Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lancaster, PA

  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Haunted Tours, Breweries and Science Museums.
  • From Long's Park to Amish Country, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lancaster and in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Ephrata, Columbia and Ronks.
  • The list below includes 116 free or cheap things to do in or near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Haunted Tours, Breweries and Science Museums.
  • From Long's Park to Amish Country, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lancaster and in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Ephrata, Columbia and Ronks.
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31.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Dog Park 403 Lloyd Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 MoreLess Info
Used for canine recreation, Lloyd Park provides dogs with a grassy, wooded area to play along with access to a creek. The park also features a children's playground and a volleyball court.
31.4 Miles
100% 18 votes
History Museums 461 Quaker Bottom Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078 MoreLess Info
Steppingstone Museum is a farm museum, and features a collection of farming tools and artifacts as well as rural arts and crafts dating from 1880 to 1920. The farmhouse itself is furnished in turn-of-the-century style.
31.5 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 3501 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Great Escape Harrisburg Mall Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, game and party rooms, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
31.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Walking Trails Shelmire Road, Downingtown, PA MoreLess Info
Take a stroll through Dowlin Forge Park for a relaxing day. Enjoy the scenic views and calming sounds of the stream. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables at one of two pavilions, which overlook a pond.
31.9 Miles
100% 6 votes
Playgrounds 100 Bell Tavern Rd, Across From Wegmans, Downingtown, PA 19335 MoreLess Info
Bell Tavern Park offers basketball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts, along with an outdoor hockey rink. A paved walking path surrounds the park, and a playground and 'tot lot' are also available.
32.2 Miles
98% 98 votes
Hiking Trails Norwood Road, Downingtown, PA MoreLess Info
A walk, hikes, bike, or run on the Struble Trail is a pastime to enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding nature. Fishing is allowed along the east end of Brandywine Creek; the path is paved for the public.
32.3 Miles
78% 9 votes
Bowling 2471 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 MoreLess Info
Come to Red Crown Bowling and challenge friends and family to a few games. Bumpers are offered for little ones. Get a bite to eat at the lounge and snack bar. Wi-Fi is available.
32.4 Miles
84% 115 votes
Breweries 420 Acorn Ln, Downingtown, PA 19335 MoreLess Info
Named as one of Philadelphia's best breweries, the Victory Brewing Company is a place for beer, food, and a tour of the brewery. Different contests and events are hosted throughout the year that often offers prizes.
33.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
Family Fun Center 1081 Wawaset Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 MoreLess Info
Marlborough Valley Corn Maize features a corn maze, hay rides, hay bales to jump around on, a corn box and corn shooter. They also provide farm animals for petting and feeding and offer a haunted hay ride at night.
33.0 Miles
45% 11 votes
Bowling 977 E Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 MoreLess Info
Palace Bowling & Entertainment Center offers bowling leagues for all ages and skill level. The center provides a pool table, dart board, and a variety of video and crane games. Palace Bowling & Entertainment also hosts birthday parties.
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