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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36.8 Miles
58% 12 votes
National & State Parks 690 South Creek Road, West Chester, PA 19382 MoreLess Info
Resting beside the Brandywine River, the Brandywine Picnic Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania is open from mid-May to mid-September. Featured activities include softball, paddle boating and tubing. Midway activities are featured as well.
37.1 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 4695 E Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, Trindle Bowling Center provides bowling for individuals, leagues and private events. The center offers a cafe with food, drinks and ice cream, an arcade with redemption games and a pro shop.
37.2 Miles
83% 29 votes
Historic Homes 100 W King St, Pottstown, PA 19464 MoreLess Info
Although only four acres of original property remain today, Pottsgrove Manor has lost none of its original charm and architectural beauty. The manor is open year-round for guided tours, as well as public programs, school tours, lectures, and workshops.
37.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Pubs 2A Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air, MD 21015 MoreLess Info
At Bel Air Billiards Sports Pub, visitors can enjoy a game of pool while watching the latest sports games on the TVs scattered on the walls. A crowd favorite from its menu is the chicken wings.
37.4 Miles
96% 53 votes
Bookstores 865 Lenape Rd, West Chester, PA 19382 MoreLess Info
Located in a 5-story barn built in 1822, Baldwin's Book Barn, is a book lovers dream destination. Guests to this unique store can browse through thousands of books from antiquarian, rare, and modern, or sit by the wood fireplace and wile away the hours.
37.4 Miles
71% 84 votes
Festivals Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
An annual event since 1979, West Chester Restaurant Festival, features a gathering of the finest culinary institutions in the region. The festival includes a chef's challenge, live entertainment, refreshments, and a day-long foodies delight.
37.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Specialty Museums 8070 Tylersville Road, West Chester, PA 45069 MoreLess Info
The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting chronicles the history of the Voice of America, an important radio broadcast that spread the message of American Democracy for decades, particularly to those living under totalitarian regimes.
37.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Paintball 134 Kurtz Road, Pottstown, PA 19464 MoreLess Info
A paintball facility with a large and varied game field, Poco Loco Paintball welcomes players of all experience levels. The facility offers a variety of specially-designed games that emphasize different skills and approaches.
37.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 254 E High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 MoreLess Info
Gallery School of Pottstown offers art lessons for children and adults. They provide instruction in everything from painting and sculpture, to glass and plastic fusion techniques for making jewelry and also sell art supplies, artwork and jewelry covering various styles.
37.7 Miles
87% 45 votes
Scenic Railroads 250 E. Market St., West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
Explore the scenic beauty of the Chester Creek Valley when you take a nostalgic, 90-minute train trip aboard the West Chester Railroad. Choose from a variety of tour options and themed trips, then you and your family can sit back and enjoy the ride.
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