Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbia, PA

  • The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Art Studio and Arts Centers.
  • From River Park to Wright's Ferry Mansion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lancaster, York, Hershey and Ephrata.
  • The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Family Fun Center, Art Studio and Arts Centers.
  • From River Park to Wright's Ferry Mansion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lancaster, York, Hershey and Ephrata.
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25.3 Miles
The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a 130,000 square foot building. The center has the only IMAX Theater in central Pennsylvania, 240 science exhibits, and a 664-seat theater.
25.4 Miles
80% 218 votes
Islands 10 N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
Metro Bank Park is located on City Island, and is the home field for the Harrisburg Senators. The island also contains a playground, outdoor fitness area, replica trading post, arcade, steam trains, carriages, and a beach.
25.4 Miles
86% 21 votes
Cemeteries 521 North 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
A prominent cemetery in the Harrisburg area is the historical Harrisburg Cemetery. The cemetery was originally founded in 1845 and is a burial ground for Revolutionary War soldiers and prominent political figures.
25.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Music Venue 500 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17130 MoreLess Info
Constructed out of limestone, The Forum Auditorium features the region's symphony performances and operas for visitors to enjoy. The ceiling of the auditorium is designed to look like constellations in the sky.
25.5 Miles
96% 115 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
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.
25.5 Miles
71% 7 votes
Mini Golf City Island, 600 Riverside Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
A miniature golf course that features 18 scenic and carefully landscaped holes, Water Golf On City Island features bridges, waterfalls, and flower trellises. The course also offers group discounts and party packages.
25.6 Miles
94% 581 votes
Historic Buildings Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
President Eisenhower declared the Joseph Huston designed Italian Renaissance style Pennsylvania State Capitol the prettiest building he ever saw. The highlight of the building is the 272-foot dome inspired by Michelangelo's St. Peter's Basilica dome in Rome.
25.6 Miles
71% 7 votes
Train Tours 25 Station Road, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
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.
25.7 Miles
84% 183 votes
Children's Museums PO Box 1026, Harrisburg, PA 17108 MoreLess Info
The State Museum of Pennsylvania has over 4,000,000 objects related to life in Pennsylvania since the beginning of time. Areas of the museum include archaeology, community life, domestic life, fine arts, industry, technology, military history, paleontology, geology, popular culture, political history, zoology, …
26.0 Miles
79% 47 votes
Farmers Markets Third and Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The oldest continuously operating market house in the US, Broad Street Market, founded in 1860, features both organic vegetables, meat and baked goods, and a seperate building for prepared food including sandwiches and a variety of international cuisine.
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