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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Harrisburg

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Updated April 6, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Harrisburg

The statue seen from the banks of the river.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg's Mini Statue of Liberty

A local prank turned town icon.

A large burrow at the base of the tree.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

John Goodway Sycamore Tree

This massive sycamore tree has been labeled as one of the largest in the state.

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A showcave in Indian Echo Caverns

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Indian Echo Caverns

These tourist trap caverns are said to be the former home of a legendary Pennsylvania Hermit.

9 miles from Harrisburg

Rolls-Royce Foundation

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

The Rolls-Royce Foundation Museum

A museum and research center dedicated to preserving the history of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars.

9 miles from Harrisburg

Hotel Hershey.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hotel Hershey

This extraordinary Depression-era expenditure was modeled after a postcard of a Mediterranean hotel.

12 miles from Harrisburg

Conewago Potholes

Bainbridge, Pennsylvania

Conewago Potholes

These unique rock formations were created during the Ice Age.

14 miles from Harrisburg

Army War College Erased Names

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

U.S. Army War College Erased Names Plaque

Honorable ranks graduating from the prestigious Army War College work hard to maintain their high standards of honor and erase those who don't.

15 miles from Harrisburg

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A pranks, a scaled-down landmark, a local legend, in the middle of the river.

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