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What is There To Do in Lancaster PA? (2024)

You have come to the right place if you want to learn about things do in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Below is a quick overview of the wide variety of things to do and see here, followed by links to the top attractions that are enjoyed annually by millions of visitors of all ages.

Lancaster County is one of the most unique and popular tourist areas in Pennsylvania, and for good reason. We offer the usual assortment of popular attractions plus many unique opportunities you won’t find elsewhere. It will take you more than a week to squeeze in the many things to see and do here.

The clip-clop pace of Amish buggies on our back country roads offers a peaceful alternative to the fast-paced urban and suburban lifestyle many people experience. Visitors come here not only for the entertainment and attractions, but just to relax and unwind. Many people return here often because of this area’s slower lifestyle.

Click if you want to skip right to our descriptions of over 100 attractions and things to do in Lancaster, or click the button below. Otherwise, keep reading to get a two-minute overview of the variety of things to experience and enjoy here in Lancaster’s Amish Country. We have also included a quick list of tips from locals to help you enjoy your visit.

Over 100 Things To Do in Lancaster

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An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaFamily Attractions and Kids things To Do – Planning your family vacation and looking for fun?  Look no further.  Here you’ll find many pages of information on indoor and outdoor amusement parks, ziplines and ropes courses, an original steam train you can ride, cornfield mazes, petting zoos with live animals, miniature golf courses, fairs and festivals, arcades, bounce houses, and over 50 fun activities at local farms that families and children of all ages will love.

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaAmish Cultural Attractions – Learning about our Amish neighbors and their different culture can be fascinating. But it can also be fun!  Learn how you can tour an Amish house or an operating Amish farm or an Amish Village and Amish school. Take a bus tour of the Amish farmlands and learn about their lifestyle. Or hop aboard an Amish buggy and take a horse-drawn ride through the countryside. And don’t forget the beauty of Amish handmade quilts and or the quality of Amish-made furniture and handcrafted products.

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaTheater and the Arts – Lancaster County hosts a variety of theaters that entertain all ages and interests. Here you’ll find Broadway-style productions, musicals, and comedies, plus magic shows, murder mysteries, dinner theaters, children’s theater, and the largest Biblical theater in the country. Also, check out upcoming live concerts by top-name performers, art museums, and art galleries. Prepare to be entertained!

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaOutdoor Things To Do – If you love the outdoors, you’ll love it here. Drive or bicycle through scenic and peaceful farmlands and through more covered bridges than anywhere else in the country. We also have dedicated biking and hiking and rail trails, and a river waiting to be explored. Tour working farms, make friends with animals in our petting zoos, go horseback riding, play golf, soar overhead in a zipline, or go even higher for breathtaking views from a hot air balloon. All this and more await you.

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaIndoor & Rainy-Day Things To Do – Stuck indoors because of the rain or snow? You won’t get bored here. Lancaster County offers a variety of educational museums and historical sites along with factory tours, escape rooms, farmers markets, theaters, plus local breweries and wineries for adults and a wide variety of indoor adventures for kids.

Over 100 Things To Do in Lancaster

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaHistorical and Educational Opportunities – In Lancaster County you’ll find historical sites dating back to the 1700’s. (Did you know Lancaster once served as the capital of the United States for one day?) We offer a fascinating variety of educational museums and exhibits, covered bridges, and railroad collections, including elaborate model train displays and full-size historic trains and railroad cars. (Did you ever walk beneath a full-size train engine and see it from below?)

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaAdults and Couples – You’ll find a variety of things to do in Lancaster for adults, including hot air balloon rides, biking and hiking and rail trails, kayaking, ziplining, live theaters, concerts and music, arts and museums, breweries and wineries, getaway packages, and more.

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaGroup Attractions – Group opportunities abound here. Learn about group attractions, group tours, group dining, group lodging, meetings, special-interest classes, team building activities, and more.

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, PaThings To Do by Town – There are many towns in Lancaster County that are popular with tourists.  We have separate lists of local attractions and things to do in Lancaster City, Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, Lititz, and Strasburg, as well as Suburban Lancaster, Route 30 East, and Eastern Lancaster, Western Lancaster, and Southern Lancaster County. Also, you’ll find Things To Do Near Sight & Sound Theatre and Things To Do Near Dutch Wonderland.

 

An Image Representing Things To Do In Lancaster Pa In Lancaster County, Paand When You Can Do Them – If you want to know when businesses are open, we link to the posted hours for most businesses throughout this website. You’ll also find helpful lists of What’s Open This Week, as well as What’s Open Saturdays, Open Sundays, Open Weekends, and Open Evenings.

 

Okay, it’s time to stop reading and start doing. Grab a notepad and start compiling your list of things to see and do from the attractions below. Have fun!

 

Here are Over 100 Fun Things To Do in Lancaster, PA and the Amish Country:

Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater

Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater

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 special effects immerse you in this dramatic story as you experience what it’s really like to be Amish.

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Third Space Theatre – Dinner and a Show!

Third Space Theatre – Dinner and a Show!

Looking for something different to do? Come enjoy a great dinner while you laugh along with the cast and help them figure out "Whodunnit"! Grab an audience participation script if you dare, or simply sit back and enjoy the fun new experience. For upcoming show dates visit www.ThirdSpaceTheatre.com.

 

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Village Greens Miniature Golf

Village Greens Miniature Golf

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.

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Urban Southern

Urban Southern

Step into our first floor workshop and watch our production assistants create leather handbags, wallets & accessories, then visit our second floor boutique to shop unique handmade items. Featuring a wide selection of leather-goods, candles, jewelry, home decor, kitchenware and more.

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Thorn Hill Vineyards’ Lancaster Wine Tasting Room

Thorn Hill Vineyards’ Lancaster Wine Tasting Room

Thorn Hill Vineyards is locally owned and specializes in hand-crafted wines of exceptional quality. Thorn Hill’s grapes come from our vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma and Lake County, California and are of the highest quality, resulting in premium wines. Come join us in our Tasting Room, and enjoy our Live Music.

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Aimee & Daria’s Doll Outlet

Aimee & Daria’s Doll Outlet

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!

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Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides

Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides

Ride like the Amish do… with a Horse and Buggy view!  Our Amish drivers escort you through working Amish farms. Several family priced ride options available. ASK ABOUT OUR Private Rides! Group tours welcome. Located at Plain and Fancy Farm just east of Bird-in-Hand along Route 340.

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Bob Neff Tours

Bob Neff Tours

Refreshing, wholesome and family-oriented getaways that create an appreciation for the wonders of God’s world. Our professional team is dedicated to providing a worry-free, quality touring experience. We offer a wide variety of tours to many destinations. Overnight and one-day motorcoach tours, flights, cruises, and international getaways.  “We’ll take you there.”

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Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall

Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall

Celebrating our 25th Year!  One of the Largest & Finest climate controlled Antique Malls in Lancaster County! Visit our Huge 26,000 sq. ft. facility which houses over 125 Dealers selling a wonderful selection of antiques & collectibles! Open All Year Long!  It's Not Just an Antique Mall – It’s Your Destination!   

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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – Fun on the Farm

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm – Fun on the Farm

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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Concerts at American Music Theatre

Concerts at American Music Theatre

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

Day Out With Thomas at Strasburg Rail Road

Join Thomas the Tank Engine, Percy, Mavis, and Rusty during Day Out With Thomas, visiting multiple 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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Fox Meadows Creamery

Fox Meadows Creamery

Cow-to-Cone! Fox Meadows Creamery features hand-crafted ice cream made on-site with milk from our small dairy farm. Enjoy lunch, taste our 24 flavors of ice cream, try the Baked Fox, browse our Market featuring local foods, jewelry and apparel, play on our playground and watch ice cream being made!

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FAQs About Things To Do in Lancaster, PA

What are popular attractions in Lancaster, PA?

There’s lots of things to do in Lancaster County, PA. Here’s a list of 101+ popular things to do.

What are some outdoor things to do in Lancaster, PA?

You’ll find everything from hot air balloon rides and biking tours, to zip-lining and much more in this list of outdoor things to do in Lancaster.

What are some fun attractions for kids in Lancaster, PA?

Lancaster has tons of things to do with kids that parents love too! Toddlers and children of all ages will have a blast exploring:

  • Farm adventures
  • Train rides (on real steam-powered trains)
  • Large toy train displays
  • Indoor play centers
  • Amusement parks
  • Theatres with kid-friendly plays and magic shows
  • Mini-golf courses
  • Places to ride a horse
  • Playgrounds
  • Museums
  • …and much more!

Check out a detailed list here…

What are some things to do in Lancaster, PA this weekend?

You can find an extensive list of things to do on weekends in Lancaster, PA here.

There’s also lists for attractions that are:

What is there to do in downtown Lancaster, PA?

Lancaster is more than just the Amish. Only minutes away from rolling farmlands and the clip-clop sound of horses and buggies, you’ll find the bustling city of Lancaster (population 59,000). There’s plenty of things to do in downtown Lancaster, including:

  • Farmers markets
  • Walking tours
  • Lots of history
  • Kids activities
  • Art galleries
  • VR game lounge
  • Restaurants
  • Stores
  • Live entertainment (including multiple theatres)
  • Parks
  • Colleges
  • Minor league baseball team
  • …and much more!

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