I have used the Harrisburg Bus Terminal during the day a few times. It is located just a short distance from their Train Station.
I always felt the area itself was a bit seedy but never had to go anywhere as I was just transferring to another bus.
There is a fair to middling Comfort Inn an easy cab ride away. It gets decent ratings and has a restaurant to fill that need. As to walking around, no I saw nothing within a few blocks as we approached the Bus Station that looked very interesting.
Am considering taking Amtrak to Harrisburg, arriving during the evening. How Is the area around the station at night for walking around to dinner/hotel etc?
Thank you!