Uptown Travel Guide
Harrisburg
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.
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 Uptown
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Clean room, staff is so friendly
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
The staff was courteous and knowledgeable. Our room was clean and modernized. Pool and hot tub were open. Breakfast was good with coffee, juices, waffles, cereal, bagels and yogurt among other things. They do a nice job. It's a great spot for bringing the kids, a great value, and we would stay here ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
The whole building is cleaned
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Room was clean, staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
Clean roon, kind staff. Fitness room and pool was great
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Great room, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market 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.
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
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.
South Harrisburg
When in South Harrisburg, you can plan a visit to Susquehanna River and Riverfront Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
