- 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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Built in 1818, Chambersburg's famous historical Old Jail was used as the local prison for over 150 years. The jail featured five domed dungeons in the underground cellar as well as above ground cells and is now available for tours and special events.
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371 E Queen Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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The Chambersburg Ballet Theatre School is an academy dedicated to making its students proficient in the art of dance. Summer dance programs, day camps, and 14 different levels of classes are among the services provided at the academy.
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14 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17257
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Stop at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, housed in a historic bank building, for a review of the local history of the area, and an overview of notable Franklin County destinations and attractions.
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The Capitol Theatre Centre plays host to a range of live performances including theatre, dance and music in a historic 800-seat theatre.
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E McKinley Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Open to the public for recreational swimming, Chambersburg Municipal Swimming Pool offers visitors a 50 yard pool to swim laps. The pool has a subsection with a 100 foot slide for general play.
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163 S Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Presenting some of the hottest titles in theatre, the Chambersburg Community Theatre Inc. offers entertainment on Chambersburg Main Street. Local talent present musicals and plays such as Meet Me In St. Louis, Guys and Dolls and more.
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500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA
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Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center has 16 miles of hiking trails. The center also has a 32-room stone mansion that is used to train government officials in environmental issues.
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219 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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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.
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305 Crooked Creek Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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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.
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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.