Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania, US and lies on the east bank of Susquehanna River. It invites tourists to explore its historic buildings, built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and a wide range of impressive attractions. With important cultural sites, museums and lots of activities offered by the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg tours (PA) assures an unforgettable journey for every traveler.
Begin your Harrisburg historical sites tour with the National Civil War Museum which lies in Reservoir Park. It's one of the largest museums, dedicated to recording the American Civil War, and is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. Learn about the history of the war through Exhibits, priceless artifacts such as personal possessions of important generals and old uniforms, weapons used by common soldiers, manuscripts, and memorabilia, also including items from General Robert E. Lee and President Abraham Lincoln.
After the National Civil War Museum, Walk through the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, one of the striking Harrisburg historical tours. It is also sometimes referred to as the ‘Palace of Art’ because of its sculptures, murals, and stained-glass windows. Here you will come across the exhibits of some lovely Beaux-Arts architecture. The inside of the capital will captivate you with its four floors and 475 rooms enhanced with incredible artworks and mosaics that depict famous figures, events, and industries from Pennsylvania’s history.
Learn everything about the commonwealth’s history, culture and nature, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania sitting right next to the soaring State Capitol Building. Here you will come across a variety of amazing artifacts such as Civil War weapons and Native American artifacts, exhibits, archaeological findings, displays from flint arrowheads and vintage vehicles to massive mastodon skeletons and lots more. Alternatively, you can learn about the state’s firefighting heritage at the Pennsylvania National Fire Museum through the varied collection of old alarm systems, historic fire engines and much more besides.
Go for exciting Harrisburg adventure tours at Hershey Park, where you can have lots of fun in its theme park with various kinds of exciting rides and rollercoasters. Are you aware? This park was set up by Milton S. Hershey in 1906 as a leisure park for his chocolate factory employees. However, now it has about seventy exciting attractions including Pioneer Frontier, Kissing Tower Hill and The Boardwalk. Along with that, there is a wonderful water park and zoo to explore with firework displays, live music and parades all regularly taking place. And yes, just outside is Hershey’s Chocolate World where you can’t resist lots of tasty chocolate and candy with plenty of shops and restaurants.
Enjoy Harrisburg sightseeing tours by taking a Ride on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat Cruise. From the floors of the old paddle-wheel riverboat, you will see many sights and landmarks and take in the fine views over the beautiful river and its banks. The interesting fact is that this riverboat is a replica of a traditional 19th century riverboat, and it reminds Harrisburg's history as it cruises along the waterway. Aside from enjoying the ride, you can participate in fun-themed events here like murder mystery dinners, music nights, and special sunset trips for locals and tourists included in your Harrisburg PA tour packages.
Alternatively, you can also enjoy your Harrisburg PA sightseeing at Wildwood Park and engage in some outdoor activities while enjoying nature. Here you can go hiking, cycling or horseback riding along the countless trails and boardwalks through its wetlands, woods, and wild areas. Also, you can engage in birdwatching and spot diverse wildlife.
Besides, engage in outdoor activities at City Island, lying right in the center of the rushing Susquehanna River. You can enjoy some outdoor activities here like taking a serene riverside trail and there is an arcade, observation deck and small, sandy beach where you can relax and spend some time. Apart from the above attractions, there are various other significant places in Harrisburg, PA which you can explore such as Capital Area Greenbelt, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Broad Street Market, FNB field and more to experience for life.
