South Harrisburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
City Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at City Island during your travels in Harrisburg. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Top hotels in South Harrisburg
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"This hotel falls somewhere between a clean Motel 6 and a Holiday Inn Express. The room I stayed in this time (stayed here a month ago) was larger and more updated. A friend found a bug in his room, but it turned out to be a regional type of fly (it was almost 100 degrees that day). I was on the first ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Breakfast was great. Check in was easy. Missing the park shuttle"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"Breakfast excellent. ...."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"The breakfast offered everything you would want from waffles to yoghurt to frui and cereals. Coffee was very hot. We would definitely stay in this clean and well maintained hotel. We like the way it's tucked in off the major road. Had a great nights sleep."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
"The property should be maintained better and wiped. The single elevator was dirty. My room had visible dust. The breakfast area wasn't cleaned up after people for more to sit and eat."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster
"I was a bit hesitant to book as I saw a few comments speak on the hotel being noisy or the interior was very old. However, it was a good stay. The staff was nice, the place was well maintained, the breakfast was pretty good and there weren't any issues with noise. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Harrisburg
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.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company 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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
