Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast

City Island - Harrisburg, PA - Beach, Sports and Other Activities

City Island is a 63 acre park situated in the middle of the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Harrisburg Senators play baseball on the island and attract hundreds of thousands of fans to their stadium each season. Visitors can practice their own baseball skills in the batting cages situated at the park just off the Walnut St. Bridge. City Island also has its own beach, where visitors can swim for free. Other sporting activities available include an 18-hole miniature golf course and The Skyline Sports Complex has beach volleyball courts and a field used for softball, semi-pro football and soccer. Sight-seeing can start on the City Island Railroad, which is a smaller version of a Civil War era steam train and runs every half hour. Adjacent to the train depot is an antique 24 horse carousel ride.
There is so much to do at City Island, so why not make the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast your lodging destination for the Harrisburg area of Central PA? Your Bridgeview stay includes a clean, cozy room with in suite bath, A/C, WiFi, a delicious breakfast, and an amazing view of the river, mountains, and world famous Rockville Bridge. Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor , plus visit us online, and call 717-957-2438 today to book your stay!

ROUGH & TUMBLE Annual Threshermen's Reunion August 13th - 16th, 2025

ROUGH & TUMBLE invites you to come see the "Most Complete Steam and Gas Show in the East", The Annual Threshermen's Reunion August 13th through 16th, 2025, in Kinzers, PA! Exhibits include Steam Traction Engines, Antique Tractors, Threshing Machines, Hit & Miss Engines and Large Gas Engines, two Steam Train rides, plus operating Saw Mill & Shingle Mills. Visit the Model Shop and Antique Car Museum as well as a Large Stationary Steam Engine Museum. See the Large Rumely Display, Stationary Balers, Antique Wagons and the new Line Shaft Machine Shop. Enjoy good home-made food with plenty of shade around the grounds. Evening activities include Steam Games, Antique Tractor Pulls and the Children's Pedal Pull. The Thresherman's reunion is one of the most extraordinary events in Central PA that you will not want to miss!!
For extraordinary lodging in Central PA, try The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast. Our unique location offers an unparalleled view of The Susquehanna River, Blue Mountains and Historic Rockville Bridge, from our decks, covered porches or air-conditioned sitting room. Your stay includes a comfortable room with private bath, A/C, Wifi and enjoyable breakfast. For a virtual tour and more information visit The Bridgeview website or check our reviews on TripAdvisor then call 717-957-2438 to book your stay!

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Scenic Train Tours

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train is a unique experience in Ashland PA. They offer Coal Mine Tours through drift mines. The tours run 1800 feet straight into the side of the Mahanoy Mountain, riding in open mine cars pulled by a motor. There are also Scenic Train Tours that are great for the entire family. During the tour you get to see another type of mining and learn various things about the PA Coal mines.
With our central location, The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast is the perfect lodging destination to all the great experiences in Mid-state PA. We feature incredible views of the Susquehanna River, clean and cozy rooms with private baths, scrumptious breakfast, A/C and Wifi. Check out our website and customer reviews at tripadvisor then call 717-957-2438 today for reservations!

Local Wineries around The Bridgeview B&B

Come visit The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast and tour some of the finest wineries in Central Pennsylvania. Here are a few
Bucks Valley Winery and Vineyards, located in Newport, PA, is a great place to go!! With their decks overlooking Bucks Valley, delicious wine and their brick oven pizzas and breads, Bucks Valley is a favorite of Central PA locals.
Buddy Boy Winery and Vineyards, Perry County's newest family owned winery, has a sincere, down home feel. Guided tours demonstrate the process used to produce their delicious wines. Buddy Boy also hosts a weekly Saturday night event of dinner and a band.
The Armstrong Valley Vineyard and Winery has a large selection of wines with over 11 varieties planted on the property. This winery gives an old country feel with its rustic charm. With continued renovations, it is becoming one of the prettiest wineries around.
Broad Mountain Vineyards is another great place to try. Located in Elizabethville, PA, they have added a huge second location, on top of the mountain with a beautiful tasting room with many different events, plus offer a huge selection of wines and customized meat and cheese trays. It is definitely a must see!!
For a central location to all the local wineries, make The Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast your lodging choice. Like the wineries, we also offer a quiet country setting with the gently flowing Susquehanna River in our backyard. The famous Rockville Bridge provides an amazing view and the Blue Mountains provide a picture perfect backdrop. Visit us online and check out guest reviews at Trip Advisor , as well as on Facebook!
Give us a call at 717-957-2438 to see why our guests prefer The Bridgeview B&B as their lodging destination for the Susquehanna Valley area of Central Pennsylvania and so many return again and again!!