Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carlisle, PA

  • 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.
  • 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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26.4 Miles
89% 314 votes
Malls 3055 Black Gap Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 MoreLess Info
Chambersburg Mall offers a typical shopping experience, with a range of stores and eating options.
26.4 Miles
50% 138 votes
History Museums 789 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
The only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies in the region is contained within the Hall of Presidents & First Ladies. It is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center directly adjacent to the National Cemetery.
26.5 Miles
90% 262 votes
History Museums 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
26.5 Miles
90% 502 votes
Bus Tours 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
26.5 Miles
83% 555 votes
Battlefields 241 Steinwehr Avenute, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
26.6 Miles
99% 5726 votes
Historic Sites 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg National Military Park is built on the site of the deadliest battle during the American Civil War when 51,000 people were killed. The park offers a visitor's center with films and information, a museum, bookstore, refreshments in a Civil War restaurant, guided tours, and living history reenactmen…
26.7 Miles
98% 1241 votes
Cemeteries 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg is the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. Visitors can hike or ride bikes through the cemetery, as well as see the monument dedicated to soldiers from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.
26.7 Miles
92% 13 votes
Art Gallery 32 Carlisle Pike, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
In the heart of Hanover's downtown area, the Hanover Area Arts Guild & Gallery features the work of local artists and artisans, both fine art and crafts. The gallery displays and sells a wide variety of artwork.
27.0 Miles
82% 17 votes
Sports Museums 3300 Board Rd, York, PA 17402 MoreLess Info
Located in York, Pennsylvania, the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame is a museum and active competition venue with 200 seats and a regulation-size lifting platform. The competition hall is also a film theater that shows clips of historic weightlifters in action.
27.0 Miles
96% 3778 votes
History Museums 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is the hub where visitors can see exhibits related to the historic battlefield. Staff, guides and park rangers here are also able to assist in setting up walking tours of the area.
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