- 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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Gibson's Photographic Gallery features examples of past photography techniques with modern individuals posing in traditional dress. The world renowned photographer Rob Gibson has mastered the historic photographic processed used during the mid-1800s, and he uses it to recreate antique photographs.
36.1 Miles
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138 votes
789 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA
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The only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies in the region is contained within the Hall of Presidents & First Ladies. It is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center directly adjacent to the National Cemetery.
36.1 Miles
The Historic Tour Company offers educational, engaging, and exciting tours of Gettysburg with two tour options: a 2.5 hour tour of the premier battlefield or the 2 hour tour of the battlefield with content for kids.
36.1 Miles
Known for its haunted attractions, including the Chamber of Horrors, Pirate's Revenge and Haunted Hay Ride, and the Carnival of Fear, younger visitors can also play in a variety of bouncy games and structures.
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A visit to Amish Country is a chance to explore the culture of these residents. People will find many quilt shops, buggy rides, schoolhouse tours, roadside stands, and farmer's markets.
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A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
36.3 Miles
90%
262 votes
297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
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Pepper's Artisan Collective is an art gallery and shop that features a variety of handcrafted items by local artisans. The shop has jewelry, apparel, decorative items, bags, and many other works of art for sale.
36.4 Miles
99%
5726 votes
1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325
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The Gettysburg National Military Park is built on the site of the deadliest battle during the American Civil War when 51,000 people were killed. The park offers a visitor's center with films and information, a museum, bookstore, refreshments in a Civil War restaurant, guided tours, and living history reenactmen…
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1241 votes
97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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The Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg is the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. Visitors can hike or ride bikes through the cemetery, as well as see the monument dedicated to soldiers from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.