Dining
Harrisburg is a major destination for conventions and tourists as well as residents who like a variety of dining choices. An abundant selection of restaurants and entertainment spots are available, many of which feature live jazz, bluegrass and R&B. And every Thursday, Friday and Saturday an old fashioned trolley shuttle transports patrons of restaurants in the Downtown and Midtown districts to make restaurant “hopping” a more carefree experience for area residents and visitors. National franchise restaurants as well as independent neighborhood establishments promise something for every palate in the Harrisburg area. Well known restaurants include Applebee’s, Chili’s Bar and Grill, China Garden, Domino’s Pizza, Longhorn Steakhouse, Panera Bread Company, Red Lobster and Ruby Tuesday’s. Locally owned and operated establishments cater to every ethnic group and taste with Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Italian and Greek restaurants among the most popular in the city.
Transportation: Harrisburg is the center of transportation for South Central Pennsylvania and is served by Interstates 83, 81 and 78, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Highways 283, 11/15 and 22/322. Air travel is accessible via the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, the Capital City Executive Airport and the Harrisburg International Airport. Passenger rail service is available through Amtrak and local bus transportation is available through the Capital Area Transit system. Currently Harrisburg is developing a mass transit system called CorridorOne, which will link the city with Lancaster, PA (mid 2006) and Carlisle, PA (mid 2007).
Population: 48,950
Median Household Income: $26,920
Median Family Income: $29,556
Per Capita Income: $15,757
Latitude: 40°16'11" North
Longitude: 76°52'32" West