A guide for all manner of travelers
The Traveler's Guide
On lodgings, carriages, & the swiftest paths to our autumn capital
— By Iron Horse —
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Amtrak's Keystone & Pennsylvanian lines arrive directly from New York, Philadelphia, & Pittsburgh. A short cab ride delivers you to the Cathedral or Civic Club.
— By Flying Machine —
Harrisburg Int'l Airport (MDT)
A modest fifteen minutes from the city centre. Philadelphia (PHL) lies roughly two hours east for those seeking wider routes.
— On Parking —
A Short Walk from State Street
The Civic Club does not offer valet. Ample public parking is available along State Street in downtown Harrisburg — a brief, pleasant walk from the venue.
— A Romantic Possibility —
Horse-Drawn Carriages
We are presently making inquiries with local liveries about carriage rides between the Cathedral & the Civic Club. Should we secure them, this page shall be the first to crow about it.
— Whilst You're in Town —
Historical Tours, Open to the Public
Public Tour
Historical Society of Dauphin County
Public tours of the John Harris–Simon Cameron Mansion
Public Tour
Pennsylvania State Capitol Tours
Free guided tours of the historic capitol building
Public Tour
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Four floors of Commonwealth history
Public Tour
National Civil War Museum
On Reservoir Park, a short drive away
— Where to Dine —
Tables We Adore in Harrisburg
Recommended
Sammy's Italian Restaurant
Hearty Italian classics
Recommended
Los Tres Cubanos
Authentic Cuban kitchen in Shipoke
Recommended
El Sol
Mexican kitchen & cantina
Recommended
Mangia Qui
Refined Italian on Market Square
Recommended
Sweet T's & Greens
Garden-fresh, locally sourced
Recommended
Little Amps Coffee Roasters
Beloved local roastery & café
— A Sweet Excursion —
Whilst You're Near, Visit Hershey
A scant fifteen miles east of Harrisburg lies the chocolate-scented town of Hershey — well worth a day's diversion before or after the festivities.
In Hershey
Hershey Theatre
A 1933 landmark of marble, mosaic & velvet — check the season's playbill
In Hershey
Hersheypark
Rollercoasters, autumn lights & sweet shoppes — a short drive east
In Hershey
The Hershey Story Museum
The tale of Milton Hershey & his chocolate empire
In Hershey
Hershey Gardens
23 acres of botanical splendour atop Pat's Hill
In Hershey
Chocolate World
A free factory-style tour ride & every confection imaginable
In Hershey
The Hotel Hershey Spa
Whipped-cocoa baths & chocolate sugar scrubs — yes, really
