Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
Harrisburg
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Appalachian Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Appalachian Brewing Company during your travels to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Forum Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at Forum Auditorium during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
"When I first arrived, they told me my booking was cancelled, so they couldn't find it. Eventually, they found it. The room was nice, one night we needed blankets there were all out. Had issues with the heating as it took a while to come through the vents. Had to call maintenance a few times. For ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
"The hotel was super niceeee. It was honestly just beautiful, room was neat and clean, staff was amazing & very helpful. Only thing I’d complain about is the pool being closed. Me and my family came down from 3 hours & wanted to swim but the pool was closed which made us sad. But besides that everything ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"Everything is excellent and fantastic and wonderful and magnificent. I will give it five stars and I will highly recommend.! super wonderful experience every time I visit"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Breakfast was great. Check in was easy. Missing the park shuttle"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"Breakfast good"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Breakfast area way to hot. Food okay, nothing great. Had to ask for yogurt’s & bananas, as both areas were empty"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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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.
