- 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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Take a trip into the past at the Strasburg Rail Road, a museum that includes a charming, restored and working vintage train. Each train trip takes 45 minutes per direction.
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264 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572
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Lil' Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm is an Amish craft shop with a barn that features miniature horses who can be petted, fed and ridden by children. There is also a snack bar with pastries and breads.
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Built in the 19th century, Mascot Roller Mills is a historic Amish mill powered by the watesr of Mill Creek. Visitors can tour the mill to see it's original equipment, from pulleys to gear wheels.
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True to its name, the National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania is packed with trains, layouts, accessories and ephemera related to toy and model trains. It is a must-see attraction for railfans and is open throughout the year.
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Fairview Fruit Farm is a small farm that emphasizes healthy, sustainable, and ecologically sensitive practices in producing fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and other items. The farm welcomes visitors, and its wares vary seasonally.
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13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Established in 1966, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo is a local family-run facility which houses a wide range of animals including lemurs, kangaroos, bears and more. The zoo also contains a Japanese garden and many multi-colored fish called koi.
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Your family fun begins with a trip to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and their more than 50 farm-based activities. Kids of all ages love the corn maze, wagon rides through the corn field, pedal karts, petting zoo, and more fun for everyone.
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3562 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA
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The American Military Edged Weaponry Museum houses one of the largest comprehensive collection of military knives and artifacts in the nation. The museum features pikes, swords, sabers, machine guns, bowie knives and more.
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Kitchen Kettle Village is a village of shops, including gifts and souvenirs, baked goods and jams and jellies, with over 90 varieties available to sample at The Canning Kitchen. . Children's activities include pony rides, various food-oriented workshops and demonstrations, and a visit to the barn to see the ani…
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15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652
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Once a 19th Century industrial complex, Greenwood Furnace State Park now offers picnic areas, a 300-ft sandy beach with swimming, camping and 4 miles of hiking trails in the mountains of Huntingdon County.