Midtown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Broad Street Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street Market during your trip to Harrisburg. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This huge steel sculpture serves as a permanent reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and an important site of reflection.
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pennsylvania National Fire Museum in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event 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.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Amenities
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Great stay for the price! Pool and hot tub were nice, game room could be updated a bit and room was clean, but shower was broken but worked and the fan/light was very loud!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
The whole building is cleaned
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Room was clean, staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Everything was wonderful, The person at the desk was super helpful, the room was clean. I'll be back at the end of March.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
The staff was very courteous, and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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.
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.
