South Harrisburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Find out about the history of Harrisburg when you take a trip to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in South Harrisburg
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
I think it was the owner who was asking everyone how everything is. I appreciate that.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
The guy at the front desk was the best and I would come back and stay just because he was cool and the coffee was fresh and always full
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
It was wonderful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Again clean and great stay.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
It was clean and parking was easy but they have rules I did not have a heads-up about. “No locals” can stay only “out of towners” 32 miles away or more. I just made the cut. That was weird
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around South Harrisburg
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.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Harrisburg
Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park while in the area.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
