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 great live music.
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.
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 great live music.
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.
Forum Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at Forum Auditorium during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music 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
What makes this stay stand out were the staff. Incredibly kind and helpful. The place is clean. The breakfast is good. My bed was comfortable. Bathroom was a little dated but the staff were exceptional. I'd stay again anytime I'm here. Quick walk to the Capitol also.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
The rooms were clean. The beds were very comfortable, right downtown with all the bars.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Property has bedbugs before we walked in people told us to get our money back they were leaving bc its infested
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Would go back
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
The "pet room" i was given was right in front of the elevator. That meant it was very noisy and i was up much if the night keeping my dog quiet because of the noise. I raised this issue with staff before i moved in and was told pets had to be in that room. I think if I'm willing to pay a $75 pet ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Breakfast was good. Limited. No yogurt
Reviewed on 10 May 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.
