Things to do in Lancaster & Amish Country

A Pennsylvania Dutch region known for Hawk Mountain, Crystal Cave, and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.

Best Western hotel in the heart of Amish Country in Intercourse, PA.

South-central Pennsylvania valley around Carlisle, known for its Beer Trail, Ice Cream Trail, and small-town charm.

Pennsylvania Dutch Country, home to the country's oldest Amish communities, farmland, and covered bridges.

Independent hotel resort in Lancaster, PA, near Amish Country attractions.

A rural Pennsylvania Dutch Country region of farm towns, trails, and craft-food trails.

A South Central Pennsylvania county of historic downtowns, the Susquehanna riverfront, and small-town charm.

Amish-guided horse-and-buggy rides through Lancaster County's farmland.

Three floors of historic cars, buses, and motorcycles near Hersheypark.

Traditional Amish carriage rides across farmland at Bird-in-Hand's Plain & Fancy Farm.

A 1,600-seat Lancaster venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and comedians year-round.

Guided minibus tours into Lancaster County's Amish farmlands, led by certified local guides.

America's first Amish-focused attraction, with an 1805 farmhouse, working farm, and Amish craftspeople.

A recreated Amish homestead near Strasburg with a blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, and farm animals.

A muscle-car and motorcycle museum in Amish Country built from one collector's personal collection.

An indoor Amish Country market of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and local crafts.

An Amish Country bakery famous for shoofly pie, with a petting zoo out back.

Mini golf, arcade games, and batting cages midway between Harrisburg and Hershey.

A Lancaster County farm known for its elaborate seasonal corn maze and family farm activities.

A sprawling animated model train display recreating Lancaster County in miniature.

A Mennonite-run thrift shop in Amish Country selling donated clothing, antiques, and housewares.

A 61,000-square-foot Amish-made furniture showroom in Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley.

Pennsylvania's first show cave, offering guided tours 125 feet underground since 1871.

A Strasburg-area garden center with annuals, herbs, succulents, and monthly planting events.

A family-run campground and cottage rental set among working Amish farms in Ronks.

A National Historic Landmark theatre in downtown Lancaster, reportedly the oldest working theatre in the US.

A family-run Amish furniture showroom and woodshop in the Lancaster County farmlands.

A handcrafted Amish furniture retailer with showrooms across south-central Pennsylvania.

A behind-the-scenes factory tour of Herr's potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn production.

Chocolatetown, USA: the Pennsylvania town built around the Hershey chocolate legacy.

A free chocolate-themed attraction next to Hersheypark, with a candy ride, tastings, and the world's largest Hershey's store.

The preserved 1794 Georgian mansion of George Washington's Adjutant General, Edward Hand.

An Amish-run Lancaster County restaurant serving traditional Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food.

A one-block Amish Country village of quilt shops, bakeries, and buggy crossings in the heart of Lancaster County.

Lancaster County's history museum and the historic Wheatland estate of President James Buchanan.

A heritage steam and diesel excursion railroad running vintage trains through the Pennsylvania countryside.

Lancaster County's original all-you-can-eat smorgasbord, serving scratch-made Pennsylvania Dutch comfort food since 1929.

A farm-to-shelf shop at Miller's Smorgasbord stocked with local jams, oils, coffee, and the restaurant's own baked goods.

Over a thousand handmade quilts and quilted goods from Amish and Mennonite artisans, steps from Miller's Smorgasbord.

A barbecue counter within the Miller's Smorgasbord complex in Ronks, Lancaster County.

An Amish Country barn shop stocked with hand-dipped and poured candles in Intercourse, PA.

A 100-acre wooded adventure center near Lititz with one of Pennsylvania's top zipline courses.

A free, guided tour of a working water-powered grist mill and 1855 miller's home in Lancaster County Amish country.

A 30,000-square-foot thrift store in New Holland whose proceeds fund Mennonite Central Committee relief work worldwide.

The Ephrata branch of Lancaster County's Re-Uzit thrift store chain, benefiting Mennonite Central Committee relief work.

Massive Bible-based stage productions with live animals and three-story sets in Lancaster County.

A working Amish Country farm stand selling hand-painted birdhouse gourds and gourd crafts near Intercourse.

A downtown Lancaster food hall with multiple chef-led stalls, a coffee bar, and a full-service bar under one roof.

A Lancaster County railroad town built around the Strasburg Rail Road, model trains, and small-town charm.

An outlet shopping center on Lancaster's Route 30 corridor with dozens of name-brand stores.

An independent toy shop on Hummelstown's town square, stocked with unusual toys and gifts for all ages.

An interactive dairy attraction where visitors design their own ice cream flavor and commercial.

State-run railroad museum in Strasburg with over 100 historic locomotives and rail cars.

Family mini golf park in Lancaster County with two 18 hole courses, a petting zoo, and ice cream.

Pennsylvania's largest antique mall, with hundreds of dealers inside a historic 1913 bakery building.

Independent Hershey brewery with a self-guided tour, tasting room and beer garden serving year-round and seasonal craft beers.

Large Harrisburg museum with Civil War-era artifacts, manuscripts and exhibits spanning the causes, battles and legacy of the war.

26 acre Lancaster County destination with a caboose motel, rail car restaurant, petting zoo, and Amish buggy rides.

Pirate-themed mini golf with two 18-hole courses and a hedge maze near Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

A Lancaster County consignment chain selling clothing, shoes, home decor, baby gear and furniture across five stores.

A Lancaster County dinner theater blending live magic and music shows with an all-you-can-eat buffet.

A historic Amish Country quilt and fabric shop in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, selling locally made quilts and crafts.

Indoor playground near Hershey with themed play stations for children under 10.

Two-story antique co-op in a historic Hershey barn with about 70 vendors of collectibles.

Comfort-shoe specialty store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with fitting expertise and a wide brand selection.

A blacksmith forge and experience venue in the Lebanon Valley Mall with axe throwing, forging workshops, and a mead hall.

A beach-themed acai bowl and smoothie shop near Hershey, serving over 30 signature bowl combinations.

A 40-plus shop Amish Country village with homemade jams, dining and on-site lodging.

A multigenerational Old Order Amish harness shop crafting leather goods since 1969.

Amish-owned Lancaster County bakery serving fresh-made donuts, whoopie pies and other Pennsylvania Dutch treats.

Intimate Lancaster, Pennsylvania venue presenting contemporary theatrical productions and concerts.

Amish-made quilts, wall hangings and handcrafts sold at a family-run shop in Lancaster County.

Natural history museum in Lancaster with a planetarium, dinosaur gallery and live animal exhibits.

Pennsylvania's state tourism office in Harrisburg, publisher of the official Visit PA travel guide and website.

The City of Lancaster's own visitor welcome center offering maps, brochures and walking tour information for downtown Lancaster.

A craft whiskey distillery and tasting room set in a restored 1800s grain mill in downtown Lititz.

Play laser tag, arcade games and an immersive holographic theater at this Lancaster County fun center.

Amish-made wooden toys and children's furniture crafted on site in Lancaster County.

Steamboat-shaped hotel in Lancaster County with themed cabins, an indoor pool and an on-site restaurant.

Guided trolley and walking food tours through local restaurants and shops in the Hershey area.