Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food is truly a treat. Explore the authentic flavors of Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine in Lancaster County. From hearty pot pies to scrumptious shoofly pies and whoopie pies, our restaurants proudly serve up generations-old recipes, to savor the rich heritage and homestyle goodness that defines Lancaster County.
Our many Pennsylvania Dutch restaurants like Miller’s Smorgasbord Restaurant & Bakery or Shady Maple, offer all the traditional dishes for you to sample and enjoy. Not sure what you will like? Check out some local must-eats.
Here in Lancaster, we like to make things by hand, the old-fashioned way. We value quality, crafted goods that are passed on to generations and hidden gems scoured from our many antique stores. Each item has a story, and more than likely someone around to tell you about it.
If you are looking for the perfect piece to add to your home be sure to head out to Adamstown to check out the many antique malls, markets, and auctions.
Downtown Lancaster also offers a number of artisans and galleries for you to explore on Gallery Row.
Take a ride on the U.S.A.'s oldest operating railroad at the Strasburg Rail Road, featuring super fun events all year long, or have an exciting day at Dutch Wonderland family amusement park! With attractions for all ages ranging from scooter tours to Amish adventures, there's plenty to do throughout the county.
Lancaster is home to a number of theatres with performances ranging from musical, to dramatic, to comedy, or even spiritual. While in town you can visit the largest faith-based theatre in the United States, Sight & Sound Theatres® or catch a Broadway caliber musical at the oldest working theatre in the United States, The Fulton Theatre.
If this isn’t enough to keep you busy while you are in town, there is plenty more to do! Stop by our Visitors Center for more ideas and recommendations. We are positive that you will want to come back again to do some more exploring, when you do we will be ready with more suggestions.
If you want to learn more of what all there is to do in Lancaster, check out our Getaway Guide (order here) or sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the know.
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