Get Outdoors and Explore Lancaster County
There are a whole bunch of things you can do outdoors throughout Lancaster County. Whether you’re adventurous or just want to be outside, take your pick from the list below and dive in!
Lancaster PA Outdoor Attractions & Things To Do
Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
2737 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA
800-763-5987
Experience the outdoors like never before with the thrill of a Hot Air Balloon Ride! See the beauty of Lancaster County's farmlands as you 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! Visit Website
Strasburg Scooter Rides – Top Tour Attraction
246 N. Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-344-2488
There are some thrills of driving that you just don’t get from a car. Enjoy our guided scooter tour through Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Experience TripAdvisor‘s #1 rated tour attraction in Lancaster County! Discover exceptional views of the countryside, and an insightful look at some of Lancaster County’s oldest covered bridges. Visit Website
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center
455 Camp Road, Stevens, PA 17578, 888-353-1490
Go ziplining, challenge an outdoor obstacle course, learn rappelling, feel wind in your hair on a giant swing, explore an on-site wildlife center, practice archery, enjoy a hiking trail through Pennsylvania Woodlands, ride pedal carts, make a splash in the outdoor pool, scale a 40-ft climbing tower, and more! Visit Website
at Red Caboose Motel
312 Paradise Lane
Ronks (Strasburg), PA 17572
717-725-8664
Our drivers will answer your questions about the Amish Lifestyle. Visit Website.
3461 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
717-989-2829
Ride with Amish guides and learn about the Amish lifestyle. Visit Website
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike
at Plain and Fancy Farm
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8828
Amish buggy ride through covered bridge & Amish farms. Visit website
Amish Experience SuperSaver Tour
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400
Tour Package Savings on Amish Farmlands tour, “Jacob’s Choice” show, and Amish house & school tour. 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 with a tour of an authentic Amish homestead. 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.
Buck Motorsports Park – The “Playground of Power”
900 Lancaster Pike
Quarryville, PA 17566
717-859-4244, 800-344-7855
Excitement & thrills to appeal to all motorsports fans! Visit website
535 Drytown Road
Holtwood, PA 17532
717-723-3770
One-of-a-Kind Hemp Maze! 4 acres of fiber hemp, PYO pumpkins, squash and sunflowers! Visit Website
150 Cherry Hill Road
Ronks, PA 17572
866-546-1799
The Amazing Maize Maze, plus 50 Farm Activities for all ages. Visit website
191 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
717-285-7748
50+ outdoor activities on the farm for the whole family! Visit Website
Countryside Bus Tours at The Amish Farm and House
The Amish Farm and 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
120 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-9940
Located in his former home and studio, the Demuth Museum preserves the art of Charles Demuth (1883-1935). Visit Website
Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (U.S. Route 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
1-866-FUNatDW
With over 35 rides and attractions, it's a Kingdom for Kids! 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 & Strasburg
Downtown Lancaster, PA
and Downtown Strasburg, PA
717-687-6687
Nightly ghost tours in Lancaster City and in Strasburg. Visit website
Harrisburg, Lincoln, & Lancaster Railroad
1 Hollinger Lane, Star Barn Way
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-902-9791
Enjoy a nostalgic train ride on our 1800’s era steam train, replica of Lincoln’s funeral train. Visit Website
782 Christmas Village Rd.
Bernville, PA 19506
610-488-1110
"Best Outdoor Christmas Display". Amazing fun for the entire family! Visit website.
Lancaster Archery Supply & Academy
2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-7229
Indoor & outdoor archery ranges. Techno-hunt. Archery leagues. Pro shop. Visit website
135 North Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-3497
The Lancaster Museum of Art features a variety of community-focused and traveling art exhibitions. Visit Website
Lancaster Playground – provided by King Swings
c/o King Swings
909 Strasburg Pike
Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-8210
Free fenced in play area featuring 20+ swingsets and trampoline. Visit website
Lil’ Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm
264 Paradise Lane
Ronks (Paradise), PA 17572
717-687-8237
Pet and ride miniature horses at an Amish farm and store. Visit website
Martin’s Bike Shop – The Cycling and Fitness People
1891 Division Hwy.
Ephrata, PA 17522
717-354-9127
Over a thousand bikes in stock! Electric, mountain, hybrid, & youth bikes. Plus, complete line of fitness equipment. Visit Website
Stone Gables Estate – Ironstone Ranch – Star Barn
1 Hollinger Lane
Elizabethtown, PA
717-902-9791
275+ acres of adventure! Enjoy horseback trail rides and an 1800’s era steam train ride! 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
Sunflower Patch and Corn Maze at Oregon Dairy
1289 Creek Road
Lititz, PA 17543
717-656-2856, ext. 247
Family Fun: stroll 23 varieties of sunflowers and Zinnias, and enjoy Farm Rides and Games. Visit Website
2395 Covered Bridge Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-6185
Spend the day exploring our picturesque 15-acre farm. Visit Website
The Shack Restaurant & Mini Golf – Fun & Food for your Family
662 South Oak Street
Manheim, PA 17545
717-664-2250
Beautiful Mini Golf & restaurant in a nostalgic park setting. Visit Website
Trail Rides at Stone Gables Estate
1 Hollinger Lane, Star Barn Way
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-902-9791
Ride our horse through 275 acres of forest trails, open pastures, and unique attractions. Visit Website
429 Strasburg Road
Paradise, PA 17562
717-687-7353
Milk a cow. Feed a calf. Pygmy goats, bunnies, exotic hens, fishing. 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
Wolf’s Sporting Center
2702 Lebanon Road
Manheim, PA 17045
717-665-6089
Family owned and operated, serving your hunting, fishing, and firearms needs. 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
Historic Lancaster Walking Tour
5 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-1776
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
