Uptown
Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Dixon University Center
Walk around the campus at Dixon University Center as part of your travels around Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 great live music.
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.
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
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Astounding Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg
Top hotels in Uptown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"A bunch of options for breakfast, and they were yummy. Plus the pool was the perfect depth for my littles. Staff was helpful and friendly. So nice. When I go to Hershey again next year I will probably stay there again."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Breakfast was great. Check in was easy. Missing the park shuttle"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"Room was clean and spacious, check in was fast and friendly. The breakfast staff was great and food was great as well"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Breakfast area way to hot. Food okay, nothing great. Had to ask for yogurt’s & bananas, as both areas were empty"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
"This has been one of the worse we have stayed at, very dirt, and worn down, very disappointing"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
"The breakfast was the same each day and the sausage patty need to be cook a little longer and the fruit was the same only orange need different varieties and the area was too small"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market.
Downtown Harrisburg
Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pennsylvania State Capitol and Riverfront Park while in the area.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
