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Museums

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Performing Arts

Theaters, concerts, shows, and live performances
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Family Fun

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Tours

Guided tours, buggy rides, and sightseeing
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Historic Sites

Historic places, covered bridges, and landmarks
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Nightlife

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Sports & Recreation

Sports venues, recreation centers, and fitness
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Spas & Wellness

Spas, salons, and wellness centers
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Covered Bridges

Historic covered bridges of Lancaster County
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Trains & Railroads

Railroad attractions, train rides, and rail museums
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Amusement Parks

Amusement parks, water parks, and theme parks
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Golf

Golf courses, driving ranges, and miniature golf
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Haunted Attractions

Haunted houses, ghost tours, and Halloween attractions
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Amish Attractions

Amish country experiences, buggy rides, and cultural tours
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Lancaster Central Market

Lancaster, PA(717) 735-6890
4.7 (7,087)
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
Open · 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed

Cork & Cap

Lancaster, PA(717) 735-2025
4.4 (994)$$$
Cork Factory Hotel's restaurant at 480 New Holland Avenue, with on-site dining and online ordering.
DinnerRestaurantsOutdoor Activities
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Strasburg First Presbyterian Church

Strasburg, PA(717) 687-6030
4.3 (11)
Places of WorshipAttractions
Hours not listed

East Strasburg

Ronks, PA+18667259666
Trains & Railroads
Hours not listed
Closed

Shirk's Bike Shop

East Earl, PA(717) 445-5731
4.9 (244)
Large selection of new and used bikes. "This is by far one of the best bike shops around, if not in the country."
Outdoor Activities
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed

Hildy’s Tavern

Lancaster, PA(717) 397-2495
4.4 (171)$
A neighborhood pub in Lancaster.
Nightlife
2:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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Shamrock Cafe

Lancaster, PA(717) 299-2927
4.3 (323)$
A neighborhood bar in Lancaster.
Bars & BreweriesNightlifeCafes & Coffee
Open · 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Jackson's Sawmill Covered Bridge

Quarryville, PA
4.9 (53)
A historic covered bridge in Quarryville.
Covered BridgesHistoric Sites
Open · Open 24 hours
Closed

Green Room Theatre

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-3911
4.6 (11)
A black box theater at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster.
Performing Arts
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Binns Park & Ewell Plaza

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-4758
4.0 (606)
A public park and plaza in downtown Lancaster.
Outdoor Activities
Open · 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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Binns Park

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-4758
4.0 (606)
A public park in downtown Lancaster.
Outdoor Activities
Open · 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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The Red Caboose Motel & Restaurtant

Ronks, PA(717) 687-5000
4.4 (1,837)
Overnight stays in restored railroad cabooses with a dining-car restaurant near Strasburg.
Art GalleriesAmish AttractionsHotels
Open · 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Sight & Sound Theatres

Ronks, PA(800) 377-1277
4.9 (28,433)
Performing ArtsAttractions
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center

Stevens, PA(717) 738-1490
4.9 (2,188)
Event VenuesHotelsVacation Rentals
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PRiMA Theatre Company

Lancaster, PA(717) 327-5124
4.9 (336)
Making a beautiful ruckus in Lancaster by curing the common cultural experience. PRiMA's aim is to produce engaging events that speak today's cultural language and enrich your life.
Performing Arts
Hours not listed
Closed

The Trust Performing Arts Center

Lancaster, PA(717) 208-7835
4.9 (124)
THE TRUST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is a stunning new venue for music, theater, and dance in the heart of Lancaster's downtown arts district. Visit us online at www.LancasterTrust.com to explore our guest artist series THE TRUST PRESENTS and and our series of inspiring lectures, THE TRUST TALKS.
Performing Arts
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed

Wright’s Ferry Mansion

Columbia, PA(717) 684-4325
4.9 (64)
Wright's Ferry Mansion is a historic home located in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1738, and is a 2 1/2-story, rectangular limestone dwelling with a gable roof and pent eave. It was built for Susanna Wright, an English Quakeress, and its architecture reflects a mix of English and Germanic elements. The house was restored to appear as in 1750 and is open to the public several days a week from May through October.
Historic Sites
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed

Smoketown Helicopters

Smoketown, PA(717) 344-4871
4.9 (61)
Smoketown Airport helicopter tours from $124.99 plus airplane and helicopter flight training; veteran-owned, founded 2014.
Family FunPerforming ArtsAttractions
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Lancaster PA Christmas Activities: A Guide to Lights, Shows & Holiday Trains

The working guide to Christmas in Lancaster County — Koziar's, Sight & Sound, the Strasburg Rail Road holiday trains, Lititz Christkindlmarkt, and where to eat.

Visit Lancaster PA
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Romantic Getaway in Lancaster PA: Where to Stay, Eat & Drink

A working list for couples planning a Lancaster County weekend — the best inns, the fine-dining rooms that own the evening, the wineries worth the drive, and the country drives that take you off the tourist track.

Visit Lancaster PA
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Where the Locals Send Visitors

We collect what Lancaster locals tell their out-of-town visitors when asked. The patterns are clear: skip the polished tourism-trail recommendations, eat at the staples, time the Central Market visit to a Tuesday, and don't underestimate the small streets.

Visit Lancaster PA
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Lancaster Nightlife: Where to Drink, Hear Music, and Stay Out Late

Downtown Lancaster keeps a real nightlife scene for a city its size: a five-story Irish bar with a rooftop deck, a bowling-alley cocktail lounge, two speakeasies, a brewery row, and live music seven nights a week. Here is where to go.

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Things to Do in Lancaster County

Lancaster County offers endless things to do for every age and interest. Explore historic covered bridges, ride the Strasburg Railroad, visit world-class museums, catch a show at one of the area's performing arts venues, or enjoy outdoor adventures from hiking trails to golf courses. Discover attractions, tours, seasonal events, and family fun throughout the region.