- TripBuzz found 122 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Pennsylvania, including 116 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lancaster, York, Hershey and Lititz.
- From Turkey Hill Experience to Glide Ride Stables, the Columbia area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Specialty Museums, National & State Parks and Historic Homes.
- Ranked in the top 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014, Columbus, PA lies on the bank of the Susquehanna River and is only half an hour from state capital Harrisburg. The town has deep historic roots with events such as Cresap's War and burning bridges to prevent Confederate soldiers from entering Union territory in the Civil War.
Showing 121-130 of
386
24.7 Miles
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.
25.0 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.
25.3 Miles
222 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17963
MoreLess Info
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.
25.4 Miles
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.
25.5 Miles
The Eastern League AA Harrisburg Senators are the farm team for the Washington Nationals, and play at Metro Ball Park. The ballpark features 21 corporate suites, and a children's play area with inflatable toys.
25.5 Miles
The 120-passenger stern driven paddle wheel riverboat known as the Pride of the Susquehanna offers rides on the Susquehanna River. The riverboat is decorated like a 1800s riverboat inside and can be rented for weddings, parties, business functions, and dinner cruises.
25.5 Miles
71%
7 votes
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.
25.6 Miles
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.
25.6 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.
25.7 Miles
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, …