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.
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.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Top hotels in Midtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Place is conveniently located close to Hershey Park and walking distance to restaurants. Bathroom could have been a little cleaner and some of the other visitors were quite noisy."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
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Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
"Enjoyed staying at the property but did not like all the questions about my service dog…wanted to charge me for having them with us"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Super clean hotel with nice size room, comfortable bed, great breakfast, no funky smells. We will stay here again"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
"Great experience all around. Clean, well maintained, helpful staff, close the everything you need in Hershey."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Express Inn & Suites
"The room was spacious compared to what I expected it would be. The bathroom door was closed when I first checked in and upon opening the door, the strong smell was apparent that it had been very recently used. The shower definitely had not been cleaned fully from the prior guest. The thermostat/ac/fan ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
