Harrisburg, PA

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Hershey Harrisburg Visitors Bureau
Pennsylvania State Capitol showing heritage architecture and interior views
Harrisburg which includes outdoor art
Pennsylvania State Capitol featuring heritage architecture, interior views and an administrative buidling
Harrisburg featuring a bridge and a river or creek

Where to stay in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania featuring interior views

Downtown Harrisburg

3/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg which includes street scenes

Midtown

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

Midtown
National Civil War Museum showing military items

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
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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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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 Broad Street Market.

Uptown
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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
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 SAR 195 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
SAR 195
SAR 216 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,971 reviews)
Clean is really the only thing that matters - staff was average

Reviewed on 14 January 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey

3 out of 5
8000 Jonestown Rd Harrisburg PA
The price is SAR 270 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
SAR 270
SAR 300 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,582 reviews)
Clean room friendly staff

Reviewed on 15 January 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
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 SAR 198 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
SAR 198
SAR 219 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (1,006 reviews)
Great value for money.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey

3.5 out of 5
435 Port View Drive Harrisburg PA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
It felt like you were at home . It was clean the area was big the price was right will go back . Front desk helpful easy to check in

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

stayAPT Suites Harrisburg-Hershey
Get Hershey Park Happy at Penbrook Alley!

Get Hershey Park Happy at Penbrook Alley!

2 out of 5
Harrisburg PA
Stay at this vacation home in Harrisburg. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and National Civil ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Our host was fabulous, so accomadating! The home was big enough to fit our family of 6 and made a great getaway for the holidays.

Reviewed on 29 November 2025

Get Hershey Park Happy at Penbrook Alley!
Hershey Attractions! Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Pool, Game Room and 15 Mins To Hershey!

Hershey Attractions! Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Pool, Game Room and 15 Mins To Hershey!

Harrisburg PA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Harrisburg. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Giant Center and Hersheypark ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Place was great. Close to Hershey and house was awesome for kids and family to stay

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Hershey Attractions! Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Pool, Game Room and 15 Mins To Hershey!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Harrisburg

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
441
5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
1042
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
457
3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
36
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Right now there isn’t much to do with most everything shut down due to Covid 19

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Mostly stayed in, due to COVID. Brought our own wine.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Harrisburg is my city. I was born and raised here and I can say that Harrisburg has come a long way.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Some areas were a little too abandoned looking for my taste.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The town was nice, the ramada inn needs an overhaul and new management.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Farm show complex events great