- 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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The Historic Tour Company offers educational, engaging, and exciting tours of Gettysburg with two tour options: a 2.5 hour tour of the premier battlefield or the 2 hour tour of the battlefield with content for kids.
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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.
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A visit to Amish Country is a chance to explore the culture of these residents. People will find many quilt shops, buggy rides, schoolhouse tours, roadside stands, and farmer's markets.
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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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297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum.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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1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325
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The Gettysburg National Military Park is built on the site of the deadliest battle during the American Civil War when 51,000 people were killed. The park offers a visitor's center with films and information, a museum, bookstore, refreshments in a Civil War restaurant, guided tours, and living history reenactmen…
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1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is the hub where visitors can see exhibits related to the historic battlefield. Staff, guides and park rangers here are also able to assist in setting up walking tours of the area.
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West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods Youth Campground, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Visitors can ride on the Gettysburg Battlefield with Confederate Trails of Gettysburg. The company offers both guided tours, and tour narration through individual devices along with special event carriages and horses.
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1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17275
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The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center strives to provide arts programs to the community. Programs include full-scale Broadway performances, comedians, symphonies, kid/family shows and internationally-known speakers, as well as youth programs and senior citizen programs.
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52 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Shippensburg Historical Society depicts Shippensburg history through a rich collection of local history books, archival materials and photographs. The society also houses artifacts and exhibits that document the history of Shippensburg from its founding in the 1730s to today.