- The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Colleges & Universities and Cooking Classes.
- From Dickinson College to Kings Gap Environmental Education & Training Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carlisle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg and Middletown.
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Hobday Marilyn is a local art gallery featuring the work of the gallery's namesake, Marilyn Hobday. The work displayed in the gallery includes a large selection of paintings made by the artist herself.
38.3 Miles
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National Watch & Clock Museum
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514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512
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With exhibits comprising over 12 000 items, the National Watch & Clock Museum is North America's largest collection of timepieces. The exhibition galleries house numerous exhibits, with a special focus on 19th Century American clocks and watches.
38.3 Miles
Every fourth Friday of the month, Fourth Fridays in Columbia hosts a community event where local vendors offer their wares to the public. Antiques, crafts, coffee, and other gifts can be purchased during this event.
38.4 Miles
Built of brick and covered in ivy is Columbia's beautiful Wright's Ferry Mansion. The mansion stands as a reminder of the settlement in the area by the English Quakers and houses the sophisticated and delicate 1738 artifacts and items of the original owner, Susanna Wright.
38.5 Miles
Through the Fire Studios offers glassblowing and casting classes and workshops for visitors at all levels of experience.
38.8 Miles
River Park is a small four acre riverside park. Those interested in water activities may appreciate the floating docks and canoe and kayak parking. The park also maintains a picnic pavilion, charcoal grills, and public restrooms.
40.9 Miles
Eyler Road Park is located on 32 acres of well-kept grounds and includes a beach volleyball court, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields. The Picnic Pavilion and Tot Playground round out this park to make it a family-friendly day trip.
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Myers Strawberry Farm is a berry farm that allows visitors to pick their own strawberries and raspberries from the farm's extensive patches. The farm also hosts occasional special events, and sells strawberry lemonade on occasion.
41.4 Miles
The Racetrack is a popular location for visitors to watch car racing in a fun and exciting environment. The track is half a mile long and offers concessions to those watching the races.
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Catoctin Mountain Park, established in 1954, is a part of the Catoctin Mountain Ridge and offers scenic views of the nearby Monocacy Valley as well as a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, skiing and more.