Capital Area Greenbelt, Harrisburg

#46 among attractions in Harrisburg

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The Capital Area Greenbelt is a looping trail located in the area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This 20-mile loop around Pennsylvania's capital city provides visitors and tourists with opportunities to hike, ride bicycles, skate, jog, fish, walk their dogs, spot rare birds, learn about history, enjoy native flora and fauna, and appreciate nature. While parts of the trail are shared with roads, most of the loop is a dedicated path. The Trail, as it is commonly referred to by locals, passes along the Susquehanna River through Reservoir Park, Riverfront Park, Five Senses Garden, and Wildwood Park and Nature Center. In addition to parks, the Capital Area Greenbelt passes alongside attractions including the grave site of John Harris Sr. the Governor's Mansion, Fort Hunter, Harrisburg State Hospital, and the National Civil War Museum. ()

Length: 20 miElevation: 348 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°16'60"N, 76°52'19"W

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Capital Area Greenbelt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania Farm Show, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Broad Street Market, Pennsylvania National Fire Museum.

0.7 miW
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
17 min walk • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, formerly known as State Farm Show Arena, is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions, the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and indoor football.
1.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
36 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
1.3 miSW
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
33 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
1.2 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
30 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
35 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
1.2 miSE
Museum, History museum
National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg
30 min walk • The National Civil War Museum, located at One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a permanent, nonprofit educational institution created to promote the preservation of material culture and sources of information that are directly relevant to the...
1.1 miS
Bridge
State Street Bridge, Harrisburg
29 min walk • The State Street Bridge, also known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, is a 1,312-foot concrete, deck arch bridge that spans Pennsylvania Route 230 and Paxton Creek in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery
Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg
19 min walk • Harrisburg Cemetery, sometimes referred to as Mount Kalmia Cemetery, is a prominent rural cemetery and national historic district in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, located at 13th and Liberty streets in the Allison Hill/East Harrisburg neighborhoods of the city.
1.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
39 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a Holocaust memorial at Front and Sayford Streets along Riverfront Park, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
1.1 miSE
Park
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
29 min walk • Reservoir Park is the oldest and largest municipal public park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and occupies approximately 85 acres in the Allison Hill neighborhood of the city.
1.5 miSW
Park
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
40 min walk • Riverfront Park is a public park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that spans beside the Susquehanna River. The park runs parallel to the Susquehanna River between the shoreline and Front Street, from Vaughn Street at the north to Paxton Street at the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Capital Area Greenbelt?

Nearby attractions include Harrisburg Military Post, Harrisburg (9 min walk), East Harrisburg, Harrisburg (17 min walk), Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg (19 min walk), Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg (22 min walk).

How to get to Capital Area Greenbelt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capital Area Greenbelt:

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HACC Harrisburg Campus • Lines: 15N, 83N (26 min walk)