Things to Do with Kids in Mechanicsburg, PA

  • TripBuzz found 87 things to do with kids in or near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Hershey, York and Carlisle.
  • From Adventure Park to Trindle Bowling Center, the Mechanicsburg area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Swimming Pool, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • 8 miles from state capital Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, PA is only a few miles from the Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs, making it a prime location for resting hikers or those who just want a quick day trip. Mechanicsburg is the host of Jubilee Day, the biggest and oldest running street fair on the east coast, attracting about 60,000 people each year.
  • TripBuzz found 87 things to do with kids in or near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Hershey, York and Carlisle.
  • From Adventure Park to Trindle Bowling Center, the Mechanicsburg area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Swimming Pool, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • 8 miles from state capital Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, PA is only a few miles from the Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs, making it a prime location for resting hikers or those who just want a quick day trip. Mechanicsburg is the host of Jubilee Day, the biggest and oldest running street fair on the east coast, attracting about 60,000 people each year.
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29.1 Miles
75% 933 votes
Family Fun Center 301 Linden Street, Columbia, PA 17512 MoreLess Info
The Turkey Hill Experience is a self-guided, interactive activity that provides opportunities to engage with ice cream making and the dairy process. Milk a mechanical cow, design a virtual ice cream flavor, and bring it to life in the Taste Lab.
29.1 Miles
99% 551 votes
Battlefields PO Box 4152, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Commonly known as the A.L.B.G., the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides is an organization of officially recognized and credentialed guides to the battlefields of the Civil War. The organization has over one hundred members.
29.1 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.'
29.1 Miles
94% 18 votes
Factory Tours 507 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
Revonah Pretzel is a pretzel shop that offers both hard and soft pretzels with all natural, minimalist ingredients. The shop also offers tours of the facility, guided by the owner.
29.2 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.
29.2 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.
29.2 Miles
96% 54 votes
Theaters 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17275 MoreLess Info
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.
29.3 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.
29.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512 MoreLess Info
Situated next to the Susquehanna River, Chiques Rock Outfitters has canoes, kayaks, and bikes available for rent. The rentals include paddles, life vests, and a basic training session before visitors can head out on the water.
29.4 Miles
With exhibits comprising over 12 000 items, the National Watch & Clock Museum is North America's largest collection of timepieces. The exhibition galleries house numerous exhibits, with a special focus on 19th Century American clocks and watches.
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