Adventures in Harrisburg

Outdoors

Swatara State Park

The fields, woods & streams draw visitors for fishing, hunting, hiking & cross-country skiing.

Outdoors

Reservoir Park

Public green space for 150+ years with basketball & tennis courts, a playground & a sprawling lawn.

Sports & Recreation

Olewine Nature Center

Rustic park building with kid-friendly educational exhibits & interactive programs about wildlife.

Outdoors

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

This 696-acre park features Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, hiking, biking & the Appalachian Trail Museum.

Outdoors

Wildwood Park

Dog-friendly preserve with trails & boardwalks through marshes & wet woodlands plus a nature center.

Outdoors

White Rocks Trail

Outdoors

Little Buffalo State Park

This 923-acre historic park features trails, Holman Lake, a grist mill & Blue Ball Tavern Museum.

Outdoors

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

1,025 acres of open space with an interconnected trail system, ridgetop views & seasonal hunting.

Outdoors

Hawk Rock Overlook

Downtown Harrisburg

Capitol Park

Outdoors

Adams-Ricci Park

Neighborhood standby with ball fields, walking trails, playgrounds & a kid-friendly fort.

Outdoors

Gifford Pinchot State Park

This 2,338-acre park has farm fields, wooded hiking trails & Pinchot Lake for boating & fishing.

Nightlife

Boomerang Bar & Grill

Casual place offering Australian-inspired American eats, a full bar with TVs for sports & a deck.

Outdoors

Indian Echo Caverns

Caverns with impressive limestone formations & underground lakes, plus a gem mill on the property.

Downtown Harrisburg

City Island Harrisburg

Nightlife

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Thoroughbred racetrack's casino has horse bets, poker & other table games, dining & entertainment.

Downtown Harrisburg

Riverfront Park

Outdoors

Kohl Memorial Park

Family

K1 Speed Harrisburg

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

Family

Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center

Outdoors

Adventure Park

Park featuring a handicap-accessible playground as well as soccer, disc golf & a fitness trail.

Family

Challenge Family Fun Center

Indoor/outdoor family recreation spot features a mini golf course, arcade games & batting cages.

Family

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Family

Hersheypark

Hershey's chocolate-themed park for rides, kids' activities, dining, live shows & all-things cocoa.