Big State Roofers
217 Evergreen St #2, Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 899-1823
Cities We Service In The Areas
Progress, Penbrook, Colonial Park, Paxtang, Steelton, Bressler, Linglestown, Wormleysburg, Lemoyne, New Cumberland
Zip Codes Of Cities
17101, 17102, 17103, 17104, 17110, 17111, 17120
Things To Do In Harrisburg, PA
Walk the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex: One of the top things to do when you are visiting the capital city of Harrisburg is to visit the stunning Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex. The capitol building is one of the most impressive in the United States and the hallmark of the Harrisburg skyline. It ranks consistently as one of the top attractions in Pennsylvania and is worthy of your time. The dome on this National Historic Landmark is a 1/3-scale Renaissance-style replica of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Your visit to the Capitol will entice you with more than 475 rooms and four floors adorned with artwork, statues, murals, and a grand staircase in the main rotunda designed after one in the Paris Opera House. Free tours are available. If you prefer to explore the complex on your own, you can download a self-guided tour app that walks you through the key areas of the complex explaining the history and architecture of each, including the House and Senate Chambers, the Supreme Court, and the Rotunda.
Explore the National Civil War Museum: As one of the largest museums dedicated to chronicling the American Civil War, the National Civil War Museum is a must-see during your visit to Harrisburg. This museum opened in 2001 and is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. Exhibits showcase perspectives from the war with an in-depth look at one of America’s most important conflicts. There are priceless artifacts, weapons, manuscripts, and memorabilia including items from General Robert E. Lee and President Abraham Lincoln. There are more than 21,000 war pieces in the museum archives. If you are a history buff, you will want to plan your visit around one of the regularly scheduled lectures or events, like civil war dancing, that are hosted at the museum.
Visit the State Museum of Pennsylvania: Visiting The State Museum of Pennsylvania is one of the most interesting things to do on your trip to Harrisburg because it follows Pennsylvania’s history from the beginning of Earth and the dinosaur period through to the modern day, showcasing exhibits about Native Americans, astronomy, the Civil War, and industry, as well as the state’s wildlife. It is a comprehensive look at Pennsylvania through time but you do not need to be from the state to enjoy its many elements. One of the permanent exhibits features the largest Civil War painting on a single canvas: The Battle of Gettysburg: Pickett’s Charge. You will also want to see the restored Marshall’s Creek mastodon skeleton and catch a show in the planetarium.
Walk through the Fort Hunter Mansion and Park: A visit to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park will take you through history, but also through a beautiful 40-acre park on the banks of the Susquehanna River. While you can walk through the site on your own, your best bet is to take a guided tour as there is so much information to learn. You will walk through this Victorian mansion and get a glimpse of what life was like for affluent Americans in 1725. The mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and was not only a private residence but also a war hub for frontiersmen. There are more than 10 buildings on-site and remnants to see from the Pennsylvania Canal Trail.