During your getaway with The Central Hotel & Conference Center, we encourage you to get out and discover everything downtown Harrisburg has to offer. Downtown is home to the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex and some of the top restaurants, shops, and nightlife in town! Utilize the Downtown Guide put together by Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District for a complete list of things to do downtown:
Downtown Harrisburg Attractions
Discover the top attractions in Downtown Harrisburg, offering the perfect blend of history, entertainment, and nature:
- Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex: Sign up for a guided tour and explore our state capitol building downtown.
- The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Learn about Pennsylvania’s cultural and natural history at this downtown museum!
- Whitaker Center for Science and Arts: Enjoy live music, concerts, theater performances, and science exhibitions at the Whitaker Center.
- Riverfront Park: Stroll along this park’s walking and biking paths following the Susquehanna River.
Downtown Harrisburg Restaurants
Downtown Harrisburg is home to Restaurant Row, where you can find over 50 delicious restaurants. Whether you are craving prime steak or Mexican cuisine, there is something for everyone’s appetite at our Harrisburg restaurants:
- Cork & Fork
- 1700 Degree Steakhouse
- Ad Lib Craft Kitchen & Bar
- Cafe Fresco Center City
- Home 231
- El Sol Mexican Restaurant
Head to Strawberry Square in the heart of Downtown Harrisburg and discover even more shopping and dining options!
Downtown Harrisburg Nightlife
When the sun goes down, Downtown Harrisburg comes alive with our nightclubs and bars. Stop at Sawyer’s outdoor bar and party under the stars, Nocturnal Nightclub for Harrisburg’s biggest downtown party, and Level 2 Nightclub for an up-scale nightlife experience!
Things to Do Midtown Harrisburg
Forester Street is the boundary between Downtown and Midtown Harrisburg. Walk to the Midtown district and discover even more things to do nearby:
- Susquehanna Art Museum
- Broadstreet Market
- Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
- Millworks
- Midtown Cinema
- Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Stay near Downtown Harrisburg with The Central Hotel
After exploring Downtown Harrisburg, return to The Central Hotel & Conference Center. Browse our Harrisburg hotel rooms and find the perfect property for your Central Pennsylvania getaway. Take advantage of our hotel amenities, such as the business center, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, game room, and on-site restaurant. Book with us today!