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#1 of 13 attractions in Harrisburg
Attraction type: Government building
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- Jun 30, 2009 "Voted 'most beautiful State Capital' by Smithsonian"
- May 5, 2008 "nice capitol"
- Aug 28, 2007 "Do not miss this beautiful State Capitol"
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#2 of 13 attractions in Harrisburg
Attraction type: Nature center; Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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- Jun 24, 2009 "Excellent for those who love nature"
- Dec 4, 2008 "What a wonderful free place to take your children!"
- Apr 1, 2008 "Amazing retreat in the midst of highway and city"
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The only museum in the United States to present a balanced, unbiased look at the Civil War.
Attraction type: History museum
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- Apr 1, 2008 "Check their hours of operation"
- Jun 13, 2007 "Unbiased view of the War between the States"
- Jun 4, 2007 "Go to this museum even if it's the only thing you do in Harrisburg!"
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The Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) is a diamond in the rough. Sitting off Cameron Street in Harrisburg , PA , one might think that the restaurant would be out of date and run down. Neither of...
Attraction type: Brewery
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- Mar 26, 2008 "Had a great time"
- Dec 4, 2005 "More of a restaurant than an attraction"
- Mar 5, 2004 "cute local brewery"
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#5 of 13 attractions in Harrisburg
Attraction type: Brewery
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- Jan 14, 2009 "The Troegs Brothers . . . sounda like a cartoon."
- Dec 4, 2005 "Very knowledgable tour guide!"
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City Island is downtown Harrisburg's major city park. It is home to the Harrisburg Senators minor league baseball team, as well as the minor league soccer team. City Island is accessible from...
Attraction type: Island
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- Oct 19, 2007 "Fun for everyone"
- Aug 28, 2007 "A river oasis"
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#7 of 13 attractions in Harrisburg
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Mar 15, 2009 "great place"
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Museum housing more than two million objects associated with or significant to the history and heritage of Pennsylvania.
Attraction type: History museum
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- Jun 11, 2009 "PA State Museum--clean & free of charge"
- Mar 17, 2009 "Shows its age..."
- Aug 28, 2007 "Worth of visit to a free museum dealing with Pennsylvania"
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#9 of 13 attractions in Harrisburg
Attraction type: Cemetery
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- Jun 30, 2009 "Beautiful setting, but not the type of markers we love"
- May 27, 2008 "Peaceful retreat"
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... The Broad Street Market was founded in 1860, and has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operated market house in the United States. The Market consists of 2...
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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