- TripBuzz found 87 things to do with kids in or near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, Hershey, York and Carlisle.
- From Adventure Park to Trindle Bowling Center, the Mechanicsburg area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Swimming Pool, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
- 8 miles from state capital Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, PA is only a few miles from the Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs, making it a prime location for resting hikers or those who just want a quick day trip. Mechanicsburg is the host of Jubilee Day, the biggest and oldest running street fair on the east coast, attracting about 60,000 people each year.
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The Turkey Hill Experience is a self-guided, interactive activity that provides opportunities to engage with ice cream making and the dairy process. Milk a mechanical cow, design a virtual ice cream flavor, and bring it to life in the Taste Lab.
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PO Box 4152, Gettysburg, PA
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Commonly known as the A.L.B.G., the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides is an organization of officially recognized and credentialed guides to the battlefields of the Civil War. The organization has over one hundred members.
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116 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Guests can experience history like never before with History Nerds Battlefield & Education Tours. Courses include subjects such as 'The Civil War Surgeon,' 'Custer's Last Stand,' and 'The Mud, The Blood, The Fear.'
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Revonah Pretzel is a pretzel shop that offers both hard and soft pretzels with all natural, minimalist ingredients. The shop also offers tours of the facility, guided by the owner.
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219 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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The Gettysburg Museum of History contains over 4,000 artifacts, including those from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, presidents, and pop icons. The museum also buys and sells historical items, and has experts to help you learn more about any historical items that you have.
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111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Dedicated to preserving the history for the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum contains educational exhibits. The exhibits display information about the battle, the hospital that cared for the wounded, and its religious history.
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1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17275
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The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center strives to provide arts programs to the community. Programs include full-scale Broadway performances, comedians, symphonies, kid/family shows and internationally-known speakers, as well as youth programs and senior citizen programs.
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George Washington Shriver brought the home, now the Shriver House Museum, in 1859 for $290. Visitors to the museum can tour four restored floors of the home with costumed guides, and learn about the civilian experience during the Civil War.
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Situated next to the Susquehanna River, Chiques Rock Outfitters has canoes, kayaks, and bikes available for rent. The rentals include paddles, life vests, and a basic training session before visitors can head out on the water.
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National Watch & Clock Museum
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514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512
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With exhibits comprising over 12 000 items, the National Watch & Clock Museum is North America's largest collection of timepieces. The exhibition galleries house numerous exhibits, with a special focus on 19th Century American clocks and watches.