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Things to see in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (United States): 30 places and when to go
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a city in United States with around 529,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (10), History (9), Architecture (8). The best known are Cathedral of Saint Patrick, State Museum of Pennsylvania and Market Street Bridge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.2736, -76.8847
- Population
- About 529,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (10) · History (9) · Architecture (8) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 234 km as the crow flies
What to see in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The places in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 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.
- Cathedral of Saint PatrickCathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States1.1 km
- State Museum of PennsylvaniaState museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania866 m
- Market Street BridgeBridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania2.2 km
- Rockville BridgeBridge in Pennsylvania7.0 km
- St. Peter's KierchChurch in Middletown, Pennsylvania15 km
- Thomas Brothers StoreBuilding in Pennsylvania, United States of America49 km
- Appalachian Trail MuseumMuseum in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Pennsylvania45 km
- Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation AreaState park in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania9.6 km
- Colonel Denning State ParkState park in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania45 km
- Heikes Covered BridgeCovered bridge40 km
- Kings Gap Environmental Education CenterState park in Pennsylvania, US40 km
- McCormick IslandIsland in the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States4.0 km
- Broad Street MarketHistoric farmers' market in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania533 m
- Aline Covered BridgeCovered bridge in Perry Township, Pennsylvania46 km
- James Given TavernHouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America30 km
- Bridge in Lykens Township No. 1Bridge in United States of America44 km
- Rice Covered BridgePennsylvania, on the National Register of Historic Places37 km
- State Game Lands Number 171Park in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States of America41 km
- North Oriental Covered BridgeHistory · Architecture45 km
- Waggoner Covered BridgeCovered bridge in Pennsylvania, US43 km
- Crostwater Distilled SpiritsDistillery13 km
- Ever Grain Brewing CompanyBrewery7.6 km
- Hook & Flask Still WorksDistillery27 km
- Midstate DistilleryDistillery861 m
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
When to go to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The best time to visit Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 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.
- JanPossible9:26
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunBest time14:51
- JulBest time14:36
- AugBest time13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. In April, 29 of the 30 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, Pennsylvania
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 234 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
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- Lebanon10 places27 km
- York, Pennsylvania13 places37 km
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania27 places56 km
- Mifflin7 places57 km
- Selinsgrove7 places58 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?
The best known: Cathedral of Saint Patrick, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Market Street Bridge, Rockville Bridge, St. Peter's Kierch. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.
How do you get to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 234 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 30 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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