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Guide to Harrisburg, USA - Pennsylvania
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The capital of Pennsylvania, an eastern US block home to Dutch sects, technological innovation, a good portion of the country's elite academic institutions, and what is likely to be the largest number of Amish in America. Divided nearly clean in two by the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg's designation is an odd one, if only because the state's southeastern gem, Pennsylvania, is usually the one to cause commotion, strike interest in foreigners, and, well, on the whole, it just offers more. Nonetheless, Harrisburg cannot be ignored, and those planning a visit to its streetscape need not worry about a chance encounter with boredom. Harrisburg has a few tricks of its own; even the city's calm is a respite from the ordinary "capital-esque" atmosphere. Most visitors start their citywide exploration either in Harrisburg's downtown area or somewhere along its east or west banks. If you opt for the first scenario, you're given the choice to lunch at one of downtown's many restaurants or delis, and possibly find an intriguing architectural site or two. If you begin along the banks of the Susquehanna, you'll discover many more touristy sites, and a city park is availed to you every mile or two, making for pleasant picnic stops or places of shade in the afternoon of a mid-summer day. Nothing quite as significant as the Liberty Bell can be found in Harrisburg, no, but you will get something you can't from Pennsylvania's most popular town: peace. Help yourself to Harrisburg's simple treasures. Book your flight today!
When to go:
Harrisburg is not only two halves divided by H2O, it is also a series of islands. Yep, within the breadth of the river slicing the Pennsylvanian capital sit a series of landmasses big and small; some are the size of city blocks, some are equitable to, well, children's' buildings blocks. Yeah, we figured we couldn't get that by you, quite tiny they truly can be, and, as it turns out, erosion theories have proven correct, so if you'd like to watch those granules drift downstream - or would simply enjoy the sight of an American archipelago amongst freshwater, visit Harrisburg ASAP. Oh, we nearly forgot. Harrisburg is best in spring.
Getting there and around:
Harrisburg International Airport, while not quite a competitor to Philly's own terminal, does have a fairly decent roster of its own. You can fly either to New York or Pennsylvania's "secondary capital" before going to Harrisburg; Philadelphia is the better choice of the two. Home to well-appointed bus and train systems, the capital covers ground travel superbly. Sure, subways are always a nice feature in today's world of rapid advancement, but at least you'll see the city while in transit.
Attractions:
The pride and joy of Harrisburg, the Capitol Building is an Italian Renaissance marvel that could, architecturally speaking, very well pose itself as more significant that those sites within Liberty Park 100 miles east. Beautifully finished stained glass windows, murals, marble accoutrements, and statuary make the capitol eye-catching, to say the least. Next-door to the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania, a prehistoric-to-present visual spectacle of artifacts, vehicles, artistry, and highlights of the astronomical community.
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