Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 great live music.
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.
Activities
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"I enjoyed my stay, It was a convenient hotel while I was traveling for a job interview. The staff was very pleasant. While I didn't use the pool or hot tub area, it appeared clean and well kept. The breakfast was good with plenty of options. My only complaints was it was impossible to use the electrical ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Bare basic rooms - no closet, no chest of drawers, no light near the couch for reading. Space between bed and microwave/fridge/TV was very narrow. Location was good and pkg good."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"Room was clean and spacious, check in was fast and friendly. The breakfast staff was great and food was great as well"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Breakfast area way to hot. Food okay, nothing great. Had to ask for yogurt’s & bananas, as both areas were empty"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
"Staff was courteous and helpful."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
"The breakfast was the same each day and the sausage patty need to be cook a little longer and the fruit was the same only orange need different varieties and the area was too small"
Reviewed on 17 May 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 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.
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.
