East Harrisburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East 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 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.
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.
Activities
Rise and Dine Food Tour in Vintage Style Trolley
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Our pick of the best East Harrisburg Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
The hot tub was hot, felt so good after a long day
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
I’ve stayed here multiple times while traveling for business. The staff is always nice and attentive. The hot tub is a added bonus in the rooms are nice and large.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Harrisburg - Hershey by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
The room needed better cleaning. Small maintenance needs to be done. Overall it was sustainable for one night
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Excellent breakfast, very clean hotel. Nice location right across from Sheetz. It was perfect for our family needs. The staff was very hospitable.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey
The towels in the room were stained
Reviewed on 28 Mar 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.
