Sightseeing & Entertainment

Amish Country Tours
Route 340, at Plain & Fancy Farm. 717-768-3600
Enjoy 2-hour back road guided Amish farmland tours at 10:30am & 1:45pm (Mon.-Sat.) and 11:30am only Sunday. Also thru October: Amish Visit-In-Person Tours at 5:00pm (Mon.-Fri.). Underground Rail Road Tour at 5:00pm (Saturdays). All-day Philadelphia Tours at 8:30am Wednesdays only.
www.amishexperience.com
Amish Experience F/X Theater
Rt. 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm. 717-768-3600
Emotional, unforgettable story of the Amish, told with special effects and unique imagery. Open daily, shows on the hour.
www.amishexperience.com

Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks PA, 17572
Located on 10 acres of beautiful PA Dutch Countryside in Strasburg is The Amish Village. A unique blend of Amish History, Farmland fun and local flavor. A must see!  Guided tours daily.
www.theamishvillage.net

Biblical Tabernacle
2209 Millstream Rd., Lancaster PA 17602, 717-299-0954
Full-scale reproduction of Moses’ Tabernacle, seen only by guided 45 minute lecture tour.
www.mennoniteinfoctr.com
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
150 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks,PA 17572. 717-687-6843 or 1-866-546-1799.
Join over ¾ of a million adventurers.Over 26 farm-fun activities for everyone. May-October.
www.CherryCrestAdventureFarm.com
Choo Choo Barn, Inc.
Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7911
1,700 Sq. Ft. hand-built miniature train display – 22 trains – 150 animated figures!
www.choochoobarn.com
Country Road Scooter and Motorcycle Rentals
220 N. Ronks Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-598-3191
Rent a scooter or motorcycle and explore the countryside of Lancaster County.
www.countryroadscooters.com
Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster, PA 17603, (717) 399-7977
We offer a delightful assortment of over 250 boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and entertainment and performing arts venues.
www.downtownlancaster.com
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601. 717-898-1900
Performances Tues.-Sat. evening with selected matinees and Sun.-Twilight shows.
Child rates available.
www.dutchapple.com
Ghost Tour of Lancaster
Mrs. Penn’s Shoppe, 2 W. Main Street, Straburg, PA 17679, 717-687-6687
Discover the other side of Lancaster’s history on this candlelight walking tour. All ages.
www.ghosttour.com
Hershey’s Chocolate World
251 Park Blvd. Hershey, PA 17033, 717-534-4900
Free Hershey’s Chocolate Making Tour, Hershey’s Really Big 3D Show, and a Free
Hershey’s sample.
www.hersheyschocolateworld.com
Intercourse Pretzel Factory
3614 Old Phila. Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534. 717-768-3432
Learn how old-fashioned pretzels are made by hand on our FREE tour and twist your own.
www.IntercoursePretzelFactory.com
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
219 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543. 717-626-4534
Tour America's First Pretzel Bakery. Hands-on pretzel twisting training. Learn about pretzel history. Bakery store.
www.juliussturgis.com
Mennonite Information Center
2209 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-0954
Showing “Who Are the Amish” with Step-on Guides for Amish Country tours,
open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.
www.mennoniteinfoctr.com

Mount Hope Estate & Winery / Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Rt. 72, north of Manheim, PA. 717-665-7021
Home of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Complimentary wine tasting.
Mon-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5.
www.parenfaire.com
National Christmas Center Family Attraction and Museum
3427 Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30) Paradise, PA 17562, 717-442-7950
Tour life-sized, indoor exhibits and celebrate Christmas memories, history & traditions.
www.NationalChristmasCenter.com
Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau
501 Greenfield Road (off Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17601 and NEW location on the square in downtown: 5 W. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. 1-800-PA-DUTCH. Insider details, knowledgeable staff, brochures, coupons. Plan your trip at the official website....
www.PaDutchCountry.com
Sight and Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Station Rd., Strasburg,PA 17579.8000-377-1277
Inspiring Stories.Spectacular shows.
www.sight-sound.com
Strasburg Rail Road
Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7522
Travel through PA Dutch country on a steam train. Eat on a dining car, visit shops, and other ride fun extras.
www.StrasburgRailRoad.com
That Fish Place / That Pet Place
237 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-299-5691
Largest pet store in the world! Aquariums / pets. Free sting ray touch tank. Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 10-6. www.thatpetplace.com
Verdant View Farm
429 Strasburg Rd., Paradise, PA 17562. 888-321-8119
Milk cows, feed calves and take our Farmland Fun Wagon Tour around our working dairy farm!
www.farmlandfun.com

Buggy Rides

Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides
Plain & Fancy Farm, Rt. 340, between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse. 717-768-8828
Operated by Amish. Stop at a real Amish farm. All in the country - 40 mile view. Open daily.
www.amishbuggyrides.com

Museums & Historical Sites

Amish Country Homestead
Rt. 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm. 717-768-3600
Only Amish house tour designated Lancaster County "Heritage Site." Guided tours at quarter to the hour daily.
www.amishexperience.com
Ephrata Cloister
632 W. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522, 717-733-6600
One of America's earliest religious communities. National Historic Landmark. Tours daily. Take a quiet walk through our historic grounds and buildings. Museum, gift shop. Open 7 days.
www.ephratacloister.org
Hans Herr House & Museum
1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584, 717-464-4438
Lancaster County started here! Experience Colonial America Mon.-Sat. 9 AM – 4 PM. VISA/MC
www.hansherr.org
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-393-9745
Come and experience 300 years of Amish and Mennonite culture through our quilts, furniture, and other artifacts.
www.lmhs.org
National Toy Train Museum
300 Paradise Lane, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-8976
Five operating train layouts, movies, library, gift shop, hours 10-5 open 7 days May-Oct.
www.NTTMuseum.org

Miniature Golf

High Sports
727 Furnace Hills Pike (Route 501, 1 Mile North of) Lititz, PA 17543, 717-626-8318
Fun for the whole family! Mini-Golf, Go Kart Track, Batting Cages, Driving Range (bring your own clubs).
www.HighSports.com
 

 


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