Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Visit Downtown Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Learn about the local history of Harrisburg with a stop at Pennsylvania State Capitol. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Riverfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
State Museum of Pennsylvania
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at State Museum of Pennsylvania during your travels in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Appalachian Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Appalachian Brewing Company during your travels to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Forum Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at Forum Auditorium during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was ok. The hotel surroundings and access was dirty. I wouldn't recommend this hotel for families. There are a lot of homeless folks in the area and the parking garage is sketchy.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Decent. Urban setting
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Our stay was wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Everything was extremely dirty . Reviews say clean. That is defiantly not true. Pillows had hair and dark spots. Towels had stains. Shower was old and dirty. Hallways had big stains. Got there too late or I would have left right away.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Room was clean and beds were comfortable. But the fridge wasn’t turned on when we arrived so we couldn’t use it. Breakfast choices were good except for the warm orange juice.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Harrisburg
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Harrisburg
Though East Harrisburg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Civil War Museum and Riverfront Park.
Uptown
Though Uptown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.
