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Harrisburg
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Harrisburg is famous as the capital of the whole Pennsylvania Commonwealth, The United States of America. According to the census of 2000 the population of the Harrisburg city is 48,950. The Harrisburg city lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River and is barely 105 miles west from the north-west Philadelphia. Harrisburg: An Overview is a report on the life of people and the tourist destinations in Harrisburg that attracts tourists from around the world.
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During the Westward Migration at the time of the American Civil War, Harrisburg played a vital role in the foundation of American history. Even at the time of the Industrial Revolution Harrisburg had a great role to play in the history and politics of America. The building of Pennsylvania Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroads played lead role in turning Harrisburg into one of the most industrialized cities in the Northeastern United States in the 19th century.
In 1981 Harrisburg enjoyed the status of being the second most distressed city in the United States of America. Since then, Harrisburg has gone through a sea change. Economy of Harrisburg has undergone a massive economic development, with investments of nearly $3 billion. The name of the city was used in naming the US Navy ship USS Harrisburg that was used during the period between 1918 and 1919, at the time of World War I.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the biggest spot for indoor agriculture in the United States. This Farm Show in Harrisburg was first held in the year 1917. Since then it has been being organized in January every year. The annual “Auto Show” organized at Harrisburg is a huge static exhibition of vintage and new cars. This display of car is popular both nationwide and among the tourists from outside the country. The infamous Three Mile Island incident has also spread the name of Harrisburg. This incident occurred at a place quite close to Middletown. This city of Harrisburg is going to host the G8 Summit in 2012.
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| Pennsylvania Parks |
| Oil Creek State Park |
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| Harrisburg Hotels |
| Four Points by Sheraton Harrisburg |
| Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisburg, PA |
| Wingate by Wyndham - Harrisburg |
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