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North American Nationals (NAN)
NAN 2013
NAN 2013 will be held June 21-23, 2013 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. The address is 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9443. Your NAN Chair will be Niki Hertzog and NAN Registrar will be Jim West.
Nearby Restaurants
This is a metro area (the city has expanded and surrounded the complex in recent years). There are a large
number of restaurants nearby. A brief listing is provided below. There is a Burger King within walking distance.
Others are a short drive. There are dozens more plus several dozen fine dining restaurants. A nearly complete listing is available on http://www.visithersheyharrisburg.org/
broken down by type and with descriptions/addresses/photos/etc.
- • Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits
- • Sophia's Seafood Restaurant
- • The Great Wall
- • Via Roma Pizzeria
- • 3rd Street Grill
- • 2nd Street Pizza
- • Alicia's Deli
- • Appalachian Brewing Company
- • Delhi Kabob House
- • Downtown Deli
- • Flamingo Grill
- • Garden Vietnamese Restaurant
- • Uptown Chicago Grill
- • The Midtown Tavern
- • The Firehouse Restaurant
- • Romano's Macaroni Grill
- • Cracker Barrel
- • Gingerbread Man
Nearby Attractions
Additional attractions are listed at http://www.visithersheyharrisburg.org/.
There is also a Tandy Leather Factory a few blocks from the complex.
MUSEUMS/HISTORICAL:
- • Millersburg Ferry Boat Association - Ride the ferry across the scenic mile wide Susquehanna River and relive a part of transportation history.
- • PA State Police Museum - Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts of the Pennsylvania State Police.
- • Pride of the Susquehanna - Riverboat - Offers daily cruises from May through October on an authentic paddlewheel boat down the Susquehanna River.
- • The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue - Interactive museum with more than 150 years of history that Milton S. Hershey developed, built and the legacy he left behind.
- • The National Civil War Museum - Explore interactive exhibits, artifacts and more at one of the largest museums in the world dedicated solely to the American Civil War.
- • The State Museum of Pennsylvania - Provides a detailed history of Pennsylvania and its rich heritage and artifacts in the capital city.
- • U.S. Army Heritage And Education Center - Premier facility preserving, displaying and telling the story of our American soldiers throughout history.
- • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park - The guided tour places you back in the 19th century to experience living conditions and Pennsylvania history.
- • Gettysburg Foundation - The Gettysburg Foundation and the National Park Service invite you to become one of them and invite you to help us preserve this hallowed ground.
- • Hershey - Experience Milton S. Hershey's dream and the ever lasting legacy he has left behind to make this a premier destination.
- • John Harris & Simon Cameron Mansion - National Historic Landmark built by the founder of Harrisburg in 1766.
- • Millersburg Ferry Boat Association - Ride the ferry across the scenic mile wide Susquehanna River and relive a part of transportation history.
- • Pennsylvania National Fire Museum - Showcasing the history of fire and emergency services dating back to the 1700's.
- • Pennsylvania State Capitol - Tour Guide Office - Tour the capital that was designated to be a Palace of Art. Tours run 7 days a week.
- • AACA Museum - A World Class Automotive Experience - Buckle up for this historical look back at automobiles, buses and motorcycles dating back to the 1890's!
GOLF:
- • Lykens Valley Golf Course - Lykens Valley Golf Course offers a challenging 18-hole championship course set amid the rolling hills, streams and wooded valleys of Central Pennsylvania.
- • Manada Golf Club - Picturesque golf course at the base of the Blue Mountain, playing host to the USGA Pub Links Qualifier each year.
- • Sportsman's Golf Course - At Sportsman's Golf Course, it's about the game!
SPORTS/GAMES:
- • Hollywood Casino at Penn National Racecourse – 2400 Vegas-style slots, table games, Final Cut Steakhouse, live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting with other courses across the country.
- • Adventure Sports in Hershey - Take the family mini-golfing, go-karting or explore everything else there is to offer including the newest attraction - outdoor laser tag!
- • Blue Mountain Outfitters - A full service paddlesports store. We stock canoes, kayaks and all kinds of paddling accessories. We also stock repair, outfitting and rescue supplies, and some camping equipment. Plan on taking some time to explore the largest paddle gear and accessory inventory in the area.
- • Carlisle Sports Emporium - Bring the kids out for laser tag, go-karts, arcade games, two 18-hole miniature golf courses and more!
- • Challenge Family Fun Center - Rain or shine, tons of fun for the whole family. 2 mi. west of Hershey just off Rte. 322.
- • Water Golf - Located on City Island with a breathtaking view of the Susquehanna River with a challenging 18-hole miniature golf course.
- • Harrisburg City Island - Minor league baseball, professional soccer, miniature golf and a steam locomotive train are just some of the exciting activities to see and do on this 63-acre island.
KIDS (of all ages):
- • HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction - Free Great American Chocolate Tour, numerous interactive attractions for all ages and your one stop shop for all HERSHEY'S candy products!
- • Hersheypark® - Featuring over 65 rides (including 11 thrilling roller coasters) with great food, games and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.
CRAFTS/HOBBIES:
- • Hobby House Retreat - Memories will come to life at this crafting facility, specializing in scrapbooking retreats.
- • The HodgePodgery - A Local Indie Artisan Shop in the ART of Midtown, Harrisburg. From soaps to jewelry, art and clothing, all handmade by local artisans and craftspeople.
MUSIC/THEATRE/ART:
- • GIANT Center - State of the art 10,500 seat arena serving home to the AHL Hershey Bears and hosts a variety of concerts, sports and other events throughout the year.
- • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts - Discover three floors of hands-on science exhibits and fun-filled galleries to delight all ages. Experience spectacular IMAX Hollywood movies and documentaries on a six-story IMAX screen and enjoy world-class live performances of music, theater and dance, in our specially-designed performance theater.
- • American Music Theatre - American Music Theatre is Central PA's home for the best live entertainment!
- • Art Association of Harrisburg - The Art Association of Harrisburg, the region's oldest and largest gallery, showcases both regional and national art, and offers over 30 classes for youth and adults.
- • Gallery Blu - The gallery showcases Pennsylvania and regional artists and strives to give voice to newly emerging artists.
- • Hershey Theatre - Region's premier performing arts center featuring numerous Broadway performances and national recording acts.
NATURE/OUTDOORS:
- • ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park - Home to over 200 animals from all corners of North America in a year-round habitat.
- • Susquehanna Fly and Spin Guide Service - A guide service specializing in Fly and Spin Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and Carp on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- • Wildwood Park - 210 acre wilderness park with its popular shallow lake and six miles of trails and two miles of boardwalk, perfect for exercising.
- • The Appalachian Trail - The Appalachian Trail follows ridges of mountains east of the Alleghenies to the Susquehanna River in a long section of Trail notorious for its foot-bruising, boot-destroying rocks.
- • Roundtop Mountain Resort - There's year-round excitement happening at Roundtop Mountain Resort!
- • Penn's Cave - America's only all-water cavern and wildlife park are nestled in Central Pennsylvania's scenic Penn State Country.
- • Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine - Tour a real anthracite coal mine and take a train ride around the Mahanoy Mountain.
- • Indian Echo Caverns - Explore an underground adventure that is over 440 million years old and kept cool at 52 degrees year round.
- • Little Buffalo State Park - The perfect scenic location to swim, hike, have a picnic and explore nature.
- • Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art - Tranquil outdoor experience on more than 500 contiguous acres of rustic beauty just outside Millersburg, Pennsylvania, 30 minutes north of Harrisburg, the state capital.
- • Lake Tobias Wildlife Park - Over 150 acres of wildlife including a safari tour, reptiles and petting zoo.
VINEYARDS/WINE TASTING/BREWERIES:
- • Appalachian Brewing Company - Our brewery is housed in an impressive three-story brick and heavy timber structure, built circa 1918.
- • Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery - Awesome vineyard and winery located in Halifax, PA
- • Buddy Boy Winery & Vineyard - Wonderful wines made locally in Duncannon, PA
- • Cassel Vineyards of Hershey - Visit Cassel Vineyards of Hershey and enjoy our new tasting room. Located just 4 miles north of Hershey, off route 39.
- • Hunters Valley Winery - A picture perfect location overlooking the Susquehanna River and the perfect place to enjoy a picnic with a child bottle of wine.
- • Lancaster Brewing Company - Harrisburg - Harrisburg's hotspot for award-winning, microbrewed beer and great tasting American cuisine.
- • Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail - Enjoy six scenic wineries outside of the hustle and bustle of the city, making this a perfect day trip or weekend visit.
- • The Vineyard at Hershey - The Vineyard at Hershey was founded on the principle that enjoying a bottle of wine is meant to be a shared experience with family and friends.
- • Troegs Brewing Company - Brewery servicing the Mid-Atlantic region since 1996 with over 10 finely crafted brews. New Hershey Location!
- • West Hanover Winery - Choose from a vast selection of wines that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
SURROUNDING AREAS:
FURTHER AFIELD:
- • Baltimore – Inner Harbor, Museums, Baltimore Aquarium, Art Galleries, Historical Sites. – http://www.baltimore.org
- • Philadelphia – Franklin Institute, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell,
- • Washington DC – The Mall, Capital Buildings, The White House, Treasury, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian, National Gallery, Library of Congress, hundreds of other historical sites, monuments, museums (the Smithsonian itself comprises dozens of buildings), galleries, and activities. You can drive yourself or sometimes there are bus trips to specific areas.
BUS TRIPS:
- • Atlantic City – There are usually bus trips leaving daily from sites around Harrisburg for AC. It's especially nice in the summer since many of the waterfront sites are open as well as all the casinos.
- • New York City – Speaks for itself. There are always busses leaving for general day trips or specific Broadway Shows/Museums/Galleries.
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