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Shirk's Bike Shop

East Earl, PA(717) 445-5731

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

Hildy’s Tavern

Lancaster, PA(717) 397-2495

A neighborhood pub in Lancaster.

2:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Shamrock Cafe

Lancaster, PA(717) 299-2927

A neighborhood bar in Lancaster.

Bars & BreweriesNightlifeCafes & Coffee

7:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Jackson's Sawmill Covered Bridge

Quarryville, PA

A historic covered bridge in Quarryville.

Covered BridgesHistoric Sites

Open · Open 24 hours

Green Room Theatre

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-3911

A black box theater at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster.

Performing Arts

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Binns Park & Ewell Plaza

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-4758

A public park and plaza in downtown Lancaster.

Outdoor Activities

7:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Binns Park

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-4758

A public park in downtown Lancaster.

Outdoor Activities

7:00 AM – 8:30 PM

The Red Caboose Motel & Restaurtant

Ronks, PA(717) 687-5000

Overnight stays in restored railroad cabooses with a dining-car restaurant near Strasburg.

Art GalleriesAmish AttractionsHotels

7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The Zoetropolis

Lancaster, PA(717) 874-0526

Lancaster art-house cinema paired with a restaurant and on-site craft distillery.

Sports & Recreation

The Historic Conservation Trust of the Ephrata Area

Ephrata, PA(717) 733-6600

An 18th-century communal religious settlement in Ephrata with original buildings and guided tours.

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Penn Cinema & IMAX®

Lititz, PA(717) 626-7720

Lititz multiplex showing first-run films with a large-format IMAX screen and in-house bar.

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Lion in the Park Fountain

Lancaster, PA(717) 291-4829

A small outdoor fountain and public green space in the Lancaster area.

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Sight & Sound Theatres

Ronks, PA(800) 377-1277

Performing ArtsAttractions

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center

Stevens, PA(717) 738-1490

Event VenuesHotelsVacation Rentals

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PRiMA Theatre Company

Lancaster, PA(717) 327-5124

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

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The Trust Performing Arts Center

Lancaster, PA(717) 208-7835

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

Wright’s Ferry Mansion

Columbia, PA(717) 684-4325

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.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Smoketown Helicopters

Smoketown, PA(717) 344-4871

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

Articles & guides

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

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

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

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.

Visit Lancaster PA