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Things to Do in and around Lancaster County, PA for kids and adults too!
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items Looking for something to do in and around Lancaster County, PA? Here are just some of the many places and fun things to do when you are in the area. It's the heart of Amish country and there are so many things to see and do.
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One of our favorite places to visit and go for a train ride from Strasburg to Paradise. They offer yearly memberships as well as single day rides. It's a super fun experience for all ages!
Strasburg Rail Road
This is a great place for kids of all ages and adults too. So many activities to do. Great food as well. You'll also get to see the Strasburg Railroad train pass by during the day.
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
A fun place for young kids to play and learn. There are so many fun areas for kids and parents can sit and watch or play as well. The staff are all super friendly too.
Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster
Great place for young kids to play and explore. It's just what it says, a “Tiny Town”. They are also now offering connections for parents and kids with various meetings every week and activities too.
Tiny Town
One of our favorite mini golf spots. Our son loves it and asks to go there multiple times every year. There are 2 courses to choose from or do both! Then after mini golf grab a treat with some icecream or other delicious items. There are discount cod...
Waters Edge Mini Golf
A newer place in Adamstown area that was closed for a long time and now reopened under new management. Super fun mini golf spot with great prices. They also do a really fun Halloween themed mini golf course. They have a snack bar and arcade too.
Out of the Park
This has been another location that we've enjoyed mini golf at. There are so many great ones in the Lancaster area. Enjoy a fun time of mini golf and be sure to grab icecream when you're done. Scoops is a great little shop right there.
Boulders Miniature Golf
This is one of most loved places to go to and drive around and get out and walk where we can. We love to see what wildlife is out and about and especially enjoy the Wildlife Drive. There are places you can go hiking too. If you enjoy the outdoors and...
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
We've been going mini golfing here now for a few years and love it! There are 2 courses and both are a great challenge and a lot of fun too. Our son loves mini golf and this is one of his favorite places.
Village Greens Miniature Golf and Snack Shoppe
Looking for a fun experience for the whole family?! Here's one at the Turkey Hill Experience. You'll have a fun time together and even get to enjoy samples of ice cream and drinks together.
Turkey Hill Experience
Combining fun and education together, Lancaster Science Factory is dedicated to help little ones discover their passion for science at an early age. The wide range of workshops and educational programs hosted here on a regular basis are aimed at poli...
Lancaster Science Factory
Our son did this for a field trip before and it was a neat experience. Such a fun way to visually see what is written about in the Bible.
Biblical Tabernacle Experience
This is a fun family friendly amusement park that is geared more toward little ones. But there are things for all ages to do. Their food is good as well and a decent variety. Something fun for everyone!
Dutch Wonderland® Family Amusement Park
Dutch Apple is a year-round theatre presenting live musicals performed by professional performers from across the country. Dining options include: All American cuisine buffet Sunday- Wednesday evening/all matinees; Served Dinner at your table Thursda...
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
This theatre is a great place to see and hear all sorts of musical variety. They do their own shows as well. Highly recommend!!
American Music Theatre
Sight and Sound does phenomenal shows based on stories from the Bible. Right now their feature in Lancaster is NOAH. Celebrating it's 30th year since the original production.
Sight & Sound Theatres
Kitchen Kettle Village in Lancaster County, PA, offers 35+ unique shops, tasty eats, and cozy lodging. Watch Amish artisans make jams, enjoy fresh treats, and explore handcrafted gifts. A charming destination with something for everyone!
Kitchen Kettle Village
Come visit our 4th generation family-owned and operated dairy farm nestled in Lancaster, PA! From scenic farm views to a close-up look at our state-of-the-art milking carousel, come celebrate our 90-year heritage and see how we’ve been crafting quali...
Kreider Farms - Farm Tour
There's so much to do at Laserdome! With non-stop all ages fun, we’re the perfect place for your next family hangout, group outing or birthday party - award-winning Laser Tag plus Racing Zone, Pinball, Laser Maze, Rollercoaster Simulator and more! Op...
Laserdome
One of our favorite places locally for a farmers market. There are so many vendors and you'll find fresh produce, homemade baked goods, candy, clothing, and other items. There are plenty of food stands as well and a great variety. Something for every...
The Green Dragon Market
Exciting outdoor adventures are at Refreshing Mountain! Perfect for families, groups, or couples. Go ziplining, challenge an outdoor obstacle course, explore an on-site wildlife center, practice your sling shot skills, enjoy a hiking trail or the out...
Refreshing Mountain
See, smell, taste, experience Farm to Table products. Watch cheese making via large observation windows. Join us in our sandwich shop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Try our amazing breakfast sandwiches, famous toasted cheese sandwiches, and fried c...
September Farm Cheese
Lancaster County's most unique and iconic motel, restaurant and gift shop, serving our area for over 50 years! Sleep in a caboose, eat in a train car, shop and play and watch the Strasburg Rail Road's steam engines go right by our front porch. The pe...
Red Caboose Motel
There are some thrills of driving that you just don’t get from a car. Enjoy our guided scooter tour through Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Experience Tripadvisor's #1 rated tour attraction in Lancaster County! Discover exceptional views of the countrysi...
Strasburg Scooters
Wolf Sanctuary of PA offers a lifelong safe haven for displaced wolves and wolf-dogs. The sanctuary provides quality care and enrichment for the wolves, and has grown into an educational facility, offering guided tours to provide education about wolf...
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Authentic Amish experience! Take a guided tour of our 1840 Amish farmhouse and barnyard. Relax at our picnic grounds with a bagged lunch or purchase Amish-made treats at our shops. Explore the one-room schoolhouse, shop in the market and take the Bac...
The Amish Village
Gigantic model train layout! Our 1,700 square foot train display is home to over 150 hand-created, animated figures and 22 operating model trains. Family-owned since 1961, this work of art is fun for all ages! We are much more than “just trains”! Ope...
Choo Choo Barn
This is a great place to get delicious soft pretzels. Download the Clipp app and look for their coupons on there too. Great deals for delicious pretzels.
Dutch Country Soft Pretzels
This is a really neat place to visit and learn about history. Calling all fall lovers! Our annual Harvest Days are back! 🍂 📅 Saturday, October 11th & Sunday, October 12th, 2025 📍Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, Lancaster, PA 🎟️ Buy on...
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
One of our favorite railroads not in Lancaster County. Well worth the drive for a great train ride. They have so many activities and fun events throughout the year. Check them out!
WK&S Railroad
Swartz Farm is a multi-generational family farm that has grown in a variety of ways over the years. They offer baby goat yoga, fresh produce, eggs, turkey at Thanksgiving time and more. They also do special events throughout the year at their farm an...
Swartz Farm