South Harrisburg
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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.

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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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.

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Find out about the history of Harrisburg when you spend time at 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

BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
South Harrisburg Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Breakfast was good but crowded. We expected that because it was Spring break.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Clean and spacious
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
NA
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Stay was good. Breakfast was great. There was a very loud disruptive guest that continued for several hours overnight; room phone did not work to call desk to complain over middle of the night.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Stay here every year, notice that cleanness and upkeep goes downhill every year. Will probably look for a new place to stay in the future.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Breakfast was good We didn't use the pool/hot tub area too many screaming kids Was a bit tricky finding the driveway in after traveling 9 hrs
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Harrisburg

East Harrisburg
While there might not be top attractions in East Harrisburg, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
Central core neighborhood with a lively "Restaurant Row" on North Second Street, Downtown Harrisburg offers attractions like City Island, Riverfront Park, and the Capital Area Greenbelt. Discover boutique shops in SoMa and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market.

Uptown
Though Uptown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.

