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.
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.
Things to do
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
Astounding Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg
Top hotels in Uptown
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 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.
