Downtown Harrisburg

Harrisburg

The state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.
Designed in the American Renaissance style by a Philadelphia architect at a cost of 13 million dollars, Pennsylvanias stunning Capitol was dedicated in October 4, 1906.
State Museum of Pennsylvania showing interior views
State Museum of Pennsylvania which includes signage, heritage elements and interior views
Pennsylvania State Capitol showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and interior views

Popular places to visit

Pennsylvania State Capitol showing street scenes and night scenes

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.

Pennsylvania State Capitol
Stone Arch Bridge Susquehanna River Harrisburg Pennsylvania

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 theater scene.

Riverfront Park
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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 theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
State Museum of Pennsylvania featuring interior views

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.

State Museum of Pennsylvania
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Forum Auditorium

You can make plans for a show at Forum Auditorium during your trip to Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Forum Auditorium
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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 theater scene.

Appalachian Brewing Company

Things to do

Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley

Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley

CA $149
per adult
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience

Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience

CA $149
per adult
Hershey Trolley Food Tour Experience
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour

BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour

CA $706
per adult
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
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Downtown Harrisburg Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
23 S 2nd St Harrisburg PA
The price is CA $156 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $156
CA $174 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay. It was nothing to write home about but it was clean comfortable and the staff was great. Valet team great as well.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Hilton Harrisburg

Hilton Harrisburg

4 out of 5
One North Second Street Harrisburg PA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $191 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $191
CA $212 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was 👍

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Hilton Harrisburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey

2.5 out of 5
350 W Chocolate Ave Hershey PA
The price is CA $145 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $145
CA $164 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hershey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,916 reviews)
Comfortable room, close to attractions and restaurants, great pool with hot tub, nice fitness room but could use updated equipment, would have liked a better breakfast with fresh eggs and more

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

2.5 out of 5
300 N Mountain Rd Harrisburg PA
The price is CA $71 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $71
CA $79 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,070 reviews)
If you don’t mind screaming kids with parents who ignore them in the pool and hot tub, this is the hotel for you. If you don’t mind barking dogs because (gasp) people have to bring Fido and then lock him in the room, this is the hotel for you. If you don’t mind being told the buffet breakfast has ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG

3.5 out of 5
765 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg PA
The price is CA $112 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $112
CA $125 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Red Crown Bowling ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (847 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, updated, comfy bed, very clean.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey

3 out of 5
990 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg PA
The price is CA $72 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $72
CA $80 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Affordable and convenient. Need to upgrade bathroom

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Harrisburg

National Civil War Museum featuring interior views

Allison Hill

If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Allison Hill
Went for a hike in Harrisburg. It was a beautiful Day. Originally I thought it was going to be very basic. After all, it was Pennsylvania. I was pleasantly surprised. The beauty was non stop.. September was the perfect time...

Midtown

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

Midtown
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South Harrisburg

When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Harrisburg
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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.

East Harrisburg
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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.

Uptown

Downtown Harrisburg

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