East Harrisburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 great live music 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.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Find out about the history of Harrisburg when you take a trip to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in East Harrisburg
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
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Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
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Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Room was super clean and very comfortable breakfast was phenomenal as well
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
The room was clean! The check in gentleman was very friendly!! Breakfast ok the air conditioning was a little laud Overall a good experience 😌
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
When we arrived, we were assigned a room next to the elevator. The noise kept me awake so I didn't get much sleep. So, the next day my wife talked to a staff member by the name of Jayden, He reassigned us a new room on the spot, down from the elevator. Then I come home from my trip, and someone charged ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East 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.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Uptown
Though Uptown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.
