Harrisburg City Information

Population: 52,376

Land area: 8.1 square miles

Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (When its noon in Harrisburg, it's 11:00am in
Chicago and 9:00am in Los Angeles).
Harrisburg observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

Location: The capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg rests on the Susquehanna River about 90 miles west of Philadelphia.

Local Seasons:
Harrisburg has four very distinct seasons. As the capital of Pennsylvania, the city is located in the lower Susquahanna area near a plateau. While the east coast of the state tends to experience very hot temperatures, the summer in Harrisburg is actually quite pleasant. It's the perfect time to enjoy MusicFest, the states largest Holiday festival. The pleasant warm temperatures linger far into autumn, with October daytime temperatures in the 60's F, making the change of seasons ideal for a stroll through one of the many parks in the city. You can expect a nice snowfall or two during the winter so bundle up and get ready to enjoy some fun outdoor activities. Or, if you prefer, a warm cup of cocoa by the fire is a terrific alternative. Spring brings a new day with temperatures averaging a high in the 60's F and lows in the 40's F. Why not take some time and visit one of the city's museums or art galleries? Whatever the season, Harrisburg has much for everyone to do and see.

Getting There:

By car:
The Hershey-Capital Region of Pennsylvania is located right along the beautiful Susquehanna River, near the center of the Commonwealth.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-73) passes right through the center of this region, as does Interstates 81 and 83, and Pennsylvania Routes 11, 15, 322, 422, 74, and 743.
Numbered streets run north and south, parallel to the river. North-south addresses are divided by Market Street.

By Air:
Commercial flights land at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), located about nine miles southeast of downtown Harrisburg on the east side of the Susquehanna River.
717-948-3900
Capital City Airport (HAR), located four miles south of downtown on the west side of the river, handles corporate flights.
717-774-0145

Transportation from airport to downtown

Rental Cars:
Most major rental car companies are located at or near the airports as well as downtown.

Taxi:
Cabs can be found at the main terminal at Harrisburg International.
At Capital City Airport, cabs must be ordered by phone.

Yellow Cab
717-944-0200

By Bus:

The city is served by Greyhound
411 Market St.
Harrisburg PA 17101
717-255-6970

By Train:
Amtrak Station
4th and Chestnut Sts.
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Getting Around Town:
The best way to get around town is by either rental or personal car.

National Holidays:
New Year's Day: Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day: last Mon. in May
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31