Attractions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Amusements
Millersburg Ferry, The 717-692-2442
P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PAOperating since the early 1800's, the Millersburg Ferry connects the town of Millersburg with an adjacent landing in Perry County on Route 15, about two miles south of... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park 717-599-5751
5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Owned and operated by the Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Department, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park features spectacular views of the Susquehanna River and Blue... more info mapJohn Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion 717-233-3462
219 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Home of the Historical Society of Dauphin County, the National Historic Landmark John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion is open for tours from April to December. With a... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Dauphin County Library System 717-234-4976 or 717-234-4961
101 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
With a mission to strengthen the community by promoting literacy and providing resources and services for information, education and recreation, the Dauphin County... more info mapPennsylvania State Archives 717-783-3281
350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Southeast Corner of North 3rd and Forster Streets
The State Archives provides opportunities for a wide range of genealogical, historical and historic preservation research, featuring records from Pennsylvania’s... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Art Association of Harrisburg, The 717-236-1432
21 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Located Across from Riverfront Park
Founded in 1926, the Art Association of Harrisburg's galleries in the historic Governor Findlay Mansion "provide exhibition opportunities for artists both regional and... more info mapDoshi Gallery for Contemporary Art 717-233-8668
301 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
A part of the Susquehanna Art Museum, the Doshi Gallery for Contemporary Art features around ten exhibits of regional artists each year. more info mapState Museum of Pennsylvania, The 717-787-4980
300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Located Next to the State Capitol Building
Covering all aspects of Pennsylvania history with four floors of exhibits and activities, the State Museum of Pennsylvania "is the only museum in the Commonwealth where... more infoSusquehanna Art Museum, The 717-233-8668
301 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Located in the Kunkel Building
The Susquehanna Art Museum features four, seasonal exhibits of museum-quality pieces by internationally-recognized artists each year. The Susquehanna Art Museum also... more info mapThe National Civil War Museum 717-260-1861
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Featuring more than 25,000 square feet of exhibit space, the National Civil War Museum in Reservoir Park interprets the full story of the American Civil War with... more info mapWhitaker Center for Science and the Arts 717-214-ARTS
222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Located in Downtown Harrisburg
Known as "Harrisburg's crown jewel" and totaling 130,000 square feet, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts includes Harsco Science Center, Select Medical IMAX... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, The 717-944-4435
136 Brown Street, Middletown, PA 17057
Enjoy a historical tour of the area along the Swatara Creek on an 11-mile train ride in a 1920’s vintage, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coach. The tour follows the... more info mapPride of the Susquehanna, The 717-234-6500
P.O. Box 910, Harrisburg, PADocked at City Island
A variety of cruises are available from May to October aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna, an authentic stern paddlewheel riverboat owned and operated by the Harrisburg... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Appalachian Brewing Company 717-221-1080
50 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Located in Downtown Harrisburg
Housed in a historic three-story building with antique brick walls, massive wooden beams and hardwood floors and ceilings, Appalachian Brewing Company's hand-crafted... more info map
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