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Things to see in Harrisburg (United States): 22 places and when to go
Harrisburg is a town in United States, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), Nature (4), History (4). The best known are Raven Rocks, Sky Meadows State Park and Paris Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.0398, -77.7982
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · Nature (4) · History (4) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (2) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 360 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Claytor Lake State Park, at 590 m.
What to see in Harrisburg
The places in and around Harrisburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Raven RocksMountain in United States of America12 km
- Sky Meadows State ParkState park in Virginia, United States15 km
- Paris MountainMountain in Loudon and Clarke counties, Virginia, United States of America11 km
- Bluemont Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States8.5 km
- Claytor Lake State ParkState park in Virginia, USA332 km
- Goose Creek Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States11 km
- National Sporting Library & MuseumLibrary and museum in Middleburg, Virginia, USA9.6 km
- Upperville Historic DistrictHistoric district in Fauquier County, Virginia8.8 km
- Middleburg Historic DistrictHistoric district in Virginia, United States9.6 km
- Adroit Theory BrewingBrewery13 km
- Blue Valley Vineyard And WineryWinery19 km
- Bluemont VineyardWinery7.2 km
- Dirt Farm BrewingBrewery7.5 km
- Dragon HopsBrewery13 km
- Great Country FarmsWith kids6.6 km
- Lost Barrel Brewing Co.Brewery8.6 km
- Mt. Defiance Cider BarnDistillery9.8 km
- Mt. Defiance Cidery & DistilleryDistillery9.6 km
- Myron Glaser CabinHiking13 km
- Salty StashDistillery334 km
- Slater Run VineyardsWinery8.0 km
- The Friendly FarmWith kids · Wildlife645 km
When to go to Harrisburg
The best time to visit Harrisburg is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Harrisburg
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 360 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Charles Town8 places27 km
- Winchester, Virginia51 places35 km
- Front Royal8 places37 km
- Herndon40 places37 km
- Manassas18 places40 km
- Ballenger Creek14 places48 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Harrisburg?
The best known: Raven Rocks, Sky Meadows State Park, Paris Mountain, Bluemont Historic District, Claytor Lake State Park. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Harrisburg?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Harrisburg?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 360 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Harrisburg as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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