Uptown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Uptown
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Walkable to so many places and the area was easy to find
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Room was clean. Elevator to 2nd floor was not working. Same breakfast as the first day.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Tru by Hilton Grantville, PA
Clean and cozy room, fun indoor pool. It's also great having tea available 24/7, having shampoo, conditioner and body wash offered by the establishment, and the breakfasts are always yummy.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Loved it
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was great
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey
Clean, safe and professional
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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 Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and Pennsylvania State Capitol 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.
