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Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is the county seat, as well as the state capital. It is situated northwest of Lancaster along Interstate 81, on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Its position makes it a gateway for the crossing of the Susquehanna to the West.John Harris Sr. ran a ferry at Harrisburg in colonial days. John Harris Jr. laid out the town of Harrisburg in 1785, and donated land to the Pennsylvania commonwealth which was later used for construction of the Capitol building. Harrisburg has been the state capital of Pennsylvania since 1812. The city was a major defense center during World War II. Area attractions include the John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion, State Museum of Pennsylvania and the famous chocolate company in nearby Hershey. Harrisburg is part of the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle metro area.
Art Art Association of Harrisburg | Susquehanna Art Museum |
Education Aaa Travel Institute | Academy Of Medical Arts And Business | American Red Cross Educational Service | Empire Beauty School | Harrisburg Area Community College-Harris | National Education Center-Thompson Insti | Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Ed | Vista School | Widener University-Harrisburg Campus |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Center City Bread Shed | Italian Pizza and Subs | Sir D's Catering | The Fire House Restaurant |
Golf Colonial Country Club | Days Inn Harrisburg | Days Inn North Harrisburg | Howard Johnson Harrisburg Pa | Towne House Suites |
History Fort Hunter Mansion and Park | John Harris/Simon Cameron Mansion | National Civil War Museum | State Capitol | State Museum of Pennsylvania |
Public Libraries Dauphin County Library System | Dauphin County Library System | State Library of Pennsylvania |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Baymont Inn | Baymont Inn - Harrisburg Airport | Best Western Capital Plaza | Best Western Harrisburg/Hershey | Best Western Harrisburg/Hershey Hotel An | Best Western Inn And Suites | Country Inn & Suites Harrisburg N.E. | Days Inn Harrisburg North | Days Inn North | Daystop Harrisburg | Felicita Resort | Harrisburg Marriott | Hilton Harrisburg & Towers | Hilton Harrisburg & Towers | Holiday Inn Express-Riverfront | Ramada Inn on Market Square | Red Roof Inn-North | Red Roof Inn-South | Residence Inn by Marriott Harrisburg | Sheraton Inn Harrisburg | Super 8 Harrisburg | Super 8 Harrisburg North | Town House Suites Hotel | Travelodge - Harrisburg | Wingate Inn | Wyndham Garden Hotel |
Pennsylvania Counties Dauphin County |
Parks Riverfront Park |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate RE/MAX Realty Professionals |
Science Harrisburg Capital City Airport |
Shopping Garden Path Gifts and Flowers | Mountz Jewelers |
Sports and Sporting Events J S Guide Service |
Transportation Capital City Airport | Pride of the Susquehanna |
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