Things to Do with Kids in Harrisburg, PA

  • TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
  • From State Museum of Pennsylvania to Whitaker Center, the Harrisburg area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
  • Situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River is Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg. The city plays host to the annual Pennsylvania Farm show, the largest indoor agricultural show in the US that is also free to the public. Rated by Forbes in 2010 as the 'Second best city to raise a family', residents enjoy the cities widespread cultural activities.
  • TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
  • From State Museum of Pennsylvania to Whitaker Center, the Harrisburg area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
  • Situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River is Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg. The city plays host to the annual Pennsylvania Farm show, the largest indoor agricultural show in the US that is also free to the public. Rated by Forbes in 2010 as the 'Second best city to raise a family', residents enjoy the cities widespread cultural activities.
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35.6 Miles
82% 51 votes
Haunted Tours Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
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.
35.7 Miles
96% 1157 votes
History Museums 219 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg Museum of History contains over 4,000 artifacts, including those from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, presidents, and pop icons. The museum also buys and sells historical items, and has experts to help you learn more about any historical items that you have.
35.7 Miles
99% 970 votes
Segway Tours 22 Springs Ave., Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Segway Tours of Gettysburg (SegTours, LLC) offers tours of Gettysburg on Segways. The company offers two tours of the battlefield: a western end and a eastern end, or can offer specialized tours.
35.7 Miles
97% 291 votes
City Tours 116 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
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.'
35.8 Miles
95% 601 votes
History Museums 309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
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.
35.9 Miles
93% 411 votes
History Museums 111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the history for the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum contains educational exhibits. The exhibits display information about the battle, the hospital that cared for the wounded, and its religious history.
36.0 Miles
86% 968 votes
History Museums 548 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
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.
36.0 Miles
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.
36.1 Miles
90% 502 votes
Bus Tours 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
36.1 Miles
50% 138 votes
History Museums 789 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
The only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies in the region is contained within the Hall of Presidents & First Ladies. It is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center directly adjacent to the National Cemetery.
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