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Harrisburg, PA Tourism

Harrisburg Tourism

Nestled in the fertile Susquehanna Valley, Harrisburg has played a pivotal role in the shaping of American history, both as a major link in rail and water transportation and as the setting of major Civil War battles. Having bounced back from economic distress in the 1980s, the city is now a vibrant hub of family activities,... more
Nestled in the fertile Susquehanna Valley, Harrisburg has played a pivotal role in the shaping of American history, both as a major link in rail and water transportation and as the setting of major Civil War battles. Having bounced back from economic distress in the 1980s, the city is now a vibrant hub of family activities, from cruises along the Susquehanna to arcades and athletics on City Island. The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agriculture exposition in the U.S.
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Harrisburg weather essentials

Month
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May
70°F 21°C
50°F 10°C
2 in 5 cm
Jun
77°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
2 in 5 cm
Jul
82°F 27°C
62°F 16°C
1 in 4 cm
Aug
81°F 27°C
62°F 16°C
2 in 5 cm
Sep
73°F 22°C
55°F 12°C
2 in 5 cm
Oct
61°F 16°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 4 cm
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“Harrisburg Turns On The Lights” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Day Excursions from Hershey, Pennsylvania” Family Travel Guides
“On the Road to Hershey, With a Kiss” Frommer's
“Inside Pennsylvania: Touring the Stalactite Circuit” New York Times (free registration required)
“Hershey Park!” CampingPA.com
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
Pennsylvania State Capitol
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National Civil War Museum
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Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park is located minutes from downtown Harrisburg and is a convenient location to get "back to nature" close to the city. The trail is used by walkers, runners and bicyclists and is also...

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