Every city has that special something that locals love and keeps visitors coming back year after year. Harrisburg is more than Pennsylvania’s capital, Hershey’s neighbor, or pass-through city along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Take a peek at Harrisburg’s must-see attractions, fascinating history, and the quirky sights to see along the way. Essential

The Holidays are upon us and in between the delicious Holiday meals, decorating your homes and attending the Holiday Festivies, it can be hard to find personal gifts for everyone on your Holiday shopping list. HBG has dozens of small businesses filled to the brim with unique gift ideas. Whether you are looking for a handmade artisan piece of

The 103 rd Pennsylvania Farm Show will run from Saturday, January 5 – Saturday, January 12, 201 9  at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. As the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country, the Farm Show welcomes more than half a million visitors each year, along with 6,000 animals, hundreds of exhibits and vendors, dozens of demonstrations and contests, and one incredible butter sculpture! With 24 acres of agricultural entertainment, where does one begin?

The Historic Harrisburg Association’s iconic Candlelight House Tour, now in its 45 th year, will showcase 17 spectacular properties from 1:00 to 6:00pm on Sunday, December 9 th . Open for touring will be an alluring inventory of historic private residences, architectural landmarks and stunning contemporary living spaces. “There are landmarks and

Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises Looking for a fun and unique way to spend Halloween? How about a Murder Mystery Dinner aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat! Throughout October, the Riverboat is hosting six Murder Mystery nights, including a special " I Know What You Did Last Halloween " edition on Oct. 31st. Select audience members will be

Spanning three city blocks in Midtown Harrisburg, the Broad Street Market is a gathering place for the community and a must-see spot for visitors looking to get a healthy sampling of the city’s culture. Take a look inside the oldest continuously operating market house in the country. What You’ll Find Simply put, the Broad Street Market is a vibrant

As the summer comes to an end and the kids go back to school, what could be better than an end-of-summer celebration along the mighty Susquehanna River? How about including three days of live music, art vendors, food trucks, a Native American Pow Wow and kids activities, all with FREE admission. Everyone who lives in Central PA probably knows that

Do you remember the excitement you felt in grade school when the bell for recess would ring? That bell meant fresh air, fun sports and a break from sitting at a desk. I remember heading out to a concrete play area and picking teams to play kickball. Now games like kickball, dodgeball, volleyball and flag football are not just a recess memory - you

Every year, there is an event that comes to Harrisburg – one that makes mouths water, stomachs growl, and lips smack. Tastier and more diversified than ever, it’s Restaurant Week ! Harrisburg’s premier dining event, Restaurant Week has grown from humble beginnings in 2008 (then known as “Pamper Your Palate on Restaurant Row”) into one of the largest

Are you tired of the same old, cookie-cutter bar? Are you looking to try something different on your Thursday or Friday night? If so, HBG has you covered. How about a speakeasy with a secret entrance only accessible through a phone booth, or a barber shop that transforms into an exclusive nightclub? Why not you trade your pool stick for an axe at