Midtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Broad Street Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street Market during your trip to Harrisburg. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This huge steel sculpture serves as a permanent reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and an important site of reflection.
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pennsylvania National Fire Museum in Harrisburg. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
Activities
BAPS Temple + Amish Farm + Hershey 2-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
The room was amazing. The bed was extremely comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
It was ok the smell of chocolate was great
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Clean, kind staff, and made a great, relaxing stay!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
Staff was ok. The hotel surroundings and access was dirty. I wouldn't recommend this hotel for families. There are a lot of homeless folks in the area and the parking garage is sketchy.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Friendly employees. Comfy bed. My only nitpicks would be room 201 has strange noise from AC unit. Had to turn it off to sleep and bathroom fan made strange noises too.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
It was great
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
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 Broad Street Market.
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.
