Janice’s guidebook
Food scene
Dine on the deck overlooking Stoney Creek waterfall in season. 5 minutes from the house.
Stoney Creek Inn
150 Erie StDine on the deck overlooking Stoney Creek waterfall in season. 5 minutes from the house.
Dauphin Pizza
216 Allegheny StreetGreat takeout subs and pizzas 5 minutes from the house!
Huge steaks! Be sure to make reservations on weekends. 10 minutes from the house.
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Glass Lounge Restaurant
4745 N Front StHuge steaks! Be sure to make reservations on weekends. 10 minutes from the house.
Many Amish stalls at this yummy farmer's market.
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Suq Broad Street
1233 N 3rd StMany Amish stalls at this yummy farmer's market.
Black n Bleu Restaurant
6108 Carlisle PikeReservations highly recommended.
Wolf Brewing Co.
100 Legacy Park DriveAward-winning brews and casual dining indoors or patio.
Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark DrSpringGate Brewery
5790 Devonshire RdWeekly events; food trucks
Bangkok Wok
125 Gateway DrBest Thai in the area.
El Sol Mexican Restaurant
18 S 3rd StUpscale Mexican
Los Tres Cubanos Restaurant
540 Race StGIANT Food Stores
3301 E Trindle RdClosest supermarket to the house
Sightseeing
Three mile hike/walk around lake. Small nature center by lake. Boardwalks into lake for viewing wildlife.
Wildwood Lake Trail
Wildwood Lake TrailThree mile hike/walk around lake. Small nature center by lake. Boardwalks into lake for viewing wildlife.
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailStrenuous hike!
Peters Mountain Appalachian Trail
2300 Peters Mountain RdLess rigorous hike with great views
Memorable hike with gorgeous view
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Appalachian Trail - Hawk Rock Overlook
Appalachian National Scenic TrailMemorable hike with gorgeous view
Starting from the house, kayak down to this casual restaurant to have lunch on their deck. After lunch, Blue Mountain outfitters will transport you and your kayaks to a point of your choice well upstream from our river home so that you can spend a relaxing afternoon kayaking back down to the house. Delightful! (Reservations with Blue Mountain Outfitters must be made in advance.)
The Waterfront Bar & Grill
13 S Main StStarting from the house, kayak down to this casual restaurant to have lunch on their deck. After lunch, Blue Mountain outfitters will transport you and your kayaks to a point of your choice well upstream from our river home so that you can spend a relaxing afternoon kayaking back down to the house. Delightful! (Reservations with Blue Mountain Outfitters must be made in advance.)
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrBuy your tickets online for discounted price.
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
760 Tobias RdGreat family fun. Feed the animals!
Bike Harrisburg's Greenbelt! (Bring your bikes)
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Capital Area Greenbelt
1550 S 19th StBike Harrisburg's Greenbelt! (Bring your bikes)
Annual calendar of events. Very convenient to the house.
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Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
2300 N Cameron StAnnual calendar of events. Very convenient to the house.
Visit Capitol building. PA State Museum is in walking distance.
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
501 N 3rd StVisit Capitol building. PA State Museum is in walking distance.
Excellent fly fishing. Just downstream is Stackpole Trout Nursery and children only section of Clark's Creek. Take the family and a picnic!
Clark's Creek Fly Fishing Only Section
1841 Clarks Valley RoadExcellent fly fishing. Just downstream is Stackpole Trout Nursery and children only section of Clark's Creek. Take the family and a picnic!
Harrisburg Senators baseball, calendar of events, food stands, kiddie train rides
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City Island Harrisburg
Station RoadHarrisburg Senators baseball, calendar of events, food stands, kiddie train rides
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
777 Hollywood BlvdUnder 30 minutes
Pride of the Susquehanna
11 Championship WayTanger Outlets Hershey
46 Outlet SquareOutlet shopping!