Explore all that Lancaster County, PA has to offer
Lancaster County offers a lot to do on weekends, but even more so on Saturdays. Just wander through the list below and you’ll find a variety of fun things for all ages.
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Fun, food, shopping & lodging await you at our Village built around our "world famous" canning kitchen where you will discover tradition with a twist. Sample jams & relishes made before your eyes, and taste award winning wines. Find a great selection of locally made items & national brands throughout the Village.
Located across the street from Root's Country Market and Auction, Root's Old Mill Flea Market contains two buildings with indoor spaces, multiple food sheds, and over 175 outdoor vendor spaces. Vendors carry a variety of items from antiques and collectibles to handmade artisan works." Open Tuesdays year-round! Open Saturdays, April through November
For more than 40 years, Sight & Sound Theatres® has been bringing Bible stories to life on stage. Every production is a spectacular show with a meaningful message. Edge-of-your-seat action meets heartfelt drama on a panoramic stage, featuring massive sets, special effects, and live animals.
A visit to PA Dutch Country is not complete without stopping at the Farmers Market. Over 25 vendors offer a diverse selection of food, crafts, furniture and handmade items. Make your stay in Lancaster County complete with this delightful country shopping experience.
A Lane Living – Adirondack Outdoor Furniture
Attractive, high-quality Poly outdoor furniture hand-crafted by Amish craftsmen.
Ride like the Amish with a Horse and Buggy. Visit working Amish farms. Several ride options available, including Private Rides!
Award-winning roofing, siding, and window replacement services.
Over 5,000 porcelain and vinyl dolls, clothing, furniture, and accessories.
AMT presents top name celebrity concerts and live performance shows.
Custom-built sheds, garages, playhouses, gazebos, animal shelters. Made with quality materials and built to last.
Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School
Only officially designated “Heritage Site” Amish house tour and school.
Amish Experience Visit-in-Person Tour
Personally meet Amish at milking time, at work, at home.
Amish Experience: Amish Meal in an Amish Home
Tour the Amish Countryside, then enjoy an authentic all-you-care-to-eat meal served family style meal in an Amish home.
Amish Experience: Theater, Homestead, & Farm Tours
Amish Experience is a complete interpretive center focusing on Amish culture and heritage.
Offering fun and educational experiences for everyone to enjoy – family memories in the making since 1955!
Amish Farm and House Countryside Bus Tours
Tour the scenic back roads of Amish Country. Find out how the Amish live today on a guided bus tour!
Amish Stuff Etc. – Outdoor Amish Furniture & More
25% off large selection of Amish outdoor furniture - tables/chairs, gliders, Adirondack chairs, loungers. Variety of styles, colors. Located behind Dutch Haven. Open Sundays.
Amish Village Backroads Bus Tours
Enjoy our popular Backroads Bus Tour past working Amish farms.
Amish Village: Tour an Amish House, School, and Village
Experience the Amish way of life with a tour of an authentic Amish homestead.
Visit memory lane with Barry's collection of American muscle cars and memorabilia from the 50's - 70's.
Shopping/Food Tour - 40+ unique businesses! Numerous discounts included!
Our Broadway-style musicals have been delighting Amish Country audiences since 2011. We have become a favorite stop for live performances in Lancaster County. In 2022, we are thrilled to present the new Blue Gate Musical " A Simple Sanctuary", the return of the hit musical “Josiah for President” and also to welcome back the hilarious ventriloquism of “Ryan & Friends”.
Body and Sole Reflexology & Spa
Experience total relaxation at Lancaster's unique Tropical Spa.
Bounce Kraze – Fun Indoor Inflatable Park and Arcade
Come & Play! Lancaster's only indoor inflatable park and arcade.
Casey Jones’ Restaurant at Paradise Station
Dine aboard a real train car. Perfect for families, groups and more!
Charlamay’s Trinkets and Treasures
Charlamay’s offers crafty items, barnwood furniture, birdhouses, frames pictures, candles, flowers, and so much more.
Cherry Hill Orchards offers pick-your-own fruit, farm market, and garden center. Stop in for a taste of Lancaster County!
Choo Choo Barn – Traintown U.S.A.
Gigantic model train display - 22 operating trains, 150 animated figures.
Rustic Heirloom Furniture, Primitives, Farmhouse Décor made in Lancaster County.
Day Out With Thomas at Strasburg Rail Road
Ride aboard a full-sized, steam-powered Thomas the Tank Engine™.
Located in his former home and studio, the Demuth Museum preserves the art of Charles Demuth (1883-1935).
Live musicals and entertainment. Prime Rib Buffet Friday/Saturday. American Buffet Sunday.
Dutch Haven Shoo-Fly Pie Bakery, Gift Shop
Shoofly pies, Amish furniture, woodcrafts, gifts, souvenirs at excellent prices.
Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
With over 35 rides and attractions, it's a Kingdom for Kids!
Women’s, men’s, kids’, babies’ and maternity clothing. Also baby gear, toys and small home goods.
Freedom Thrift offers an assortment of things like dinnerware, clothing shoes, furniture and home goods to provide financial support for revelations of freedom ministries.
George’s Furniture & Woodshop Tours
See our master craftsmen hand-making custom furniture on our workshop tour.
Ghost Tours of Lancaster & Strasburg
Nightly ghost tours in Lancaster City and in Strasburg.
Go ‘N Bananas Family Fun Center – Fun For All Ages!
Fun family activities in a jungle-themed miniature indoor amusement park.
Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster
Educational experiences and self-directed exhibits that delight children and families.
Harrisburg, Lincoln, & Lancaster Railroad
Enjoy a nostalgic train ride on our 1800’s era steam train, replica of Lincoln’s funeral train.
Hayloft Ice Cream / Soft Pretzels
Feed fish, ducks at our pond. Then enjoy hand-dipped ice cream.
Horseback Riding at Stone Gables Estate
Ride our horse through 275 acres of forest trails, open pastures, and unique attractions.
Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater
Discover what it means to be Amish in unique theater.
Jukebox Jive – The Best Moments of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s
Cut loose with the greatest hits from the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll in this live theatrical show.
Explore PA's Susquehanna Riverlands at Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend, 10/18-10/20! Choose from guided adventures, educational opportunities, and stewardship activities.
Over 100 local artists sell their handcrafted works, vintage, and antiques.
King’s Home Furnishings – Amish Furniture & Décor
Amish-made indoor and outdoor furniture, home goods and accents - one-stop furniture and home decor destination.
Kings Amish Furniture – Quality Amish-Made Furniture
Amish Furniture, From Our Family to Yours, Hassle Free.
"Best Outdoor Christmas Display". Amazing fun for the entire family!
Cast iron cookware, wooden utensils, cutting boards, and more. Our cookware is produced here in Lancaster.
The Lancaster Museum of Art features a variety of community-focused and traveling art exhibitions.
Laserdome – Laser Tag, Arcade, and High-Tech Fun
Laser Tag plus Racing Zone, Pinball, Laser Maze, Rollercoaster Simulator, more! Open day and night.
Lil’ Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm
Pet and ride miniature horses at an Amish farm and store.
Martins Bike & Fitness – The Cycling and Fitness People
Over a thousand bikes in stock! Electric, mountain, hybrid, & youth bikes. Plus, complete line of fitness equipment.
Morgantown Reuzit MCC Thrift Shop
Clothing, housewares, books, home décor, toys, jewelry, sewing, crafts, and more!
Morr Range – Indoor Shooting Range & Training Center
Lancaster's favorite* shooting range, store, and training center. (*2018 LNP voting)
Visit one of the quaintest and friendliest thrift stores in Western Lancaster County.
Olde Mill Restaurant at Intercourse Village
Olde Mill Restaurant promises a memorable dining adventure. Their innovative approach to classic cuisine ensures a menu that delights the senses.
One of the largest olive oil and balsamic vinegar stores in the country. Complimentary taste testing at our Lititz store.
Oregon Dairy Farmstead – Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Discover the fun at The Oregon Dairy Farmstead's Fall Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch! Stay for the day!
Oregon Dairy Farmstead – Sunflower Fest
Join us in August for our Annual Sunflower Fest! Featuring over 15 varieties of beautiful sunflowers and wildflowers spread out over 3 acres!
Oregon Dairy Farmstead – The Barnyard Express Train Ride
All Aboard The Barnyard Express Train Ride and enjoy a beautiful tour of our family dairy farm!
Visit our 6,000 sq. ft. toy store, filled wall-to-wall with Farm Toys and more!
Painting With a Twist – Fun Art, Not Fine Art
Fun with friends or family. Paint your own masterpiece.
Peaceful Valley Furniture – Amish Handcrafted Furniture
Amish handcrafted furniture and crafts.
Peaceful Valley Furniture – Amish Handcrafted Furniture
Amish handcrafted furniture and crafts.
Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
We represent over 125 artist members of the PA Guild of Craftsmen and offer a broad range of handmade crafts.
Purple Turtle Consignment Boutique
One of Central PA's top 10 consignment shops. Brand-name clothing and accessories for the whole family.
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center
Ziplines, escape rooms and other exciting outdoor activities. Evenings & Sundays too!
Rough & Tumble Engineers Historical Assoc., Inc.
See in operation and display antique tractors and steam engines.
September Farm Cheese Factory & Country Market
Cheese making, Country Market, Sandwich Shop, Farm to Table products, ice cream, play area.
Smucker’s Quilts – Handmade Amish Quilts and Crafts
Quilts, wall hangings, pillows, dolls, and more handmade Amish craft items. Buses welcome.
Soap Making Classes – GSL Organics
In two hours learn how to make three different FUN luxury products to take home. Call or email candy@greenstreetlux.com.
Award-winning PA Dutch-Style meats and a wide range of local foods. Our restaurant serves delicious meals.
Stone Gables Estate – Ironstone Ranch – Star Barn
275+ acres of adventure! Enjoy horseback trail rides and an 1800’s era steam train ride!
45-minute ride to Paradise, PA aboard America's oldest short-line railroad.
You’ll enjoy our guided scooter tour through Lancaster County! Hop on our scooter or Scooter Coupe for a fun-filled tour.
Everything for model railroaders – specializing in detail parts and scenery.
Sunflower Patch & Trail at Stoltzfus Farm
Explore our sunflower trail, petting zoo, stream, and a cup of freshly squeezed lemonade on our Amish farm. We are closed for the season. See you in 2025.
That Fish Place – That Pet Place
The Largest Pet Store You’ve Ever Seen! Thousands of Fish and Pets!
Hundreds of handmade quilts and other items from Amish, Mennonite and other local artisans.
Visit thistle finch distilling, Lancaster's oldest operating distillery in a historic tobacco warehouse.
Interactive playplace for children stimulating curiosity, creativity, fun through imagination.
Turkey Hill Experience – Ice Cream Fun for the Whole Family!
Free ice cream samples. Create your own ice cream flavor.
Milk a cow. Feed a calf. Pet pygmy goats. Hold bunnies. Plus, exotic hens, fishing, and a fun time for all ages!
Challenging miniature golf amid wooded hillside gardens and dramatic waterways.
