Uptown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Dixon University Center
Explore the campus of Dixon University Center during your stay in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music 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.
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.
Top hotels in Uptown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
I enjoyed my stay, It was a convenient hotel while I was traveling for a job interview. The staff was very pleasant. While I didn't use the pool or hot tub area, it appeared clean and well kept. The breakfast was good with plenty of options. My only complaints was it was impossible to use the electrical ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Room was marginal. Leaking tub all night was frustrating. Both queen beds had sagging mattresses. The breakfast was horrible. Limited items. I had stale cereal. The worst however was the rude and condescending staff. Upon checkout they scolded my wife for not reporting leaky tub. She responded with ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Pool area is small so it gets crowded very quickly but other than that it was a very small and clean and hotel. breakfast options were plentiful. would stay again.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Clean and fresh looking hotel. Decent hot breakfast with good choices. Helpful staff. Location is close to eating joints and fair amount of parking including EV chargers.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Great breakfast, clean and easy to get to
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
For the price and service nobody can ask for anything more than La Quinta gives
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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 Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park 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.
