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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. 2014 PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest – This juried arts festival runs May 24-26 over the Memorial Day weekend at Harrisburg Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River. Amusement Parks, Tourist Attactions, & Zoos.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Walk along the river and peruse the artists'' booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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I grew up in the mid-state, went to college in the western part of the state and took my first job out of college in eastern PA. The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. There is no admission charge, but parking meters in the city are no longer free on Saturdays.