Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gettysburg, PA

  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
  • From The Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg to Sachs Covered Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gettysburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
  • The list below includes 93 free or cheap things to do in or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Horseback Riding, Battlefields and Historic Sites.
  • From The Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg to Sachs Covered Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gettysburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hanover, Chambersburg, Thurmont and Westminster.
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34.9 Miles
80% 218 votes
Islands 10 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
Metro Bank Park is located on City Island, and is the home field for the Harrisburg Senators. The island also contains a playground, outdoor fitness area, replica trading post, arcade, steam trains, carriages, and a beach.
35.0 Miles
The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a 130,000 square foot building. The center has the only IMAX Theater in central Pennsylvania, 240 science exhibits, and a 664-seat theater.
35.1 Miles
94% 581 votes
Historic Buildings Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
President Eisenhower declared the Joseph Huston designed Italian Renaissance style Pennsylvania State Capitol the prettiest building he ever saw. The highlight of the building is the 272-foot dome inspired by Michelangelo's St. Peter's Basilica dome in Rome.
35.1 Miles
84% 183 votes
Children's Museums PO Box 1026, Harrisburg, PA 17108 MoreLess Info
The State Museum of Pennsylvania has over 4,000,000 objects related to life in Pennsylvania since the beginning of time. Areas of the museum include archaeology, community life, domestic life, fine arts, industry, technology, military history, paleontology, geology, popular culture, political history, zoology, …
35.1 Miles
88% 78 votes
Parks Front Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Beginning at the Walnut Street Bridge, the River Front Park trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania descends to the path's River Walk pathway. Toward the end of the 2.5 mile walk, the trail ascends and makes a loop back to the bridge.
35.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Mini Golf City Island, 600 Riverside Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course that features 18 scenic and carefully landscaped holes, Water Golf On City Island features bridges, waterfalls, and flower trellises. The course also offers group discounts and party packages.
35.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Music Venue 500 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17130 MoreLess Info
Constructed out of limestone, The Forum Auditorium features the region's symphony performances and operas for visitors to enjoy. The ceiling of the auditorium is designed to look like constellations in the sky.
35.3 Miles
79% 47 votes
Farmers Markets Third and Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The oldest continuously operating market house in the US, Broad Street Market, founded in 1860, features both organic vegetables, meat and baked goods, and a seperate building for prepared food including sandwiches and a variety of international cuisine.
35.3 Miles
Movie Theaters 250 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Midtown Cinema was founded by Todd Shill and Allen Brown as a way to increase community engagement in downtown Harrisburg. The tradition started by the founders continues at the theater which screens foreign and independent films.
35.5 Miles
80% 118 votes
Breweries 50 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
Small batch beers, craft sodas including root beer made with cane sugar, hamburgers, and pizza are available at Appalachian Brewing Company. The company also offers live performers, and some tours of the building.
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