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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Play miniature golf. Visit an amusement park in the dark. Visit an amusement park in the dark. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee. We live near a huge amusement park that is a bit pricey, but after 5pm the price reduces considerably.

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Travel Tidbits: Mid-Atlantic Light Shows

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Or perhaps it's because when those shimmering strands of bulbs go up it means that the holidays are upon us, bringing with it thoughtful DIY gifts, delicious food, and so many fun activities to share with friends and family. Or start a new tradition at Knoebels Amusement Resort’s Joy Through the Grove, in its 3rd year.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides. Amusement Parks and Zoos. Hershey Park -Located about 14 miles east of Harrisburg. Other attractions at the Park are ZooAmerica and Chocolate World. Location: downtown Mechanicsburg.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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2014 PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest – This juried arts festival runs May 24-26 over the Memorial Day weekend at Harrisburg Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Walk along the river and peruse the artists'' booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides. Amusement Parks Hershey Park -Located about 14 miles east of Harrisburg. Other attractions at the Park are ZooAmerica and Chocolate World. Date: June 16, 2011 from 10 am to 9 pm.

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Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation

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At least that’s the case for a growing number of Americans, who are beset by soaring costs for gas, food, lodging, plane tickets, admission fees to amusement parks, etc. Another option is creating your own mini-golf course, with water traps, winding courses, hidden tunnels and tons of other cool features.