Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
Harrisburg
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Popular places to visit
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.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Surround yourself with the history, culture and nature of Pennsylvania in a museum that examines every area of life in the diverse state.
Appalachian Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Appalachian Brewing Company during your travels to Harrisburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Forum Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at Forum Auditorium during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Astounding Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Great experience from parking to registration breakfast to leaving parking.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was 👍
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Upon arriving at the hotel, the outside was very pretty, and seemed like a nice neighborhood. They had continental breakfast, which was nice. The only issue we had was the eating are and table/chairs were so close together, we had a toughIt was only a 7 minute drive to the Hershey experience.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Clean and very attentive
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Had airport shuttle, food at the bar was good, friendly stuff and in proximity to restaurants and stores. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market 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.
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.
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.
