South Harrisburg
Harrisburg
Visit South 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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace
You can enjoy retail therapy at Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace during your visit to Progress. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Top hotels in South Harrisburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Room was clean, staff was not really friendly but they were polite. We weren’t really there long, only to sleep. You can hear a lot of noise from the hallways, slamming doors people talking but that was the only real downfall.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
The suite was beautiful and spacious
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was 👍
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
The internet was fast.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
One day getaway! Could ask if need essentials when check in ! Supplies etc on hand !
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Check in Staff were efficient and professional--ready for us as we booked ahead. The room was clean and neat, updated. We appreciated the hot breakfast. Great location. Definitely would stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 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.
