East 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 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.
Things to do

Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley

Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections

Astounding Bar Hunt: Harris-bars & Harris-beers Harrisburg

BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Top hotels in East Harrisburg

Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
It was quite run down but a good spot for just a night and value excellent!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Great staff
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Clean room, nice linen, good value
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Tru By Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
Very nice, I would stay here again
Reviewed on 16 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.

