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.
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El Sol Mexican Restaurant
18 S 3rd StYou want authentic and super delicious Mexican food, come here. These guys also know how to make a mean Michelada.
Miyako Sushi
227 N 2nd StGreat sushi and sashimi. They have been around forever.
Italian restaurant & wine bar serving locally sourced pizza, pasta & small plates. Good outdoor seating too
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Cork & Fork
200 State StItalian 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 StreetVietnamese 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.
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The Jackson House
1004 N 6th StFamily 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!
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Mangia Qui
272 North StItalian 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.
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Keystone Restaurant
1000 N 3rd StFamily 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.
Yellow Bird Cafe
1320 N 3rd StSuperb 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.
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McGrath's Pub
202 Locust StThis "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.
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The Sturges Speakeasy
400 Forster StThis 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...
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Millworks
340 Verbeke StVery 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.
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits
1200 Market StGet 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.
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Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
1110 N 3rd St"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.
Level 2
215 N 2nd StUpscale 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.
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City Island Harrisburg
Station RoadUnique 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.
Midtown Cinema
250 Reily StLocal movie theater featuring unique films.
Science center - great place to take the kiddos. Also 3D IMAX Theatre here. Hidden treasure for sure.
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Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
222 Market StScience 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.
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Imarike ye-Broad Street
1233 N 3rd StOne 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.
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Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N 3rd StLong-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.
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The Midtown Scholar Bookstore
1302 N 3rd StTons 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 StLocal Y with updated amenities. Riverfront so gym faces the river. Beautiful view!
Sayford Supermarket
1307 N 3rd StLocal grocery store. Easy walk from house