Harrisburg Favorites

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My sister and brother-in-law (still feels shocking to say!) moved to Cleveland this summer. Before they left, they went on their honeymoon to South Africa and I stayed at their house in Harrisburg as cat-sitter extraordinaire. Harrisburg doesn’t seem like the most exciting of places to visit – at least I didn’t think so when I found out they were moving there back in 2020 – but it’s one that grew on me. I’m a bit sad that this was probably one of my last visits, and it was a nice place to catch my breath between coming back from Puerto Rico and leaving for Costa Rica.

Here are a few things I enjoyed that week, followed by my all-time favorites:

Hawk Rock Overlook

This was a perfect hike! Just look at those views. It’s just over a mile and a half and pretty steep on the uphill climb. Bailey loved pulling me up and down the trail on her leash.

Mary’s Health and Fitness

My sister rewarded my house and cat sitting duties with a weeklong pass to her favorite gym, Mary’s Health & Fitness. It was a pretty sweet deal on my end, so I woke up early every day to get to the group workouts. The trainers are fun and creative, and all the workouts fly by and make you feel good.

Wildwood Way and Canal Town Path

This was a really nice after work walk with a dog. On the 3 mile trail, Bailey and I saw rabbits, turtles, and even a frog. It was a hot week in June, but the trail was mostly shaded.

Midtown Cinema

I only wish that I found this gem earlier in my trips to Harrisburg. It’s an independent movie theatre where they show indie and some mainstream movies. There was a cool-looking bar outside with live music. They serve all the classic movie snacks, including popcorn and not-so-classic ice cream!

White Cliffs of Conoy

The White Cliffs of Conoy is actually an industrial wasteland formed from the deposits of an 1800’s limestone quarry. To be 100% honest, this one wasn’t one of my favorites, but I was excited to finally see it. It’s definitely unique, but the cliffs themselves are pretty small and the trail to them is paved, so if you’re expecting a hike like I was, this is not it.

Civil War Museum

This is a really nice and well-maintained museum. I learned a lot from spending the afternoon here. I would certainly recommend it for history buffs and anyone looking to pass some time exploring the U.S.’s past.

It was International Donut Day during my visit, so of course I had to visit Duck donuts for a free donut!

All-Time Favorites

I’m sure there are others I’m forgetting that my sister will remind me of, but that’s the list for now. Harrisburg, it was nice getting to know you!