Capitol District, Harrisburg

Name: Capitol District
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#63 among attractions in Harrisburg

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Facts and practical information

The Capitol District is a neighborhood adjacent to the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is delineated by Forster St. to the North, Walnut St. to the South, 3rd St. to the East, and the Susquehanna River to the west. This neighborhood borders the large Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex and has easy access to the Downtown Harrisburg. The Capital District is home to Saint Patrick's Cathedral, St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, State Museum of Pennsylvania, the historic Harrisburg Area YMCA building, many beautiful houses, and several small bistros. ()

Coordinates: 40°15'53"N, 76°52'59"W

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Capitol District – 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.

~210 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
2 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...
~1190 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
6 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.
~1050 ftW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
6 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.
~1550 ftS
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
8 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.
~770 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
4 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.
~1140 ftE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
6 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.
~1550 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
8 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.
0.5 miNW
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
~1890 ftS
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
10 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.
~1920 ftNW
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
10 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.
0.5 miS
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
14 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Capitol District?

Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg (2 min walk), State Library of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (4 min walk), State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (4 min walk), Tanner's Alley, Harrisburg (4 min walk).

How to get to Capitol District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capitol District:

Bus

Harrisburg (8 min walk)
Market Street Transfer Station (9 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (9 min walk)