Family Fun in Gettysburg Area | 9 Activities | Family Fun Nearby

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Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center

Hanover Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1201)

Magic Elm Skateland Inc

Hanover Magic Elm Skateland Inc

★★★★☆ 4.5 (328)

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum

Gettysburg Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum

★★★★☆ 4.9 (202)

Children's Museums

Hunterstown Speedway

Gettysburg Hunterstown Speedway

★★★★☆ 4.6 (76)

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Hunterstown Speedway

Highly rated go-kart track with a 4.6 rating from 76 reviews, suggesting a quality racing experience
Located near multiple historical landmarks like Gettysburg National Military Park, offering a unique racing destination with rich historical context

Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center

Features a massive 6,000 square foot laser tag arena, one of the larger dedicated laser tag spaces in a family entertainment center
Independent family entertainment center (not a franchise) offering an unusually diverse activity mix including go-karts, laser tag, VR, mini bowling, mini golf, and arcade in a single venue

Cluggy's Amusement Center

Under new ownership since 2023 with recently upgraded facilities, including a refreshed arcade with games described as 'almost everything looks new' and an updated laser tag arena
Offers year-round mini golf availability, which is notably uncommon as many competing facilities close mini golf seasonally during winter months

Children of Gettysburg 1863®

Offers free admission, making it an accessible educational attraction for families visiting the Gettysburg battlefield
The museum features interactive, hands-on learning experiences including activities where children can bandage pretend soldiers and dress like Civil War soldiers, providing experiential education about the 1863 Gettysburg battle

Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum

The museum features over 10,000 handmade cat miniatures depicting Civil War battles, with each cat created to scale using a 1:1 soldier ratio
The exhibits have been developed over 30 years by two sisters (Rebecca and Ruth) in a historic former orphanage building in Gettysburg

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Lincoln Links Miniature Golf

Is notably wheelchair accessible, with dedicated wheelchair-playable holes (1-6 and 16-18 played twice to equal 18 holes), addressing a significant gap in accessible mini golf options
The course features a loyalty program that allows customers to earn points toward future visits, with $24 in play generating 240 points

Granite Hill Adventure Golf

19-hole course with overlook views of Lake Lily and features a Stone Mountain waterfall with cascading streams, offering scenic water elements unusual for mini golf
Located in Gettysburg, PA near multiple Civil War historical landmarks including Gettysburg National Military Park, Devil's Den, Culp's Hill, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site

Magic Elm Skateland Inc

Skateland has been in continuous operation for 50 years, establishing it as a long-standing family entertainment venue in Hanover, PA
The rink is recognized as a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ visitors, as highlighted in customer reviews

Roll "R" Way

Roll 'R' Way switched to card-only payment (no cash accepted) due to a previous manager stealing money, as explicitly stated by staff to visitors
The rink accommodates first-time skaters with on-floor assistance from staff, including allowing visitors to walk in shoes on the rink to help steady beginners

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