Lancaster Attractions & Entertainment

Come and enjoy all the attractions, activities, and entertainment
to be enjoyed & experienced throughout Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

When people think about Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country,
they usually think about the Amish. There are many ways to explore
and learn about the fascinating Amish culture and lifestyle here.

However, people often are unaware of the diversity of attractions and other things
there are to see and do throughout Lancaster County. Our many unique attractions,
our historical heritage, the excellent food, the shopping, and the fun activities
for people of all ages often cause visitors to stay longer than they had planned.
And it is this same diversity of attractions that bring them back here again and again.
Many people return here year after year because of all that this area has to offer
amid our peaceful country setting.

We have also added a special listing of
unique attractions and events to help you better enjoy & experience
Christmas in Lancaster.

So, come get away from it all...
...and to all that we have waiting for you throughout
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania!

LANCASTER ATTRACTIONS / ENTERTAINMENT · Attractions · Amish Attractions · Amusement Parks
Bicycling · Bowling · Breweries · Covered Bridges · Day Spas · Entertainment · Equestrian · Events
Factory Tours · Family Activities · Farmers Markets · Free Things To Do · Galleries · Golf Courses
Groups · Historical Sites · Kids · Miniature Golf · Movies · Mud Sales · Museums · Outdoors
Paintball · Railroad Attractions · Sports · Theaters · Tours · Wineries

AAA BUGGY RIDES Kitchen Kettle Village, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340), Intercourse, PA 17534. 717-989-2829 Our friendly drivers will enlighten and entertain you with facinating stories and information about the Amish lifestyle. Choose from any of our famous horse and buggy tours: The Ultimate Four Mile Country Buggy Ride, The Five Mile Covered Bridge Ride, The Over Three Mile All Country Ride and more!

AARON & JESSICA'S BUGGY RIDES Plain & Fancy Farm, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8828 Lancaster's only ride through real working non-commercial Amish farms. Visit a real Amish home. Start your ride through our covered bridge, rain or shine. 4-mile tour with Amish guides. Family owned. Open all year. Longer rides available. Group and bus tours welcome. See you!

	AMISH FARM & HOUSE 2395 Lincoln Highway East (U.S. Route 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-394-6185 Learn about the Old Order Amish of Lancaster County on a guided house tour. Explore the 25-acre working farm, investigate the barns and see the farm animals. Amish buggy rides and playground available. Open daily year round.

AMISH FARMERS MARKET AT MEADOWBROOK 345 West Main Street, Suites 220 & 230, Leola, PA 17540, 717-656-6714 Come stroll our aisles, savor the tempting aromas and taste the natural freshness of Lancaster County. Visit dozens of Amish vendors offering fresh baked Artisan breads, organic produce, local meats, fine cheeses, tempting sweets, delicious sandwiches and more. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday all year round. Buses Welcome. Drivers Lounge

BIBLICAL TABERNACLE REPRODUCTION Mennonite Information Center, 2209 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-0954 Visit the full-size reproduction of Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness, designed from Biblical descriptions in the book of Exodus. Lecture tours explain the history and spiritual significance of this dwelling place of God among his people. Guests representing many faiths and cultures from all over the world have found this fascinating.

BUCK MOTORSPORTS PARK 900 Lancaster Pike, Willow Street, PA 17566 (PO Box 8289, Lancaster, PA 17604), 717-859-4244 Powersports - for today's supercharged family! In our 31st year -- presenting the best motorsports entertainment at affordable family prices. Championship truck and tracor pulling, monster truck shows, mud bog events, demolition derbies, fireworks, tuff truck competitions, and more! Power, excitement and thrills to appeal to all motorsports fans! See You at the Buck!

	CONCERTS at AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE 2425 Lincoln Highway East, (Rt. 30 across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-648-4102, 717-397-7700 AMT is where music is alive! Don't miss the biggest concerts, Broadway tours and original shows live on stage year round. Call the box office or visit www.AMTshows.com to see what's going to be on stage when you're in town!

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™ at STRASBURG RAIL ROAD Route 741, Strasburg, PA (GPS: 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572), 717-687-8421 Take a 25-minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, rolling into Strasburg three times each year. In addition to a ride on the larger-than-life coal-burning steam train, enjoy a variety of activities for the entire family. Tickets are available at www.StrasburgRailRoad.com. Advance purchase is recommended.

DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-898-1900 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is a year-round theatre presenting live musicals performed by professional performers selected from national auditions and a live orchestra with a buffet of classic American cuisine. Group rates for parties of 16 or more and Children's Theatre shows four times each year. Hotel and theatre packages available.

DUTCH WONDERLAND FAMILY AMUSEMENT PARK ® 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW A Kingdom for Kids! 48-acre amusement park with over 30 rides, Duke’s Lagoon interactive water play area, and live shows including The Adventure of the Frog Prince high dive. Open daily Memorial Day - Labor Day and select fall weekends. Birthday parties, group rates and catering available. Free parking.

FREEDOM CHAPEL DINNER THEATRE 15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013 Newest theatre in Lancaster County. Great experience! Intimate, up close and personal. "Amish Vows in Paradise" - true, original, Amish show. Local Amish have attended, saying, "You're right on", "We love it". We're fine dining. Seating 100, meal served to your table. Broadway and original shows. Feb. 13 - Dec. 24.

HANDS-ON HOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF LANCASTER 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-569-KIDS There's so much to explore at the area's only museum where playing and learning go hand-in-hand. Not-for-profit museum features shared educational experiences that delight kids and parents alike. Self-directed exhibits for adults and children ages 2-10 to explore together. Exhibits include Marty's Machine Shop, E-I-E-I KNOW, Mostly Make-Believe, and more!.

HERR'S SNACK FACTORY TOUR™ 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362, 800-63-SNACK Enjoy Herr's FREE Snack Factory Tour. Sample tasty snacks, fresh and warm from our cookers. With guided tours, gift shop, Chipper's Café, video and more, Herr's offers families, schools and bus tours lots of fun! It's a day trip of free, educational fun you'll remember for a lifetime. Handicap/wheelchair accessible.

	INTERCOURSE PRETZEL FACTORY 3614 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-3432 Learn how to twist a pretzel with us on our free factory tour. Enjoy our plain, herb, cheese and brown butter hard pretzels. Soft pretzels are made daily. We also offer an array of regional pretzels. Tour hours and store hours are listed on our web site.

	JASON'S WOODS 99 Stehman Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-872-5768 Open 10/2 - 11/1. No one does Halloween like the Legendary Jason's Woods! Celebrating 24 years, featuring "9" hair-raising, haunted attractions with breathtaking special effects. Free fabulous pre-show entertainment including live bands, DJ's, magic shows, and more! Exciting new attractions for 2009!

	KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-732-3538 Stroll through a Village of 42 shops, restaurants & lodging built around our "world famous" canning kitchen. Sample freshly made pepper jam, watch us quilt, see fudge being made and listen as Banjo Jimmy plays a folk tune. Open Monday - Saturday 9-5.

LANCASTER ARCHERY SUPPLY 2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-829-7408, 717-394-7229 Check out USA's Largest Archery-Only Pro Shop and Distributor. Discount prices on all your archery needs or shoot on our indoor ranges. Take lessons from the pros or shoot our Techno-Hunt Virtual Hunting Simulator. There's over 34,000 sq.ft. of Everything in Archery. Visit www.LancasterArchery.com for store hours.

	LASERDOME ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 2050 Auction Rd., along Rt. 283 at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-492-0002 Laser tag, laser light shows, and the county's largest arcade - all part of the hi-tech fun at Laserdome. Our games are fun for everyone in your family ages 6 and up. Open late so you can play longer! Open Tuesday - Sunday.

	MAKE-A-FRIEND WORKSHOP 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks PA 17572, 717-768-0152 A cultural activity center where you discover, create and take home a treasure from Lancaster. Make an authentic Amish friend or build a wooden barn. Discover the Pennsylvania Dutch culture at hands-on activity stations and puppet show featuring Amish friends, Becca and Benuel! Rain or shine, it’s workshop time

NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CENTER 3427 Lincoln Highway East (U.S. Rt. 30), Paradise, PA 17562, 717-442-7950 Family Attraction/Museum: Life-sized exhibits capture the magic of Christmas throughout the year! "Journey to Bethlehem" (total environmental experience); Explore TudorTowne animated storybook village, Santa's Workshop, Toyland train mountain (under a giant Christmas tree!), 1950's Woolworth's re-creation. Discover local and worldwide Christmas traditions. 15 major galleries, additional exhibits, antiques, more!

	THE NATIONAL TOY TRAIN MUSEUM P.O. Box 300, Paradise Lane, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-8976 An extensive collection of toy trains from the mid-1800's to the present day. Five operating interactive train layouts, continuous toy train videos, research library, and a gift shop. Located close to many other railroad attractions and Amish farmlands.

	THE OUTHOUSE The Village Of Dutch Delights, 2853 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, PA 17572, 717-687-9580 It's fun! You'll laugh! You'll scream! You won't forget your visit to the home of the man-eating chicken. This combination Store/Fun House is the talk of Lancaster County. Located in the Dienner's Restaurant Complex on Route 30, just 1.8 miles east of Rockvale Square Outlets.

PEOPLE'S PLACE QUILT MUSEUM 3510 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-828-8218 "A Showcase of Quilts: Dazzling Contemporary Creations" showcases 23 contemporary quilts selected for their outstanding design, color, and workmanship. Also, includes educational exhibits about quilt making. Free admission. Our Museum Shoppe features outstanding one-of-a-kind folk objects and art pieces. Located above the historic Old Country Store. Open Mondays - Saturdays 9am - 5pm.

ROUGH AND TUMBLE ENGINEERS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, INC. 4977 Lincoln Hwy. East (Route 30), Kinzers, PA 17535, 717-442-4249 The most complete steam and gas shows around. See in operation and display antique tractor pulls, threshing, steam traction and stationary steam engines, large gas engines and hit and miss engines, tractors, construction equipment, our blacksmith shop and sawmill. Visit our model shop, antique car display, ride 2 steam railroads.

VILLAGE GREENS MINIATURE GOLF 1444 Village Road (Route 741), Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-6933 Challenging golf amid the natural beauty of wooded hillside gardens intertwined with dramatic waterways. Traditional challenges plus natural obstacles. Two courses cover 13 acres in a beautiful wooded setting. The foliage changes with the season. Not a typical miniature golf course! Afterward, enjoy old-fashioned milk shakes, hand-dipped ice cream, sandwiches.

	WONDERLAND MINI-GOLF 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-393-3679 Experience the challenge and fun of 18 holes of miniature golf! Whether you're an amateur or an expert on the greens, the whole family will enjoy an ice cream sundae at Par 3 Cafe' afterwards! Special rates for groups of 10 or more, and children 3 and under play FREE!

ABE'S BUGGY RIDES Lancaster's only Amish-owned/operated buggy ride business. 2596 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-392-1794 ALLIMAX FARM Family horseback riding. Advanced Western riding lessons. 4606 Marietta Ave., Columbia, PA 17512 717-669-2042 THE AMISH VILLAGE Route 896, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8511 ANTIQUES CAPITAL U.S.A. Antiques Capital in Adamstown PA, Lancaster County P.O. Box 814, Adamstown, PA 19501 CARIBBEAN INDOOR WATER PARK 2100 Lincoln Hwy. E. (U.S. Rt 30), Lancaster, PA 17602 717-397-7781, 800-446-4656 DESTINATIONS HAIR STUDIO AND DAY SPA Traditional and innovative therapies for mind and body. 38 Deborah Drive, Leola, PA 17540 717-556-0276 THE DINING CAR at the Strasburg Railroad Enjoy lunch or dinner aboard Strasburg Rail Road. Rt. 741 E., Strasburg (GPS: 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572) 717-687-6486 DUTCH WINTER WONDERLAND Rides, holiday entertainment, magical lights and more! Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park®, 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW GEORGE'S WOODCRAFTS 9 Reichs Church Rd., Marietta, PA 17547 800-799-1685 GHOST TOURS OF LANCASTER Mrs. Penn's Shop, 2 W. Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-6687 INTERCOURSE CANNING COMPANY 3612 E. Newport Road, Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-0156	LANCASTER COUNTY WINERY 799 Rawlinsville Road, Willow Street, PA 17584 717-464-3555 OLD VILLAGE STORE Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 717-397-1291 RED ROSE SEG TOURS Guided Segway Tours of Historic Downtown Lancaster. 305 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 717-393-4526, 877-393-8345 SEPTEMBER FARM 460 Mill Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344 610-273-3552 THE SPA AT INTERCOURSE VILLAGE "A French country spa." 3544 Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340), PO Box 578, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-0555, 800-801-2219 STRASBURG COUNTRY STORE & CREAMERY Voted #1 ice cream (Lancaster County Magazine readers). Centre Square, 1 West Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-0766  JULIUS STURGIS PRETZEL BAKERY 219 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-4354 THAT FISH PLACE / THAT PET PLACE Explore the World's Largest Pet Store - It's Amazing! 237 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 717-299-5691, 888-842-8738 WALTZ VINEYARDS Boutique winery specializing in estate grown premium wines. 1599 Old Line Road, Manheim, PA 17545 717-664-WINE  WILBUR CHOCOLATE'S CANDY AMERICANA MUSEUM 48 N. Broad St., Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-3249 WILLOW VALLEY GOLF COURSE A 9-hole, 35-acre course in beautiful Willow Valley. 2416 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-464-4448
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LANCASTER ATTRACTIONS / ENTERTAINMENT · Attractions · Amish Attractions · Amusement Parks
Bicycling · Bowling · Breweries · Covered Bridges · Day Spas · Entertainment · Equestrian · Events
Factory Tours · Family Activities · Farmers Markets · Free Things To Do · Galleries · Golf Courses
Groups · Historical Sites · Kids · Miniature Golf · Movies · Mud Sales · Museums · Outdoors
Paintball · Railroad Attractions · Sports · Theaters · Tours · Wineries

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