Things to Do in Mechanicsburg, PA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Mechanicsburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Mechanicsburg, PA , followed by 97 popular activities in nearby cities, including Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Carlisle, Middletown, Boiling Springs, Hanover and Thomasville
  • Our list of the best things to do in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, features the top 118 nearby activities — including 41 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Mechanicsburg, PA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Mechanicsburg, PA , followed by 97 popular activities in nearby cities, including Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Carlisle, Middletown, Boiling Springs, Hanover and Thomasville
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29.6 Miles
95% 22 votes
Historic Homes 38 South Second Street, Columbia, PA 17512 MoreLess Info
Built of brick and covered in ivy is Columbia's beautiful Wright's Ferry Mansion. The mansion stands as a reminder of the settlement in the area by the English Quakers and houses the sophisticated and delicate 1738 artifacts and items of the original owner, Susanna Wright.
29.6 Miles
90% 502 votes
Bus Tours 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
29.7 Miles
83% 555 votes
Battlefields 241 Steinwehr Avenute, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
29.7 Miles
92% 162 votes
National & State Parks 2600 Smith Station Road, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
With 26 miles of shoreline along Lake Marburg, Codorus State Park is ideal for sailboats, motorboats and fishermen. It features picnic areas and a pool for swimming, along with campsites.
29.8 Miles
99% 5726 votes
Historic Sites 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg National Military Park is built on the site of the deadliest battle during the American Civil War when 51,000 people were killed. The park offers a visitor's center with films and information, a museum, bookstore, refreshments in a Civil War restaurant, guided tours, and living history reenactmen…
29.8 Miles
98% 1241 votes
Cemeteries 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg is the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. Visitors can hike or ride bikes through the cemetery, as well as see the monument dedicated to soldiers from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.
29.8 Miles
90% 262 votes
History Museums 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
29.8 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 300 Norwood Road, Columbia, PA 17512 MoreLess Info
River Park is a small four acre riverside park. Those interested in water activities may appreciate the floating docks and canoe and kayak parking. The park also maintains a picnic pavilion, charcoal grills, and public restrooms.
29.9 Miles
92% 338 votes
Horseback Riding West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods Youth Campground, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can ride on the Gettysburg Battlefield with Confederate Trails of Gettysburg. The company offers both guided tours, and tour narration through individual devices along with special event carriages and horses.
30.0 Miles
96% 3778 votes
History Museums 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center is the hub where visitors can see exhibits related to the historic battlefield. Staff, guides and park rangers here are also able to assist in setting up walking tours of the area.
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