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Attractions and Things To Do in Lancaster, PA (2019)

If you’re not sure what to do in Lancaster, you’ve come to the right place! Visit Amish Country PA and experience for yourself all of the fun things there are to do in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania! Whether you’re looking for specific attractions, activities, entertainment venues, or just want something to do for a few hours, you can find it here.

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Even for longtime visitors, there are places to visit and new things to see that can make your next visit as exciting as your first. Thanks to our historical heritage, excellent food, great shopping, and fun activities for folks of all ages, people return year after year.

In addition to the attractions on this page (scroll down), we’ve also categorized our Lancaster, PA points of interests into helpful lists:

So come get away from it all, and rediscover that wonderful feeling you get in our peaceful country farmland setting. Of all the places to visit on vacation, Lancaster, PA is where you’ll always find fun things to do for every family member (or even on a romantic getaway)! We’ve also got some local tips and info on how to get here. Here’s things to do in Amish Country PA…

Enjoy Many Places to Go & Things to Do in Lancaster, PA (Amish Country, PA)

Magic & Wonder

At the Bird-in-Hand Stage
2760 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
800-790-4069

Brett Myers and his magical cast return in a new show of grand illusion, audience participation, and comedy. Witness a woman impossibly floating in midair and experience true wonder as you unleash your imagination in this 90-minute theatrical production for all ages!  Visit website

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Mennonite Information Center & Country Tours

2209 Millstream Rd. (off Rt. 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-0954

We interpret Amish and Mennonite beliefs, lifestyle, and culture. Watch "Lancaster Amish", our movie on the Amish culture. Plus, our Mennonite tour guides offer back country tours of Lancaster County, including Amish and Mennonite shops and farms. We are also home of the Biblical Tabernacle.  Visit website

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Magic Lantern Shows

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA  17505
717-768-8400

Travel back over 100 years to experience an authentic “Magic Lantern” show in the only theater of its kind in the world. With a live Showman, music, spectacular images, and Victorian “special effects,” celebrate our nation's story in the summer Patriotic Show, and experience a nostalgic Christmas Show for the holidays.  Visit website

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Morr Range

2488 Willow Street Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602

Morr Range offers a new kind of shooting experience that's comfortable, safe, and fun. If you haven't used a firearm before, we have an introductory experience designed for you. And we have rental guns and range challenges that experienced shooters will love. We also offer many classes, firearms, and accessories.  Visit website

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National Watch & Clock Museum

514 Poplar Street
Columbia, PA 17512
717-684-8261

Take a tour through the history of timekeeping, from early non-mechanical devices to today's atomic and radio controlled clocks. With over 12,000 items in its collection, this museum is the largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America. Visit their website to learn more.

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Nookside Stables

500 Landisville Road
Manheim, PA  17545
717-618-8178

Lancaster's only Horseback Riding Adventure just got better! Nookside is now serving ALL ages with exciting guided horseback rides through obstacle courses in picturesque Lancaster County, and offers new Pony Wagon Adventures for a full hands-on experience for the whole family.  Visit website

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Painting With a Twist

124 S. Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-947-7864

Ready for a fun time with friends or family?   Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint along with our artist to create your own masterpiece!  We provide all painting supplies and artist instructions. No art experience is needed. Simply be ready to have a Twisted good time! Visit website

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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72)
Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-7021

Jousting knights and royal delights await at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Villagers create the mirth and merriment of musical and magic acts, human chess, live jousting and more. Shop with scores of unique merchants, enjoy hand-crafted beers, a variety of wines and delicious foods from Royal Kitchens. Experience the fantasy!  Visit website

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Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse

(formerly Rainbow Dinner Theatre)
3065 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30)
Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562
800-292-4301 or 717-687-4300

All Comedy, All the Time! Fine dining and critically acclaimed shows in Paradise, PA. When was the last time you had a good laugh? America's only all comedy dinner theatre! Check our show schedule, or order tickets online, or call 800-292-4301. Visit website

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Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center

455 Camp Road
Stevens, PA  17578
888-353-1490

The Refreshing Mountain Ziplines are a great outdoor adventure activity for your group or family. With two courses to choose from we have options for all skill and thrill levels. We have much more to do with outdoor team building activities, overnight cabin rentals, community pool and much more!  Visit website

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Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Assoc., Inc.

4977 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30)
Kinzers, PA 17535
717-442-4249

The most complete steam and gas shows around. See in operation and display antique tractor pulls, threshing, steam traction and stationary steam engines, large gas engines and hit and miss engines, tractors, construction equipment, our blacksmith shop and sawmill. Visit our model shop, antique car display, ride 2 steam railroads.  Visit website

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September Farm Cheese Factory and Country Market

5287 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322)
Honey Brook, PA 19344
610-273-3552

See, smell, taste, and experience a wide variety of Farm to Table products: Watch us make cheese, and enjoy free samples! Our sandwich shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our new Coffee Coop features delicious Twin Valley coffee drinks! Shop our country market and bakery, and enjoy hand-dipped ice cream.   Visit website

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Sight & Sound Theatres

300 Hartman Bridge Rd. (Rt. 896)
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
800-377-1277

The greatest stories ever told come to life on Sight & Sound’s massive stage. Seas part all around you, whales swim overhead and animals race by as you’re immersed in these spectacular Biblical musicals—live on stage!   Visit website

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The Shops @ Rockvale

(formerly Rockvale Outlets)
35 South Willowdale Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-293-9292

Play l Eat l Save with over 70% savings at one of our 60+ stores including Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids Outlets, LOFT Outlet, Disney Store, Carter’s/Oshkosh, New York & Company, Christopher & Banks, Gymboree, Crazy 8 and the Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop. Open seven days a week all year long. Find out more at www.shoprockvale.com

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park – Lancaster

1701 Hempstead Road #102
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-208-8922

The sky is the limit at Sky Zone! We are the inventors of “fun fitness”. An experience for people of all ages, sizes and physical abilities, we are dedicated to providing you with the joy that flying provides. We are sky lovers, thrill seekers and believe that jumping is freedom!  Visit website

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Strasburg Rail Road

301 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
866-725-9666

Steam through Amish Country. At America’s oldest short-line railroad, enjoy a 45-minute ride
aboard an authentic steam train. Travel through 2,500 acres of breathtaking farmland in
beautifully restored first-class, open air, or coach cars. Plus, unique shops, dining onboard the
train and at the station, and other fun extras.  Visit website

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Strasburg Scooters

242 Gap Road
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-344-2488

There are some thrills of driving that you just don’t get cooped up in a car. Enjoy our guided scooter tour through Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Hop into a 50cc Scoot Coupe and discover exceptional views of the countryside, and an insightful look at some of Lancaster County’s oldest covered bridges.  Visit website

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Turkey Hill Experience – Create new ice cream flavor

301 Linden Street
Columbia, PA 17512
888-986-8784

Walk through interactive exhibits and learn how ice cream and iced tea flavors are made. Then create your own ice cream flavor in our Taste Lab, and create a TV commercial promoting your flavor. Enjoy plenty of free samples of ice cream and iced tea. Fun for the whole family.  Visit website

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Verdant View Farm Tours

429 Strasburg Road
Paradise, PA 17562
717-687-7353

Join an educational tour of a 4th-generation farm. Milk a cow, feed a calf, venture inside the barns, visit the chicken coop, and interact with animals.  Learn how to make small batches of cheese, ice cream, or soap during a farmstead workshop.   Schedule varies, March-November. View availability and book online at verdantview.com.

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Wolf Sanctuary of PA

465 Speedwell Forge Road
Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-4617

Wolf Sanctuary of PA offers a lifelong safe haven for displaced wolves and wolf-dogs.  The sanctuary provides quality care and enrichment for the wolves, and has grown into an educational facility, offering guided tours to provide education about wolf conservation and biology.  Visit their website for more information.  Visit website

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A is For Amish Buggy Rides

at Red Caboose Motel
312 Paradise Lane
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
717-725-8664

Ride back in time and enjoy the beautiful Lancaster County countryside. Experience a taste of Amish country life. Our drivers will answer all your questions about our Amish Lifestyle. Amish buggies and spring wagons Three different tours available. Large groups welcome. Petting zoo. We hope to see you soon. Visit website.

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Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Between Bird-in-Hand & Intercourse
Ronks, PA 17572
717-768-8828

Different routes/tours available through beautiful Amish farmlands: "Amish Farm Tour" - 50-60 minutes, visit real Amish farm including barn, cows, draft horses, $22 adults, $12 children. "Amish Town Tour" - 30-35 minute tour past an Amish village. $15/8 "Cookie Run" - 20-25 minute ride through Amish farm, stopping for cookies. $10/6. Ask your Amish driver about growing up Amish!  Visit website

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American Music Theatre

2425 Lincoln Highway East
(Rt. 30 across from Rockvale Outlets)
Lancaster, PA 17602
800-648-4102, 717-397-7700

Since our debut in 1997, we’ve welcomed Grammy winners, CMA winners, Tony winners, Opry legends, and even Oscar winners to our stage. And we’ve hosted acclaimed Original Shows, National Broadway Tours, and one-of-a-kind Christmas extravaganzas. There’s something on stage for everyone at American Music Theatre! Go to www.AMTShows.com.

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Amish Experience Farmlands Tour

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400

Experience a very different world where the Amish live and work, as your certified guide takes you deep into the heart of Amish Country. Witness farming as it was practiced generations ago, one-room schools, life without electricity, weddings, and more. Always an Amish shop (except Sundays).  Visit website

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The Amish Farm and House

2395 Covered Bridge Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-6185

Come experience Lancaster’s Living Heritage at the country’s first Amish educational attraction. Explore our centuries-old 15-acre farm in the heart of PA Dutch Country. Lancaster’s premier Amish site…all in one location! Visit website

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Amish Village

199 Hartman Bridge Rd. (Rt. 896)
Between Route 30 & Strasburg
Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-8511

Total Amish experience! Take a guided tour of our 1840 Amish farmhouse and learn about the Amish culture. Stroll the 12-acre grounds, where you can explore an authentic one-room schoolhouse, shop in the Smokehouse Market, and enjoy farm animals. Then, soak in Lancaster County’s scenery in our Backroads Bus Tour.  Visit website

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Biblical Tabernacle

Mennonite Information Center
2209 Millstream Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-0954

Visit the full-size reproduction of Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness, designed from Biblical descriptions in the book of Exodus. Lecture tours explain the history and spiritual significance of this dwelling place of God among his people. Guests representing many faiths and cultures from all over the world have found this fascinating. Visit website

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Balloon Rides Daily – U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team

Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
2737 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA
800-763-5987

Experience the Thrill of a Hot Air Balloon Ride, floating over the Amish Farm Country below. Our guests have enjoyed this wonderful Hot Air Balloon Experience for more than 25 years. Balloon Rides originate from The Bird-in-Hand Family Inn. Sunrise and Sunset Rides. Call for reservations: 800-763-5987 for reservations, or go to www.USHotAirBalloon.com.

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Best Kept Secrets Tour

Throughout Lancaster County
717-721-9409
April 13-29, October 5-21,
and November 30-December 9.

A shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 40 off-the-beaten path businesses. Travel place to place enjoying all the valuable coupons and special free things the businesses have planned for you. Every tour is different. What a fun way to explore! Tickets are $9 each. Visit website

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Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market

2710 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-393-9674

A visit to PA Dutch Country is not complete without stopping at the Farmers Market.  Over 25 vendors offer a diverse selection of food, crafts, furniture and handmade items.  Make your stay in Lancaster County complete with this delightful country shopping experience.  Visit website.

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Body and Sole Reflexology & Spa

1821 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-201-7616

Experience total relaxation at Body & Sole Reflexology, Lancaster's unique Tropical Spa. We offer a Certified Reflexology Practitioner for Stress Busting, along with a range of Massage, Body Treatments, Ear Coning, Spray Tanning and more. Unwind together in our Dual Massage Suite while Licensed therapists melt tense muscles like butter!  Learn more.

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Carriage Rides by Chateau Farm at Shady Maple

129 Toddy Drive
East Earl, PA 17519
717-488-0070

Come enjoy a fun relaxing scenic horse drawn carriage ride at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Enjoy the amazing scenic views of the Welsh Mountains. Only $8 per adult, $5 for kids, and children under 3 years are free. Also, reserve our Cinderella Carriage Service for weddings and other special events.  Visit website

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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – Fun on the Farm

150 Cherry Hill Road
Ronks, PA 17572
866-546-1799

Join over a million adventurers. Over 50 Farm Fun Activities for all ages. Home of the Amazing Maize Maze. Entertain family and friends as you visit our farm animal center, singing chicken show, pedal karts, pumpkin slinger, guided wagon tour, and more. See you at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm.

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Choo Choo Barn – Traintown U.S.A.

226 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-7911

Gigantic model train layout! Our 1,700 square foot train display is home to over 150 hand-created, animated figures and 22 operating model trains. Family-owned since 1961, this work of art is fun for all ages! We are much more than “just trains”! Open daily, Mid-March - December. Learn more: www.ChooChooBarn.com.

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Corn Cob Acres: Field of Fun

191 College Avenue
(Mountville Exit of U.S. Rt. 30)
Mountville, PA 17554
717-285-7748

Your children will love it here! Over 40 unique farm fun activities including gemstone mining, hayrides, and pumpkins will fill your day with excitement and lasting memories. Open daytime hours Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and select Fridays, Sept. 2 - Oct. 29. A well-manicured, clean, and beautiful farm with free parking!  Visit website

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Countryside Bus Tours at The Amish Farm and House

The Amish Farm and House
2395 Covered Bridge Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-6185

Discover Lancaster's living heritage on Lancaster’s original 90-minute bus tour. Take in the scenic beauty of rural Lancaster County. You'll see and learn about Amish schools, Amish farms and culture, covered bridges, and even visit an Amish store or roadside stand. Daily tours - please call ahead for reservation. See website

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Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

510 Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-898-1900

Dutch Apple is a year-round theatre presenting live musicals performed by professional performers from across the country. Dining options include: All American cuisine buffet Sunday- Wednesday evening/all matinees; Served Dinner at your table Thursday Evening; Prime Rib Buffet Friday/Saturday Evening. Group Rates for parties of 16 or more. Visit website

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Dutch Haven: The Place That Made Shoo Fly Pie Famous

2857A Lincoln Hwy. E. (US Route 30)
Ronks (Paradise), PA 17572
717-687-0111

Come taste America’s best* shoofly pie FREE. Then tour Lancaster’s first tourist attraction (1946) offering a distinctive selection of locally made foods, crafts, furniture, hex signs, souvenirs, and gifts – over 10,000 items in all! See our video. Open evenings and Sundays. Look for the windmill! (*according to TIME Magazine)  Visit website

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Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

2249 Lincoln Hwy. E. (U.S. Route 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
1-866-FUNatDW

With over 35 rides, Duke’s Lagoon water play area, and live entertainment, Dutch Wonderland is perfect for families! Open weekends starting May 4th, daily Memorial Day - Labor Day and most weekends through December.  Visit website

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Field of Screams

191 College Avenue
(Mountville Exit of U.S. Rt. 30)
Mountville, PA 17554
717-285-7748

America’s #1 Haunted Attraction! Field of Screams boasts an impressive line-up of 4 world class Haunted Attractions and Escape Rooms. Come out and be scared on The Haunted Hayride, the Den of Darkness Horror Barn, the Frightmare Asylum Haunted House, and the Nocturnal Wasteland Haunted Woods.  Unique and Terrifying Fun.   Visit website

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Go ‘N Bananas Family Fun Center

1170 Garfield Road
Lancaster, PA  17601
717-287-5000

Looking for something to do? Hours of fun with bumper cars, ropes course, laser tag, mini-bowling, arcade, café and more! Climate controlled with free parking, we’re just a few minutes from Lancaster city. Use our money-saving passes or pay for each attraction. Please visit our website for more information.

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Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster

721 Landis Valley Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-569-KIDS

There’s so much to explore at the area’s only museum where playing and learning go hand-in-hand. This not-for-profit museum features shared educational experiences that delight kids ages 2-10 and parents alike. Exhibits include Little Valley Farm, Mostly Make-Believe, The Corner Grocery, an outdoor Play Garden, and more!  Visit website

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Intercourse BikeWorks & Bike Tours

3614 Old Philadelphia Pike
P.O. Box 145
Intercourse, PA 17534
717-929-0327

Slow down and go somewhere amazing!  Explore quiet roads far from the congestion of typical tourism. Our bike tours take you along backroads where Amish farmers wave hello, where riders watch teams of horses turning soil, and where cows greet you as you pedal by. Enjoy the peaceful magic of Lancaster County!  Visit website

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Kitchen Kettle Village

3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
800-732-3538

Fun, food, shopping & lodging await you at our Village built around our "world famous" canning kitchen where you will discover tradition with a twist. Sample freshly made salsa and pickles, take a carriage ride, taste award winning wines. Find a great selection of locally made items & national brands throughout the Village.    Visit website

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Kreider Farms Dairy Tour

1463 Lancaster Rd. (Route 72)
Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-5039

Come explore a real, working dairy farm right in the heart of Lancaster County! See our Cow Palace and Cow-rousel while enjoying a fresh chocolate milk! Then climb our 100-foot silo observation tower for an aerial view of the farm and the beautiful surrounding countryside!  Visit website

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Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Club

650 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-509-4487

Professional baseball, playground, all-you-can-eat barbeque. Don't miss all the fun!   Visit website

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Lancaster Playground

c/o King Swings
909 Strasburg Pike
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-8210

The Lancaster Playground is a fenced in play area featuring 20+ Swingsets & a trampoline and it is completely FREE! Bring the kids out 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday for some fun in the sun.  Visit website

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Lil’ Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm

264 Paradise Lane
Ronks (Paradise), PA 17572
717-687-8237

Stop in and say Hello to the miniature horses at our Old Order Amish farm just outside Strasburg. They are gentle, friendly, and waiting to be petted. Saddle rides and cart rides are available. Our Lil' Country Store features many Amish hand-crafted products, including framed prints, quillows, birdhouses, and food products. See webpage

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Herr’s Snack Factory Tour

271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362, 800-63-SNACK

Enjoy Herr's Snack Factory Tour. Sample tasty snacks, fresh and warm from our cookers. With guided tours, gift shop, Chipper's Café, video and more, Herr's offers families, schools and bus tours lots of fun! It's a day trip of educational fun you'll remember for a lifetime. Handicap/wheelchair accessible. Visit website

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Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400

Discover the world of the Amish today through the emotional struggle of the Fisher family to preserve 400 years of tradition. Five screens, smoke, fire, wind and Disney-like special effects immerse you in this dramatic story as you experience what it’s really like to be Amish.  Visit website

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Corn Maze at The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy

1289 Creek Road,  Lititz, PA 17543,  717-656-2856, ext. 247

There is fun for the whole family as you explore Oregon Dairy's 20-acre corn maze! Lots of fun farm activities with the pumpkin patch opening every weekend in October and featuring a free wagon ride to the pumpkin patch!  Pick your pumpkin off the vine or try our Famous Punkin Chuck'r!  Visit website

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Village Greens Miniature Golf

1444 Village Road (Route 741), Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-6933

Challenging golf amid the natural beauty of wooded hillside gardens intertwined with dramatic waterways. Traditional challenges plus natural obstacles. Two courses cover 13 acres in a beautiful wooded setting. The foliage changes with the season. Not a typical miniature golf course! Afterward, enjoy old-fashioned milk shakes, hand-dipped ice cream, sandwiches.  Visit website

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Aimee & Daria’s Doll Outlet

2682 Lincoln Hwy. East (U.S. Route 30) · Ronks, PA 17572 · 717-687-8118

Over 5,000 porcelain and vinyl dolls. Largest selection of dolls, doll clothing, doll furniture, and doll accessories in Lancaster County. Reborn baby dolls. Berenguer babies.  And an entire room of clothing & accessories for American Girl dolls. We have the perfect doll for you!  Visit website

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Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400

Tour the only officially designated “Heritage Site” Amish house. Explore the nine rooms as your certified guide unravels the riddles of Amish clothing and life without electricity. Sit at authentic Amish desks in the Fisher One-Room School and learn how eight grades are taught in one room.   Visit website

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Buck Motorsports Park

900 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566, 717-859-4244, 800-344-7855

Powersports - for today's supercharged family! Over 40 years presenting the best motorsports entertainment at affordable family prices. Championship truck and tractor pulling, monster truck shows, mud bog events, demolition derbies, fireworks, tuff truck competitions, and more! Power, excitement and thrills to appeal to all motorsports fans! See You at the Buck! Visit website

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Concerts at American Music Theatre

2425 Lincoln Highway East, (Rt. 30 across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-648-4102, 717-397-7700

AMT is where music is alive! Don't miss the biggest concerts, Broadway tours and original shows live on stage year round. Call the box office or visit AMTshows.com to see what's going to be on stage when you're in town!

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Day Out With Thomas at Strasburg Rail Road

301 Gap Road (Route 741 East), Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572, 866-725-9666

Join Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy during Day Out With Thomas, visiting three times a year. Enjoy a 20-minute ride aboard the larger-than-life coal-burning steam train pulled by Thomas. Plus, storytelling, videos, imagination stations, photo opportunities, and our Fun Extras. Visit www.StrasburgRailRoad.com for tickets. Advance purchase is recommended.

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Abe’s Buggy Rides

2596 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-392-1794

Enjoy a private Amish farmlands tour in an Amish buggy.   Visit website

Amish Experience SuperSaver Tour

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400

Farmlands tour, “Jacob’s Choice” show, Amish house & school, buggy ride.  Visit website

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Amish Experience Visit-in-Person Tour

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400

Personally meet Amish at milking time, at work, at home.  Visit website

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Amish Village Backroads Bus Tours

199 Hartman Bridge Road (Route 896)
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
717-687-8511

Enjoy our popular Backroads Bus Tour past working Amish farms.

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Antique Automobile Club of America Museum

161 Museum Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
717-566-7100

Preserving and retelling the history of the American Automobile.  Learn more.

Antiques Capital, USA

P.O. Box 814
Adamstown, PA 19501

Antiques Capital in Adamstown PA, Lancaster County. Visit website

Bird-in-Hand Stage

2760 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
800-790-4069

Our Broadway-style musicals have been delighting audiences since 2011.  Visit website

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Bounce Kraze

407 Granite Run Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-947-4500

Come & Play! Lancaster's only indoor inflatable park and arcade. Visit website

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Brunswick Tours, Inc.

120 Ridgeview Road North
Elizabethtown, PA  17022
800-979-8687 within U.S.
717-361-7541 outside of U.S.

Unique Amish tour ideas, discounted theater tickets, and more. Visit website

Cavod Academy of the Arts

665 West Main Street
New Holland, PA 17557
717-354-3355

We offer performing arts programs for preschool, elementary, junior high.   Visit Website

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DJ’s Taste of the 50’s Restaurant

2410 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-509-5050

Back to the 50's -  50’s-style furnishings, menu selections, shakes, music.   Visit website

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Dutch Winter Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park®
2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (U.S. Route 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
1-866-FUNatDW

Rides, holiday entertainment, magical lights and more! Visit website

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Family Chiropractic of Lancaster County

1717 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-9955

Feel great again with a Customized Massage by Licensed Professional.  Visit website

Fulton Theatre

12 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17608
717-394-7133

The oldest continuously operating theater in America. Learn more

George’s Furniture & Woodshop Tours

9 Reichs Church Road
Marietta, PA 17547
800-799-1685

Two galleries of hand-crafted heirloom-quality home furnishings to browse. Workshop tours available. Visit Website.

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Ghost Tours of Lancaster

Downtown Lancaster, PA
and Downtown Strasburg, PA
717-687-6687

Nightly ghost tours in Lancaster City and in Strasburg. Visit website

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Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant – Family Style & Menu Dining

150 Eastbrook Rd. (Route 896)
Ronks (Lancaster County), PA 17572
717-394-7111

Serving traditional All-You-Can-Eat Family Style dining. Takeout available.  Visit website

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Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant Petting Zoo

150 Eastbrook Rd. (Route 896)
Ronks (Lancaster County), PA 17572
717-394-7111

Bring your family - feed goats, sheep, a horse, ducks, and chickens.    Visit website

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Hayloft Ice Cream / Soft Pretzels

95 S. Groffdale Road
Leola, PA  17540
717-656-9463

Feed fish, ducks at our pond. Then enjoy hand-dipped ice cream.    Visit website

Historic Rock Ford Plantation

881 Rockford Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-7223

The 1794 plantation home of George Washington's adjunct general. Learn more

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Koziar’s Christmas Village

782 Christmas Village Rd.
Bernville, PA 19506
610-488-1110

"Best Outdoor Christmas Display". Amazing fun for the entire family!  Visit website

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Lancaster Central Market

23 N. Market Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-735-6890

Country's oldest public farmer's market. Fresh produce, meats, sandwiches, more. Learn more

Lancaster Science Factory

454 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-509-6363

An interactive technology and science center that makes science fun.

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

P.O. Box 1281
Lancaster, PA, 17608
291-4420

Visit their website

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-569-0401

Living history village and farm, preserved and interpreted.

Mount Hope Estate & Winery

2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72)
Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-7021

Mount Hope Winery offers complimentary tastings of award winning wines.  Visit website

North Museum of Nature & Science

400 College Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-291-3941

Discover an interactive Dinosaur Gallery, planetarium, and live animal room.  Visit website

Old Windmill Farm – Amish Farm Tours

262 Paradise Lane
Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-7929

Hold, feed miniature farm animals while you experience an Amish farm.  Visit website

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Shack Restaurant & Mini Golf

662 South Oak Street
Manheim, PA 17545
717-664-2250

Beautiful Mini Golf & restaurant in a nostalgic park setting.  Visit website

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Shady Maple Smorgasbord

129 Toddy Drive (7 miles East of Ephrata off Rt. 322)
East Earl, PA 17519
717-354-8222

Largest smorgasbord restaurant in Lancaster County.  Visit website

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Snapology Discovery Center – Kids Indoor Play Center

1571 Manheim Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-719-4154

If you love LEGO® Bricks. You are going to love this!  Visit Website

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Spa at Intercourse Village

3544 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
717-768-0555, 800-801-2219

"A French country spa." Visit website

That Fish Place – That Pet Place

237 Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-5691, 888-842-8738

The World's Largest Pet Store! Thousands of Fish and Pets! Visit website.

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The Ware Center – Millersville University

42 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-871-7018

Performing arts venue in downtown Lancaster, PA. Purchase tickets online! Visit website

Theater in the Mansion – Mount Hope Estate

2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72)
Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-7021

Literature, holiday traditions and murder at Victorian Mount Hope Mansion.  Visit website

Third Space Theatre

Various Lancaster County Locations
717-808-1312

Comedy mystery dinner theatre. Great food while you laugh along.  www.ThirdSpaceTheatre.com.

Tiny Town

533 Janet Avenue
Lancaster, PA   17601
717-947-7350

Interactive playplace for children stimulating curiosity, creativity, fun through imagination.  Visit website

Trust Performing Arts Center

37 N. Market Street
Lancaster, PA
717-208-7835

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Waters Edge Mini Golf

230 North Ronks Road
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-4653

Fun, challenging miniature golf along Route 340 in Bird-in-Hand. Visit website

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Wilbur Chocolate’s Candy Americana Museum & Candy Store

45 N. Broad Street (Route 501)
(New location)
Lititz, PA 17543
888-294-5287

Chocolate-making museum. Plus, delicious assortment of chocolate products and candies.  Visit website

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By now, you've hopefully found some activities to do and points of interest to check out during your trip to Lancaster County. As you plan your vacation to Amish County in Pennsylvania, you should know that you can't do all of Lancaster County in one day! It's typically best to stay for a few days so that you can experience everything our area has to offer... and yet, be able to take some time to rest while enjoying the beautiful views of Amish farmland, rolling hills, and peaceful woodlands.

 

To help you plan, we've compiled lists of places to stay (including hotels in Lancaster, PA) and where you can eat while you're here (we're known for our PA Dutch smorgasbords, which are buffets of Amish-style food).

 

Things to Do in Small Towns in Lancaster County, PA

 

Lancaster is also known for its small towns (with many unique names) sprinkled throughout the county. Each town has a slightly different atmosphere and culture to it. If you're looking for activities in these towns, check out our lists of activities you can do in each one:

 

 

There really is something for everyone here!

 

Tips from Locals

  • Don't try to do everything in one day.
  • Bring your camera! Sunsets and sunrises across the rolling hills of Lancaster can provide you with excellent photo opportunities!
  • In addition to all of the tourist attractions, Amish farmland in PA Dutch Country makes for a beautiful drive. Don't just stay where the tourists are... get out there and explore!
  • Take back roads to avoid traffic on Route 30. During the summertime, Route 30 East can get crowded. Use Waze or your favorite mapping app on your phone to get around it. Back roads in Lancaster County aren't just convenient - they're quite scenic!
  • Plan ahead by grabbing some coupons.
  • Amish horse-and-buggies can create dangerous road situations. Use caution when passing them on the road.
  • Downtown Lancaster is becoming more and more popular.  It's recently been highlighted in the New York Times, the BBC, NY Daily News, New York Post (which called Lancaster "the new Brooklyn"), LA Times, Wall Street Journal (who asked if Lititz, Lancaster County is the "Rock Concert Capital of the World"), CNN, Fox News, Philly.com, PennLive.com, NJ.com, The Hunt Magazine, and others.
  • Our favorite trivia fact is that in addition to it being one of the oldest inland cities in the USA, you might be surprised to learn that it was actually the "Capital of the American colonies on September 27, 1777, when the Continental Congress was fleeing British forces (who had captured Philadelphia)".

 

Traveling to Lancaster County, PA for Activities

Looking for directions to Lancaster County or wondering how far away Lancaster County is from some of the major cities in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region? If you live in any of these areas, you're easily within driving distance! (Of course, these travel times are estimates and don't account for traffic.)

 

  • Philadelphia, PA - 1.5 hrs
  • New York City, NY - 2.5 hrs
  • Baltimore, MD - 1.5 hrs
  • Washington, D.C. - 2.25 hrs
  • Atlantic City, NJ - 2.25 hrs
  • Pittsburgh, PA - 3.5 hrs
  • Richmond, VA - 3.5 hrs
  • Virginia Beach, VA - 5 hrs
  • Roanoke, VA - 5 hrs
  • Buffalo, NY - 5.5 hrs
  • Cleveland, OH - 5.5 hrs
  • Boston, MA - 5.75 hrs

 

Prefer to fly here? No problem! Lancaster, PA is within a few hours drive from multiple international airports (and we also have a regional airport):

 

  • Harrisburg International Airport (HIA)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
  • Dulles International Airport (just west of Washington, D.C.)
  • Ronald Reagan International Airport (Washington, D.C.)
  • Atlantic City International Airport (in New Jersey)
  • Lehigh Valley International Airport (in PA)
  • Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (in PA)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (in NJ, right across from NYC)
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

 

Or maybe you'd rather take the train to Lancaster. Amtrak has several train stations in Lancaster County, making the area easily accessible from New York, Philly, DC, and Baltimore.

 

So the next time you're looking to take a road trip to the Northeastern United States (or the Mid-Atlantic region), add Lancaster County as a stop along the way. It'll give you a great sense of culture that you're probably not used to. After all, how often is a traffic jam in your town due to an Amish horse-and-buggy?

 

A.R.T. Research Enterprises, Inc.

3050 Industry Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-290-1303

AAA Buggy Rides

Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
717-989-2829

Alimax Farm

4606 Marietta Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512
717-669-2042

Barnyard Kingdom

211 South Donerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-872-1554

Bible History Exhibits

Institute for Biblical and Scientific Studies
2827 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30)
Ronks (Paradise), PA 17529
717-288-2279

Boulders Miniature Golf Course

312 Primrose Lane
Mountville, PA 17554
717-285-7007

Eastland Alpacas

2089 Risser Mill Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
717-653-2757

Ephrata Cloister

632 W. Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
717-733-6600

Gardens at Conestoga House

1608 Marietta Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-397-5353

Hershey’s Chocolate World

251 Park Boulevard
Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-4900

High Sports, Inc.

727 Furnace Hills Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-8318

Indian Echo Caverns

368 Middletown Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
717-566-8131

Jason’s Woods Haunted Attraction

99 Stehman Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-872-5768

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

219 E. Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-4354

Lancaster Archery Supply

2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
800-829-7408, 717-394-7229

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

2215 Millstream Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-9745

Laserdome Entertainment Center

2050 Auction Rd. (Rt. 283 at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit)
Manheim, PA 17545
717-492-0002

Lost Treasure Golf & Maze

2521 Lincoln Hwy (Route 30)
Ronks, PA 17572
717-391-8234

Make-A-Friend Workshop

Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
717-768-8261

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach

130 Lakeview Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
717-964-3130

National Toy Train Museum

300 Paradise Lane
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
717-687-8976

Overlook Falls Mini-Golf

605 Granite Run Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-560-6354

Overlook Roller Skating Rink

301 Golf Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-569-2071

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

2090 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-396-0999

President James Buchanan’s Wheatland

230 North President Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-4633

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Route 741 East, Box 15
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-8628

Robert Fulton Birthplace

1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Route 222)
Quarryville, PA 17566
717-548-2594

Stitches Comedy Club

Lancaster Host Resort
2300 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-826-3472

Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery

1599 Old Line Road
Manheim, PA 17545
717-664-WINE

Wright’s Ferry Mansion

Second and Cherry Streets
Columbia, PA 17512
717-684-4325

Zoetropolis

315 W. James Street
Lancaster, PA
717-208-3788

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