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.
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 great live music.
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
Room was marginal. Leaking tub all night was frustrating. Both queen beds had sagging mattresses. The breakfast was horrible. Limited items. I had stale cereal. The worst however was the rude and condescending staff. Upon checkout they scolded my wife for not reporting leaky tub. She responded with ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
It was clean
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Our room had a terrible musty odor, and it was very warm. The air conditioner worked well to cool it off, but was so loud we could not sleep so we had to shut it off. The couch and chair in the room were rather uncomfortable. The breakfast was decent, fair amount of choices. Check in and check out ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
The staff is very friendly however, this hotel is a bit run down to to be a Holiday Inn. This is probably one of their dirtiest locations.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
For the price and service nobody can ask for anything more than La Quinta gives
Reviewed on 15 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.
