Hardscrabble, Harrisburg

Name: Hardscrabble
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#97 among attractions in Harrisburg

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Hardscrabble was a small settlement of mostly frame structures in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania from late 18th century to 1924, so named because of its reputation as a rough place. ()

Coordinates: 40°16'12"N, 76°53'28"W

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Midtown (Hardscrabble)Harrisburg United States

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Hardscrabble – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
14 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...
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
20 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.
0.5 miSE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
13 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.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
22 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
11 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
19 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~750 ftE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
4 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1040 ftSE
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
6 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.
0.8 miE
Bridge
State Street Bridge, Harrisburg
20 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 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg
18 min walk • The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is the official residence of the governor of Pennsylvania, in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The neo-Georgian residence was built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by George M. Ewing, heading an architectural firm in Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hardscrabble?

Nearby attractions include LGBT Center of Central PA, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Broad Street Market, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Riverfront Park, Harrisburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Hardscrabble by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hardscrabble:

Bus

Harrisburg (22 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (23 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (23 min walk)