Lancaster County offers more than just miles of farmland, it’s full of outdoor adventures, including everything ranging from hot air balloon rides and ziplines to farm tours and plenty of other local attractions.
Whether you want to have an active adventure, or just want to be outside, Lancaster County delivers more to do than you’d expect. Explore Amish farms on guided tours, bike or hike through the countryside and farmlands. Tee off at a local golf course, or check out a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Adventure seekers can go ziplining or complete a challenging ropes course, while families can spend the day at a petting zoo, corn maze or fun on the farm type activity.
Lancaster County’s outdoor fun isn’t just for summer either. Field of Screams brings nationally ranked Halloween scares every fall, and Koziar’s Christmas Village lights up the season with one of the best outdoor Christmas displays in the USA.
Explore outdoor activities below, or check our specific pages for Ziplines, Golf Courses, Hiking Trails, and more.
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Come experience life on an Amish farm. Milk a cow, feed a calf and the pygmy goats, miniature bull, and miniature chickens. Watch the pot-bellied pigs perform. All ages will enjoy this! Then tour their big garden and sample the fresh produce. Groups are welcome. Learn about Amish life from the Amish.
Old Windmill Farm – Amish Farm Tours
262 Paradise Lane
Go ziplining, challenge an outdoor obstacle course, learn rappelling, feel wind in your hair on a giant swing, explore an on-site wildlife center, practice archery, enjoy a hiking trail through Pennsylvania Woodlands, ride pedal carts, make a splash in the outdoor pool, scale a 40-ft climbing tower, and more!
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center
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Ride like the Amish with a Horse and Buggy. Visit working Amish farms. Several ride options available, including Private Rides!
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Visit WebsitePersonally meet Amish at milking time, at work, at home.
Visit WebsiteYoga is for fitness, but it’s more fun shared with goats! Contact us about goat yoga.
Visit WebsiteTour the scenic back roads of Amish Country. Find out how the Amish live today on a guided bus tour!
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Visit WebsiteThe Amazing Maize Maze, plus 50 Farm Activities for all ages.
Visit WebsiteRide aboard a full-sized, steam-powered Thomas the Tank Engine™.
Visit WebsiteLocated in his former home and studio, the Demuth Museum preserves the art of Charles Demuth (1883-1935).
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Visit WebsiteNightly ghost tours in Lancaster City and in Strasburg.
Visit Website“Best Outdoor Christmas Display”. Amazing fun for the entire family!
Visit WebsiteCelebrating 90-years, come visit our 4th generation dairy farm in Lancaster County!
Visit WebsiteWe are a family owned and operated business that provides fresh, homegrown in-season fruits and vegetables picked on location.
Visit WebsiteThis exciting miniature golf course features a captivating explorer theme, transporting players on a fun-filled quest through a world of challenges.
Visit WebsiteOver a thousand bikes in stock! Electric, mountain, hybrid, & youth bikes. Plus, complete line of fitness equipment.
Visit WebsiteJoin us in August for our Annual Sunflower Fest! Featuring over 15 varieties of beautiful sunflowers and wildflowers spread out over 3 acres!
Visit WebsiteAll Aboard The Barnyard Express Train Ride and enjoy a beautiful tour of our family farm!
Visit WebsiteCome to Root’s Old Mill Flea Market and experience undiscovered treasures! Open Saturdays, April through November
Visit Website45-minute ride to Paradise, PA aboard America’s oldest short-line railroad.
Visit WebsiteVisit our petting zoo and our adorable animals. See our potbelly pig, alpaca, goat, and miniature ponies.
Visit WebsiteMilk a cow. Feed a calf. Pet pygmy goats. Hold bunnies. Plus, exotic hens, fishing, and a fun time for all ages!
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