Downtown Harrisburg
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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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 theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Harrisburg Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
Top hotels in Downtown Harrisburg
Hilton Harrisburg
The staff was very courteous, and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey by IHG
Amazing stay
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Clean is really the only thing that matters - staff was average
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Stayed for 1 night. Checked in at 10:30pm and left around 10am. It was good staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a choice of waffle, cereals,some bread, bagels, yogurts. Wish they had eggs, bacon, and some stuff like that. They did had hard boiled eggs, kind of wish they had scrambled ...
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
the room was clean and all the staff was pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Great value for money.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
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
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market.
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
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.
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.
