What is There To Do in Lancaster PA? (2023)
You have come to the right place if you want to know about what 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.
If you want to skip right to the list of individual attractions and things to do in Lancaster, click here, 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.
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Family 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.
Amish 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.
Theater 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!
Outdoor 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.
Indoor & 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.
Historical 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?)
Adults and Couples – Lancaster County features a variety of getaway opportunities for singles and couples, including hot air balloon rides, biking and hiking and rail trails, kayaking, ziplining, theaters, concerts and live music, arts and museums, breweries and wineries, getaway packages, and more.
Group Attractions – Group opportunities abound here. Learn about group attractions, group tours, group dining, group lodging, meetings, special-interest classes, team building activities, and more.
Things 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.
… and 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!
