Amish Farm & House 2395 Route 30 East

Lancaster, PA 17602 717-394-6185

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged 

The Amish Farm and House is one of the most intimate ways to learn about the Old Order Amish of Lancaster County.   A visit to this 25-acre farm begins with a guided tour through the house where visitors learn about the simple lifestyle of the Amish people.   Next explore the farm complete with animals, various crops, and a range of farm buildings.

Dutch Wonderland

2249 Rt. 30 East

Lancaster, PA 17602

717-291-1888

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

An amusement park for the whole family with a water park and a museum!

Hands on House, Children’s Museum

2380 Kissel Hill Rd.

Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-5437

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

The museum is designed for children ages 2-10 years. At Hands-on House, adults and children play and learn together. The philosophy of childhood learning is simple: it lasts longer if it’s more fun, and it’s more fun if it includes doing. The exhibits, classes and programs are short on lectures, and long on interactive, participatory activities. 

James Buchanan’s Wheatland

1120 Marietta Ave.

Lancaster, PA 17603 717-392-8721

Hours: Open daily from April 1 through October 31 and Friday through Monday in November.

Admission Charged

James Buchanan welcomed numerous visitors into his home. Visitors are invited into his home today to learn more about Pennsylvania's only President and the times surrounding his life at Wheatland.  Wheatland is situated amid four landscaped acres where Buchanan's outbuildings, the smokehouse and the privy, can still be seen. Guided tours begin in the Carriage House Visitors Center with a video and introduction and continue in the mansion.

Nearby

Strasburg Rail Road Company

Route 741 East

Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8421 

Hours: Call for train schedule

Admission Charged

Enjoy the 45-minute ride while relaxing to the rhythmic clickety-clack of the wheels rolling down the rails - at a leisurely pace - through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Amish Village

Route 896, 1 mile south of Route 30 Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8511

Hours: Spring, summer, and fall, Mondays - Saturdays – 9am – 5pm, Sundays, 10am – 5pm

Admission Charged

Take a guided tour through an authentically furnished Lancaster county Old Order Amish farmhouse. Learn about the history and customs of the 18,000 Amish living in Lancaster County today. Discover why the Old Order Amish live as they do.

Aaron and Jessica’s Buggy Rides

3121a Old Philadelphia Pike

Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

717-768-8828

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

At Aaron and Jessica's you can have your own private buggy. As couples or families you may have your choice of buggies or open wagons.

Hershey Park

800 Hershey Park Dr.

Hershey, PA 17033

717-534-4900

Hours: Open rain or shine daily! If rain dampens your day stop by the Guest Services Building for details on the "Come Back Guarantee."

Admission Charged

You will want to ride the coasters and water rides first because the lines for these popular rides are much shorter at the beginning of the day. The park has several drenching water rides. If you'd rather not walk around in wet clothing, be sure to pack a spare T-shirt and shorts. Changing rooms and lockers are available.

Zoo America

100 West Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033-0866 800-HERSHEY

The Zoo is located just across the walking bridge from Hershey Park.

Hours: Open year-round, call for exact hours of operation

Admission Charged