Explore Harrisburg
A Day Trip from Lancaster, PA
King's Cottage
1049 East King Street
Lancaster, PA  17602-3231

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Appalachian Brewing Co.
(717)-221-1080
50 N. Cameron St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101


A good place to stop and eat in Harrisburg during your day trip.
It has a large selective menu, a sports bar and live entertainment.

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
(717)-599-5751
5300 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Hours:
May-December:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Sundays 12 pm-4:30 pm
Closed Holidays

Check their web site for Admission pricing.

The John Harris, Simon Cameron Mansion
(717)-233-3462
Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104


Weekday guided tours are available and generally will take an hour.
Small Group tours (less than 15 people) are limited.
To reserve a guided tour you must call at least one week in advance.
Weekend tours are not available.

Hours
The Society Office is open Monday - Thursday from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mansion Tours by appointment only.
The Alexander Library is open Monday thru Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
To visit the Archives you must make special arrangements.

Check their web site for Admission pricing

National Civil War Museum
(717)-260-1861 or 1-866-258-4729
P.O Box 1861
Harrisburg, PA 17105


Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays - Labor Day through March 31st
and Federal Holidays except Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veteran's Day

Check their web site for Admission pricing.

The only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War.
Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate causes.

Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat
(717)-234-6500
City Island
Harrisburg, PA 17108


Information:
Public Cruises are available daily, except for Mondays, on the hour June - August.
Times for sailing in May, September and October will vary daily.
Cruises are subject to change at any time. Call and confirm the exact sailing times.

Cruises leave City Island Dock and sail approximately 45 minutes.
Check their web site for Admission pricing
Luncheon and Dinner Cruises and Charter Renting are available.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
(717)-787-4980
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120


Hours:
Closed Mondays.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Holiday hours subject to change.

Admission
FREE
There is a nominal charge for The Planetarium and The Curiosity Corner.
Purchase your tickets upon arrival at the Front Desk.


Water Golf on City Island
(717)-232-8533
600 Riverside Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17101


Hours:
April and October: Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
May through Labor Day (Weater Permitting):
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
September after Labor Day:
Monday-Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Last Person Can Enter At Closing Time

Check their web site for Admission pricing

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
(717)-214-2787
222 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA


Hours:
Harsco Science Center
Monday - Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday 11:30am to 5:00pm

For More Places To Go to
Harrisburg-Hershey-Central PA Welcome Center Page




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