Little Amps Packs a Big Punch in Harrisburg’s Coffee Scene
When I think of downtown Harrisburg, I think of the exquisite State Capitol and and the powerful Susquehanna River. I can’t say that specialty coffee immediately comes to mind. However, …
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10 Breweries Near Harrisburg That are Worth Visiting
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 …
The Best Places for Epic Photographs of Harrisburg, PA
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 …
Hiking at Fort Hunter Conservancy for Great Views of Downtown Harrisburg
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,” I came across a hike through …
Exploring Harrisburg’s History at the Harris-Cameron Mansion
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 …
Visiting Midtown Scholar Bookstore: Harrisburg’s Best Destination for Literary Lovers
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 …
Visiting the Pennsylvania Fire Museum: From Franklin to Fire Trucks
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 …
Touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol: America’s Handsomest Building
Situated in the heart of downtown Harrisburg is a building once called by President Theodore Roosevelt the “handsomest building I ever saw”: the Pennsylvania State Capitol. If you’ve ever visited …
Finding the Elusive Statue of Liberty in Harrisburg
Passing motorists on highway 322 or the combined 11 and 15 just outside of Harrisburg might notice something odd atop an old railroad bridge piling in the middle of the …
Visiting the National Civil War Museum: A Great Overview of America’s Darkest Hour
Sitting atop a large hill on the outskirts of Harrisburg is one of the region’s best museums: the National Civil War Museum. Telling the story of the entire Civil War …