Hands on experiences for school groups

Field Trip Ideas in Lancaster County PA

Fun Field Trips Activities in Lancaster

Lancaster County makes for one big classroom of learning opportunities, with farm tours, science museums, and railroads offering real educational field trips for school, and homeschool groups alike.

Agricultural education runs deep in Lancaster. Kreider Farms is a fourth generation dairy farm with 90 years in business, while Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and Corn Cob Acres offer educational field trips built specifically for schools, clubs, and homeschool groups. The Amish Farm and House has interactive farm tours with a picnic pavilion, perfect or a full day outing. For science based trips, North Museum offers three floors of hands on exhibits and 360,000+ items to explore, and Turkey Hill Experience provides a hands-on learning with free ice cream samples.

Want to choose something more adventurous? Enjoy a 45 minute ride on America’s oldest short-line railroad at Strasburg Rail Road, or spend the day in an outdoor adventure at Refreshing Mountain.

Browse Lancaster County’s field trip options below to plan your group’s next adventure to explore.