What's Downtown Harrisburg Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Harrisburg, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music, theater scene, and entertainment venues. Families can spend quality time at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and State Museum of Pennsylvania. There's plenty more to see, including Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park.
How to Get to Downtown Harrisburg
Flying to:
- Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City), 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Downtown Harrisburg
- Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT), 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Downtown Harrisburg
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Harrisburg
What to See in Downtown Harrisburg
- Pennsylvania State Capitol
- Riverfront Park
- John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
- State Library of Pennsylvania
Things to Do in Downtown Harrisburg
- Strawberry Square
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
- Forum Auditorium
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre
When Is the Best Time to Visit Harrisburg?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 71°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 35°F)
- Rainiest months: September, July, August, April (average 4 inches of rainfall)