VISITOR INFORMATION
We Welcome You…
…to Harrisburg and invite your interest in our City now undergoing a dramatic economic and cultural resurgence. Among the many tourism products and brochures that are part of the City’s overall marketing system include “wayfinding attraction signage”, permanent historic markers, printed brochures and new online material.
Harrisburg History Project
Historic sites in Harrisburg of local, state and national importance are captured through text and historic photography mounted on sidewalk pedestals situated at or near the same locations where the orginal photographs were taken. This visually inteactive experience is a truly unusual outdoor museum.
Center City Sights
A brochure loaded with photography highlighting points of interest throughout Center City.
City Wide Sights
A brochure loaded with photography highlighting points of interest throughout the City. Now online!
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: An Economic Profile
100+ full color magazine containing extensive information on the economic, cultural, social, governmental, transportation, recreational and educational characteristics of the City and region. Now, online in its entirety.
For printed copies…
Call or write:
The Office of the Mayor
City Government Center, Suite 202
10 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1678
717.255.3040
Featured Visitor Resources
Downtown Parking Information
Whether you’re visiting Harrisburg or just looking for a place to park downtown, the Harrisburg Parking Authority’s website provides maps and rate information on more than 7 parking garages and thousands of metered parking spaces throughout the City of Harrisburg.
Capital Region
AAA
AAA Central Penn serves members in the following Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin (Harrisburg), Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin and Perry.
Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District Authority
The Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District Authority has been formed and organized in accordance with the "Municipality Actor 1945," for the purpose of enhancing the friendliness, beautification, safety, cleanliness, hospitality, and marketing of Downtown Harrisburg.
Attractions
The City of Harrisburg is host to many world-class and unique attractions. From the National Civil War Museum, the only one of its kind in the United States, to the Select Medical IMAX Theater at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
- Art Association of Harrisburg
- Dauphin County Historical Society
- Historic Harrisburg Association
- National Civil War Museum
- Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
- The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- The State Library
- Susquehanna Art Museum
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Special Events
Harrisburg is the host to many exciting events throughout the year. Be sure to visit the City of Harrisburg’s Department of Parks and Recreation section to find out more about upcoming and past events.
Lodgings
The City of Harrisburg invites all visitors to stay downtown. Find out more about the emenities and make reservations by visiting your favorite’s website.
- Hilton Harrisburg and Towers
- Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts
- Comfort Inn
- Towne House Suites Hotel
- Korman Communities (formerly the River House)