The HodgePodgery: A Little Bit Of Everything

People are getting more and more interested in celebrating their local culture, and shops like Harrisburg’s HodgePodgery are helping that happen. This charming boutique selects its wares by one criteria: they must be handmade by artists and artisans residing less than a hundred miles from Harrisburg. Thankfully, the area has an incredibly wide variety of [...]

Neato Burrito: A Harrisburg Must For Mexican

This Harrisburg favorite has been serving up excellent Mexican food to appreciative eaters for years, holding true to a very simple formula: great quality, great service, fair prices. The formula is simple—walk down the counter and select your tortilla, your beans and rice, your meats and cheeses, et cetera. But this is no paint-by-numbers Mexican; [...]

Capital Area Greenbelt: A Hiker's Paradise

Capital Area Greenbelt is a dedicated millennium trail for residents and visitors in need of a natural getaway. The recreational pathway runs in a ring around Harrisburg, offering a scenic track for hikers, bikers, skaters, and runners alike. If you're simply in the mood to take in the flourishing animals and plants, this is also [...]

Tap into Troeg's Brewing Company

Introduce yourself to Tröeg’s Brewing Company. Harrisburg is home to its prize-winning lagers, ales, and stouts! The Trogner brothers set up shop here in 1996. They know their brewing. A dozen brews are available, including the Scratch of the moment—scratch selections are experimental beers, created in sampling quantities and available only in Tröeg’s Tasting Room. [...]

El Sol: Authentic Mexican Cuisine Tucked Away in Harrisburg

Once you step inside El Sol, you will be swept away to a warm Mexican eatery full of vibrant colors, rich flavors, and an enlivened atmosphere. Bringing authentic Mexican food to downtown Harrisburg, the restaurant serves classic dishes like fajitas and burritos, along with unique fare like Aztec-inspired molcajete dishes served in volcanic mortar bowls. [...]

How to Celebrate Halloween in Harrisburg

1. Check out Spirit Halloween for your last minute Halloween needs. The gigantic superstore has every costume you can possibly dream of, from scareworthy frocks to garments with sex appeal. You'll also find decorating supplies galore to make your pad look festive and freaky for the big night. 2. Scare yourself silly at the 2nd [...]

Morgan's Place: A Neighborhood Eatery Serving Classic American Fare

Serving classic American fare in a relaxed atmosphere, Morgan’s Place is a great stop for quality food at a reasonable price. Located on Harrisburg’s beautiful waterfront, the restaurant prides itself on simple selections in a scenic setting. Menu items cover the gamut of standard heartland cooking with an emphasis on fresh seafood such as clams [...]

Pennsylvania State Capitol: A Landmark of Power and Beauty

Combining all the best of classical grandeur and contemporary power, the Pennsylvania State Capitol is a breathtaking building and home to the keystone state's governmental seat. A public destination open to all visitors, it is an architectural gem and a historical symbol of the founding state's storied role in America's evolution. Dedicated in 1906—with none [...]

Wildwood Park: Become One With Nature (Without Having to Sleep Outside)

Get up close and personal with the beauty of the natural world at Wildwood Park (formerly known as the Wildwood Lake Sanctuary). Situated just outside Harrisburg, this is a great place to experience the great outdoors without the hassle of packing and camping. With local wildlife and vegetation as well as several endangered species, this [...]

Susquehanna Outfitters: Your Ticket to the Great Outdoors

If you're planning a trip to the activity packed City Island Park or just want to explore Harrisburg at large, be sure to visit Susquehanna Outfitters. This fully equipped sports center offers equipment for all outdoors needs—the hard part is deciding what you want to do first. Water lovers can kayak or canoe on the [...]

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