Harrisburg
Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 48,950, making it the tenth largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Altoona.
The Harrisburg Travel Guide at Wikitravel has a lot of good information about the city!
Have a favorite place in Harrisburg? Please list it below!
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Getting to Harrisburg
- Amtrack - Stations - Harrisburg, PA (HAR): Just a short walk to HU.
- Harrisburg International Airport (MDT): Closest airport.
Places to Stay
Looking for hotel reviews? TripAdvisor usually works pretty well. Google Maps search for hotels in the area has prices.
Walking distance to conference
Harrisburg Hilton: Really expensive. Really nice. Almost next door to HU.
You might be able to walk from here...
Comfort Inn: Next to Passage to India. Probably a 10 - 15 minute walk to HU, but not particularly nice. Check TripAdvisor.
Driving. Just off 83 by Bass Pro and the mall
La Quinta: Harrisburg Airport Hershey, 990 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111, Phone: 1-717-939-8000
Homewood Suite Hilton: 3990 TecPort Drive Harrisburg, PA United States, 17111
Have a favorite hotel in the area? Please add it!
Places to Eat/Drink
- Passage to India: Awesome Indian food! Located on Front Street.
- Molly Brannigan's: Irish Pub on 2nd Street. Small chain.
- Neato Burrito: Burritos the size of your head. Cowboy Crunch burrito is quite tasty.
- Cafe Fresco: Like a fancy Panera. They do happy hour during the week.
- Spice: Steaks and seafood, on 2nd Street
- Sawyer's: Diner food with nightlife.
- El Sol Mexican: Very good Mexican food
- Mama's Pizza: 305 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2207, (717) 232-4171
- Palumbos Italian Eatery: 104 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA, (717) 233-7700
- Starbucks - Whitaker Cultural Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717-635-2529
- Dunkin Donuts: 107 N. 2nd St Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Appalachian Brewing Company: , 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17101, 717.221.1083
Things to Do and See
National Civil War Museum: The National Civil War Museum incorporates collections of artifacts, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and other printed matter that exceed 24,000 items. Although many items have been donated to The National Civil War Museum since its opening, the vast majority of its collections were acquired by the City of Harrisburg between 1994 and 1999 under the auspices of Mayor Stephen R. Reed.
State Museum of Pennsylvania: Located in the state capital of Harrisburg, The State Museum of Pennsylvania covers all aspects of Pennsylvania history and holds significant collections, that relate to some of America’s most seminal, well-known events as well as important, historical individuals. Situated next to the State Capitol building. Admission for adults is $3.
Harrisburg City Island: Most of the vendors leave after Labor Day, but it's a great place to go for a walk.
Midtown Theater: A theater in mid-town Harrisburg which plays various “artsy” films.
Strawberry Square: I guess it's a mall and a bunch of other things. It has a clock run by a billiard balls and often has entertainment during the day inside by the clock if your family is looking for something to do.
IMAX at the Whitaker Center: You haven’t seen a movie until you’ve seen an IMAX movie. Central PA’s biggest screen turns any movie into a total immersion experience. The screen itself is 65 feet high and 80 feet wide. That’s a full six stories tall. The powerful 6-channel, 16,000 watt surround sound system makes every film sounds as big as it looks. From under the sea to outer space, educational films to Hollywood blockbusters, 2D to state-of-the-art 3D, IMAX makes every movie experience a moment to remember.
