Uptown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Dixon University Center
Explore the campus of Dixon University Center during your stay in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Top hotels in Uptown
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Breakfast was poor. Everything else was satisfactory
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Recent hotel “renovations” were a new exterior, new lobby furniture, new HVAC units in rooms, but mostly just sloppily painting over problems. Bathtub/ shower and jacuzzi tub had both been “refinished” very poorly with runs in the paint and a lot of chips already. There is a lot of paint splatter ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Bathroom sink did not drain well. Blackout shade did not close all the way. Room should have more than one electrical socket.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Rooms were advertised as "soundproof" but they were not
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Originally got a good rate than charged extras checking in and made it more expensive beware of ownership they try to rip you off any chance they get
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Chris at the front desk was very friendly and extremely helpful. The hotel is renovated but still could be a bit polished and it was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Harrisburg
Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania State Capitol 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.
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.
