Go Kart Racing Near Lebanon, Pennsylvania

by Melissa McCormick, Demand Media
    Take a ride around the speedway at several adventure parks near Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

    Take a ride around the speedway at several adventure parks near Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

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    Whether you have kids that are craving some speed or you just want to take a joy ride, you are certain to find several sports centers in and around Lebanon, Pennsylvania, that offer both indoor and outdoor Go Kart racing. The city is also home to farmers markets and historic attractions such as the Stoy Museum. Likewise, it is convenient for travelers as it is located approximately 35 miles outside of the state capital of Harrisburg and just a short drive to famous attractions such as Hershey Park and Pennsylvania's Amish country.

    High Sports Family Fun Center

    High Sports Family Fun Center (highsports.com) is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania, just 18 miles outside of Lebanon. The sports center offers Go Kart racing, a 20-hole miniature golf course with 30 waterfalls, batting cages, a driving range, a snack center, a gazebo rental and even a car wash. The Go Kart track is more than 1 mile long and is available for use to anyone who is 10 years and older who is at least 4 feet 10 inches tall.

    Adventure Sports

    Approximately 15 miles from Lebanon, you'll find Adventure Sports in Hershey (adventurehershey.com). The sports center offers a variety of attractions including Go Kart racing, miniature golf, outdoor laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, a driving range, an arcade and an ice cream parlor. The twisty track allows for both single and double drivers 10 years and older who are at least 4 feet 10 inches tall. Parents can also plan birthday parties at the track for kids.

    Speedway 94

    Speedway 94 (speedway94.com) is approximately 65 miles from Lebanon, making it a farther drive from Lebanon than some of the other Go Kart racing tracks; however, Speedway 94 offers drivers four different tracks to choose from. The sports center has an indoor slick track, an outdoor figure 8 track, an outdoor grand prix track and an outdoor slick track. In addition, you'll find bumper boats, a climbing wall, an arcade and a ride called "Gravity Storm" that bounces, jumps and flips riders. Go Kart racing is limited to people 10 years and older who are at least 4 feet 10 inches tall.

    Carlisle Sports Emporium

    If you are looking to test out a variety of action-packed sports, consider Carlisle Sports Emporium (carlislesportsemporium.com) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, located just over 50 miles from Lebanon. The complex offers everything from outdoor and indoor Go Kart racing to a roller skating rink, laser tag, miniature golf, batting cages and a video arcade with a computerized climbing wall that is meant to simulate rock climbing on a mountain. Go Kart racing is limited to people 10 years and older who are at least 4 feet 10 inches tall.

    About the Author

    Melissa McCormick has been writing professionally since 2005. As a former Emmy Award-winning journalist in top 50 television markets, she has written news stories, commercial video scripts and website content. McCormick's work has appeared on Fox News Channel programs including "On the Record" and "Studio B." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication and political science from the University of Pittsburgh.

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