Harrisburg
United States · PennsylvaniaUS
Capital city of Pennsylvania, United States
Harrisburg is the capital city of the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the ninth-most populous city in the state, with a population of 50,099 at the 2020 census, while the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 615,000 residents and is the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River 83 miles (134 km) southwest of Allentown and 107 miles (172 km) northwest of Philadelphia. It is officially incorporated as a third-class city and is the county seat of Dauphin County.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 50,135
- Coordinates
- 40.274, -76.884
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 98 m
Overview of Harrisburg
Harrisburg — a medium-sized town in Pennsylvania, United States — is worth a place on your map. Around 50,135 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Harrisburg is strongest on shopping and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Harrisburg
Shopping in Harrisburg
(1)Under shopping, Harrisburg is tagged with Food. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Harrisburg.
Sports in Harrisburg
(1)The sports shortlist for Harrisburg: Trail Running. It is a direct read of Harrisburg's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Harrisburg
Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Harrisburg is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/New_York on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Harrisburg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harrisburg known for?
- Travellers associate Harrisburg with shopping and sports. It sits in Pennsylvania, United States and counts about 50,135 residents.
- What can you do in Harrisburg?
- Harrisburg is tagged with Food and Trail Running, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Harrisburg?
- Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Harrisburg located?
- Harrisburg belongs to Pennsylvania, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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