South Harrisburg Travel Guide
Harrisburg
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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 great live music.
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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Place is conveniently located close to Hershey Park and walking distance to restaurants. Bathroom could have been a little cleaner and some of the other visitors were quite noisy."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
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Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
"Enjoyed staying at the property but did not like all the questions about my service dog…wanted to charge me for having them with us"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Super clean hotel with nice size room, comfortable bed, great breakfast, no funky smells. We will stay here again"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
"Great experience all around. Clean, well maintained, helpful staff, close the everything you need in Hershey."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster
"It was a nice quick stay."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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 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.
