Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide

Harrisburg

Pennsylvania featuring interior views
Pennsylvania featuring a garden as well as a large group of people
Pennsylvania State Capitol showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
State Museum of Pennsylvania showing interior views
Pennsylvania State Capitol featuring heritage architecture and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Pennsylvania State Capitol showing street scenes and night scenes

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.

Pennsylvania State Capitol
Riverfront Park

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.

Riverfront Park
State Museum of Pennsylvania which includes interior views

State Museum of Pennsylvania

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at State Museum of Pennsylvania during your travels in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

State Museum of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

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 Farm Show Complex
National Civil War Museum

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.

National Civil War Museum
City Island

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.

City Island

Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

4 out of 5
One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA
The price is 3.650.752 ₫ per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
3.650.752 ₫
4.052.335 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Self parking was very convenient, they do offer valet if you want.. they both have a fee.. staff was awesome! They were super busy because the day we checked in they had 3 weddings scheduled. We got there super early but they got us in a few hours before our Check in time which was great! Rooms were ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hilton Harrisburg
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
23 S 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA
The price is 2.718.288 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
2.718.288 ₫
3.017.247 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
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"I had a wonderful experience at the hotel , I have stayed at the Crowne plaza before and enjoyed and will will book next time I'm in town"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA
The price is 1.453.968 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
1.453.968 ₫
1.613.905 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,773 reviews)
"Property was clean , check in was easy . Gas and food nearby . Would recommend."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA
The price is 2.753.584 ₫ per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
2.753.584 ₫
3.098.359 ₫ total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hershey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,832 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

3 out of 5
990 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.422.360 ₫ per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
1.422.360 ₫
1.578.819 ₫ total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The room was a good size and the bed very comfortable. The shower room needs an upgrade, there was damage on the door and around the very old bathtub/shower Breakfast was ok. The person managing the area was not very engaged He spent most of the time we were there on his phone. He seemed bothered ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA

3 out of 5
1025 Peiffers Lane, Harrisburg, PA
The price is 2.086.128 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
2.086.128 ₫
2.315.602 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Staff was very nice. Hotel is in a convenient area. The only downside would be proximity to the interstate and it can be a bit noisy, but not unbearable."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Harrisburg

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Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Allison Hill
Harrisburg which includes street scenes

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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South Harrisburg

When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harrisburg
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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.

East Harrisburg
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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.

Uptown

Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide

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