Getting into the holiday spirit has never been easier with the year’s best holiday attraction, the Christmas Spirit Light Show. The unique experience is a dazzling display of lights that is enjoyed from the comfort of your own car. On the mile-long drive, which takes about 20 minutes, you...
With one of the most beautiful landscapes in the region, the fertile farmlands, rolling hills, and historic districts of Lancaster County and City are best viewed from above. And getting to that mile-high vantage point is easier than you think! On a helicopter tour ride with Smoketown...
Situated in the western reaches of the fertile Lancaster Valley viticultural area, Nissley Vineyards has been producing and bottling wine for over 40 years. With beautiful, perfectly-manicured grounds, Nissley Vineyards has become one of the region’s favorite destinations. Visit the estate...
The Strasburg Railroad is the oldest continuously operating train in the western hemisphere and it provides the region with a variety of fun activities and recreational opportunities. From dining aboard to a roleplaying train robbery, Strasburg Railroad is one of the most exciting attractions in...
Many of the best foods in regular “American” diet and cuisine originated with the Pennsylvania Dutch settlers. Such words like the German bratwurst and weiner schnitzel are household staples throughout America for anyone that, well, eats. The Germanic influences have a much, much...
It may have contested origins, but one thing’s for sure: it’s delicious no matter what. And while the recipe is assuredly Pennsylvanian (or Pennsylvania Dutch), different theories have surfaced to explain it’s interesting signature name, shoo-fly pie. For us, shoo-fly pie is a...
Lancaster County may be famous for its population of Pennsylvania Dutch and the cuisine that accompanies it, but there's a whole lot more to taste and try when it comes to our food. From fresh produce in America's oldest farmers market to the satisfied sweet tooth in a specialty...
Over 150 years ago, the Civil War looked like it would have an outcome in favor of the Confederacy. Rebel forces neared the heartland of the Keystone State; in an effort to spare Lancaster from being razed to the ground, the people living on the east shore of the Susquehanna burned the Columbia-...
Get an authentic look at the Amish lifestyle within the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country at the Amish Village. Located on 12 acres, the authentic Amish property includes a one-room schoolhouse, barn with animals, blacksmith shop, smokehouse market, and more. Take a guided half-hour farmhouse...
During your stay at our bed and breakfast near Lancaster, you’ll find yourself just miles away from one of the oldest (and most scenic) rivers in the world. It runs the full length of Lancaster County’s west border and its top landmarks and best attractions are rooted deep in our...
Don’t get it twisted; Lancaster County has several claims to fame—but those aren’t quite as delicious as this one. Many pretzel factory tours are available in Lancaster County, and yes, we do have enough pretzel factories to provide a tour trip plan. Check it out below.
One of Lancaster County’s most historic sites was once the iconic residence of the 15th President, James Buchanan, ranking alongside the shrines of Mount Vernon and Monticello. The home of James Buchanan just outside of downtown Lancaster has much to be marveled at with its...
Whatever outdoor activity is the most fun to you in the summertime, you’re sure to enjoy them at the 550-acre Lancaster County Central Park. Cool off in the pool, take to the trails, or stroll the gardens just minutes away from downtown Lancaster City. With its convenient location and...
We may be famous for our proximity to the Amish and the expanse of farmland, but at one time Lancaster had a world-renowned reputation for the quality (and huge quantity) of its beer. The art of craft beer and more drinkable ales crossed the pond with the Germans, a migration and resettling that...
One of the country’s most scenic, and secluded, hiking trails is right here in Lancaster County. Designated as a National Natural Landmark, Ferncliff Preserve is a 1.5 total hike among an old growth forest containing sycamore, chestnut, and the Pennsylvania redbud as well as many others...
Not such a long while ago, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was world-famous alongside Germany for its delicious craft beer and skilled brewers. With the rise of craft beer’s popularity and the delicious snacks and food served with it, Lancaster has returned to the forefront of crafting one...
Over 160 years ago, Lancaster County PA was the site of the first spark that would soon ignite into the explosive and shocking Civil War. It was in Lancaster County that some historians claim to be the location of the first battle of the Civil War. On September 11th, 1851, a Maryland...
Before the light bulb had become the most sold and useful innovation of all time, our homes and offices, even our roads, were lit by candles. Lancaster County's unique landscape, culture, and population, provides the opportunity to view and experience the past when candles were the only...
In 1857, Pennsylvania’s James Buchanan won the presidential election, a bachelor with high hopes to equal George Washington’s reputation. In a few short years, though, Buchanan will have made what historians deem the worst mistake in presidential history: the President’s...
Experience a variety of genuine Amish Country food and produce! The Lemon Street Market in Lancaster provides organic, vegan, and local and regional food whenever possible. The Lemon Street Market also strives for sustainable-grade, GMO-free food. Shop for flowers, have a hot cup of coffee, and...
