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Sightseeing
Gain a deep respect for Amish heritage through our authentic Amish Farmhouse tour, 12-acre property tour, and Backroads Bus tour. Visitors enjoy a genuine
61 locals recommend
The Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge RdGain a deep respect for Amish heritage through our authentic Amish Farmhouse tour, 12-acre property tour, and Backroads Bus tour. Visitors enjoy a genuine
Pinnacle Scenic Overlook is renowned for its cliffs and rock outcrops that provide an expansive view of the lower Susquehanna River Valley.
24 locals recommend
The Pinnacle Overlook
Pinnacle Scenic Overlook is renowned for its cliffs and rock outcrops that provide an expansive view of the lower Susquehanna River Valley.
Pennsylvania hasn’t had wild wolves in more than 100 years, but you can still observe them at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA.
50 locals recommend
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
465 Speedwell Forge RdPennsylvania hasn’t had wild wolves in more than 100 years, but you can still observe them at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA.
Hersheypark is a family theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania
23 locals recommend
Hershey Park Service Center station
100 Hersheypark DrHersheypark is a family theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania
The Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on science center for kids from kindergarten to the eighth grade.
33 locals recommend
The Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland AveThe Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on science center for kids from kindergarten to the eighth grade.
It’s been ranked as one of the scariest tourist attractions in Pennsylvania by outlets like USA Today and the Travel Channel, and it’s right there in Lancaster County when you’re traveling to southeast PA.
A dark corn maze will make you question every step.
A haunted house will keep your heart racing as you stumble through demons, zombies, monsters and other terrors.
8 locals recommend
Field of Screams
191 College AveIt’s been ranked as one of the scariest tourist attractions in Pennsylvania by outlets like USA Today and the Travel Channel, and it’s right there in Lancaster County when you’re traveling to southeast PA.
A dark corn maze will make you question every step.
A haunted house will keep your heart racing as you stumble through demons, zombies, monsters and other terrors.
Have you ever seen a pure white snow goose?
Have you ever seen 100,000 of them at the same time?
Located near Lebanon and Lancaster, the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a gorgeous photo op.
38 locals recommend
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
100 Museum RdHave you ever seen a pure white snow goose?
Have you ever seen 100,000 of them at the same time?
Located near Lebanon and Lancaster, the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a gorgeous photo op.
Shop ’til you drop at the Park City Center.
As the largest shopping mall in Lancaster, PA, it covers a staggering 1.4 million square feet of retail space, and it boasts more than 170 shops across multiple stories.
56 locals recommend
Park City Center
142 Park City CenterShop ’til you drop at the Park City Center.
As the largest shopping mall in Lancaster, PA, it covers a staggering 1.4 million square feet of retail space, and it boasts more than 170 shops across multiple stories.
Hailed as a “kingdom for kids,” Dutch Wonderland is one of the best amusement parks in Lancaster
199 locals recommend
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy EHailed as a “kingdom for kids,” Dutch Wonderland is one of the best amusement parks in Lancaster
The largest indoor sports complex in North America, Spooky Nook Sports Complex, is the ultimate sports destination for families, athletes and businesses.
Spooky Nook Road
Spooky Nook RoadThe largest indoor sports complex in North America, Spooky Nook Sports Complex, is the ultimate sports destination for families, athletes and businesses.
A hot air balloon ride is one of the most incredible ways to view the Pennsylvania countryside.
It’s especially breathtaking when you fly over the picturesque farmlands of Amish country, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you book a tour with Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Rides.
Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival
2727 Old Philadelphia PikeA hot air balloon ride is one of the most incredible ways to view the Pennsylvania countryside.
It’s especially breathtaking when you fly over the picturesque farmlands of Amish country, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you book a tour with Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Rides.
The Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continually-operating railway in Pennsylvania, so it’s definitely one of the top places to visit in Lancaster.
It can be beautiful and tranquil; it can be exciting and unpredictable.
28 locals recommend
Strasburg
The Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continually-operating railway in Pennsylvania, so it’s definitely one of the top places to visit in Lancaster.
It can be beautiful and tranquil; it can be exciting and unpredictable.
Victorian-style building in downtown Lancaster, and it’s registered as a National Historic Landmark because of its heritage, culture and contributions to the PA arts community.
Despite the name, the Fulton Opera House doesn’t see a lot of opera concerts anymore.
It’s mostly morphed into a theater where you can enjoy live performances of things like Titanic, Newsies and The Night Before Christmas.
If you love the theater, however, you won’t want to miss the Fulton Opera House.
137 locals recommend
Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StVictorian-style building in downtown Lancaster, and it’s registered as a National Historic Landmark because of its heritage, culture and contributions to the PA arts community.
Despite the name, the Fulton Opera House doesn’t see a lot of opera concerts anymore.
It’s mostly morphed into a theater where you can enjoy live performances of things like Titanic, Newsies and The Night Before Christmas.
If you love the theater, however, you won’t want to miss the Fulton Opera House.
Clipper Magazine Stadium is a baseball park located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the Northwest Corridor neighborhood. It is the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, the city's Atlantic League of Professional Baseball franchise
27 locals recommend
Clipper Magazine Stadium
650 N Prince StClipper Magazine Stadium is a baseball park located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the Northwest Corridor neighborhood. It is the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, the city's Atlantic League of Professional Baseball franchise
Giant CenterSM hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances including concerts, professional ice shows and family events.
31 locals recommend
Giant Center
550 Hersheypark DrGiant CenterSM hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances including concerts, professional ice shows and family events.
Lincoln Financial Field Stadium is dedicated to providing our guests the highest quality experience in a safe, clean and friendly environment.
And home to the Philadelphia Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field Way
Lincoln Financial Field WayLincoln Financial Field Stadium is dedicated to providing our guests the highest quality experience in a safe, clean and friendly environment.
And home to the Philadelphia Eagles
Citizens Bank Park is a baseball stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the city's South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, the city's Major League Baseball franchise
161 locals recommend
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Bank WayCitizens Bank Park is a baseball stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the city's South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, the city's Major League Baseball franchise
Lancaster Ice Rink
371 Carerra Drenjoy ice skating with the family or by yourself
Food Scene
The Cats Meow
215 S Charlotte Stthis is a local restaurant with a 1920s theme.
Artifice Ales & Mead
55 North Main StreetThis is a new restaurant with a some good food and Meads available
Manheim Twin Kiss
309 S Main StEnjoy soft serve Ice Cream and other finger food at this local staple.
As the oldest farmer’s market in Pennsylvania, Lancaster Central Market is a feast for the senses, and it’s definitely one of the coolest things to do in the city.
The chief attraction of Lancaster Central Market is the food.
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StAs the oldest farmer’s market in Pennsylvania, Lancaster Central Market is a feast for the senses, and it’s definitely one of the coolest things to do in the city.
The chief attraction of Lancaster Central Market is the food.
There’s nothing like dinner and a show, and the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater will give you a New York-style theater experience right in the heart of Pennsylvania.
33 locals recommend
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville RdThere’s nothing like dinner and a show, and the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater will give you a New York-style theater experience right in the heart of Pennsylvania.
Neighborhoods
Manheim was founded in the 1760’s by Baron Stiegel, who built the American Flint Glass Manufactory.
Today, Manheim is home to the Manheim Auto Auction, the largest volume auto auction in the world, and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
See also the nearby towns of Lititz and Mount Joy and the River Towns of Western Lancaster County.
6 locals recommend
Manheim
Manheim was founded in the 1760’s by Baron Stiegel, who built the American Flint Glass Manufactory.
Today, Manheim is home to the Manheim Auto Auction, the largest volume auto auction in the world, and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
See also the nearby towns of Lititz and Mount Joy and the River Towns of Western Lancaster County.
Lititz is a picture-perfect representative of small town America. The town is known for picturesque, tree-lined streets, unique shops, cafés, architecture, and a friendly atmosphere. The architecture is a combination of English, German, and Victorian styles.
81 locals recommend
Lititz
Lititz is a picture-perfect representative of small town America. The town is known for picturesque, tree-lined streets, unique shops, cafés, architecture, and a friendly atmosphere. The architecture is a combination of English, German, and Victorian styles.
East Lampeter Township is one of the six suburbs that border the city of Lancaster, all sharing the same ZIP code with Lancaster.[4] Though the township is predominantly rural and agricultural, the busy highway U.S. 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway, crosses the township from the northwest to the southeast, traveling about eight and one-half miles. The two and one-half mile stretch bordering the city of Lancaster is very congested and serves many businesses including East Town Mall, the Lancaster Mennonite School, Dutch Wonderland amusement park, Tanger Outlets, The Shops at Rockvale, and several hotels and fast food businesses
East Lampeter Township
East Lampeter Township is one of the six suburbs that border the city of Lancaster, all sharing the same ZIP code with Lancaster.[4] Though the township is predominantly rural and agricultural, the busy highway U.S. 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway, crosses the township from the northwest to the southeast, traveling about eight and one-half miles. The two and one-half mile stretch bordering the city of Lancaster is very congested and serves many businesses including East Town Mall, the Lancaster Mennonite School, Dutch Wonderland amusement park, Tanger Outlets, The Shops at Rockvale, and several hotels and fast food businesses
World Famous location of the Amish
Lancaster County is in southern Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River. Lancaster, the county seat, is known for its red-brick Central Market building. North of the city, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum evokes a traditional German settlement. Southeast, in Amish farm country, the town of Strasburg is home to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s vintage trains. Farther south is riverside Susquehannock State Park.
119 locals recommend
Lancaster
World Famous location of the Amish
Lancaster County is in southern Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River. Lancaster, the county seat, is known for its red-brick Central Market building. North of the city, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum evokes a traditional German settlement. Southeast, in Amish farm country, the town of Strasburg is home to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s vintage trains. Farther south is riverside Susquehannock State Park.
Downtown historic Lebanon offers a variety of restaurants and unique shops.
6 locals recommend
Lebanon
Downtown historic Lebanon offers a variety of restaurants and unique shops.
City advice
What to pack
4 Seasons Weather
We experience all 4 seasons; Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter so please pack accordingly.
Lancaster County has some sunny weather durring the Summer time and some chilly weather durring the winter season. In between we experience brisk falls and beautiful Spring months