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Best Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Lancaster County
From America's oldest farmers market to Amish roadside stands with honor-system cash boxes, here's your guide to the best places to buy fresh, local food in Lancaster County.
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.
Best Ice Cream in Lancaster County
Lancaster County's dairy farming heritage makes it one of the best places in Pennsylvania for ice cream. From farm-fresh scoops to creative frozen treats, here are the top spots.
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.
Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Lancaster County
Start your morning right with the best breakfast and brunch spots in Lancaster County, from farm-fresh diners to trendy weekend brunch destinations.
Where Lancaster Chefs Actually Eat on Their Day Off
The downtown restaurants on every visitor guide are not where line cooks end up after a Saturday double. They eat at the small ethnic spots, late-night pizza counters, dive-bar burger nights, and 6 a.m. diners that nobody writes about. Here are eleven of them.
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.
Lancaster County Mud Sales: The Complete Guide
A mud sale is an Amish and Mennonite benefit auction that funds a Lancaster County volunteer fire company: quilts, livestock, furniture, and Pennsylvania Dutch food. Here is what gets sold, the season schedule, and how to visit.
Marietta Fireworks: Lancaster County's Fourth of July Show
Marietta puts on a free, volunteer-run Fourth of July fireworks show in Lancaster County, PA. Here is when it launches, where to watch, where to park, and what else to do in the historic river town.
National Treasure Meets Local History: An Interview with Adam Zurn of Uncharted Lancaster
Adam Zurn turned a missing pioneer cemetery into Uncharted Lancaster, a site of scavenger hunts, deep-dive local history, and guided tours through Lancaster County's tunnels, ravines, and forgotten places. We talked about how he builds adventures, what locals get wrong about covered bridges, and why he's still on Team Goonies.
Amish Holidays in Lancaster County: 2026 Dates and What's Closed
Lancaster County's Old Order Amish and Mennonite community keeps a calendar of religious holidays when many Amish-owned businesses close. Here are the 2026 dates, including movable feasts like Ascension Day (May 14), and what to expect when you visit.
Where to See Fireworks in Lancaster County, 2026
Every fireworks display in Lancaster County for summer 2026: the five big July 4 events (Long's Park, Lititz, Marietta, Junction Center, Star Barn) and the every-Saturday show at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm from May through October.