- 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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The Flagship Cinemas shows movies for guests to enjoy on its big screens. The theater has reclining seats to relax in during films and has a concession stand for guests to purchase snacks.
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Messiah College, 1 College Ave, Ste 3029, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Located on the campus of the Messiah College Campus is the Oakes Museum of Natural History. The 10,000 square foot museum houses replicas of over 40,000 specimens that include fish, mammals and fossils.
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With an exclusive membership policy, the Indian Creek Recreation Club is able to maintain an orderly 25 meter pool, a baby pool, clean picnic and play areas, a basketball court, and a stocked snack shack.
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Award-winning Armitage Golf Club is a public course that combines challenging greens and meticulously maintained fairways. The club also features fine banquet facilities available for hosting your wedding or private event.
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S York Street Ext, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Founded in the 1950s, the Little Theater of Mechanicsburg is a small playhouse and community theater organization that regularly stages plays and musicals. In addition to scheduled evening performances, the group also hosts matinees and children's shows when appropriate.
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As the oldest tennis club in the Harrisburg area, West Shore Tennis Club has been satisfying many tennis enthusiasts for years. Facilities include 3 indoor plexi-paved courts with great lighting, a spectacle lounge, and standard locker room amenities.
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The Carlisle Sports Emporium has laser tag, miniature golf, arcade games, rock climbing, and roller-skating. They also have indoor and outdoor go-karts with specially designed carts for those under seven.
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Situated on an actual island in the middle of the river, the City Island Railroad & Carousel are attractions within the park on the island. The railroad is a small child-friendly train that slowly runs through the area, and the classic carousel is adjacent to the train.
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The Eastern League AA Harrisburg Senators are the farm team for the Washington Nationals, and play at Metro Ball Park. The ballpark features 21 corporate suites, and a children's play area with inflatable toys.
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The 120-passenger stern driven paddle wheel riverboat known as the Pride of the Susquehanna offers rides on the Susquehanna River. The riverboat is decorated like a 1800s riverboat inside and can be rented for weddings, parties, business functions, and dinner cruises.