South Harrisburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 acclaimed theatre 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 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 South Harrisburg Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Hershey
Debbie, at the front desk was very helpful! The room was clean and nice.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Harrisburg/Hershey Area
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express - Harrisburg East by IHG
Great stay! The hotel was very clean, the room was spotless, and the breakfast was great. Definitely worth the price. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg Northeast - Hershey
Spotless room, beds were comfy and breakfast was very good! Hot tub needs to be emptied and refilled as it resembled a bath tub and had very obviously not been cleaned properly in awhile.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Harrisburg Airport Hershey
This is our go to place to stay when our daughter flies back to college. The staff and the amenities are amazing.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg - Hershey West, PA
Room was clean. Beds were comfortable. Price was reasonable.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 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.
