Things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PA): The Best Tours

May 2, 2022 Janette Largent

Nestled in the fertile Susquehanna Valley, Harrisburg has played a pivotal role in the shaping of American history, both as a major link in rail and water transportation and as the setting of major Civil War battles. Having bounced back from economic distress in the 1980s, the city is now a vibrant hub of family activities, from cruises along the Susquehanna to arcades and athletics on City Island. The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agriculture exposition in the U.S.
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1. Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Harrisburg by Operation City Quest

500 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunt of Harrisburg

Operation City Quest of Harrisburg allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Harrisburg.

Inclusions: All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), 2 hours with a remote interactive guide

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

2. Eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike: End boredom with part 3 of an audio drive

Sideling Hill Service Plaza, PA Turnpike Milepost 172.4 East- & West Bound, Waterfall, PA 16689, USA VoiceMap Pittsburgh

This self-guided GPS audio tour is Part 3 of a four-part eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series that eliminates highway boredom. It tells incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail and the dramas that unfolded as Indians and European settlers collide. This part of the series begins at the Sideling Hill travel plaza. It continues over and under wilderness ridges before levelling off and crossing the broad Susquehanna River Valley. By the time you reach the end at the Highspire travel plaza, you also will have reached a new understanding about life here centuries ago. We'll hear the story of Tree Worm and his controlling mother-in-law. We'll learn why a tribe was called the Hemp People. Do you like Indian Summers? The people who coined the term absolutely dreaded them. I'll tell you why. We'll learn to speak a little Seneca, and get the story on a boarding school that served as the model for turning Indians into "true civilized Americans."

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Reviewed By Stormdog714

This toll road has to be the most expensive asphalt that any vehicle anywhere has to drive on. I made the mistake of getting on and what a price I paid. I went apx.12 miles and the fine folks charged me $11.50 !!! It was almost $1.00 a mile!!! They have already announced that they will be raising their rates every year for the next SEVERAL years. You can “save” yourself about 38% by purchasing an “EZ Pass” but not only is there a fee to initially purchase one, they will charge your account when your funds get low according to their determination. Do yourself a huge favor and avoid this toll road at ALL costs. It’s not worth the price.

3. Harrisburg Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections

501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA Let's Roam Harrisburg

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

4. Harrisburg Bar Hunt: Harris-bars and Harris-beers in Harrisburg

JB Lovedraft's MicroPub, 225 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA Let's Roam Harrisburg

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

5. End Turnpike boredom with an audio driving tour from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

PA Turnpike Pittsburgh Interchange Milepost 56.6, Monroeville, PA 15146, USA VoiceMap Pittsburgh

This is a self-drive audio tour that covers the eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series and eliminates highway boredom. It tells the incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail, and the compelling historic dramas from the time that the cultures of American Indians and Europeans clashed here. The tour begins at the Pittsburgh turnpike entrance at Monroeville, ascends into the Allegheny Mountains, and ends at the Valley Forge travel plaza. By the time you reach Valley Forge, you will have a new understanding about life and death here centuries ago. That's guaranteed! Along the way, you will learn how to track game; how to find a husband, what to say if we encounter any Indians and how to speak a little Seneca. We will pass the battlefield that helped seal the fate of Indians in this region. You'll hear Indian legends of the Underworld. You learn a bit about the tribal medical practices, and how to use signs of nature to forecast weather. And more...

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink

Reviewed By Stormdog714

This toll road has to be the most expensive asphalt that any vehicle anywhere has to drive on. I made the mistake of getting on and what a price I paid. I went apx.12 miles and the fine folks charged me $11.50 !!! It was almost $1.00 a mile!!! They have already announced that they will be raising their rates every year for the next SEVERAL years. You can “save” yourself about 38% by purchasing an “EZ Pass” but not only is there a fee to initially purchase one, they will charge your account when your funds get low according to their determination. Do yourself a huge favor and avoid this toll road at ALL costs. It’s not worth the price.

6. Harrisburg City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Crazy Dash

500 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA Crazy Dash of Harrisburg

Crazy Dash of Harrisburg allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Harrisburg.

Inclusions: 2 hours with a remote interactive guide, All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

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