East Harrisburg, Harrisburg

#87 among attractions in Harrisburg

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East Harrisburg is a district of neighborhoods in the eastern end of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its southern border is formed by Interstate 83; eastern border is Paxtang along 29th Street; northern border is Market Street and the borough of Penbrook; western border is the Allison Hill neighborhood along 21st Street and including Bellevue Park. The historic former private Bishop McDevitt High School and current public John Harris High School are located in East Harrisburg. ()

Coordinates: 40°16'27"N, 76°52'27"W

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Allison HillHarrisburg United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania Farm Show, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

1 miNW
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
26 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
22 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...
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
24 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.
1 miSW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
25 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 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
22 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 miS
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
18 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.
1 miS
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
26 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.
0.8 miW
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
21 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
1 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
25 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
22 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 miE
Museum, History museum
National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg
26 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...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Harrisburg?

Nearby attractions include Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Harrisburg Military Post, Harrisburg (9 min walk), State Street Bridge, Harrisburg (13 min walk), Italian Lake, Harrisburg (15 min walk).

How to get to East Harrisburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Harrisburg:

Bus

Harrisburg (22 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (25 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (22 min walk)