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ITINERARY
0h 54m39 miles20 stops
1
Jason's Woods
2
Country Barn Farm Market
3
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
4
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
5
Susquehanna Art Museum
6
Midtown Cinema
Harrisburg's arthouse cinema. Come see the best & brightest in foreign & indie cinema. We're dedicated to enriching, connecting, and inspiring our community through the art of film.
7
Zeroday Brewing Co.
Zeroday Brewing Co. is a brewery and tasting room located in the Midtown district of Harrisburg right next to the Midtown Cinema. Just a few blocks from the Capitol, our tasting room provides a social gathering space for our community members and thirsty travelers alike. We specialize in clean, balanced ales and lagers and offer Pennsylvania wine and cider. We showcase our amazing brews alongside some incredible local art and on occasion you can enjoy your brew to the soundtrack of some of the area's best musicians. Come visit our brand new facility and tasting room where you can #FindYourZeroday.
8
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
9
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
10
McGrath's Pub
Great food, drink, and a rustic, authentic pub atmosphere Authentic pub draughts, freshest microbrews, spirits and cocktails If you're frisky for whiskey or pulling a few pints - for an authentic pub experience in downtown Harrisburg, McGrath's is the spot. We have dozens of taps continually rotating new selections and several pub standard taps for Guiness, Harp, Smithwicks, and ciders.
11
Art Association of Harrisburg
12
Market Square Presbyterian Church
13
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
The John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion was built c. 1766 by John Harris, Jr., one of the founders of Harrisburg. In 1863 it was purchased by Simon Cameron, Lincoln's first Secretary of War and later Ambassador to Russia, who transformed the Georgian house into a stylish Victorian mansion and lived there until his death in 1889. The house became the headquarters of the Historical Society of Dauphin County in 1941. Features illustrating the lives of the house's residents (1766-1929) are a large Victorian parlor, Colonial and Victorian bedrooms, spectacular Art Deco bathroom; light-filled solarium; dining room, library, office, and exhibit spaces. A large collection of furnishings and objects is on display. Tours are available Tues. through Fri. at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.; second Sundays at 1:00. Free parking. Group rates. Historical gardens. Publications sales. The research library and archives are open Tuesday through Friday and the second and fourth Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
14
Kohl Memorial Park
15
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Built on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park has served as a war fort, a hub for frontier commerce, and an exclusive private estate. Now preserved and open to the public, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park invites you to explore Pennsylvania's rich history. Guided tours of Fort Hunter Mansion are available every day but Mondays, May through December. Admission is charged.Fort Hunter Park is open free to the public, daily from 8 am - dusk.
16
Strites Orchard
17
D&S Cigar Lounge
18
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
19
Reading Rocks
20
Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Jason's Woods
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(57) review
99 Stehman Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603-9119
2
Start:Country Barn Farm Market
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(51) review
211 S. Donnerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
3
Start:Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(374) review
2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9443
4
Start:Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(77) review
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
5
Start:Susquehanna Art Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(41) review
1401 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1909
6
Start:Midtown Cinema
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(46) review
Harrisburg's arthouse cinema. Come see the best & brightest in foreign & indie cinema. We're dedicated to enriching, connecting, and inspiring our community through the art of film.
7
Start:Zeroday Brewing Co.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(44) review
Zeroday Brewing Co. is a brewery and tasting room located in the Midtown district of Harrisburg right next to the Midtown Cinema. Just a few blocks from the Capitol, our tasting room provides a social gathering space for our community members and thirsty travelers alike. We specialize in clean, balanced ales and lagers and offer Pennsylvania wine and cider. We showcase our amazing brews alongside some incredible local art and on occasion you can enjoy your brew to the soundtrack of some of the area's best musicians. Come visit our brand new facility and tasting room where you can #FindYourZeroday.
8
Start:Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(64) review
212 State St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1108
9
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
10
Start:McGrath's Pub
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(55) review
Great food, drink, and a rustic, authentic pub atmosphere Authentic pub draughts, freshest microbrews, spirits and cocktails If you're frisky for whiskey or pulling a few pints - for an authentic pub experience in downtown Harrisburg, McGrath's is the spot. We have dozens of taps continually rotating new selections and several pub standard taps for Guiness, Harp, Smithwicks, and ciders.
11
Start:Art Association of Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(6) review
21 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1606
12
Start:Market Square Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(6) review
20 S 2nd St Southwest corner of Market Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2064
13
Start:John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(35) review
The John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion was built c. 1766 by John Harris, Jr., one of the founders of Harrisburg. In 1863 it was purchased by Simon Cameron, Lincoln's first Secretary of War and later Ambassador to Russia, who transformed the Georgian house into a stylish Victorian mansion and lived there until his death in 1889. The house became the headquarters of the Historical Society of Dauphin County in 1941. Features illustrating the lives of the house's residents (1766-1929) are a large Victorian parlor, Colonial and Victorian bedrooms, spectacular Art Deco bathroom; light-filled solarium; dining room, library, office, and exhibit spaces. A large collection of furnishings and objects is on display. Tours are available Tues. through Fri. at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.; second Sundays at 1:00. Free parking. Group rates. Historical gardens. Publications sales. The research library and archives are open Tuesday through Friday and the second and fourth Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
14
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
15
Start:Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(310) review
Built on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park has served as a war fort, a hub for frontier commerce, and an exclusive private estate. Now preserved and open to the public, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park invites you to explore Pennsylvania's rich history. Guided tours of Fort Hunter Mansion are available every day but Mondays, May through December. Admission is charged.Fort Hunter Park is open free to the public, daily from 8 am - dusk.
16
Start:Strites Orchard
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(52) review
1000 Strites Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111-3909
17
Start:D&S Cigar Lounge
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(5) review
1623 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601-3027
18
Start:Gring’s Mill Recreation Area
Reading, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(7) review
2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610-1017
19
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
20
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
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What's the driving distance between Harrisburg and Lancaster?
The distance is 39 miles
What's the travel time between Harrisburg and Lancaster?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 0h 54m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lancaster?
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