Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg

Name: Downtown Harrisburg
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#59 among attractions in Harrisburg

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Downtown Harrisburg is the central core neighborhood, business and government center which surrounds the focal point of Market Square, and serves as the regional center for the greater metropolitan area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. ()

Coordinates: 40°15'35"N, 76°52'58"W

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Downtown Harrisburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1760 ftN
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
9 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...
~850 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
5 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.
0.4 miSW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
12 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.
~1840 ftNW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
9 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.
~570 ftNE
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
3 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 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
12 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.
~1970 ftSW
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
10 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
11 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.
~680 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
4 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.
~220 ftE
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
2 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.
~1540 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Harrisburg?

Nearby attractions include Market Square, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Harrisburg Historic District, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Dauphin County Law Library, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Colonial Theatre, Harrisburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Harrisburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Harrisburg:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (2 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (7 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (9 min walk)