Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hershey, PA

  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Hershey, Pennsylvania, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Movie Theaters and Breweries.
  • From Hershey Gardens to Troegs Brewing Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hershey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, York, Mechanicsburg and Lancaster.
  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Hershey, Pennsylvania, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Movie Theaters and Breweries.
  • From Hershey Gardens to Troegs Brewing Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hershey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, York, Mechanicsburg and Lancaster.
Showing 191-200 of 271
36.6 Miles
88% 69 votes
Aviation Museums 11 Museum Drive, Reading, PA 19605 MoreLess Info
At the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, visitors can see many vintage aircraft including a 1928 Elias EC-1 Aircoupe, a 1929 Brunner-Winkle Bird 'A', and a 1931 American Eagle Eaglet. The museum also hosts a World War II reenactment, gives rides on a World War II trainer plane, and sells vintage aircraft.
36.9 Miles
88% 170 votes
History Museums 500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611 MoreLess Info
The Reading Public Museum features over 700 paintings, 25,000 natural history specimens, 30,000 historical objects with objects being donated from around the world. The museum also has a planetarium and a 25-acre arboretum.
36.9 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.
36.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 1100-1198 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 MoreLess Info
Stonecliffe Skate Park offers a facility for skaters and bikers with skates that include in-line skates, skateboards and scooters. The park also features Quarter Pipes, Three-sided Pyramid, Double Pump Hump, Grind Box with angled edge and Skate Table.
37.0 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.
37.1 Miles
92% 162 votes
National & State Parks 2600 Smith Station Road, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
With 26 miles of shoreline along Lake Marburg, Codorus State Park is ideal for sailboats, motorboats and fishermen. It features picnic areas and a pool for swimming, along with campsites.
37.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 38 S Market Street, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 MoreLess Info
Pepper's Artisan Collective is an art gallery and shop that features a variety of handcrafted items by local artisans. The shop has jewelry, apparel, decorative items, bags, and many other works of art for sale.
37.4 Miles
89% 218 votes
Factory Tours 900 High Street, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
A self-guided visit of the UTZ Potato Chip Factory Tour uses a glass-walled observation deck, audio commentary and video to provide visitors a peek at the process of manufacturing UTZ Potato Chips, produced since 1921.
37.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
Skating Rinks 625 W. Elm Ave, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
Magic Elm Skateland is an in-line skating park that features open skating as well as party and special event rentals. The park also has an arcade with video games, and serves concesssions.
37.8 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.
Showing 191-200 of 271
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Hershey AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!