Free & Cheap Things to Do in York, PA

  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near York, Pennsylvania, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Factory Tours, Parks and Walking Trails.
  • From Lake Redman to Rocky Ridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in York and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Lancaster, Hanover and Mechanicsburg.
  • The list below includes 122 free or cheap things to do in or near York, Pennsylvania, including 92 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Factory Tours, Parks and Walking Trails.
  • From Lake Redman to Rocky Ridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in York and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Lancaster, Hanover and Mechanicsburg.
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22.1 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.
22.1 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.
22.2 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 4695 E Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, Trindle Bowling Center provides bowling for individuals, leagues and private events. The center offers a cafe with food, drinks and ice cream, an arcade with redemption games and a pro shop.
22.3 Miles
80% 118 votes
Breweries 50 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
Small batch beers, craft sodas including root beer made with cane sugar, hamburgers, and pizza are available at Appalachian Brewing Company. The company also offers live performers, and some tours of the building.
22.3 Miles
77% 74 votes
Science Museums 400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
With permanent exhibits including the Dinosaur Gallery, Discovery Room, Hall of the Cosmos, and Live Animal Room, the interactive all-ages North Museum of Natural History is also home to a planetarium.
22.3 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.
22.3 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.
22.4 Miles
History Museums 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The National Civil War Museum contains 4,400 artifacts, along with 21,000 archival pieces covering both sides of the Civil War. The museum is divided into a timeline so visitors can understand what happened when during the Civil War.
22.4 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.
22.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 670 Lancaster Road, Manheim, PA 17545 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12 lanes of traditional bowling, Cain's Lanes provides bowling for individuals, leagues and private events. The center offers glow bowling, automatic bumpers, food, drinks and Mad Games for an alternative bowling experience.
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