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Booking.com Pennsylvania's capital city and its surrounding areas promise a visit that is entertaining, educational, andrecreational. Harrisburg sits upon the shores of the Susquehanna River about 90 miles west of Philadelphia. The State Capitol building features an impressive 272-foot dome, patterned after that of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Whenever you visit, you will have four distinct seasons to enjoy it. 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 Music Fest, the state’s 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 of the many enjoyable outdoor winter activities. Spring brings a new day with temperatures averaging highs in 60’s F and lows in the 40’s F. Any season is a wonderful time to visit the city’s many museums and art galleries. The Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-mile parkway used for bicycling, jogging, walking, and nature studies, loops around the city and passes through many scenic parks. Reservoir Park, 21st and Walnut streets, has art galleries.