Best Local Businesses and Services in Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania and sits on the east bank of the Susquehanna River. State government, healthcare and logistics are the main employers, and the city is known for the domed State Capitol, City Island and its riverfront park. Hershey is only a short drive away.
Below you'll find every Pennsylvania Connection guide for Harrisburg, grouped by category. Each guide lists local businesses with their address, phone number, opening hours and website, plus advice on how to choose.
⚕ Health in Harrisburg
⚖ Legal in Harrisburg
💼 Professional Services in Harrisburg
🚗 Cars in Harrisburg
🍽 Food & Drink in Harrisburg
🛍 Stores in Harrisburg
🎓 Education in Harrisburg
🧸 Kids & Family in Harrisburg
💇 Beauty & Fitness in Harrisburg
🌳 Outdoors & Attractions in Harrisburg
🤝 Community in Harrisburg
Living in Harrisburg: what to know
- Nickname: the state capital
- County: Dauphin County
- Population: about 50,000
- Area codes: 717 and 223
- Region: South Central Pennsylvania
As the state capital, Harrisburg is home to most Pennsylvania licensing boards and state agencies, which makes it easy to verify professional licenses or visit agencies in person.
Many businesses that serve Harrisburg are across the river in Camp Hill, Lemoyne and Mechanicsburg, or in the eastern suburbs of Hershey and Hummelstown.
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, Allison Hill, Shipoke, Bellevue Park, Capitol Heights.