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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Visit a State Park. Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? You can enjoy all of these activities and more at a state park! None of the 120 PA state parks charge an entrance fee into the park. Visit an amusement park in the dark.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Outdoor Festivals. 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.

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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. Free entertainment, food, and other activities for the whole family take place throughout the month-long attraction.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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Harrisburg throws some amazing outdoor festivals with the Susquehanna River as the backdrop: The Patriot-News Artsfest is located at Harrisburg's Riverfront Park right along the Susquehanna River. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Outdoor Festivals. 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. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and amusement rides.

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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. Outdoor games are great for getting exercise and enjoying the fresh air. With summertime comes vacations, and with vacations come… empty bank accounts.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Outdoor Festivals. 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. Amusement Parks and Zoos. The Great Outdoors.