Attractions

Lancaster County Conservancy : www.lancasterconservancy.org We are within minutes of these beautiful preserves Kelly's Run, Pinnacle Overlook, Climbers Run, Ferncliff, Shenks Ferry Wildflower, Steinman Run, and Trout Run. Just to name a few. 

Muddy Run Park (splash pad for kids, boat rentals on lake, hiking, observatory): www.muddyrunpark.com 

Kayaking: www.susquehannariverlands.com A great source of kayaking information for the lower Susquehanna, including outfitters. There are a few rentals and guided excursions nearby. KayakLanCo https://www.kayaklanco.com/ has some great options for a wide range of experience. 

Enola Low-grade Rail Trail: www.susquehannagreenway.org Sometimes you can see this trail through the trees. It uses the tops of those tunnels on Route 272. Great for bike riding as well. Several parking areas close by. We can help you locate one.

The Safe Harbor Bridge Trestle and the trestle over the Pequea Creek are now open.  Safe Harbor offers amazing view of the river and Safe Harbor Dam.  Click here to get directions and more info.  

Lancaster County Park/Rockford Plantation: Beautiful park with lots of history and playground for the children to play on. A great covered bridge also off of Kiwanis Drive.  

Gather Home Boutique and Furniture(local): 5 miles Look for them on Facebook. They have a wonderful selection of local crafts and restored furniture. Located right behind The Conestoga Wagon Restaurant if you’re looking for a bite to eat.

Pine View Dairy (Ice cream/farm): www.pineviewdairy.com Great place to pick up a tasty treat. There is a small store or an ice cream window. All the ice cream is made from their dairy. A hop down the road is a cute little Amish store called Granny’s Place with grocery items and delicious seasonal bakery. 6 miles

Blue Bell Market ( 3 minutes South on 272) Our go-to market. It's small and only sells produce they grow in season. They have wonderful fruit and vegetables to go in a picnic basket with wine and cheese. Open daily from about April - October (sometimes hours may fluctuate based on family coverage of the stand. 2 miles

Cherry Hill Orchards: www.cherryhillorchards.com (u-pick or buy at store) A small store with a delicious selection of fresh produce. 6 miles

Tanger Outlets: www.tangeroutlet.com/lancaster 11.5 miles

Lancaster Central Market: www.centralmarketlancaster.com Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 6AM-3PM, year-round. All local standholders in the only continuously operated public Farmers' Market in the country since 1730. 10 miles 

Sickmans Mill: https://outfitters.sickmansmill.com/ If you want to cool off or want to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the summer, I highly recommend tubing on the scenic Pequea Creek. 4 miles 

Sight and Sound: This unique theater experience begins with a 2,000 seat auditorium, a 300-ft stage that surrounds the audience on three sides, a cast of 50 actors, state-of-the-art technology, and live animals.  www.sight-sound.com 11 miles

American Music Theatre:  American Music Theatre hosts up to 300 live performances a year, some of which are written, directed, and produced completely in-house  www.amtshows.com 13 miles

Dutch Wonderland:  Dutch Wonderland is a kingdom for kids to have fun and bring their most magical dreams to life. Families of all ages are invited to come and enjoy the 30+ rides and attractions, live shows, and fun-filled entertainment areas. The park has earned the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Award Best Family Theme Park in the World in 2019, 2021, and 2022 and consistently ranks as one of the top amusement parks in Pennsylvania.  www.dutchwonderland.com 12 miles

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm: Cherry Crest is a wonderful place for children. So many things for the them to do. In the fall they offer a corn maze and occasionally have live music. Strasburg Railroad runs through the property and you can purchase tickets that will allow you to get off and back on at the farm. https://www.cherrycrestfarm.com/  13 miles

Choo Choo Barn: A fun stop to experience a large model train displays. https://www.choochoobarn.com/ 11 miles

Bird-In-Hand: This small town is a small space chocked full of fun experiences. Boasts a small theater, restaurant and artisan village. https://bird-in-hand.com/ 15 miles

Kitchen Kettle Village: A little further down the road from Bird-In-Hand is the quaint town of Intercourse where this village is located. It's been expanding since 1954 and now has over 40 shops ranging from jewelry to food and a wine shop. https://shopkitchenkettle.com/ 18 miles

Hans Herr House: www.hansherr.org - In the summer they have a music series in their orchard. 6 miles

Historic Strasburg: www.strasburgpark.org- Strasburg Park also has music on weekends over the summer. 10 miles

Hershey Park: The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania is located in the town of Hershey which also has Hershey Gardens, Chocolate World, and ZooAmerica.  https://www.hersheypa.com/ 40 miles

Spooky Nook Sports: Largest indoor sports complex in the Untied States has 700,000 square feet of indoor facility making it a great rainy day destination. Features an arcade, climbing walls, a restaurant and much more. All under one roof.  https://www.spookynooksports.com/ 22 miles

Strasburg Railroad: This historic railroad offers a many different experiences aboard is cars from dining to shows they provide something for everyone. Across the street is also the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and if you have the time it's definitely worth a visit. https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/  10 miles 

Old Windmill Farm: This is a glimpse of a real working Amish farm. They offer several tour options. We tried this and it was a lot of fun. We even got to milk a real cow! https://www.oldwindmillfarm.com/ 10 miles

Amish Farm and House: Offers a peek at what a real Amish homestead looks like. They also offer sightseeing tours and goat yoga! https://www.amishfarmandhouse.com/

Buck Motorsports Park: Our daughter begs to watch the monster trucks. A family friendly high horsepower motorsports entertainment facility offering a variety of events on Saturday nights from the middle of April until the middle of October. ​Family based entertainment features that of Demolition Derbies, Mud Bogs, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Monster Trucks, Rodeos, and More! It is the place to be on a Saturday night for your whole family. https://www.buckmotorsports.com/ 4 miles (about 5 minutes)

Village Green Miniature Golf:  One of the most popular miniature golf courses in Lancaster County. They also have a snack bar and ice cream. The Village Greens has two courses that spread over 13 acres of natural beauty https://villagegreens.com/. 8 miles

Rocky Springs Entertainment Center: Entertainment for whatever strikes your fancy! Bowl on one of 34 luxury lanes, challenge your opponents in our new laser tag arena, and delight your palette at Red Pin Bar & Grill with craft cuisine and innovative drinks. https://rockysprings.net/ 10 miles

Brickhouse Coffee & Kitchen - Breakfast and Lunch is served. Amish owned and delicious food. We love having a hearty breakfast there. 5 miles

The Daily Grind Quarryville- https://thegrindquarryville.com/ 

Conestoga Wagon Restaurant - Serve Breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is our go-to local restaurant for a delicious casual meal. They have great sandwiches and dinner specials. Oyster Pie night is very popular although we are not fans of oysters so can’t vouch for it.

Mick's Pub Lunch and dinner

La Dolce Vita - Pizza shop close by with good pizza. They do not have delivery though. https://www.dolcevitaquarryville.com/

Rosie's Pizza - Also close by and does offer delivery. https://rosiespizzarestaurant.com/

Britain Hill Venue and Vineyard: www.britainhillvenueandvineyard.com 18 miles South. It’s a bit out of the way but if you’re looking for a sip of wine and some evening entertainment on the weekend you need to check it out. The beautiful setting sells it for us. Stop by Mapleholfe on your way for delicious ice cream. I grew up on the ice cream from this small store. 

Fireside Tavern - Historic tavern in Strasburg. Good food and beer. https://www.dsfireside.com/ 10.5 miles

Speckled Hen - Adorable coffee shop in Strasburg. They serve breakfast and lunch. Also down the street is Bespoke Brewing Company. Owned by same family and nice place to grab light food and refreshments.https://www.speckledhencoffee.com/ 10 miles

Agape - Located just outside of Historic Strasburg proper. 10 miles from us and right beside Sight & Sound Theater. My husband and I go here for lunch dates, although it is open from Tues.- Sat. 8AM - 8PM. We love everything we have tried. https://agapecafeandgrille.com/

401 Prime: Recently opened and generally booked but if you manage to get a reservation it's said to be a luxury modern city steakhouse, located in Downtown Lancaster, PA. We have yet to try it but if you're looking for a fine dining experience give it a try. https://www.401primelancaster.com/