking streams and more.
• PLACES TO MEET
The Penn Stater is the area's largest, most flexible and technologically sophisti- cated conference center hotel, boasting 58,000-square feet of meeting and func- tion space to go along with its 300 gue- strooms.
The Penn Stater's sister property, the Nittany Lion Inn, is a Penn State land- mark. Rich in history and tradition, and a proud member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America, it received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating in 2011. This Colonial-style inn is one of the state's premier leisure, meeting and con- ference facilities, offering 223 guest rooms, five executive suites, and free high-speed Internet access.
State College boasts many opportunities to hit the links, as well, including at meet- ing venues like Toftrees Conference Center Hotel, which is home to a four- and-a-half star rated PGA championship golf course.
Located on the campus of Penn State University, The 16,000-seat Bryce Jordan Center plays host to everything from trade shows to sports exhibitions to fam- ily shows, commencements, lectures, Big Ten Basketball and more, as well as
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