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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. If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Outdoor Festivals.

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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. If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Outdoor Festivals.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

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It could be fun to be a hometown tourist and visit your local museums and venues. Check for special rates Don’t forget to check your memberships for special rates. You’ve paid to belong, so take full advantage of your membership perks. Look around your community for things to do.