- The list below includes 84 free or cheap things to do in or near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Art Gallery, Swimming Pool and Family Fun Center.
- From Adventure Park to McCormick Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mechanicsburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Harrisburg, York, Hershey and Carlisle.
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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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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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Spanning 10,000 square feet, The Thought Lot is a center for contemporary art that functions as both gallery and performance venue. The Thought Lot also hosts classes, and emphasizes developing and showcasing local artistic talent.
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An art gallery, Hobday's Artwork & Company features the art of Marilyn Hobday, as well as of several other area artists. The gallery displays and sells a variety of artwork, and maintains an online shop.
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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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Hobday Marilyn is a local art gallery featuring the work of the gallery's namesake, Marilyn Hobday. The work displayed in the gallery includes a large selection of paintings made by the artist herself.
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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.
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52 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Shippensburg Historical Society depicts Shippensburg history through a rich collection of local history books, archival materials and photographs. The society also houses artifacts and exhibits that document the history of Shippensburg from its founding in the 1730s to today.