- TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, including 46 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Middletown and Shippensburg.
- From Mayapple Golf Club to U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center, the Carlisle area offers 63 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Bowling and Theaters.
- Carlisle offers a moderate suburban population just 25 miles outside of Harrisburg. The relative closeness to the larger city of Harrisburg made the city a historical munitions depot during the American Revolution which later became the United States Army War College. Multiple car shows are held in Carlisle during the spring, summer, and fall as well.
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The Carlisle Theater first opened its doors in 1939, and was the first centrally air conditioned building in Carlisle. The art deco building is used for films, performing arts, concerts, and community events.
5.1 Miles
Children's Lake is a 7-acre, man made lake in the middle of Boiling Springs, bordered by the Appalachian Trail. Stocked with trout, the lake offers fishing, birding, and walking trails.
5.4 Miles
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35 votes
1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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Open since 1949, the Allenberry Playhouse is an attraction of the Allenberry Resort. Professional performers present a season of musicals, comedy and drama in a 400-seat, air-conditioned theater.
9.5 Miles
A racing facility that has hosted Sprint Car Racing since 1939, the Williams Grove Speedway features a ½ mile circular race track. The track hosts a variety of cars, including Sprint cars, Street Stocks, and Super Sportsman.
9.9 Miles
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2 votes
S York Street Ext, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Founded in the 1950s, the Little Theater of Mechanicsburg is a small playhouse and community theater organization that regularly stages plays and musicals. In addition to scheduled evening performances, the group also hosts matinees and children's shows when appropriate.
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2 W Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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As a community pool, Mechanicsburg Borough Memorial Pool offers visitors recreational swimming as well as a three story water slide. Visitors can purchase season passes that allow for unlimited access to the pool.
9.9 Miles
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Messiah College, 1 College Ave, Ste 3029, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Located on the campus of the Messiah College Campus is the Oakes Museum of Natural History. The 10,000 square foot museum houses replicas of over 40,000 specimens that include fish, mammals and fossils.
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2 Memorial Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Open seasonally, the Mechanicsburg Memorial pool is a community swimming pool that offers a variety of admissions plans. The pool is Olympic size, and features a reserved lap swimming lane.
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Five historic buildings have been restored and preserved for the Mechanicsburg Museum. Visitors can access the Stationmaster's House build in 1866, the 1801 Frankenberger Tavern, and the 1899 Washington Street Station along with a model railroad exhibit.
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ABC Lanes West is a family-oriented bowling alley and entertainment complex. The facility offers cosmic bowling and bumper bowling, and also hosts leagues and tournament play for more serious bowlers.