Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbia, PA

  • The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Art Studio and Arts Centers.
  • From River Park to Wright's Ferry Mansion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lancaster, York, Hershey and Ephrata.
  • The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Art Studio and Arts Centers.
  • From River Park to Wright's Ferry Mansion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lancaster, York, Hershey and Ephrata.
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29.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 2 W Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
As a community pool, Mechanicsburg Borough Memorial Pool offers visitors recreational swimming as well as a three story water slide. Visitors can purchase season passes that allow for unlimited access to the pool.
29.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Natural History Museums Messiah College, 1 College Ave, Ste 3029, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of the Messiah College Campus is the Oakes Museum of Natural History. The 10,000 square foot museum houses replicas of over 40,000 specimens that include fish, mammals and fossils.
29.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool 2 Memorial Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, the Mechanicsburg Memorial pool is a community swimming pool that offers a variety of admissions plans. The pool is Olympic size, and features a reserved lap swimming lane.
29.8 Miles
76% 97 votes
Food Shops 350 York Street, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
Snyder's of Hanover is a pretzel factory producing a number of pretzel snack varieties. A free tour is part history, and part manufacturing process, from the raw materials warehouse to the packing room.
29.8 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.
29.9 Miles
79% 53 votes
Arcades 1155 Carlisle Road, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
Enjoyed by both adults and kids, the Timeline Arcade specializes in bringing traditional arcade games back to life. Visitors can play pinball and classic arcade favorites or relax in the arcades gaming lounge.
29.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Arcades 1155 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
Full Tilt Family Fun Center offers entertainment for all ages. Vintage pinball machines and interactive games from the 1950's lend a retro feel, while modern day games give kids and teens access to the titles they know and love.
30.0 Miles
94% 186 votes
Historic Buildings 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Originally built as a fort on the bend of the river to provide protection during the French Indian Wars, Fort Hunter became an early community with a self-sufficient farm. Today, visitors can tour the restored mansion, and enjoy the wildlife in the area.
30.0 Miles
94% 18 votes
Factory Tours 507 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
Revonah Pretzel is a pretzel shop that offers both hard and soft pretzels with all natural, minimalist ingredients. The shop also offers tours of the facility, guided by the owner.
30.0 Miles
- 2 votes
Tennis 150 Silver Spring Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 MoreLess Info
As the oldest tennis club in the Harrisburg area, West Shore Tennis Club has been satisfying many tennis enthusiasts for years. Facilities include 3 indoor plexi-paved courts with great lighting, a spectacle lounge, and standard locker room amenities.
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