Riverfront Park, Harrisburg

Name: Riverfront Park
Address: Harrisburg, United States

#32 among attractions in Harrisburg

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Riverfront Park is a public park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that spans beside the Susquehanna River. ()

Elevation: 305 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°16'3"N, 76°53'33"W

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MidtownHarrisburg United States

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Riverfront Park – 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
13 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...
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
19 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 miSE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
11 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
20 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 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
10 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 miE
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.
~1410 ftNE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
7 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
16 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1200 ftE
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.
~370 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
2 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a Holocaust memorial at Front and Sayford Streets along Riverfront Park, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miE
Library
State Library of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
17 min walk • The State Library of Pennsylvania is one of the largest research libraries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Until 1971 it was known as the Pennsylvania State Library The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, within the Pennsylvania Department of Education, has holdings in almost every area of human concern.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riverfront Park?

Nearby attractions include Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (2 min walk), Hardscrabble, Harrisburg (5 min walk), Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg (6 min walk), LGBT Center of Central PA, Harrisburg (7 min walk).

How to get to Riverfront Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riverfront Park:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (21 min walk)
Harrisburg (21 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (22 min walk)