Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with a city population close to 50,000. Located on the eastern bank of the scenic Susqueahanna River, Harrisburg's skyline is easily distinguished by the landmark State Capitol dome.
A City Reawakening
After a long dormancy, Harrisburg has scome to life in recent years. Today you'll find a city with new parks, a bustling downtown scene and emerging centers for the arts, culture and technology. Harrisburg is steadily growing as an attractive place to live. In 2004, Sperling's Best Places ranked the Harrisburg metro area as the second least-stressful city in America.
Conveniently Close, Yet Far Enough Away
Traveling to and from Harrisburg is remarkably easy. Consider these direct routes to several nearby major cities and attractions:
- Hershey (15 minutes - via Route 322 East)
- Gettysburg (45 minutes - via on I-83/Route 15 South)
- Baltimore (1 hour 15 minutes - via I-83 South)
- Philadelphia (1 hour 45 minutes - via PA Turnpike East)
- Washington, D.C. (2 hours - via I-83/695 South)
- New York City (2.5 hours - via I-78 East)
- Pittsburgh (3.5 hours - via PA Turnpike West)
Welcome to Midtown
One of the neighborhoods showing great promise in Harrisburg is Midtown. Neighbor to Downtown, Midtown offers a unique environment, mixing shops and entertainment with a densely-populated, culturally-rich residential area. Friends of Midtown is here to foster the cohesiveness of our community and encourage economic growth. Explore Midtown today...