Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Harrisburg is nestled along the scenic Susquehanna River and is renowned for its rich history, from its role in early American trade to its significance during the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. This tour explores Harrisburg's history, it's sites and it's stories. You'll get a good layout of the city and you'll discover it's founding. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and you can go anytime, 24/7/365, at your own pace.

Itinerary

1. Downtown Harrisburg · 25 min

   The tour winds through the streets of Harrisburg stopping at historic stops and sharing the cities stories and secrets.

2. Stop 2 · pass by

   The tour starts outside the state museum where you'll hear it's story and be right next to the state house.

3. Pennsylvania State Capitol · 10 min

   You'll walk up the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps, here it's historic and also scandoulous history, and then be guided through the city.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min

   Learn about the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial and the park.

5. Stop 5 · 5 min

   The tour goes by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge and you'll learn it's history and secret door.

6. Stop 6 · 5 min

   Learn the history of the people of Harrisburg, and why the statues are here.

7. Stop 7 · 5 min

   You'll see the historic church and learn it's role in history.

8. Market Square Presbyterian Church · 10 min

   Discover the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the clock nearby and it's story.

9. Stop 9 · 5 min

   The grave is in the open, along the river, discover his story and history.

10. Stop 10 · pass by

    The tour ends outside the John Harris-Simon Cameron, the historic house, and you'll learn it's story.

11. John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion · pass by

    The tour ends at the John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear his story and role in Harrisburg.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The tour ends at the historic John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear the story of John, and his historic role in this city.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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