- TripBuzz found 72 things to do with kids in or near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, including 59 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Emmitsburg and Shippensburg.
- From Lincoln Lanes Bowling Center to Red Bridge Roller Rink, the Chambersburg area offers 73 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Swimming Pool and Amusement Parks (All Ages).
- Chambersburg is roughly an hour drive southwest of Harrisburg. The town was originally founded in the 1730s, and it still contains many historic buildings and sites like the Old Jail that was built in 1818. A wide range of outdoor recreational activities are available as well due to the town's close proximity to Caledonia State Park.
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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, dating back to late 19th century, is one of the oldest surviving American replicas of the French shrine and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
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Miss Betty's Ghosts in Gettysburg Private Tour offers up close and personal accounts of Gettysburg's past. The night tour takes daring patrons through barns, battlefields and bridges for an unforgettable experience.
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As a replica of a French shrine, National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes displays a variety of stones statues of revered saints of the Catholic tradition. There is a cave-like structure where visitors can light candles and pray.
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116 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Guests can experience history like never before with History Nerds Battlefield & Education Tours. Courses include subjects such as 'The Civil War Surgeon,' 'Custer's Last Stand,' and 'The Mud, The Blood, The Fear.'
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Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can tour her home with costumed interpreters and see the restored Jennie Wade House, as it was on that fateful day.
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George Washington Shriver brought the home, now the Shriver House Museum, in 1859 for $290. Visitors to the museum can tour four restored floors of the home with costumed guides, and learn about the civilian experience during the Civil War.
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Catoctin Furnace is an old abandoned iron furnace which dates back to mid-18th century and is open for tours. Visitors can also enjoy a hike on a nearby nature trail.
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A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
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Gettysburg Ghost Tours
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47 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Gettysburg Ghost Tours offers guided, one-hour evening candlelit walks around the historical battlefield. Focusing on visiting areas that local legends repute to be haunted at this historical site, the tour recommends reservations for its nightly excursions.