Free & Cheap Things to Do in Harrisburg, PA

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Parks.
  • From Wildwood Park to Riverfront Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harrisburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mechanicsburg, York, Hershey and Carlisle.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Parks.
  • From Wildwood Park to Riverfront Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harrisburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mechanicsburg, York, Hershey and Carlisle.
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46.0 Miles
95% 101 votes
Historic Sites 333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 MoreLess Info
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born U.S. citizen to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, is a local religious site and education center which commemorates her life and work.
46.0 Miles
96% 364 votes
Breweries 5th & Mahantongo Sts., Pottsville, PA 17901 MoreLess Info
In 2014 Yuengling and Son Brewery celebrated 185 years, making it the oldest brewery in America. Time honored brewing, quality ingredients, and longer aging times allow each of the hand-crafted beers at Yuengling's to develop a taste all their own.
46.1 Miles
Specialty Museums 394 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 MoreLess Info
Relive the days of the past at Jerry's Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum. Inside, enjoy the car show room, barbershop, soda shop, kitchen, band-stand, library, auto parts store, and drive-in theatre.
46.2 Miles
98% 62 votes
Historic Sites 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 MoreLess Info
Built in 1981, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was constructed as a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives while on duty. Located within the campus of the National Fire Academy, the memorial also contains a separate monument for the 9/11 firefighters.
46.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Gallery 6 S Center Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 MoreLess Info
With a plethora of special workshops available, visitors can learn a variety of art skills at Mud & Maker. The gift store sells handcrafted pottery and other art related gifts.
46.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 1120 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17201 MoreLess Info
Bender Potatoes is a farm in the city that grows corn and pumpkins and sells local produce, honey, and bulk foods. They also have animal pens where visitors can feed goats, sheep, donkeys, rabbits, and alpacas.
46.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool E McKinley Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 MoreLess Info
Open to the public for recreational swimming, Chambersburg Municipal Swimming Pool offers visitors a 50 yard pool to swim laps. The pool has a subsection with a 100 foot slide for general play.
47.0 Miles
96% 23 votes
Visitor Centers 14 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17257 MoreLess Info
Stop at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, housed in a historic bank building, for a review of the local history of the area, and an overview of notable Franklin County destinations and attractions.
47.0 Miles
93% 44 votes
Historic Sites Main Street and Second Street, Chambersburg, PA MoreLess Info
Built in 1818, Chambersburg's famous historical Old Jail was used as the local prison for over 150 years. The jail featured five domed dungeons in the underground cellar as well as above ground cells and is now available for tours and special events.
47.0 Miles
92% 78 votes
Colleges & Universities Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, PA 17837 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1846 by a group of Baptists, Bucknell University, has grown to more than 100 buildings on its 450-acre campus. Known as one of the top liberal arts universities in the nation, the Bucknell campus features an art gallery, performing arts center and literary centers.
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