Midtown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Broad Street Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street Market during your trip to Harrisburg. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This huge steel sculpture serves as a permanent reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and an important site of reflection.
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pennsylvania National Fire Museum in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event 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
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.
Things to do
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Everything was amazing…
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Front desk was so friendly upon check in, the room was clean and the AC was so cold! We enjoyed the arcade as we roamed the hallways and the pool was perfect. My only complaint was the smell in the elevator…off-putting at 6 in the morning.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Express Inn & Suites
It was very very embarrassing and hurtful I booked a room off of expedia.com and I had no clue about no incidental fee for $100 cash and the room was only 42 bucks so when I get there to check in and that's all the money me and my girlfriend have cuz we're basically struggling right now and homeless ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
The pool room was the most disgusting pool& hot tub i have ever seen. The doors were covered in rust Pool- water was a murky Grey and debris floating around. Looks like it hasnt been cleaned in a long time. Hot Tub- same as the pool. I had to tell my children it was shut down because it was so gross. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Excelente hotel and nice room
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Excellent stay at this hotel, close to our favourite restaurant Gilligans. Room was clean and lots of area to walk a dog. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
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.
