Uptown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
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 entertainment choices.
City Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at City Island during your travels in Harrisburg. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Find out about the history of Harrisburg when you take a trip to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Top hotels in Uptown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Great place
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
I was very skeptical because my local Days inn is not very nice. So I was very pleasantly surprised when we pulled up to the property, it was very clean very well lit smelled like chocolate through the whole building. the pool was fabulous. The breakfast was good. And the staff was all very kind ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Not at all what the website looked like and they need more staff to clean the rooms and rest of the hotel. It was very poorly maintained.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Great staff. The pool and gym are well maintained and a huge plus since the weather ruined our Hersheypark plans. Easy parking, nice amenities, and a great location near downtown with plenty of food and drinks nearby. Great stay overall!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Express Inn & Suites
Staff was helpful. It was a bit messy but under renovations.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg-Hershey
The staff vas very polite and helpful. Always kept coffee & breakfast stocked. Overall the space was clean but the hotel amenities and rooms were slightly worn and outdated.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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.
