● Lancaster County

Things to Do in Lancaster, PA

16 must-do attractions · 17 categories

Lancaster County packs a kingdom-themed amusement park, a steam railroad still running its 1837 right-of-way, the country’s densest concentration of covered bridges, and Pennsylvania’s oldest farmers market into a forty-mile-wide patch of rolling farmland east of Harrisburg. The shortlist below is where most first-time visitors start — Dutch Wonderland, Strasburg Railroad, Sight & Sound, Kitchen Kettle Village. Below that, every "play" subcategory the directory tracks, from outdoor activities to performing arts to haunted houses.

Must-do attractions

Dutch Wonderland

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-1888

With over 30 fun-filled rides, Duke’s Lagoon water play area, and live entertainment, Dutch Wonderland is the place “Where Kids RULE!” The park is designed for families with young children in mind and offers a host of fun things to see and do. Since opening on May, 20, 1963, Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as a premier *family amusement park in Lancaster County* and has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Kid’s Park in the World by Amusement Today magazine.

Event VenuesAmusement ParksFamily Fun

Strasburg Railroad

Ronks, PA(717) 687-7522

Trains & RailroadsFamily FunAttractions

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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

Ronks, PA(717) 687-6843

Located in the heart of PA Dutch Country, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is a unique place where fun, family, and farming come together. A leader on the growing edge of "*agri-tainment*", they work hard to give your family an opportunity to laugh and learn while engaging in a variety of wholesome activities on our working farm! They're a great choice when looking for *fun things to do in Lancaster, PA*.

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Kitchen Kettle Village

Intercourse, PA(717) 768-8261

For over 55 years we have been preserving the bounty of Lancaster County in our Jam & Relish Kitchen... and celebrating the area’s wonderful heritage with food festivals and special events that make Kitchen Kettle Village a little different -- and a lot of fun.

AttractionsGift Shops

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Amish Village

Ronks, PA(717) 687-8511

Ronks living-history site on 12 acres with an 1840 farmhouse, one-room schoolhouse, and Backroads bus tour.

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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Amish Farm and House

Lancaster, PA(717) 394-6185

1955-vintage Amish attraction on a 15-acre farm with bus tours at 11, 1, and 3, plus goat yoga and sunset dinners.

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10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sight & Sound Theatres

Ronks, PA(800) 377-1277

Performing ArtsAttractions

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

American Music Theatre

Lancaster, PA(717) 397-7700

1,600-seat theater on Route 30 hosting AMT original musical revues, the annual Christmas show, and touring concerts.

Performing ArtsAttractions

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Fulton Theatre

Lancaster, PA(717) 397-7425

Performing ArtsAttractions

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Lancaster Central Market

Lancaster, PA(717) 735-6890

Lancaster's downtown farmers market and the oldest continuously operated public market in the United States. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday in the brick Romanesque market house on Penn Square since 1889. About 60 stallholders sell produce, meats, baked goods, Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, and prepared foods from Lancaster County growers and makers.

RestaurantsBreakfastMarkets & Farm Stands

6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Turkey Hill Experience

Columbia, PA(717) 684-0134

Come learn how our ice cream is made, sit in our milk truck, brainstorm your own ice cream flavor, milk a mechanical cow and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill. Discovery and delight abound for the whole family. And of course, there are free samples of Turkey Hill ice cream and iced tea!

Ice CreamFamily FunAttractions

11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

Lititz, PA(717) 626-4354

Founded in 1861, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. Help us celebrate our 150th anniversary this year! Tour the original bakery, get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting, and taste the results of 150 years of pretzel baking heritage.

ToursBakeriesBrunch

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Strasburg, PA(717) 687-8628

Pennsylvania's world-class *museum of railroad history*, with exhibits of over 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, uniforms, art work, tools and other artifacts from 1825 to the present. Unique programs and special events, vast library and archives, interactive railway education center, working restoration shop, outdoor restoration yard and turntable. Tours, facility rentals and other learning opportunities.

Event VenuesTrains & RailroadsFamily Fun

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

Lancaster, PA(717) 569-0401

Living-history farm museum on roughly 100 acres in Lancaster, preserving Pennsylvania German rural culture from 1740 to 1940.

Event VenuesWedding VenuesHistoric Sites

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lancaster Science Factory

Lancaster, PA(717) 509-6363

Welcome to the Lancaster Science Factory, a hands-on, interactive technology and science center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come explore our exciting exhibits relating to the physical sciences, engineering, technology and mathematics! A *fun thing to do with kids in Lancaster County*, the Science Factory is a unique kids-oriented *museum in downtown Lancaster*.

Event VenuesFamily FunAttractions

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Demuth Museum

Lancaster, PA(717) 299-9940

The Demuth Museum is dedicated to developing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the art work and legacy of American modernist Charles Demuth. We engage and inspire diverse audiences through an innovative program of exhibitions, education, scholarship and collections activities.

AttractionsMuseums

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM