Population:

52,000+

Time Zone:

Eastern Standard

Climate:

Summer high temperatures are capable of reaching the low 90s, but evening temps drop into the comfortable upper 60s. Warm temperatures extend through the fall, slowing declining as winter approaches. During the winter months, high temps are in the 40s and below, with lows dropping below freezing. Snowfall typically begins in November and ends in March.

Airport:

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
One Terminal Drive
Middletown, PA 17057
888-2FL-YHIA

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Harrisburg:

Capital Area Transit System
City Bus
717-238-8304

Taxis:

Keystone Cab Co.
717-234-4400

Penn Central Cab Co.
717-238-7252

Dining:

Appalachian Brewing Company
50 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-221-1080

The Appalachian Brewing Company offers a full menu of delicious food, complemented by a variety of microbrewed beers. Brewery tours available on Saturdays.

Fire House Restaurant
606 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-234-6064

Open for lunch and dinner. One of Harrisburg’s favorites! Try their sweet potato fries, crab puffs, or blackened chicken cheesesteak!

Passage To India
525 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
717-233-1202

Another one of Harrisburg’s favorites! The view from the restaurant is spectacular as is the authentic Indian food! Dine while looking at the river and enjoy Harrisburg’s most unique 10-course lunch buffet!

Nightlife:

Harrisburg Hardware Bar
236 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-221-0530

You’ll pay just one cover charge for entry into the three floors of this popular night spot!

Dragonfly Nightclub
234 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-232-6940

One huge party place! Offering dancing to a variety of music, a lounge, live music, and more!

Gullifty’s Underground
1104 Carlisle Road
Cedar Cliff Mall
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-761-6692

Popular sports bar offering an evening happy hour, food, large screen tv’s, pool tables, and even live music on occasion!