Uptown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
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 entertainment choices.
City Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at City Island during your travels in Harrisburg. Experience the great live music 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 Uptown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Room was very spacious, and clean. Pool/hot tub area was decent. No air flow tho, and kept the steam inside the room. Breakfast was okay- but definitely needs rethought out. People were waiting 15+ minutes for the waffle maker.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Room was clean, staff was polite and answered whatever questions I had.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Courteous staff, room clean, continental breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
Clean room, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)
Amazing stay, room clean, staff friendly, breakfasts so yummy
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
All the above
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market 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.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
