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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22.5 Miles
84% 183 votes
Children's Museums PO Box 1026, Harrisburg, PA 17108 MoreLess Info
The State Museum of Pennsylvania has over 4,000,000 objects related to life in Pennsylvania since the beginning of time. Areas of the museum include archaeology, community life, domestic life, fine arts, industry, technology, military history, paleontology, geology, popular culture, political history, zoology, …
22.5 Miles
52% 29 votes
Mini Golf 662 South Oak Street, Manheim, PA MoreLess Info
Caddy Shack Mini Golf is a family owned and operated miniature golf course and restaurant. The course is challenging, designed with traditional obstacles such as the water wheel and swinging bridges, and is fun for all ages.
22.5 Miles
92% 25 votes
Race Tracks Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA MoreLess Info
A racing facility that has hosted Sprint Car Racing since 1939, the Williams Grove Speedway features a ½ mile circular race track. The track hosts a variety of cars, including Sprint cars, Street Stocks, and Super Sportsman.
22.5 Miles
22% 9 votes
Mini Golf 662 S Oak Street, Manheim, PA 17545 MoreLess Info
With the grounds decorated with flowers, Caddy Shack has an extensive, 20-hole miniature golf course for its guests. The concession stand serves ice cream, fries, and roasted chicken. Visitors can also see rabbits and ducks near the course.
22.6 Miles
History Museums 63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
The Hershey Story contains 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that tells the rags to riches story of Milton Hershey and how he gave back gave to the community. At the building, children can participate in a 45-minute chocolate lab; meanwhile, everyone can eat at the cafe, and shop.
22.6 Miles
86% 21 votes
Cemeteries 521 North 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 MoreLess Info
A prominent cemetery in the Harrisburg area is the historical Harrisburg Cemetery. The cemetery was originally founded in 1845 and is a burial ground for Revolutionary War soldiers and prominent political figures.
22.7 Miles
87% 375 votes
Bus Tours 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
Guests can take an hour tour of Hersey on a green trolley while listening to costumed singing conductors. The tour passes the birthplace of Milton Hershey, his mansion, and the original chocolate factory.
22.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 105 S Market Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
2nd Floor Gallery is an art gallery that features works from internationally known artists, established regional and local artists and up and coming new artists. The Gallery also houses the art collection of Jeffrey S. Van Boskirk, the gallery owner.
22.8 Miles
79% 5642 votes
Factory Tours 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
When the Hershey Factory could no longer hold the number of guests that wanted to tour it, the company created Hershey's Chocolate World. Visitors can take a ten-minute chocolate tour ride, make their own candy bars, go on a trolley ride around Hershey, participate in chocolate tasting groups, and shop.
22.8 Miles
79% 47 votes
Farmers Markets Third and Verbeke Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
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.
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