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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Visit an amusement park in the dark.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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There are activities for the whole family. Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. It also offers a play/imagination area just for kids under 5. Amusement Parks and Zoos. Historical and Educational Activities.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The National Civil War Museum , as stated on the website, is “the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The State Museum offers "four floors of exhibits that represent Pennsylvania''s story, from Earth''s beginning to the present", a Planetarium and the ''hands on'' play area, Curiosity Connection, for children 5 and under. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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Or maybe they are traveling to visit and stay with family members or friends to avoid a hotel or rental property. There are activities for the whole family. Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. It also offers a play/imagination area just for kids under 5. Peter’s Basilica in Rome".

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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And now my husband, who is also from PA, and I have settled in central PA to raise our family. There are a variety of summer family-friendly activities in Central PA that are exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

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took no sick days) you received a first class ticket to where ever you wanted to go for you and your immediate family. I took my family to London in first class on an L1011! My kid learned to program on that lender PC. Free amusement park passes for the whole family once a year. Free to use PC.