Guidebook for Harrisburg

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Guidebook for Harrisburg

Food Scene

You want authentic and super delicious Mexican food, come here. These guys also know how to make a mean Michelada.
18 locals recommend
El Sol Mexican Restaurant
18 S 3rd St
18 locals recommend
You want authentic and super delicious Mexican food, come here. These guys also know how to make a mean Michelada.
Great sushi and sashimi. They have been around forever.
Miyako Sushi
227 N 2nd St
Great sushi and sashimi. They have been around forever.
Italian restaurant & wine bar serving locally sourced pizza, pasta & small plates. Good outdoor seating too
31 locals recommend
Cork & Fork
200 State St
31 locals recommend
Italian restaurant & wine bar serving locally sourced pizza, pasta & small plates. Good outdoor seating too
Vietnamese Garden Restaurant: one of my favorite joints for authentic Vietnamese food. Fresh, fast and cheap! Don't forget to try the unique Vietnamese coffee (iced or hot).
304 Reily St
304 Reily Street
Vietnamese Garden Restaurant: one of my favorite joints for authentic Vietnamese food. Fresh, fast and cheap! Don't forget to try the unique Vietnamese coffee (iced or hot).
Family owned for many years, this little dive throws out great diner food at a cheap price! Tip the waitresses well as they bust their butt to provide fast service. Breakfast and lunch only.
8 locals recommend
The Jackson House
1004 N 6th St
8 locals recommend
Family owned for many years, this little dive throws out great diner food at a cheap price! Tip the waitresses well as they bust their butt to provide fast service. Breakfast and lunch only.
Italian restaurant with a flare. Complimentary valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings, 5-11pm. Free live music Fri and Sat. Sister restaurants are Rubicon and Suba. Lunch is reasonable, dinner will cost you but it is worth it!
29 locals recommend
Mangia Qui
272 North St
29 locals recommend
Italian restaurant with a flare. Complimentary valet parking on Friday and Saturday evenings, 5-11pm. Free live music Fri and Sat. Sister restaurants are Rubicon and Suba. Lunch is reasonable, dinner will cost you but it is worth it!
Family owned for many years, this little dive throws out great diner food at a cheap price! Tip the waitresses well as they bust their butt to provide fast service. Breakfast and lunch only.
10 locals recommend
Keystone Restaurant
1000 N 3rd St
10 locals recommend
Family owned for many years, this little dive throws out great diner food at a cheap price! Tip the waitresses well as they bust their butt to provide fast service. Breakfast and lunch only.
Superb breakfast and coffee. Locally grown
28 locals recommend
Yellow Bird Cafe
1320 N 3rd St
28 locals recommend
Superb breakfast and coffee. Locally grown

Drinks & Nightlife

This "little" Irish pub serves some fantastic mixed liquor, beers and believe it or not food! I love their Delmonico steaks with the asparagus and mash. One of my favs.
7 locals recommend
McGrath's Pub
202 Locust St
7 locals recommend
This "little" Irish pub serves some fantastic mixed liquor, beers and believe it or not food! I love their Delmonico steaks with the asparagus and mash. One of my favs.
This can be a local "Cheers" bar. Very short walking distance.
19 locals recommend
The Sturges Speakeasy
400 Forster St
19 locals recommend
This can be a local "Cheers" bar. Very short walking distance.
Very unique space with microbrew, art gallery, live artists and great food. You will not be disappointed. And it's right next door to our house...
79 locals recommend
Millworks
340 Verbeke St
79 locals recommend
Very unique space with microbrew, art gallery, live artists and great food. You will not be disappointed. And it's right next door to our house...
Get your wine and spirits directly across the street from the house. They do close early so pay attention to their hours. Guy in there knows his wine so use him if you are into that.
8 locals recommend
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
1200 Market St
8 locals recommend
Get your wine and spirits directly across the street from the house. They do close early so pay attention to their hours. Guy in there knows his wine so use him if you are into that.
"The Stage on Herr," a 3,500-sq.-ft. space for music & comedy plus a full bar. Sometimes service is slow but great venue for karaoke too.
30 locals recommend
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
1110 N 3rd St
30 locals recommend
"The Stage on Herr," a 3,500-sq.-ft. space for music & comedy plus a full bar. Sometimes service is slow but great venue for karaoke too.
Upscale nightclub with bottle service
8 locals recommend
Level 2
215 N 2nd St
8 locals recommend
Upscale nightclub with bottle service

Entertainment & Activities

Unique island that is home to professional teams Harrisburg Senators baseball, City Islander soccer, train for kiddos, kayaking, and running trail. The walking bridge is amazing at sunrise or sunset.
74 locals recommend
City Island Harrisburg
Station Road
74 locals recommend
Unique island that is home to professional teams Harrisburg Senators baseball, City Islander soccer, train for kiddos, kayaking, and running trail. The walking bridge is amazing at sunrise or sunset.
Local movie theater featuring unique films.
43 locals recommend
Midtown Cinema
250 Reily St
43 locals recommend
Local movie theater featuring unique films.
Science center - great place to take the kiddos. Also 3D IMAX Theatre here. Hidden treasure for sure.
46 locals recommend
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
222 Market St
46 locals recommend
Science center - great place to take the kiddos. Also 3D IMAX Theatre here. Hidden treasure for sure.

Everything Else

One of the oldest farmers market, this is a staple of the neighborhood. You will find all sorts of foods, crafts, treats here. Live music during warmer months. Try the soft pretzels in the rear building.
92 locals recommend
Broad Street Market
1233 N 3rd St
92 locals recommend
One of the oldest farmers market, this is a staple of the neighborhood. You will find all sorts of foods, crafts, treats here. Live music during warmer months. Try the soft pretzels in the rear building.

Arts & Culture

Long-time museum of the area. They have shows and lots of great art to enjoy. Easy walk from house.
39 locals recommend
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N 3rd St
39 locals recommend
Long-time museum of the area. They have shows and lots of great art to enjoy. Easy walk from house.
Tons of books. Just across from the Broad Street Farmer's Market.
45 locals recommend
The Midtown Scholar Bookstore
1302 N 3rd St
45 locals recommend
Tons of books. Just across from the Broad Street Farmer's Market.

Essentials

Local Y with updated amenities. Riverfront so gym faces the river. Beautiful view!
East Shore Branch YMCA
701 N Front St
Local Y with updated amenities. Riverfront so gym faces the river. Beautiful view!
Local grocery store. Easy walk from house
Sayford Supermarket
1307 N 3rd St
Local grocery store. Easy walk from house