Coorie Doon Cottage Guest Guide
Food scene
One of the longest running markets in the country. Some of the best food in Harrisburg. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
92 locals recommend
Broad Street Market
1233 N 3rd StOne of the longest running markets in the country. Some of the best food in Harrisburg. Only open Thursday-Saturday.
Great atmosphere with excellent food. It is family friendly. Outdoor seating available. There is a small gift shop if you find a brew you like!
74 locals recommend
Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark DrGreat atmosphere with excellent food. It is family friendly. Outdoor seating available. There is a small gift shop if you find a brew you like!
Microbrewery, delicious food and art studios all in one! Delicious food and a unique gift shop featuring local artists.
79 locals recommend
Millworks
340 Verbeke StMicrobrewery, delicious food and art studios all in one! Delicious food and a unique gift shop featuring local artists.
Large portions of ice cream in a multitude of flavors both hand dipped and soft serve - a local favorite!
3B Ice Cream (Colonial Rd)
2199 Colonial RdLarge portions of ice cream in a multitude of flavors both hand dipped and soft serve - a local favorite!
The best burgers and fries around featuring "Yum sauce". Psst...the have chicken too!
14 locals recommend
Burger Yum
400 N 2nd StThe best burgers and fries around featuring "Yum sauce". Psst...the have chicken too!
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the US in a park-like setting.
52 locals recommend
Pennsylvania State Capitol
501 N 3rd StOne of the most beautiful capitol buildings in the US in a park-like setting.
Built on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River and the Rockville Bridge. Beautiful grounds to explore along with a play area for the kids. Multiple events held here throughout the year.
28 locals recommend
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5300 N Front StBuilt on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River and the Rockville Bridge. Beautiful grounds to explore along with a play area for the kids. Multiple events held here throughout the year.
A great way to see the city of Harrisburg from the Susquehanna river!
34 locals recommend
Pride of the Susquehanna
11 Championship WayA great way to see the city of Harrisburg from the Susquehanna river!
Family Fun
Unique attraction in Harrisburg - an island in the middle of the Susquehanna river that is Home to the city's semi-professional baseball team the Senators. Also features a train ride, playground and mini-golf course for the family. It is also home to the Harrisburg Beach Club.
74 locals recommend
City Island Harrisburg
Station RoadUnique attraction in Harrisburg - an island in the middle of the Susquehanna river that is Home to the city's semi-professional baseball team the Senators. Also features a train ride, playground and mini-golf course for the family. It is also home to the Harrisburg Beach Club.
Adults and kids alike will enjoy this museum about Pennsylvania history.
54 locals recommend
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North StAdults and kids alike will enjoy this museum about Pennsylvania history.
Not to be missed if you are in the area. Something in every season. So much to see and do it may take more than one day or more than one trip! Don't miss the water park if you visit in the Summer months, "Hershey Park in the Dark" in the fall and "Christmas Candy Lane" and "Sweet Lights" in the winter months. And of course there is Chocolate World!
406 locals recommend
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrNot to be missed if you are in the area. Something in every season. So much to see and do it may take more than one day or more than one trip! Don't miss the water park if you visit in the Summer months, "Hershey Park in the Dark" in the fall and "Christmas Candy Lane" and "Sweet Lights" in the winter months. And of course there is Chocolate World!
Doesn't look like much from the outside, but step into the past with this family owned/operated one of kind candy store. You can buy a multitude of yummy candies by the pound. You may come across a few that you haven't seen since you were a kid. There are also plenty of nuts and dried fruits and spices. They also make their own natural peanut butter!
Zimmerman's Nuts and Candy
2701 Elm StDoesn't look like much from the outside, but step into the past with this family owned/operated one of kind candy store. You can buy a multitude of yummy candies by the pound. You may come across a few that you haven't seen since you were a kid. There are also plenty of nuts and dried fruits and spices. They also make their own natural peanut butter!
Outdoor Activities
This is truly a hidden treasure in Harrisburg! If you are interested in taking in a run or bike ride this is is the place. It is a 20 mile multi-use trail around the city.
14 locals recommend
Capital Area Greenbelt
1550 S 19th StThis is truly a hidden treasure in Harrisburg! If you are interested in taking in a run or bike ride this is is the place. It is a 20 mile multi-use trail around the city.
Looking for a place to hike or just be in nature? This is a 1,025 acre preserve within minutes of Harrisburg.
18 locals recommend
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
401 Fishing Creek Valley RdLooking for a place to hike or just be in nature? This is a 1,025 acre preserve within minutes of Harrisburg.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Harrisburg is loaded with murals
Many of the buildings have been painted with murals during the annual Sprocket Mural Works festival. Drive around the city and see how many you can find!
Ways to save
Discounted Hershey Park Tickets are available locally
Discounted Hershey Park tickets are available through Giant Food stores. They are available both online and in store. It can save around $18 per ticket.