Harrisburg

Harrisburg, PA - Our State Capitol What will you see when you visit Harrisburg:

Pennsylvania State Capitol
Explore where it all happens for PA - our state capitol. You can have lunch in the rotunda and admire the architecture and the pure grandness of such an immense building. Then take a tour through the House Floor or the Senate and if timed right, have a chance to watch the senators or representatives in action. You can also visit through some of the court rooms if they are not in session. To learn more about our capitol, please click here.

**Whitaker Center - Science Center**
This center has interactive science centers for students in elementary through middle school. Students can explore the activities that are hands on and highly entertaining. To learn more about the science center click [|here].

Susquehanna Art Museum
Examine various pieces of art from around artists around the area that have taken various images or paintings or other creations that they would like to share with others. Adults and children can also visit here to take art classes that involve actual paintings or free motion art for the youngest of the crowd. Throughout the year there are different exhibitions scheduled that allow for group visits and tours throughout the museum. For more information or to schedule a visit, click here.

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Pennsylvania National Fire Museum


Explore the sights and sounds of firefighting throughout history and see how this amazing service has changed over the years. Visitors can explore some of the first firetrucks and compare that to today's rescue vehicles. There are also interactive exhibits that allow children to become a firefighter of their own. Explore a virtual tour or simply learn more about this museum, here.

Metro Bank Park - Harrisburg Senators
Depending on when you travel to Pennsylvania's capitol, you may be able to take in a minor league ball game at the Metro Bank Park to watch the Harrisburg Senators along the Susquehanna River. The Senators came to Harrisburg over 20 years ago and have been a favorite past time activity of many families in the area. There are great promotions and special activities during the regular season and a must see event for any visit during spring through fall. To get more information visit their site here..

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