- TripBuzz found 122 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania, including 116 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lancaster, York, Hershey and Lititz.
- From Turkey Hill Experience to Glide Ride Stables, the Columbia area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Specialty Museums, National & State Parks and Historic Homes.
- Ranked in the top 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014, Columbus, PA lies on the bank of the Susquehanna River and is only half an hour from state capital Harrisburg. The town has deep historic roots with events such as Cresap's War and burning bridges to prevent Confederate soldiers from entering Union territory in the Civil War.
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The continent’s largest collection of timepieces includes the massive Engle Clock and hands-on exhibits
7.5 Miles
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Rocky Ridge County Park, 400 Deininger R, York, PA 17406
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The 750-acre Rocky Ridge Park is mostly mature oak forest filled with multi-use trails and several observation decks. Other amenities include a softball field, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, natural playground and pavilions.
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Located in the heart of Amish country, the Choo Choo Barn is an extensive model train museum and gift shop. Entrance to the shop is free, but patrons must purchase a ticket to enter the exhibit room.
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Hosting community events like a summer concert series, Long's Park provides visitors with 80 acres of land designated for outdoor recreational activities. The park features a pond that has turtles, ducks, and fish to view.
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A carefully landscaped private swimming pool facility, Wisehaven Swimming Pool features a kiddie pool, family pool, and adult pool. They also have a water slide and a variety of diving boards of different heights.
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230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA
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Lancaster Country's Historical Society is comprised of a library and museum that serves as a historical preservation center to the areas artifacts, books and documents. Locals, as well as historians, enjoy being fully immersed in the areas rich heritage.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Manor Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, stadium seating, reserved seats, reclining chairs, a game room and a cafe.
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400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
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With permanent exhibits including the Dinosaur Gallery, Discovery Room, Hall of the Cosmos, and Live Animal Room, the interactive all-ages North Museum of Natural History is also home to a planetarium.
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Snow tubing is the name of the game at Avalanche Express in York, Pennsylvania. This spacious tube course has something for everyone, from kids and cautious types to adrenaline junkies.
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Known for its haunted attractions, including the Chamber of Horrors, Pirate's Revenge and Haunted Hay Ride, and the Carnival of Fear, younger visitors can also play in a variety of bouncy games and structures.