South 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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 South Harrisburg
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
The room was clean but wasnt ready when i arrived
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
It was a great time will come back
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Yes everything good and clean
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)
Everything was great. The breakfast was exceptional.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey
The staff was friendly and efficient. The property was well maintained and clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey
Clean
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around South Harrisburg
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.
Allison Hill
If you're spending some time in Allison Hill, National Civil War Museum and Appalachian Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Harrisburg
Downtown Harrisburg is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania State Capitol 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.
South Harrisburg Travel Guide
- Red Crown Bowling
- Hersheypark
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Hersheypark Stadium
- Giant Center
- Hollywood Casino
- Pennsylvania State Capitol
- Dickinson College
- Penn National Race Course
- Susquehanna River
- National Civil War Museum
- City Island
- Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Arena
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
- Antique Automobile Club of America Museum
