Midtown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Visit Midtown
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
Top hotels in Midtown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"The place was easy access to the highway and closed to Hersheypark and to the tournament location. Other than that I wouldn’t return again. Place was poorly cleaned, furniture in the front lobby was old, hallway carpet was dirty and stains are visible to see. There was a carton of almond milk used ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"My wife and I have been married for 20 years and have always slept comfortably in a queen-size bed. The hotel advertises Queen-size mattresses. These are not queen size mattresses in the room I paid an incredible amount of money. I immediately contacted the front desk because I do believe they are ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Very nice"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"We have stayed here during our annual Hersheypark trips for several years, but we have been a little disappointed with our stays over the past two years. Both times, we left feeling exhausted due to interrupted sleep throughout the night from slamming doors, loud adults and children in the hallways, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
"Average hotel for a one night stay. Did not try breakfast buffet. Room was clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
"Very clean rooms helpful staff, great parking breakfast is good thay just need a microwave or something to warm up the eggs & sausages but other than that everything else was wonderful. Ty. Yes I would stay again. I recommend this hotel for everyone's stay. 5 stars hotel."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company 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.
