- 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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Milton Hershey employed nearly 600 workers during the Great Depression, and one of the buildings they created was the Hershey Theater. The theater containing four different types of marble, bas-relief ceilings, and gold arched ceilings fashioned after St. Mark's Cathedral is used for Broadway shows, concerts, a…
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The Cocoaplex Cinema is a move theater that offers its visitors the opportunity to view all the latest film releases. The theater offers a number of concessions, including food options like hot dogs, as well as coffee and soda.
12.7 Miles
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40 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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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.
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187 Police Academy Drive, Hershey, PA
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The Pennsylvania State Police Museum is a small museum and gift shop that features information and artifacts on the history of the state police system since 1905. The museums tours are both entertaining and informative.
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The Carlisle Sports Emporium has laser tag, miniature golf, arcade games, rock climbing, and roller-skating. They also have indoor and outdoor go-karts with specially designed carts for those under seven.
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1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA 17033
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Offering four courses in total, the picturesque Hershey Country Clubs West Course features unique views and challenges. The course winds players through dense trees and bright green fairways, with one hole sitting atop the hill on the front lawn of the Milton Hershey Estate.
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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.
14.2 Miles
The family entertainment center known as Adventure Sports in Hershey features a wide variety of attractions to please young children, older children, and even adults. The site has go karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, a golf driving range, extensive arcade, and snack bar.
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1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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Open since 1949, the Allenberry Playhouse is an attraction of the Allenberry Resort. Professional performers present a season of musicals, comedy and drama in a 400-seat, air-conditioned theater.
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In addition to a restaurant, Mayapple Golf Club offers a 5,000 square foot driving range where visitors can work on their stroke. The club also offers personalized golf lessons with trained instructors from the pro shop.