Things to Do with Kids in Shippensburg, PA

  • TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, including 53 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Carlisle and Boiling Springs.
  • From Olde Scotland Yard to H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, the Shippensburg area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Mini Golf, Theaters, Historic Districts and Movie Theaters.
  • Home to the annual Shippensburg Community Fair, drawing upwards of 70,000 visitors each year, is the Pennsylvania borough of Shippensburg. A small residential community steeped in early American history, the area also hosts an annual Corn Festival. Other permanent points of interest include local shops, museums and a historical district.
  • TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, including 53 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Carlisle and Boiling Springs.
  • From Olde Scotland Yard to H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, the Shippensburg area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Mini Golf, Theaters, Historic Districts and Movie Theaters.
  • Home to the annual Shippensburg Community Fair, drawing upwards of 70,000 visitors each year, is the Pennsylvania borough of Shippensburg. A small residential community steeped in early American history, the area also hosts an annual Corn Festival. Other permanent points of interest include local shops, museums and a historical district.
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38.0 Miles
94% 186 votes
Historic Buildings 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
Originally built as a fort on the bend of the river to provide protection during the French Indian Wars, Fort Hunter became an early community with a self-sufficient farm. Today, visitors can tour the restored mansion, and enjoy the wildlife in the area.
38.0 Miles
90% 204 votes
Parks 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110 MoreLess Info
The Wildwood Park contains the Benjamin Olewine III Nature center where children can climb a tree, read a nature story, and watch birds eat from bird feeders, and parents can shop at the gift store. The park also contains nature trails ranging from .25 miles to 3.1 miles.
38.2 Miles
78% 9 votes
Bowling 2471 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 MoreLess Info
Come to Red Crown Bowling and challenge friends and family to a few games. Bumpers are offered for little ones. Get a bite to eat at the lounge and snack bar. Wi-Fi is available.
38.4 Miles
History Museums 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA MoreLess Info
The National Civil War Museum contains 4,400 artifacts, along with 21,000 archival pieces covering both sides of the Civil War. The museum is divided into a timeline so visitors can understand what happened when during the Civil War.
38.6 Miles
89% 45 votes
National & State Parks 6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD 21769 MoreLess Info
The Washington Monument State Park is home of the monument built in 1837 to honor George Washington and the site of Maryland's first Civil War battle. The park offers views of the valley, hiking, picnicking, and a Civil War Museum.
39.0 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 3501 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Great Escape Harrisburg Mall Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, game and party rooms, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
39.1 Miles
70% 97 votes
Caverns & Caves 19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 MoreLess Info
Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Maryland's only show caves, are natural caves containing interesting geological formations such as flowstones, stalactites and more.
39.3 Miles
85% 53 votes
National & State Parks Frederick, MD 21702 MoreLess Info
Gambrill State Park is home to more than 16 miles of trails which are used for biking, hiking and horseback riding. Amenities include picnic areas, fishing areas, a tea room and campground.
39.6 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums Boonsboro, MD MoreLess Info
Notable pieces on display at Boonsborough Museum of History include a chair used in the Lincoln White House and a collection of carved bullets from the Civil War. Open Sundays May through September (year round by special appointment).
39.6 Miles
85% 20 votes
Golf 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown, MD 21769 MoreLess Info
Maryland National Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located about an hour's drive outside Washington, D.C. The course features dramatic changes in elevation, scenic views, and a full-service restaurant.
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