- Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, Pennsylvania, features the top 184 nearby activities — including 74 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Columbia, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Columbia, PA , followed by 173 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lancaster, Hershey, York, Lititz, Strasburg, Ephrata, Manheim, Ronks, Middletown, Bird in Hand, Intercourse, Harrisburg, Thomasville and Mechanicsburg
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The continent’s largest collection of timepieces includes the massive Engle Clock, hands-on exhibits, and George Washington’s pocket watch
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National Watch & Clock Museum
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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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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.
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Through the Fire Studios offers glassblowing and casting classes and workshops for visitors at all levels of experience.
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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.
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Explore three floors of antiques housed in a historic house at Burning Bridges Antiques, with over 250 vendors and a large collection of consignment items.
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An art gallery, Hobday's Artwork & Company features the art of Marilyn Hobday, as well as of several other area artists. The gallery displays and sells a variety of artwork, and maintains an online shop.
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Every fourth Friday of the month, Fourth Fridays in Columbia hosts a community event where local vendors offer their wares to the public. Antiques, crafts, coffee, and other gifts can be purchased during this event.
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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.
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Glide Ride Stables offers horseback trail rides on Tennessee walking horses and Kentucky mountain saddle horses. The stable specializes in personal experiences as they only take one or two riders out at a time.
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Hobday Marilyn is a local art gallery featuring the work of the gallery's namesake, Marilyn Hobday. The work displayed in the gallery includes a large selection of paintings made by the artist herself.