Our favorite restaurant in the area! A European dining inspired bistro style restaurant and bar, focused on wine & crafted cocktails. Suggestion to make reservations well in advance!
A farm-to-table restaurant showcasing Central Pennsylvania's artistic talents, and an in-house brewery! Millworks is a favorite of Scott's for their wood fired pizza, and Rachael loves their Paris iced tea (IYKYK)!
Stylish bistro & bar specializing in creative combinations of Asian & American flavors. We suggest this for dinner and would recommend a starter of the Wagyu Sliders!
Our traditional dinner to celebrate anniversaries - Harrisburg’s 1700 Degrees Steakhouse features Midwestern prime beef, dry-aged beef, certified Angus beef, and the finest sustainable seafood, elegantly served by a diligently trained staff.
Italian dishes made with local ingredients in a warm space with framed art & an upstairs tapas bar.
Sicilian restaurant prepping brick oven cooked pizzas and old fashioned cocktails.
In the middle of the Susquehanna River, only a short bridge span away from Harrisburg, sits a 63 acre island and city park. We love walking around City Island for the views of the capital and to check out Harrisburg's minor league baseball team - the Senators!
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit history museum. It is run by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the Commonwealth's history and culture.
The Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Pennsylvania located in downtown Harrisburg. The building was designed by architect Joseph Miller Huston in 1902 and completed in 1906 in a Beaux-Arts style with decorative Renaissance themes throughout.
Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a stunning and lively destination along the Susquehanna River. With its expansive green spaces, well-maintained walking and biking paths, and picturesque Riverwalk, the park offers visitors a serene and scenic escape.
Built as a fort by the British during the French and Indian War, this location has also served as a farm that eventually grow into a frontier village. The farm and mansion went through several owners before the Fort Hunter Foundation was established in 1956. Presently owned by the County of Dauphin and Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter, the park provides recreational facilities embracing the Mansion, several other historic buildings -- including a barn, tavern house, covered bridge, and service states -- and 40 acres of open park land-- all with a magnificent view of the Susquehanna River. Rachael & Scott suggest to check out the Canal walking trail!
Family-run bakery & cafe providing housemade baked goods, breads & pasta, plus hot Italian entrees.
Vintage cocktail bar & lounge located in downtown Harrisburg. Known for the amazing cocktails and lite bites.
Little Amps Coffee Roaster is a coffee shop, roaster, and record shop. We suggest grabbing coffee here before heading to stroll along the Susquehanna River or exploring museums.
The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is the nation's largest academic used bookseller. It is located in a dramatically renovated 1920s theater building - 5 blocks north of Pennsylvania's State Capitol. Its Famous Reading Café offers exceptional organic, fair-trade teas, coffees, and espressos imported by Counter Culture Coffee. Its Yellow Wall Gallery features works by local artists.
Independent movie theater showing first-run films & private screenings.
Canoe & kayak rental service to explore the Susquehanna River & surrounding area!
Locally owned bike company to rent electric bikes to adventure along Riverfront Park & City Island!
For those wanting an adventure outside of Harrisburg, Boiling Springs Children's Lake is a charming and scenic seven-acre, man-made lake with perfectly clear water that literally bubbles in the middle of Boiling Springs. Take a stroll down Lover's Walk, admire the lovely historic buildings and gardens, and feed the ducks and swans. We suggest to hike along the Appalachian Trail, which runs along the side of the lake. Grab lunch at Cafe 101 before or after!