Uptown
Harrisburg
Popular places to visit
Dixon University Center
Explore the campus of Dixon University Center during your stay in 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 entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Uptown
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"The rooms only sleep 4 people even off the listing says that it sleeps 5. They wanted us to pay $25 more to get a roll away bed for our son"
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"The bath tub was dirty."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Hotel was very clean and quiet.We brought pizza back to our room and asked for paper plates and napkins which the woman at the front desk kindly brought to our room!!Neighborhood was quiet and clean also!!Highly recommend!!!!!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"Very nice ,clean,comfortable,."
Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
"Comfortable bed, convient location, nice room breakfast was ok. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Hotel Hanna
"I would not go back again soon as u get out of your vehicle u smell weed the kind u smoke and when u get inside u smell the same thing . The also charge for parking."
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Uptown
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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
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
Though East Harrisburg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Civil War Museum and Riverfront Park.
