South Harrisburg, PA
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.
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.
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.
City Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at City Island during your travels in Harrisburg. Experience the acclaimed theater 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 spend time at 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
South Harrisburg Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
"It's a nice place for fun, but not if you want a quiet place, to much noise. The doors are heavy and loud, you can hear people talking, laugh, TV loud in other rooms."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
"Breakfast was great. Check in was easy. Missing the park shuttle"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
"Very good, room upgrade was greatly appreciated."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
"Beware of how loud all the rooms facing the highway are. Also, the frony desk staff appeared to always be hiding in the back room. No bell to get an attendant. Took three tries and me making a racket with a toddler in the lobby for 30min to get someone to come out. Also, some weird cheapness at breakfast ..."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
"Hotel served its purpose. It was clean and the breakfast bar was serviceable."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
SureStay Plus by Best Western Elizabethtown Lancaster
"I was a bit hesitant to book as I saw a few comments speak on the hotel being noisy or the interior was very old. However, it was a good stay. The staff was nice, the place was well maintained, the breakfast was pretty good and there weren't any issues with noise. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around South Harrisburg
East Harrisburg
While there might not be top attractions in East Harrisburg, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
Central core neighborhood with a lively "Restaurant Row" on North Second Street, Downtown Harrisburg offers attractions like City Island, Riverfront Park, and the Capital Area Greenbelt. Discover boutique shops in SoMa and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Riverfront Park and Broad Street Market.
Uptown
Though Uptown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Pennsylvania State Capitol.
