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About Harrisburg

Harrisburg is the 8th largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia which happens to be the largest city in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is located on the east bank of Susquehanna River, which is exactly 105 miles of Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania and is popularly known as 'The Steel City'. (http://www.merchantcircle.com/directory/PA-Pittsburgh), Allentown is situated on the Lehigh River and is exactly 80 miles east of Harrisburg. Erie is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, which gives the name and is popularly known as the Gem city, due to the sparkling effect of the lake Erie. , Reading happens to be the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania and is largely bordered by the Schuylkill River on west, Mount Penn on east and the Neversink Mountain on south. (http://www.merchantcircle.com/directory/PA-Reading), Scranton city is channeled by the famous Lackawanna River and is a city surrounded by hills., Bethlehem is located exactly in the center of Lehigh valley and is famous for steel manufacturing. Lancaster is situated about 34 miles south-east of Harrisburg. Harrisburg is famous for The Pennsylvania Farm Show, which is held every year in January. This event reflects itself as a State Fair and happens to be the largest indoor agricultural event, which is free to the public and every year attracts millions and millions of visitors throughout the world. Harrisburg is host to the Harrisburg Senators, the minor league baseball team of Pennsylvania To know additional information and attractions of this beautiful city, please visit the official website of Harrisburg, PA

-- Latest Update 2010/05/11 by MerchantCircle Editors