Get Outdoors and Explore Lancaster County
There are a whole bunch of things you can do outdoors throughout Lancaster County.
Just take your pick from the list below and dive in.
Lancaster PA Outdoor Things To Do
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center
455 Camp Road
Stevens, PA 17578
888-353-1490
Make lasting memories with an outdoor adventure at Refreshing Mountain, where you can find family friendly fun and adventure! Experience the thrill of ziplines starting at only $20 per person. Experience nature with our Discovery package, challenge yourself with our Explorer package, or take a dip in our refreshing pool. Visit website
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! See the beauty of Lancaster County's farmlands as you gently float overhead. We have been treating customers to this fantastic experience for over 25 years. Sunrise and sunset flights available, departing from Bird-in-Hand. Call for reservations today. A fantastic adventure! Visit website
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – Family Fun on the Farm
150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA 17572, 866-546-1799
Come to see the Country Pig Races and walk through the 5+ Acre Corn Maze. We have strawbale tunnels and Hay Jumps. The peddle carts are great fun to race with your friends. The Barnyard has many things to see and do too. Come Visit for the Day!! Visit website
at Red Caboose Motel
312 Paradise Lane
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
717-725-8664
Our drivers will answer your questions about our Amish Lifestyle. Visit website.
Plain & Fancy Farm
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Ronks (Bird-in-Hand), PA 17572
717-768-8828
Amish buggy ride through covered bridge & Amish farms. Visit website
Amish Experience Farmlands Tour
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400
Journey deep into the Amish farmlands to explore Amish culture. Visit website
Amish Experience SuperSaver Tour
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400
“Jacob’s Choice” show, Amish house & school, farmlands tour, buggy ride. Visit website
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
199 Hartman Bridge Road (Route 896)
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
717-687-8511
Experience the Amish way of life amongst our scenic grounds. Visit website
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.
Balloon Rides Daily – U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team
Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
2737 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
800-763-5987
Float effortlessly over Lancaster County countryside. AM/PM rides from Bird-in-Hand. Visit website
Brunswick Tours, Inc.
1390 Columbia Avenue #253
Lancaster, PA 17603
800-979-8687 within U.S.
717-361-7541 outside of U.S.
Unique Amish tour ideas, discounted theater tickets, and more. Visit website
900 Lancaster Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
717-859-4244, 800-344-7855
Excitement & thrills to appeal to all motorsports fans! Visit website
191 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
717-285-7748
40+ outdoor activities on the farm for the whole family! Visit website
Countryside Bus Tours at The Amish Farm and House
Amish Farm & House
2395 Covered Bridge Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-6185
Tour scenic Lancaster County. Learn about the fascinating Amish culture. Visit website
Day Out With Thomas at Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
866-725-9666
Ride aboard a full-sized, steam-powered Thomas the Tank Engine™. Visit website
Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (U.S. Route 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
1-866-FUNatDW
Kingdom for Kids amusement park with over 35 rides and attractions. Visit website
191 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
717-285-7748
Voted #1 by USA TODAY – A World Class Haunted Attraction! Visit website
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
2209 Millstream Rd. (off Rt. 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-0954
Enjoy a guided Amish Country tour, customized just for you. Visit website
500 Landisville Road
Manheim, PA 17545
717-618-8178
Nookside is home to Lancaster's only Horseback Riding Adventure! Visit website
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
2775 Lebanon Road (Route 72)
Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-7021
Experience the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire’s jousting knights and royal delights. Visit website
Speedwell Forge Lake
Speedwell Forge Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Kayaking, canoeing, catch-and-release fishing. Visit website
301 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
866-725-9666
45-minute ride to Paradise, PA aboard America's oldest short-line railroad. Visit website
242 Gap Road
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-344-2488
Enjoy our guided scooter tour through Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visit website
429 Strasburg Road
Paradise, PA 17562
717-687-7353
Experience life on a working dairy farm. Visit website
1444 Village Road (Route 741)
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-6933
Challenging miniature golf amid wooded hillside gardens and dramatic waterways. Visit website
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
465 Speedwell Forge Road
Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-4617
Visit the Wolves of Speedwell on a guided educational tour. Visit website
Disc Golf
Buchmiller Park
Overlook Park
Roland Park
Adventure Sports in Hershey
3010 Elizabethtown Road (Rt. 741)
Hershey, PA 17033
717-533-7479
Alimax Farm
4606 Marietta Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512
717-669-2042
Blue Mountain Canoe / Kayak Rentals
103 S. State Road (Routes 11 & 15
Marysville, PA 17053
717-957-2413
D. F. Buchmiller County Park
Along Route 222 just south of downtown
lancaster, PA
Gardens at Conestoga House
1608 Marietta Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-397-5353
High Sports, Inc.
727 Furnace Hills Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-8318
Historic Lancaster Walking Tour
5 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-1776
Jason’s Woods Haunted Attraction
99 Stehman Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-872-5768
Lancaster Polo Club
70 Church Road
Rothsville, PA 17543
Long’s Park
1441 Harrisburg Pike @ Route 30
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-295-7054
Maytown Sport Parachute Club
188 Airport Drive
Marietta, PA 17547
717-653-0422
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
130 Lakeview Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
717-964-3130
Overlook Falls Mini-Golf
605 Granite Run Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-560-6354
Roland Park
250 N. 11th Street
Akron, PA 17501
Shank’s Mares Outfitters
2092 Long Level Road
Wrightsville, Pa 17366
877-554-5080
Spooky Nook Sports
2913 Spooky Nook Road
Manheim, PA 17545
717-945-7087
My husband is there with a crew building a golden corral and he is wanting me and two kids to come up there for a week the boys are 12 and 10 and I am trying to find stuff for us to do while we r up there while he is working and then something as a family on sunday when he is off can u plz send me some stuff by mail that might help me out or something plz…..
Hi Stacy – Well, to find out what there is for your family to do in Lancaster be sure to check out our Things To Do and our Family Attractions pages. Also, look at our Events Calendar to see what will be going on when you’ll be in town. If you need a place to stay or places to eat (until the Golden Corral is open…) see our Lodging and Restaurants pages. We have additional Visitors Information online. If you want a Visitors Guide mailed to you, please call 1-800-PA-DUTCH. Enjoy your visit!