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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Central PA, home to the state capitol, Harrisburg, and its surrounding communities offer a variety of activities during the summer that will make your 2012 Staycation exciting, fun, adventurous, but yet inexpensive. The Kipona Celebration runs over Labor Day weekend and is right along the Susquehanna River. Outdoor Festivals.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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I grew up in central PA, home to the state capital city of Harrisburg. The Kipona Celebration runs over Labor Day weekend and is right along the Susquehanna River. Twenty five miles north of Harrisburg resides Lake Tobias Wildlife Park , a home to herds of wild and exotic animals from all over the world. Admission: FREE.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Conveniences.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

Family Balance Sheet

The Kipona Celebration runs over Labor Day weekend and is right along the Susquehanna River. Twenty five miles north of Harrisburg resides Lake Tobias Wildlife Park , a home to herds of wild and exotic animals from all over the world. Are you a sports fan? Location: downtown Mechanicsburg. Admission: FREE.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

The Kipona Celebration runs over Labor Day weekend and is right along the Susquehanna River. Twenty five miles north of Harrisburg resides Lake Tobias Wildlife Park , a home to herds of wild and exotic animals from all over the world. Are you a sports fan? Location: downtown Mechanicsburg. Admission: FREE.