Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lancaster, PA

  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Haunted Tours, Breweries and Science Museums.
  • From Long's Park to Amish Country, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lancaster and in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Ephrata, Columbia and Ronks.
  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Haunted Tours, Breweries and Science Museums.
  • From Long's Park to Amish Country, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lancaster and in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Ephrata, Columbia and Ronks.
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25.5 Miles
79% 5642 votes
Factory Tours 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
When the Hershey Factory could no longer hold the number of guests that wanted to tour it, the company created Hershey's Chocolate World. Visitors can take a ten-minute chocolate tour ride, make their own candy bars, go on a trolley ride around Hershey, participate in chocolate tasting groups, and shop.
25.5 Miles
70% 10 votes
Music Venue 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
A more intimate venue than its stadium counterpart, the Star Pavillion at Hersheypark Stadium is popular for more intimate performances. The pavilion can accommodate 8,000 fans for its summer concert series events.
25.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Music Venue 211 W Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607 MoreLess Info
J B Mountain Bikes offers high end bicycle frames from a variety of companies including Santa Cruz, Intense, Rock Lobster, Vicious Cycles and Foes. They design custom bikes for customers and carry the latest products in store.
25.6 Miles
67% 15 votes
History Museums 187 Police Academy Drive, Hershey, PA MoreLess Info
The Pennsylvania State Police Museum is a small museum and gift shop that features information and artifacts on the history of the state police system since 1905. The museums tours are both entertaining and informative.
25.8 Miles
91% 917 votes
Botanical Gardens 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
In 1937, Milton Hershey planted 3.5 acres of roses. That garden has continued to grow to become a 23-acre park with rare signature trees, and an outdoor butterfly park, known as Hershey Gardens.
27.4 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.
27.4 Miles
40% 30 votes
Arcades 1109 Bern Road, Reading, PA 19610 MoreLess Info
The Works at Wyomissing is a family entertainment center (or family fun center.) Attractions include two restaurants, a go kart track, a large arcade, and 'Ballocity,' a large children's play structure.
28.0 Miles
20% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 800 Berkshire Blvd, Reading, PA 19610 MoreLess Info
An eight-auditorium movie theater multiplex, the Carmike Cinemas Wyomissing 8 screens primarily newly released Hollywood films in fully digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees, and offers a variety of promotions.
28.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA 19610 MoreLess Info
Located on 33 acres of land, the Gring's Mill Rec Area is a park featuring a number of facilities for its guests to enjoy. An amphitheater, volleyball court, and walking trail are among the amenities at the park.
28.4 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.
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