Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hershey, PA

  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Hershey, Pennsylvania, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Movie Theaters and Breweries.
  • From Hershey Gardens to Troegs Brewing Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hershey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, York, Mechanicsburg and Lancaster.
  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Hershey, Pennsylvania, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Music Venue, Movie Theaters and Breweries.
  • From Hershey Gardens to Troegs Brewing Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hershey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, York, Mechanicsburg and Lancaster.
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24.9 Miles
88% 130 votes
Science Museums 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
An interactive hands-on science and technology center, The Lancaster Science Factory is popular with families. The center educated visitors on mechanics and motion, electricity, light and vision, fluid dynamics and more.
25.0 Miles
90% 458 votes
Farmers Markets Lancaster, PA MoreLess Info
The history of Central Market dates back to 1730 when Andrew and James Hamilton laid out the original town. The market moved to its present location in 1757, and the building was constructed in 1889, and still serves as one of the country's largest farmer's markets.
25.0 Miles
73% 11 votes
History Museums 5 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
The Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County collects, preserves, and then interprets the history of Lancaster County through its permanent collection and annual exhibitions. The site also serves as the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum with locally crafted decorative arts.
25.0 Miles
44% 32 votes
Haunted Tours Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
Walking tours by candlelight are just part of the spooky ambiance that Lancaster Ghost Tour has to offer. Guests can explore the Dutch and Amish country like never before by seeing 300 years of haunted history.
25.0 Miles
84% 92 votes
Breweries 302 N. Plum St., Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
Established in 1995, the Lancaster Malt Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant specializing in the production of local craft beers. Visitors can also have a meal at the brewery's restaurant.
25.0 Miles
84% 92 votes
Breweries 302 North Plum Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
Lancaster Brewing Company is a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. The brewery operates by the law that only pure ingredients such as hops, yeast, water and malt be used to create the beers and offers a full lunch and dinner menu along with their beet selections.
25.1 Miles
52% 23 votes
Art Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
The American modernist painter Charles Demuth is the focus of the Demuth Museum. The museum collection is currently housed in the original home of Demuth on King Street, which serve as a historic site for the painter as well as a place that holds is artwork.
25.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 130 S Academy Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522 MoreLess Info
The Ephrata Recreation Center is a fitness center that includes facilities such as a pool, a gymnasium, a game room, and a sauna. The fitness center has an aerobics room, a cardiovascular room, and a free weight section.
25.5 Miles
95% 263 votes
History Museums 632 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 MoreLess Info
The Ephrata Cloister is a religious community founded in 1732, which at its height housed more than 300 members. Guided tours and self-guided exploration provide an introduction to the community and its seven historic buildings.
25.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 66 Lancaster Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522 MoreLess Info
Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum is one of the largest toy pedal car collections in the US. The museum features an array of colorful toy pedal cars as well as a small selection of antique automobiles.
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