Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mechanicsburg, PA

  • 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.
  • 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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29.7 Miles
92% 162 votes
National & State Parks 2600 Smith Station Road, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
With 26 miles of shoreline along Lake Marburg, Codorus State Park is ideal for sailboats, motorboats and fishermen. It features picnic areas and a pool for swimming, along with campsites.
29.8 Miles
99% 5726 votes
Historic Sites 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg National Military Park is built on the site of the deadliest battle during the American Civil War when 51,000 people were killed. The park offers a visitor's center with films and information, a museum, bookstore, refreshments in a Civil War restaurant, guided tours, and living history reenactmen…
29.8 Miles
98% 1241 votes
Cemeteries 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg is the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. Visitors can hike or ride bikes through the cemetery, as well as see the monument dedicated to soldiers from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.
29.8 Miles
90% 262 votes
History Museums 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
29.8 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 300 Norwood Road, Columbia, PA 17512 MoreLess Info
River Park is a small four acre riverside park. Those interested in water activities may appreciate the floating docks and canoe and kayak parking. The park also maintains a picnic pavilion, charcoal grills, and public restrooms.
29.9 Miles
92% 338 votes
Horseback Riding West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods Youth Campground, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can ride on the Gettysburg Battlefield with Confederate Trails of Gettysburg. The company offers both guided tours, and tour narration through individual devices along with special event carriages and horses.
30.0 Miles
96% 3778 votes
History Museums 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is the hub where visitors can see exhibits related to the historic battlefield. Staff, guides and park rangers here are also able to assist in setting up walking tours of the area.
30.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Race Tracks 100 Speedway Ln, Hanover, PA 17331 MoreLess Info
A spring car, stock car, and classic car race track, Trail-Way Speedway has been hosting auto races for more than four decades. The track is a semi-banked oval, and is located in the middle of a working farm.
30.7 Miles
81% 177 votes
Farms & Ranches 125 Glenwood Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Land of Little Horses is an interactive farm attraction featuring miniature horses, performing animals, a Western Town, and play areas for young children. The site includes a cafe, and picnic areas for families who pack a lunch.
30.8 Miles
82% 49 votes
Horseback Riding 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Artillery Ridge Horseback Tour is a family friendly resort that is the closest camping to the battlefield. They are a full service campground that also offers full service sites, cabin rentals and plenty of open tenting.
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