Downtown Harrisburg Travel Guide
Harrisburg
Visit Downtown Harrisburg
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Average
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
The Ad Lib Restaurant Amazing
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Very good experience
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Overall a good experience that suited the needs of my family for a 1 night stay. Clean room, friendly staff, and a reasonably well maintained property. Basic continental breakfast included but was good. The hotel is right off Hwy 81 so it is very accessible and convenient.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Nice location, nice staff, clean, and great bfast!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Front desk staff were not very inviting, no hello when we said hello, no good morning when we said good morning, not even a smile or a thank you. I am disabled and I had my own shower chair but we forgot the screws to put it together so it was a relief that the hotel offered one. Breakfast was good ...
Reviewed on 23 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.
