Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
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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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
Catch an event at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex during your trip to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its local chocolate shops.
National Civil War Museum
Find out about the history of Harrisburg when you spend time at National Civil War Museum. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
City Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at City Island during your travels in Harrisburg. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
this is our favorite hotel to stay when we are in Harrisburg. The staff is super friendly, rooms are clean, beds are so comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
The man wh checked me in had an attitude and wasnt the nicest but other then that everything was great room was clean bathroom was clean pool and hor tub were fantastic my son really enjoyed the pool n hot tub. There was ony 1 snack vending machine and it didnt work so that kind of sucked but overall ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
Clean room, good breakfast. Very good value.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
October 28th to October 30th.The breakfast was also good as a amenity.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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.
Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
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- Pennsylvania State Capitol
- Appalachian Brewing Company
- Strawberry Square
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
- State Library of Pennsylvania
- Hersheypark
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
- Giant Center
- Hollywood Casino
- Carlisle Fairgrounds
- Hershey Theatre
- Ski Roundtop
- Penn State Harrisburg
- Dickinson College
- National Civil War Museum
- Messiah College
- Hersheypark Arena
- Hershey Gardens
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
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