When visiting Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, you think about the Amish. Although there are many ways to learn and explore the Amish culture and lifestyle here, you may not be aware of the diversity of attractions and sites Lancaster County has to offer.
There are many attractions, shopping outlets, markets, our historical heritage, excellant food and many other wonderful activities for all ages to enjoy. You will find yourself wishing you made your vacation longer.
On this page you will find links to a large varity of activities that will interest you. Feel free to ask the inkeepers for suggestions to local attractions or Amish businesses that are not available via the web. Don’t forget to visit the local Amish Dry Goods store across the street.
Informational Sites
Amish Buggy Rides & Tours
- Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides
- Abe’s Buggy Rides
- Amish Farm & House
- Amish Country Homestead
- Make-a-Friend Workshop
- Old Order Amish Tour
- The Amish Experience
- The Amish Village
Amusement Parks & Attractions
- Cherry Crest Farm
- Country Barn Farm Land
- Dutch Wonderland
- Hershey Park
- Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Indian Echo Caverns
- Kutztown Festival
- Lancaster Barnstormers
- Longwood Gardens
- Pa Renaissance Fair
- Roadside America
Antiques
- Antiques Capital U.S.A
- Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall
- Clock Tower Antiques
- Renninger’s Antique Mall
- Stoudt’s Black Angus Antique Mall
- Village Barn Antiques at Churchtown
- Zeigler’s in the Country
Balloon Rides
Factory & Farm Tours
- Heritage Sites & Tours
- Herr’s Snack Factory Tour
- Intercourse Pretzel Factory
- Kreider Farm’s Tour
- The Amish Experience
- More Tours
Farmers Markets
- Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
- Cherry Hill Orchards
- Country Barn Farm Market
- Green Dragon Farmers Market
- Kauffmans Fruit Market
- Roots Market
Golf Courses & Mini Golf
Historical Sites
- Ephrata Cloister
- Hans Herr House
- Herr Family Homestead
- Historic Rockford Plantation
- President James Buchanan’s Wheatland
- Mascot Roller Mills & Ressler Family Home
- Steven’s & Smith Historic Site
Mud Sales/Autions
Museums
- American Military Edged Weaponry Museum
- Americana Museum
- Brandywine River Museum
- Cornwall Iron Furnace
- Demuth Museum
- Discover Lancaster County History
- Ephrata Cloister
- Hans Herr House
- Herr Family Homestead
- Historic Rockford Plantation
- Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
- Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
- Landis Valley Museum & Village
- National Toy Train Museum
- National Watch & Clock Museum
- Peoples Place Quilt Museum
- Railroad Museum of PA
- The North Museum
- Wilbur Chocolate
- More Museums
Outlets
Quilts
- Dutchland Quilt Patch – Intercourse
- Esh’s Handmade Quilts
- Family Farm Quilts of Intercourse
- Hoffman House
- Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
- Peoples Place Quilt Museum
- Quilters Heritage Celebration
- Riehl’s Quilts and Crafts
- Smuckers Quilts
- Sylvia Petersheim Quilts and Crafts
- Witmer’s Quilt Shop
Railroad Attractions
- Choo-Choo Barn
- Strasburg Railroad
- National Toy Train Museum
- Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
- Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
- Railroad Museum of PA
Restrauants
- Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord
- Family Cupboard Restaurant & Buffet
- Hershey Farm Restaurant
- Miller’s Smorgasbord
- Oregon Dairy Country Restaurant & Buffet
- Shady Maple Smorgasbord
- Stoltzfus Farm Restaurant
- Willow Valley Family Restaurant
Shopping
Theaters
- Amish Experience Theatre
- American Music Theatre
- Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre
- Fulton Opera House
- Rainbow Dinner Theatre
- Sight & Sound Theatres
- More Theatres
Tours
- Intercourse Pretzel Factory
- Kitchen Kettle
- Kreider Farm’s
- National Christmas Center
- New Heritage Tours
- The Amish Experience
- The Wenger Gallery
- White Chimneys Colonial Homestead
- Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Wineries