As the capital of Pennsylvania, there are a lot of great things to do in and around Harrisburg. However, those looking for breweries near Harrisburg are in luck as the city and surrounding area are home to some of the best in the state. By…
Harrisburg gets a bad rap for being an ugly city. While it might not have a captivating skyline like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, and it might lack the charm of some of PA’s small towns, there is a lot of beauty in the city if you know…
I’m always looking for great hikes near my home in Harrisburg. Browsing through my well-used copy of “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Harrisburg,” [Affiliate Link] I came across a hike through Fort Hunter Conservancy that promised great views of downtown Harrisburg. I knew I…
When John Harris Jr. built his family home near his father’s trading post, he likely couldn’t have imagined the city that would have been built up around the home. And built up around his home it was. In fact, the mansion, tucked behind the Harrisburg Hospital,…
It was a rainy spring evening in 1842 when author Charles Dickens’ carriage crossed the nearly mile long Old Camelback Covered Bridge and entered Harrisburg. This master wordsmith, who was never at a loss for adjectives, simply described the Susquehanna River as “beautiful” and had high praise…
Ever since Benjamin Franklin organized the world’s first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736, fire stations have played an important role in every community. Over the years, the equipment and techniques may have changed, but the basic idea has always remained the same. Since Pennsylvania…