Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Harrisburg Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
nice, clean, reasonable, nice staff,good room, e'thing worked, just a good o'night on the road - good location, broke our 10 hour drive up into 2 5 hour sessions - that's good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Room was warm, and clean
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Good for the price.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
Clean rooms, friendly staff, breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Loved it
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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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.
