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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Find out about the history of Harrisburg when you take a trip to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Self-Guided Harrisburg Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Top hotels in Uptown
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Stayed for 1 night. Checked in at 10:30pm and left around 10am. It was good staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a choice of waffle, cereals,some bread, bagels, yogurts. Wish they had eggs, bacon, and some stuff like that. They did had hard boiled eggs, kind of wish they had scrambled ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Good clean hotel. Convenient location good restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Great
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Clean room and friendly front desk associates
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
Cleanliness and thoughtfulness of the front desk
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
The rooms are dated but clean . The bed was comfortable and we had a nice stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Broad Street Market and Riverfront Park 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.
