Harrisburg · Dauphin County, PA
Rainy day activities in Harrisburg
Scout analyzed 87 Harrisburg places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
87
Matches
20
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Scout-verified spots

Olde Uptown
Little Amps Coffee

Food & Drink
Nour

Capitol District
Cork & Fork
Brick-walled Italian restaurant & wine bar serving locally sourced pizza, pasta & small plates.

Outdoors
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
This 696-acre park features Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, hiking, biking & the Appalachian Trail Museum.

Midtown
Yellow Bird Café
Homey coffeehouse featuring java, breakfast grub, sandwiches & salads, plus works by local artists.

Downtown Harrisburg
Little Amps Coffee
Corner coffee shop featuring hot drinks, light eats & live music in a hip, brick-walled setting.

Midtown
The Millworks
Lofty space built with reclaimed timber featuring a full bar, art galleries & farm-fresh local fare.

Capitol District
Elementary Coffee Co.

Food & Drink
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Comfy coffeehouse featuring espresso, daytime cafe meals & live music nights in a funky atmosphere.

Food & Drink
Brew Crumberland's Best
Relaxed coffeehouse with locally roasted java, cafe fare & housemade pastries, plus a drive-thru.

Downtown Harrisburg
Denim Coffee

Downtown Harrisburg
Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop

Downtown Harrisburg
Capitol Park

Downtown Harrisburg
The Forum Auditorium

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

Outdoors
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Preserved 18th-century mansion & other period buildings open for tours, plus walking trails.

Arts & Culture
The National Civil War Museum
Smithsonian-affiliated museum with Civil War artifacts, lectures & re-enactment events.

Downtown Harrisburg
Strawberry Square
Complex with re-created cityscapes combining shopping, dining, a gym, residences & office space.

Shopping
Tanger Outlets Hershey
Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.

Shopping
The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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