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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36.5 Miles
61% 66 votes
Scenic Railroads 136 Brown Street, Middletown, PA 17057 MoreLess Info
Departing out of a freight station built in 1891, guests on the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, can enjoy an 11-mile train ride in a vintage 1920's rail coach. In addition to the standard trip, seasonal and special event rides are offered throughout the year.
36.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Family Fun Center 100 Brown St, Ste 23, Middletown, PA 17057 MoreLess Info
Let's Pretend is a family entertainment center (or play center) for children dedicated to offering children and adults a place to play and grow together without modern day distractions. Let's Pretend maintains a variety of themed imagination and play areas.
36.7 Miles
97% 1850 votes
Historic Sites Maryland Highway 65, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Battlefield is a designated area along the Antietam River which marks the location of the historic Battle of Antietam fought in 1862. The site consists of the battlefield, a military cemetery, a visitor center, and the famous Burnside's Bridge.
36.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 MoreLess Info
The Center For Maryland Agricultural & Farm Park is a 149-acre expanse of land in Cockeysville. The park promotes sustainability and educates visitors on the agricultural industry while offering beautiful walking tours and horseback trail rides.
36.9 Miles
95% 119 votes
Bridges 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
37.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 4515 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 MoreLess Info
Northwest Regional Park is a recreational park that is divided into two portions. The park features three pavilions, which are available for reservations, and also a lighted artificial turf soccer field.
37.1 Miles
90% 20 votes
Kayaking Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
One of the many tributaries of the Potomac River, Antietam Creek flows past the battlefied of historic Battle of Antietam and offers historic sightseeing, camping, canoeing and more.
37.4 Miles
93% 74 votes
Cemeteries Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Cemetery, a part of the Antietam National Battlefield, is the final resting place of many Union soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam, as well as other war veterans.
37.6 Miles
71% 7 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110 MoreLess Info
Wildwood Park & Lake Sanctuary includes a lake, nature center, several miles of nature trails and all kinds of plants and wildlife. They also host multiple special events every week that are both fun and educational.
37.7 Miles
90% 204 votes
Parks 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110 MoreLess Info
The Wildwood Park contains the Benjamin Olewine III Nature center where children can climb a tree, read a nature story, and watch birds eat from bird feeders, and parents can shop at the gift store. The park also contains nature trails ranging from .25 miles to 3.1 miles.
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