- The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near Middletown, Pennsylvania, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters, Farmers Markets and Scenic Railroads.
- From Saturday's Market to Let's Pretend, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Middletown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, York, Mechanicsburg and Hershey.
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9.3 Miles
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.
9.6 Miles
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.
9.6 Miles
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9 votes
5th & Walnut at the Forum, Harrisburg, PA
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Conducted by Stuart Malina, who approaches performances with a flair for showmanship, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse array of musical performances, including a pops series. Most shows conclude with a question and answer session with the maestro.
9.7 Miles
Beginning at the Walnut Street Bridge, the River Front Park trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania descends to the path's River Walk pathway. Toward the end of the 2.5 mile walk, the trail ascends and makes a loop back to the bridge.
9.8 Miles
250 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Opened in 2001, the Midtown Cinema was founded by Todd Shill and Allen Brown as a way to increase community engagement in downtown Harrisburg. The tradition started by the founders continues at the theater which screens foreign and independent films.
9.8 Miles
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Italian Lake
Harrisburg Park, 3rd St & Division Street, Harrisburg, PA 17130
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With a lighted walking path surrounding the lake, Italian Lake provides scenic views of the water and a place to watch the sunset. The lake is inhabited by ducks and geese; and is landscaped with shrubs, flowers, and trees.
10.9 Miles
The Wildwood Park contains the Benjamin Olewine III Nature center where children can climb a tree, read a nature story, and watch birds eat from bird feeders, and parents can shop at the gift store. The park also contains nature trails ranging from .25 miles to 3.1 miles.
11.1 Miles
Wildwood Park & Lake Sanctuary includes a lake, nature center, several miles of nature trails and all kinds of plants and wildlife. They also host multiple special events every week that are both fun and educational.
11.5 Miles
Owned and operated by the Upper Allen Township, McCormick Park is linear in shape and modestly sized. The site has a creek available for fishing, tubing, and canoeing with the option fo informal parking along the side of the road where the park is located.
12.3 Miles
Located in York, Pennsylvania, the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame is a museum and active competition venue with 200 seats and a regulation-size lifting platform. The competition hall is also a film theater that shows clips of historic weightlifters in action.