East Harrisburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
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.
Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace during your visit to Progress. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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 East Harrisburg Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Clean room and nice breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
The hot tub was delightful
Reviewed on 10 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
Excellent
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Bad Had to wait in lobby for 35min the front desk person was out it smelled like weed in the lobby and couches were dirty
Reviewed on 9 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 East 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.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
