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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23.0 Miles
44% 32 votes
Haunted Tours Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
Walking tours by candlelight are just part of the spooky ambiance that Lancaster Ghost Tour has to offer. Guests can explore the Dutch and Amish country like never before by seeing 300 years of haunted history.
23.0 Miles
Movie Theaters 250 Reily St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2001, the Midtown Cinema was founded by Todd Shill and Allen Brown as a way to increase community engagement in downtown Harrisburg. The tradition started by the founders continues at the theater which screens foreign and independent films.
23.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Music Venue 5th & Walnut at the Forum, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Conducted by Stuart Malina, who approaches performances with a flair for showmanship, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a diverse array of musical performances, including a pops series. Most shows conclude with a question and answer session with the maestro.
23.1 Miles
52% 23 votes
Art Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
The American modernist painter Charles Demuth is the focus of the Demuth Museum. The museum collection is currently housed in the original home of Demuth on King Street, which serve as a historic site for the painter as well as a place that holds is artwork.
23.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Lake Harrisburg Park, 3rd St & Division Street, Harrisburg, PA 17130 MoreLess Info
With a lighted walking path surrounding the lake, Italian Lake provides scenic views of the water and a place to watch the sunset. The lake is inhabited by ducks and geese; and is landscaped with shrubs, flowers, and trees.
23.2 Miles
94% 17 votes
History Museums 40 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
At Hershey Derry Township Historical Society, visitors can go on a self-guided tour of a museum to learn about the region's history. The museum has exhibits like a model train display, WWII history, and Hershey chocolate.
23.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 662 Ditz Drive, Manheim, PA 17545 MoreLess Info
Established in 2003, the B2B Baseball & Softball Academy is an academy aimed at improving the skills of local baseball and softball players. The academy offers private instruction, summer camps, numerous clinics, and many other services for its players.
23.3 Miles
70% 10 votes
Music Venue 100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
A more intimate venue than its stadium counterpart, the Star Pavillion at Hersheypark Stadium is popular for more intimate performances. The pavilion can accommodate 8,000 fans for its summer concert series events.
23.4 Miles
91% 917 votes
Botanical Gardens 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
In 1937, Milton Hershey planted 3.5 acres of roses. That garden has continued to grow to become a 23-acre park with rare signature trees, and an outdoor butterfly park, known as Hershey Gardens.
23.4 Miles
100% 17 votes
Kayaking 132 Barnwell Lane, Hershey, PA 17078 MoreLess Info
Operating on the Swatara Creek, Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey provides kayak rentals, along with transportation to and from various access points. The experience is fun and provides a glimpse into the natural surroundings of the tree-lined creek.
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