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 entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace during your visit to Progress. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South Harrisburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Big renovated room. Under cover parking
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Chambre impeccable, personnel courtois
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Was all very good except for the refrigerator in the room. It is definitely on its last leg .
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
The room was beautiful, clean, and modern. The whole hotel was, really. The staff was super nice & sent me texts to see if I needed anything. They accommodated our late check out, too. And I got free chocolate for being in the honors program (free)!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Our room was perfect!! Also, the staff were so very supportive and friendly!! When we went down for our breakfast, there was one young lady servicing the whole dining room!! She was a very sweet little young lady!! We did not get her name, but it was the morning of 2/1/26. She is a true asset to ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 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 Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania State Capitol 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.
