Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Visit a majestic palace in the heart of Harrisburg and wander Pennsylvania’s halls of power in a building created as a tribute to art, freedom and democracy.
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.
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Surround yourself with the history, culture and nature of Pennsylvania in a museum that examines every area of life in the diverse state.
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.
National Civil War Museum
Learn about one of the bloodiest conflicts in America’s history in an elegant and informative museum that documents every aspect of the era.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Harrisburg Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Wonderful staff but property is pretty dated
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hilton Harrisburg
Location. Service staff. Cleaniness.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Everything was okay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
The pool and hot tub were clean. The pool could have been a little warmer. I loved the 24/7 hot tea and hot chocolate
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)
Friendly staff and clean rooms!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Room was great. Online check in was very easy.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Harrisburg
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
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