Harrisburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States and Pennsylvania federated state capital city
About Harrisburg
The Susquehanna River runs along the western edge of the city. It is the largest non-navigable river in the eastern USA, but has numerous small islands, and is an excellent recreational resource. The city began in 1710 when John Harris built a trading post and later his son started a ferry.
Top Attractions in Harrisburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Harrisburg:
- ★3rd in the Burg
- ★Art Association of Harrisburg
- ★Arts Festival
- ★Cathedral of Saint Patrick
- ★Gallery at Second
- ★Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
- ★Italian Lake Concert Series
- ★July 4th Food Truck Festival & Fireworks
Where to Eat in Harrisburg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alvaro Bread and Pastry Shoppe
- 🍴Anastacia's Restaurant and Bar
- 🍴Broad Street Market
- 🍴Ciervo's Pizza
- 🍴Cragin's Brick Haus Restaurant
- 🍴Palumbo's Italian Eatery
Where to Stay in Harrisburg
- 🏨Baymont by Wyndham Harrisburg
- 🏨Comfort Inn Riverfront
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Harrisburg
- 🏨Hotel Indigo Harrisburg – Hershey, an IHG Hotel
- 🏨Motel 6 Harrisburg
Harrisburg Travel Guide Sections
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