Location: Harrisburg
Top Things to do in Harrisburg
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
Nestled in the fertile Susquehanna Valley, Harrisburg has played a pivotal role in the shaping of American history, both as a major link in rail and water transportation and as the setting of major Civil War battles. Having bounced back from economic distress in the 1980s, the city is now a vibrant hub of family activities, from cruises along the Susquehanna to arcades and athletics on City Island. The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agriculture exposition in the U.S.
Restaurants in Harrisburg
1. Outside The Box Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Outside The Box Escape Room is an entertainment complex for adults and corporate groups located in Historic Downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, about 5 minutes walking distance from the Capitol, and about a 20 minute drive from Hershey, Pennsylvania. Central Pennsylvania's premiere live escape room complex where adults have 60 minutes to crack codes, find hidden clues, and work collaboratively to navigate through professionally designed escape rooms. With five games, three floors, and over 4,000 sq ft filled with puzzles, gadgets, and props imported from around the globe. You are in for an unforgettable experience!
2. Harrisburg Escape Rooms at ABC East Lanes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
You're trapped. You have one hour and one mission: Escape! To do this, you'll observe your surroundings, make connections, and solve clues to uncover the mystery hidden within. In the end, your brain will be the key to your freedom. That's the fun, exciting experience we provide here at Harrisburg Escape Rooms, Harrisburg's premier escape room adventure. We are gamers, geeks, puzzle freaks, escape artists, and masters of deception, and your success depends on your ability to put yourself in the minds of our puzzle masters. Work as a team to decipher our toughest puzzles, to crack our most difficult codes, and to unlock the solution to your escape. Can you do it? We'll find out, but one thing's for sure: You'll have fun trying! Harrisburg Escape Rooms is proud to be partnered with ABC East Lanes! To show our appreciation we've set up exclusive savings just for you! Enjoy an offer that's right up your alley courtesy of Harrisburg Escape Rooms & ABC East Lanes.
Reviewed By PipelineGypsy - Atlanta, United States
They have 2 escape rooms with different themes and they each require different methods of solving your escape. And now I see where they offer a mobile escape room where they come to you! You have 1 hour to solve the clues and find your way out. You can have up to 8 in your group but I think 6 is a good number. This is a really fun way to spend time with family or friends, or it could even make a great team building activity.
3. Pennsylvania State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
Reviewed By Davidcarmytraveler - Coventry, United States
This is second PA Capitol as the first one was destroyed. This one took 4 years to build and is much the other brand building from the gilded age. 23 carat gold covers a lot and the mosaic tiles that make up the floor are true art. The senate and house chambers are beautiful and make sure to see the Governor’s Reception room for a pictorial story of William Penn. The inside and outside are simply beautiful and truly a historic landmark and priceless work of art. The stained glass, French marble, chandeliers, and art work are worth the free tour for sure. Make sure to visit the welcome center for some interactive fun for the kiddos.
4. State Museum of Pennsylvania
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Museum housing more than two million objects associated with or significant to the history and heritage of Pennsylvania.
Reviewed By SF88 - San Francisco, United States
Excellent museum in downtown Harrisburg: staff were great and you get to cover both the history/wars affecting Pennsylvania, the natural history of the area from the time of the dinosaurs, up to modern day economic and cultural contributions of the State. Very well presented, with different topics on each floor. Well stocked gift shop for mementos of your visit.
5. The Sturges Speakeasy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
6. Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
Reviewed By TravellinDays - Philadelphia, United States
Very interesting museum with lots of memorabilia in an easy to view format and a wonderful complete early 20th century restored/working fire alarm exhibit on the second floor that the docents will be happy to operate for you - don't miss it. The docents are also happy to answer questions and provide information. Highly recommend.
7. State Library of Pennsylvania
8. National Civil War Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,109 reviews
The only museum in the United States to present a balanced, unbiased look at the Civil War.
Reviewed By T4232XIjohnb - Toronto, Canada
While the National Civil War Museum does not provide an exhaustive look at the Civil War (best to go to the various battlefields for this) it does give a great overview of the events leading up to the outbreak of hostilities and the key political and military events. There are monitors with videos scattered throughout and some very interesting artifacts and mementoes (including one of Lincoln's hat boxes!). There's a large store and the museum sits atop a hill which provides splendid views towards downtown Harrisburg. There's plenty of free parking.
9. Midtown Scholar Bookstore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
The Midtown Scholar is an award-winning bookstore & cafe. With over 100,000 used, discount, & rare books in inventory, we have the largest collection of used books between New York and Chicago. Over 1 million books are available online! The Little Scholar, has hundreds of great children's and young adult titles and features weekly activities! The Yellow Wall Gallery features a different artist monthly. Also stop in to Robinson's Rare Books and Fine Prints Room. The cafe provides excellent service and great products including Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi Tea. We host dozens of book clubs and community events weekly, as well as live music on weekends. Stop in and see for yourself why the Midtown Scholar is the hidden gem of Harrisburg! OPEN 7 DAYS!
Reviewed By SongBird212 - Philadelphia, United States
This large, welcoming bookstore is well stocked with all the latest books as well as a large collection of used books on all topics. The children’s section, the art books, the history books, and the fiction are some of my favorites. They host talks by current authors, sell coffee and yummy snacks. You can curl up in any number of comfy armchairs and spend a few golden hours. Not to miss! Oh, and it’s the mayor’s business. How cool is that?!
10. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By LovesLauderdale
Attended the Mecum Auto Auction here. The complex was clean and cool and everyone there was helpful and nice. Could use better food choices for attending public. Over all very well run and would attend the auction there again next time.
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