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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29.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Districts 52 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257 MoreLess Info
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.
29.5 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.
29.5 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.
29.5 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.
29.5 Miles
85% 124 votes
City Tours 55 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
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.
29.6 Miles
95% 22 votes
Historic Homes 38 South Second Street, Columbia, PA 17512 MoreLess Info
Built of brick and covered in ivy is Columbia's beautiful Wright's Ferry Mansion. The mansion stands as a reminder of the settlement in the area by the English Quakers and houses the sophisticated and delicate 1738 artifacts and items of the original owner, Susanna Wright.
29.6 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.
29.7 Miles
83% 555 votes
Battlefields 241 Steinwehr Avenute, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
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.
29.7 Miles
92% 162 votes
National & State Parks 2600 Smith Station Road, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
With 26 miles of shoreline along Lake Marburg, Codorus State Park is ideal for sailboats, motorboats and fishermen. It features picnic areas and a pool for swimming, along with campsites.
29.8 Miles
99% 5726 votes
Historic Sites 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
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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