Broad Street Market, United States: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Broad Street Market is a historic farmers' market in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 533 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 40.26979, -76.8885; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 235 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Run by

Broad Street Market

Protection

Protected heritage

It is one of the History and Food and drink places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Broad Street Market is March to October.

In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Broad Street Market has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• State Museum of PennsylvaniaState museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania512 m
• Cathedral of Saint PatrickCathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States699 m
• The Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing CompanyBrewery1.2 km
• Midstate DistilleryDistillery1.4 km
• Market Street BridgeBridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania1.7 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.

More in United States: History

• Empire State Building: skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
• Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
• Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
• Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
• Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
• Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading

• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania30 places to see in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States: Cathedral of Saint Patrick, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Market Street Bridge. Best time: March
• History4315 places for history in United States, from Empire State Building to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
• United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
• Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.