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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
The check in process was very efficient. The room is clean. The only negative was the shower/water pressure/dripping water.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Room was warm, and clean
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 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
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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.
South Harrisburg Travel Guide
- Red Crown Bowling
- Hersheypark
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
- Giant Center
- Hollywood Casino
- Carlisle Fairgrounds
- Hershey Theatre
- Pennsylvania State Capitol
- Ski Roundtop
- Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center
- Penn State Harrisburg
- Dickinson College
- National Civil War Museum
- Hersheypark Arena
- Messiah College
- Hershey Gardens
- Capital City Mall
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
- Indian Echo Caverns
- Antique Automobile Club of America Museum
