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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania''s story, from Earth''s beginning to the present", a Planetarium and the ''hands on'' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course I signed up with each airline and hotel for points. One year, my spouse and I went to Park City, Utah and stayed in the Marriott – nestled right up to the mountains – free courtesy of our points. Free amusement park passes for the whole family once a year. My kid learned to program on that lender PC.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. It could be fun to be a hometown tourist and visit your local museums and venues. Pack the snacks If you are visiting an amusement park, make sure you bring along your own snacks. Look around your community for things to do.