Historic steam locomotive at Strasburg Rail Road in Lancaster County PA

Enjoy the Best of Lancaster

Things To Do in Lancaster PA

Lancaster County Packs More Into One Trip

Lancaster County packs more into one trip than almost any other place in Pennsylvania. Tour rolling farmland and covered bridges, catch a Broadway-caliber show, ride an Amish buggy or walk through a real working farm. With more than 100 attractions throughout the county, there’s a whole day (or week) worth of things to do for kids, couples and families alike.

Over 100 Ways to Enjoy Lancaster County!

Kreider Farms logo with dairy cow, Lancaster County Fresh in Lancaster PA

Kreider Farms Farm Tour

Come visit our 4th generation family-owned and operated dairy farm nestled in Lancaster, PA! From scenic farm views to a close-up look at our state-of-the-art milking carousel, come celebrate our 90-year heritage and see how we’ve been crafting quality, farm-fresh products since 1935.

Kreider Farms Farm Tour

1463 Lancaster Rd. (Route 72)
Manheim, PA 17545
Lancaster Cast Iron skillets, Dutch oven, and wooden utensils displayed on a stovetop

Lancaster Cast Iron

Visit our factory store to shop locally made cast iron cookware, wooden utensils, cutting boards, and more. We manufacture cast iron cookware the way it was made over 100 years ago – smooth and lightweight. Our cookware is produced right here in Lancaster, PA.

Lancaster Cast Iron

3340 Main Street
Conestoga, PA 17516
Lost Treasure Mini Golf - Ronks, PA

Lost Treasure Mini Golf

Uncover adventure at Lost Treasure Golf. This exciting miniature golf course features a captivating explorer theme, transporting players on a fun-filled quest through a world of challenges and obstacles. See if you have what it takes to beat the clock in our Maze as you search for clues.

Lost Treasure Mini Golf

2521 Lincoln Highway East
Ronks, PA 17572
Rawlings baseball glove Lancaster PA brand store premium leather equipment

Rawlings Lancaster

Rawlings is the official baseball, glove, helmet, face guard, and base of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball® and the official baseball and softball of the NCAA® and the NAIA®. Team USA Softball® and USSSA® Softball. Check out the Rawlings Brand Store in Lancaster, PA today!

Rawlings Lancaster

35 S. Willowdale Dr
Lancaster, PA 17602
Strasburg Rail Road - Strasburg, PA

Strasburg Rail Road

Go sightseeing by train. At America’s oldest short-line railroad, enjoy a 45-minute ride aboard an authentic steam train. Travel through 2,500 acres of breathtaking farmland in beautifully restored first-class, open-air, or coach cars. Plus, dine at the new Café 1832 or enjoy lunch onboard the train, featuring seasonal scratch-made fare from the staff at Café 1832.

Strasburg Rail Road

301 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Ronks (near Strasburg), PA 17572
Tanger Outlets back to school sale up to 70 percent off in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Tanger Lancaster

Back to school is back. Hurry in for our best savings during Tanger Deal Days through August 31. 65+ designer and fashion outlets. You’ll find stores of your favorite designer brands, like Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Nike, Nautica, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic, and more.

Tanger Lancaster

311 Stanley K. Tanger Blvd.
Lancaster, PA 17602
Wolf Sanctuary of PA rescued gray wolf close up portrait at wildlife sanctuary in Lancaster PA

Wolf Sanctuary of PA

Wolf Sanctuary of PA offers a lifelong safe haven for displaced wolves and wolf-dogs.  The sanctuary provides quality care and enrichment for the wolves, and has grown into an educational facility, offering guided tours to provide education about wolf conservation and biology.  Visit their website for more information.

Wolf Sanctuary of PA

465 Speedwell Forge Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Horse-drawn buggy passing through a covered bridge on an Amish country ride in Lancaster PA

AAA Buggy Rides

Our friendly drivers will enlighten you with information about the Amish lifestyle. Choose from any of our famous horse and buggy tours: The Ultimate Four Mile Country Buggy Ride, The Five Mile Covered Bridge Ride, The Amish Farm Tour ride!

AAA Buggy Rides

3461 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340)
Intercourse, PA 17534
American Music Theatre full stage live performance with cast and audience in Lancaster PA entertainment venue

American Music Theatre

Since our debut in 1997, we’ve welcomed Grammy winners, CMA winners, Tony winners, Opry legends, and even Oscar winners to our stage. And we’ve hosted acclaimed Original Shows, National Broadway Tours, and one-of-a-kind Christmas extravaganzas. There’s something on stage for everyone at American Music Theatre!

American Music Theatre

2425 Lincoln Highway East (Rt. 30)
Lancaster, PA 17602
The Amish Experience family attraction show Lancaster PA

Amish Experience: Theater, Homestead, & Farm Tours

The Amish Experience is a complete interpretive center focusing on Amish culture and heritage.  Completely surrounded by Amish farmland along Route 340, the experience offers “Jacob’s Choice” in the Amish Experience multi-media Theater, guided walking tours of an Amish House & School, and guided bus tours of the Amish farmland.

Amish Experience: Theater, Homestead, & Farm Tours

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
Colorful musical theatre performance on stage at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster PA

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Experience the charm of Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, where live entertainment and delicious dining come together at one inclusive price. Enjoy Broadway musicals, tribute concerts, and children’s theatre featuring professional talent. Choose from hot buffet, salad bar, dessert table, or a four-course meal, with special rates for groups of 16 or more.

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

510 Centerville Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Costumed haunted house actors on porch at Field of Screams in Lancaster PA

Field of Screams

America’s #1 Haunted Attraction! Field of Screams boasts an impressive line-up of 4 world class Haunted Attractions and Escape Rooms. Come out and be scared on The Haunted Hayride, the Den of Darkness Horror Barn, the Frightmare Asylum Haunted House, and the Nocturnal Wasteland Haunted Woods.  Unique and Terrifying Fun.

Field of Screams

191 College Avenue
Mountville, PA 17554
Fox Meadows Creamery - Lancaster County, PA

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!

Fox Meadows Creamery

2475 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
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193 E. Main St., Leola, PA, 17540
Exterior of Oregon Dairy market building with red barn facade and parking lot

Oregon Dairy – Restaurant, Market, Ice Cream, & Farm Activities

Since 1975, we’ve been serving our friends, neighbors, and surrounding communities the highest quality meat, seafood, produce, and fresh baked goods.  There’s always something new to see and do at The Market at Oregon Dairy…It’s a local favorite! Featuring a family restaurant, ice cream shoppe, deck and farm-themed playground.

Oregon Dairy – Restaurant, Market, Ice Cream, & Farm Activities

1289 Creek Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Strasburg Rail Road - Day out with Thomas - Strasburg, PA

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. You can purchase tickets online. Advance purchase is recommended.

Day Out With Thomas at Strasburg Rail Road

at Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Ronks (near Strasburg), PA 17572
Enigma Escape Room lost treasure adventure themed escape room experience in Lancaster PA

Enigma Escape Room

Enigma Escape Rooms offer a fully immersive escape room experience designed for friends, families, and team building. Each room features creative puzzles, engaging storylines, and interactive challenges that test problem-solving and teamwork. Perfect for group outings, parties, and corporate events in the Lancaster area.

Enigma Escape Room

27 N Main St
Manheim, PA 17545

You'll leave wanting to come back

Lancaster County Has Something for Everyone

FAQs About Things To Do in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County, PA offers Amish farmland tours, historic shopping downtown, farm and farmers markets, and family attractions including Sight & Sound Theatres, covered bridges and even outlet shopping.

There are many free activities in Lancaster County including activities such as self-guided Amish country driving tours, shopping at Lancaster Central Market, hiking, biking, and seasonal downtown Lancaster events like the First Friday.

Family-friendly Lancaster attractions include the amusement park Dutch Wonderland, the amish experience at Amish Farm and House, fun activities at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, and the delectable Turkey Hill Experience, all within a short drive from downtown Lancaster.

Indoor things to do options in Lancaster County include catching an incredible show at the Sight & Sound Theatres, shopping at Tanger Outlets, and indoor farmers markets like Lancaster Central Market or Root’s Country Market.

Lancaster County draws visitors year-round, with fall foliage and autumn festivals as peak season, summer fun with outdoor things to do, springtime for farm tours and blooming countryside, and winter for Christmas markets and festivites.

Most visitors spend two to three days in Lancaster County to explore Amish country tours, Lancaster shopping and dining, and at least one family attraction. Of course there is plenty to explore in Lancaster that could occupy a week long stay for couples or families with kids alike.

Bird-in-Hand Stage

Our Broadway-style musicals have been delighting audiences since 2011.