City Island, Harrisburg

Name: City Island
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#12 among attractions in Harrisburg

Island, Park, Relax in park

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City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island. The island can be reached from either side of the Susquehanna River by Market Street Bridge or, from the Harrisburg side and by pedestrians and cyclists only, by Walnut Street Bridge. ()

Area: 63.01 acres (0.0985 mi²)Elevation: 299 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°15'22"N, 76°53'16"W

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City Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, FNB Field, Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
16 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
14 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
~530 ftW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
3 min walk • FNB Field is a baseball park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, located on City Island, in the Susquehanna River. It is the home field of the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and was the home stadium of Penn FC of the USL.
0.5 miN
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
14 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
13 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
18 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
13 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
0.4 miNE
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
11 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
13 min walk • The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
~700 ftNE
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
4 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.
~920 ftE
Bridge
Market Street Bridge, Harrisburg
5 min walk • The Market Street Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City Island?

Nearby attractions include Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Market Street Bridge, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge, Harrisburg (8 min walk), William R. Griffith House, Harrisburg (9 min walk).

How to get to City Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Island:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (11 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (16 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (18 min walk)