Fort Hunter Mansion & Park

24 reviews

+1 (717) 599-5751

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5300 N Front St

Harrisburg, PA 17110

+1 (717) 599-5751

http://www.forthunter.org

Built on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park has served as a war fort, a hub for frontier commerce, and an exclusive private estate. Now preserved and open to the public, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park invites you to explore Pennsylvania's rich history. Guided tours of Fort Hunter Mansion are available every day but Mondays, May through December. Admission is charged.Fort Hunter Park is open free to the public, daily from 8 am - dusk.

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4.024 reviews

Stephanie G.

12/18/2023

Went on the house tour, and it's an interesting historical site. The mansion sits right on the river with a nice park and other buildings on site. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us...

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Jenn M.

10/26/2021

I stopped here because it was time for me to teach and this was where I was. This is great place to stop and do some digital work! It's a little park, right off the highways. There are picnic...

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John H.

6/15/2022

Didn't have enough time to go on the tour but the mansion seemed really cool. I want to come back and see the inside.

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Alexis H.

9/11/2019

This park is a little gem in Harrisburg. It's perfect when you go late summer or early fall when the weather is mild. I usually go for one of the festivals that they have here and they're always...

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Richard K.

6/20/2022

This is where I met my wife in 2007 and where we ended up getting married in 2008. We even had a family get together in the one building as well. Very well kept, friendly staff, and a great...

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