Things to Do with Kids in Harrisburg, PA

  • TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
  • From State Museum of Pennsylvania to Whitaker Center, the Harrisburg area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
  • Situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River is Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg. The city plays host to the annual Pennsylvania Farm show, the largest indoor agricultural show in the US that is also free to the public. Rated by Forbes in 2010 as the 'Second best city to raise a family', residents enjoy the cities widespread cultural activities.
  • TripBuzz found 90 things to do with kids in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 71 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like York, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle.
  • From State Museum of Pennsylvania to Whitaker Center, the Harrisburg area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
  • Situated on the east bank of the Susquehanna River is Pennsylvania's capital city, Harrisburg. The city plays host to the annual Pennsylvania Farm show, the largest indoor agricultural show in the US that is also free to the public. Rated by Forbes in 2010 as the 'Second best city to raise a family', residents enjoy the cities widespread cultural activities.
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34.7 Miles
73% 11 votes
History Museums 5 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
The Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County collects, preserves, and then interprets the history of Lancaster County through its permanent collection and annual exhibitions. The site also serves as the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum with locally crafted decorative arts.
34.7 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.
34.9 Miles
88% 130 votes
Science Museums 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
An interactive hands-on science and technology center, The Lancaster Science Factory is popular with families. The center educated visitors on mechanics and motion, electricity, light and vision, fluid dynamics and more.
35.3 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.
35.4 Miles
98% 176 votes
Horseback Riding 305 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Cornerstone Farm Horseback Tours is a business providing visitors with the opportunity to travel along the battlefields of Gettysburg by horseback. Each tour of the area led by a historical guide and filled with a great deal of historical information.
35.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 1767 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17332 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 different lanes available, South Hanover Lanes Inc is a local bowling alley frequented by local residents. The alley provides a number of amenities, including a snack bar and affordable prices.
35.5 Miles
98% 439 votes
Horseback Riding 219 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Hickory Hollow Horse Farm offers two-hour tours of the Gettysburg Battlefield from horseback. They also offer limited trail rides, pony rides, and lessons, using a variety of horses, some of which have been rescued.
35.5 Miles
11% 19 votes
Scenic Railroads 106 North Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway takes guests through a journey of early American History. The train traverses through the picturesque countryside and offers events such as murder mystery trains and parties.
35.5 Miles
91% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
For over 80 years, the Majestic Theater has been host to endless films and live productions. This small-town theaters boasts vintage ambiance and architecture as well as on-site catering and full-service concessions.
35.6 Miles
99% 551 votes
Battlefields PO Box 4152, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
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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