Things to Do in Harrisburg, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 122 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Harrisburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Shopping.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Harrisburg, PA , followed by 94 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hershey, York, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Middletown, Boiling Springs, Manheim, Columbia and Thomasville
  • Our list of the best things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 122 nearby activities — including 42 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Harrisburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Shopping.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Harrisburg, PA , followed by 94 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hershey, York, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Middletown, Boiling Springs, Manheim, Columbia and Thomasville
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
0.9 Miles
80% 218 votes
Islands 10 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
Metro Bank Park is located on City Island, and is the home field for the Harrisburg Senators. The island also contains a playground, outdoor fitness area, replica trading post, arcade, steam trains, carriages, and a beach.
1.1 Miles
78% 157 votes
Boat Cruise City Island, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
The 120-passenger stern driven paddle wheel riverboat known as the Pride of the Susquehanna offers rides on the Susquehanna River. The riverboat is decorated like a 1800s riverboat inside and can be rented for weddings, parties, business functions, and dinner cruises.
1.9 Miles
100% 22 votes
Segway Tours 3003 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 MoreLess Info
Harrisburg By Segway Tours takes guests gliding past the city's historical venues and scenic sites on the ride of a segway. The tour is a 2-hour family friendly ride that snakes along the Susquehanna River.
0.3 Miles
Movie Theaters 250 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Midtown Cinema was founded by Todd Shill and Allen Brown as a way to increase community engagement in downtown Harrisburg. The tradition started by the founders continues at the theater which screens foreign and independent films.
0.5 Miles
88% 78 votes
Parks Front Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Beginning at the Walnut Street Bridge, the River Front Park trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania descends to the path's River Walk pathway. Toward the end of the 2.5 mile walk, the trail ascends and makes a loop back to the bridge.
5.7 Miles
81% 59 votes
Winery/Vineyard 5790 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 MoreLess Info
Located on 60 acres of farmland, Spring Gate Farms and Vineyard offers visitors tastings, tours and special events both inside and out. The winery offers regular live music and various food and wine pairing events.
0.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Music Venue 5th & Walnut at the Forum, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Conducted by Stuart Malina, who approaches performances with a flair for showmanship, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse array of musical performances, including a pops series. Most shows conclude with a question and answer session with the maestro.
0.8 Miles
86% 21 votes
Cemeteries 521 North 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
A prominent cemetery in the Harrisburg area is the historical Harrisburg Cemetery. The cemetery was originally founded in 1845 and is a burial ground for Revolutionary War soldiers and prominent political figures.
5.0 Miles
76% 17 votes
Bowling 1001 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
One of a chain of bowling alleys with three locations, ABC Lanes East features tournament bowling, special events, and bumper bowling for kids. In the evenings, they have cosmic bowling, with music and laser lights.
0.3 Miles
79% 47 votes
Farmers Markets Third and Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The oldest continuously operating market house in the US, Broad Street Market, founded in 1860, features both organic vegetables, meat and baked goods, and a seperate building for prepared food including sandwiches and a variety of international cuisine.
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