The river towns in Lancaster County, PA sit on the Susquehanna River on the county’s western edge, and they feel like a different world from the Amish country attractions along Route 30. Columbia and Marietta are historic river boroughs with brick row houses, antique shops, and trails along the water, all within easy reach of Lancaster city, Mount Joy, and Manheim.
Columbia PA things to do start with the Turkey Hill Experience, where you can make your own ice cream and taste test your way through Pennsylvania’s best known dairy brand. Walk the town with the Columbia Walking Tour, browse vintage and handmade finds at Kindred Collections, or stop at Discover Columbia for local tips. Down on the water, the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center is the best trailhead for the Susquehanna River trail Columbia PA is known for, with riverfront paths for walking and biking.
Marietta is the place to stay. For a Marietta PA bed and breakfast, look at B. F. Hiestand House Bed & Breakfast and Olde Fogie Farm, which pair historic character with a quiet river-town setting. Also in Marietta, George’s Furniture builds furniture locally.
Plan your trip around Fourth Friday, the monthly event in the river towns, when shops and restaurants stay open late.
We’re proud to bring our guests a true taste of tradition with handcrafted Amish and artisan goods, local vendors, and a welcoming atmosphere. Conveniently located in Glen Rock, just a short drive from Lancaster, Harrisburg, and the Maryland line, our Pennsylvania Amish market is where community, quality, and nostalgia come together.
12025 Susquehanna Trail S
Open year round. Spring through fall provides the best activities for families. Enjoy morning farm chores and interactions with animals. Kids love splashing in the pond. Build your own campfire by the creek. Lots of outdoor space, pretty flowers, and a playhouse. Family suites with kitchens and breakfast is not included. Free WIFI.
106 Stackstown Road
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.
Turkey Hill Experience – Ice Cream Fun for the Whole Family!
301 Linden Street
Free help for unplanned pregnancies near York, PA. Previously “Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services”. Think you’re pregnant? Not sure what to do? You are not alone! We’re here for you. All our services are 100% FREE, confidential, and non-judgmental. We provide free pregnancy tests, free pregnancy ultrasounds (limited 1st trimester), information that’s medically accurate about local abortion clinics, prenatal and options education, parenting classes/support, a baby boutique, post-abortion support, and community support referrals. Visit Website
Looking for a quiet getaway, this lovely Victorian B&B is the place to be. This historic inn is a great home base to get away for a couple of days. The B&B features five uniquely styled rooms. Enjoy one of the most authentic historical homes in the Lancaster County area.
B. F. Hiestand House Bed & Breakfast
722 E. Market St.
Shopping with Columbia Re-Uzit, you’ll save money, find eco-friendly deals on gently used items, and help people locally and globally – it’s shopping with a heart and a conscience! We have items ranging from clothing to books, antiques, jewelry, toys, and much more. Stop over and give us a visit.
363 Locust S
One of the newest and fastest growing family activities in Lancaster County! Over 50 farm fun activities including hayrides and pumpkin picking will fill your day with excitement and lasting memories. Open daytime Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, and select days in September and October. Free Parking. Clean and Beautiful!
191 College Avenue
Discover Columbia celebrates our historic river town’s unique history and present day destinations as we elevate local businesses and provide insights on places to eat, shop, stay, and explore. Located on the banks of the beautiful Susquehanna River, enjoy parks, hiking, biking, and river sports. Come Discover Columbia!
336 Locust Street
Making Digital Marketing EZ for Small Businesses. You built a good business. But if your phone isn’t ringing consistently, your website and marketing aren’t doing their job. We’re a Lancaster, PA digital marketing agency that helps small businesses get found, get leads, and grow for 30+ years.
111 Centerville Rd STE 201
Voted #1 by USA TODAY, Field of Screams is America’s #1 Haunted Attraction! Featured on The Travel Channel, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Oprah Magazine, and the Howard Stern Show. Four Haunted Attractions at one location. Are you brave enough to experience the Fear that Field of Screams delivers? You’ve been warned!
191 College Avenue
Relax with friends and family together in this historic 1876 Civil War Era mansion in Columbia, full of modern amenities, a private garden, and just steps from cafes, shops, antiques, and biking trails! Freedom Home sleeps 10 with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths – making one unforgettable getaway!
Columbia, PA 17512
At George’s, experience master craftsmen creating furniture by hand. Built exclusively for you, with ultimate expertise and design. Choose your wood, finish color, hardware, and style – traditional, country, contemporary, arts & crafts. Explore our galleries for amazing designs. After touring the workshop, you will never look at furniture the same.
George’s Furniture – Our Furniture Lasts a Lifetime
9 Reichs Church Road
Kindred Collections features a unique mix of over 100 artists, crafters, up-cycled creations, and professionally curated vintage and antiques vendors in a 6000 sq ft retail space. We have many one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else! Our selection is ever changing so stop by often. Metered Parking MON-SAT.
452 Locust Street
Launch Kits provides entrepreneurs and small business owners the website they need to launch and be found online in 5 days! Our team of writers, designers, developers, and trainers here in PA will also setup a Google business profile, and deliver a social opportunity and audit with every Launch Kit.
Launch Kits – Launch Your New Website in Just 5 Days
(formerly Sparrow Websites)Reach thousands of travelers planning their next trip.
Promote your business – 1 million visits and over 1.7 million pageviews on this website in the last year, plus 800,000 clicks to our 350+ customers.
Explore the Susquehanna River heritage. Bike or hike the 14-mile long Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. Launch your boat, canoe, or kayak. Picnic on our grounds. Visit Website
300 Cool Creek Road Wrightsville, PA 717-252-3691
Visit one of the quaintest and friendliest thrift stores in Western Lancaster County.
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