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Lancaster PA Fall Activities: Pumpkin Patches, Foliage Drives & Harvest Festivals
Where to go in Lancaster County in fall — peak foliage dates, the working pumpkin patches and corn mazes, apple-cider donut runs, the Renaissance Faire's last weekends, and Halloween at the Strasburg Rail Road.
Dinner Theater in Lancaster County: Shows with a Meal (and the Marquee Theaters Too)
Where to catch dinner and a show in Lancaster County: the true dinner theaters (Dutch Apple, Rainbow's Comedy Playhouse, Magic & Wonder, Bird-in-Hand Stage) plus marquee theaters like Sight & Sound and the Fulton.
Bed & Breakfasts in Lancaster County: Farm Stays, Historic Inns & How to Book
Lancaster County has one of the highest concentrations of bed and breakfasts in Pennsylvania: working farm stays, pre-Revolution inns, and restored Victorians near downtown. Here are the types, some of the best-rated, and how to book.
Date Night in Lancaster: The Best Restaurants for a Night Out
Planning a date night in Lancaster County? These restaurants set the mood with great food, atmosphere, and the kind of experience that makes an evening memorable.
Best Burgers in Lancaster County
From classic diner-style smash burgers to upscale gastropub creations, Lancaster County serves up some of the best burgers in Pennsylvania. Here are the spots you need to try.
Best Outdoor Dining in Lancaster County
Rooftop bars, sidewalk cafes, garden patios, and farmland views, the best places to eat outside in Lancaster County, PA.
The Craft Brewery Trail: Lancaster County's Best Breweries & Taprooms
Hop through Lancaster County's thriving craft beer scene with our guide to the best breweries, taprooms, and craft beer bars.
Best Pizza in Lancaster County: A Slice-by-Slice Guide
From classic New York-style to wood-fired Neapolitan, here are the best pizza spots in Lancaster County that locals swear by.
Best Coffee Shops in Lancaster: A Local's Guide
From Food & Wine's "Best Coffee in Pennsylvania" to cozy micro-roasters, the definitive guide to Lancaster's specialty coffee scene.
Where to Find Real Pennsylvania Dutch Food (and Where Not To)
Pennsylvania Dutch food is a working farm cuisine, not a tourism product. The smokehouses, market stalls, and Saturday family diners that actually carry the tradition are not the same places that sell tickets to all-you-can-eat buffets. Here is the difference, and where to go for the real thing.
Best Indian & Nepalese Restaurants in Lancaster County
Lancaster County's Indian and Nepalese restaurant scene is growing fast. Here are the spots serving the best curries, naan, momos, and tandoori dishes.
Live Music in Lancaster County: Where to See Shows
Lancaster County has a thriving live music scene spanning large concert venues, intimate bar stages, and historic performing arts theaters. Here's where to catch your next show.