New Holland, East Earl, Churchtown, & the Nearby Area
Welcome to the rolling hills of scenic eastern Lancaster County. Here you’ll find rural communities surrounded by Amish and Mennonite farmlands, including the towns of Leola, New Holland, East Earl, and Churchtown.
Food lovers know this area for Shady Maple Smorgasbord, the largest buffet in the USA, paired with a 44,000 square foot gift shop carrying over 100,000 items. September Farm Cheese Factory lets you watch cheese being made through observation windows before grabbing a famous toasted cheese sandwich, and Fox Meadows Creamery offers cow to cone ice cream made right on their own dairy farm. History and hospitality come together at the Inn at Leola Village, a boutique hotel built from a restored 1800s tobacco farm.
Shoppers will find real Amish craftsmanship throughout the area, Smucker’s Quilts offers over 100 handmade quilts straight from an Amish farm, Snyder’s Furniture and Gish’s Furniture both build heirloom quality solid wood pieces, and King Swings custom builds vinyl swing sets delivered right to your backyard. For something different, Best Kept Secrets Tour lets you explore over 40 businesses across the county in one guided adventure.
Looking for local services in the area too? Check our Eastern Lancaster County Local Services page. See also our separate guides to Adamstown, Ephrata, Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, and Paradise.
Browse eastern Lancaster County businesses and attractions below.