The Southern End

Southern End, Lancaster County, PA

The Southern End of Lancaster County is full of rich history, farmland, hiking trails and tons of quaint little shops full of treasures.

Enjoy visiting the vast area of the Southern End of Lancaster which includes Quarryville, the River Hills, Drumore and Peach Bottom. There is a blend of vintage and modern, and you’re sure to find plenty of things to do.

Quarryville Region

Quarryville is a bustling area with a busy center of town. The areas surrounding Quarryville are home to great Amish run stores, Spring mud sales and family style restaurants. Atglen and Christiana are small communities with great libraries and small businesses. Georgetown features two great restaurants.

Things to Do

Enjoy a peaceful round of golf at Tanglewood Manor Golf Club. Their pristine greens are sure to challenge your skills with their creative course design.

Events

Quarryville has a variety of events happening year round!

Miss Solanco Scholarship Pageant (November)
The Solanco Fair and Parade (September)
Huffnagle Summer Concerts (June - August)
Christmas in Q-Ville (December

Where to Eat & Drink

Stop by Britain Hill Venue and Vineyard for a delicious glass of wine and stunning views. Their vast property allows for a relaxing and fun afternoon of tasting and sample locally made wines.

Where to Stay

Stay at White Oak Campground for a relaxing weekend in your tent or camper. If you want lots of activity, check out Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp-Resort for a pool, water zone, hot tubs, laser tag, escape rooms, mini golf and more!

Where to Shop

Good’s Store offers a variety of clothing, housewares and local novelties. Nickel Mines Health Foods will keep you stocked up on home remedies, books and organic and local food.

River Hills

Conestoga, Safe Harbor, Pequea and Washington Boro all sit along the Susquehanna River. Millersville sits just inside these towns and is home to Millersville University. This region is very spread out featuring hiking, boating and deep roots of Native American history. You will find a several places to eat in Millersville, and there are some gems situated through the rest of the area. The drive through Safe Harbor is like a fairytale, full of trees, deer and the bustling Conestoga River.

Things to Do

Tub down the Pequea Creek and enjoy food, drinks, and music at Sickman's Mill Outfitters! You can take in some hiking at Silver Mines Park or Safe Harbor Dam. Shenk’s Ferry Nature Preserve is beautiful in the spring, summer and fall for hiking, and in the spring, you will see an abundance of flowers in bloom. Book a private tour with One with Nature Forest Therapy.

Events

Washington Boro Tomato Festival (July)
Conestoga Car Show (September)

Where to Eat

Millersville offers Jack’s Family Tavern, and in Conestoga, you will find the Conestoga Wagon Restaurant. Central Manor Bakery and Grille, lovingly known by the locals as “The Mart,” can be found just outside Washington Boro. In Pequea, you will find the Frogtown Cafe, which offers great food and beer.

Where to Stay

Pequea Creek Campground is situated along the Pequea Creek, which connects to the Susquehanna River, and you can drop your kayak or canoe right in the Creek from the camping area. If you're planning a visit to Lancaster, you'll love staying at Blue Rock Bed and Breakfast. The rooms are really spacious and have balconies that look out over a stunning backyard. Children and pets are welcome. Conveniently located between the city and the river, Blue Rock Bed & Breakfast makes it the perfect place to call home when you are visiting Lancaster.

Where to Shop

In Conestoga, you will find Gather, a boutique style shop in a cottage behind the Conestoga Wagon, as well as Tudbink’s Farm, a greenhouse.

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Robert Fulton Region

In the southernmost part of the Southern End, you will find hiking trails, rich history and Buck Motorsports Park. The Pinnacle Overlook is a beautiful, short hike to a view of the Susquehanna River. In Peach Bottom, you’ll find some great little shops, and there are annual spring mud sales at Rawlinsville and Robert Fulton fire companies.

Things to Do

Buck Motorsports Park is the place to be on a Saturday night in the Southern End; here you can see monster trucks, tractors pulls and demolition derbies. The Southern Lancaster County Historical Society if full of stories and pictures to help you learn about the area. Kelly’s Run, Susquehannock State Park and Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve are just a few of the great hiking opportunities in this area. For a more guided experience with the land, you can book a private tour with One with Nature Forest Therapy.

Where to Eat

Rawlinsville Hotel Restaurant and Bar offers delicious food and beer, and Melissa’s Country Grille has down home cooking you will love. Papa Joe’s and Dolce Vita are great pizza places heading out of the Buck area towards Peach Bottom.

Where to Stay

Old Forge Recreation Park is a quiet retreat for camping featuring a fishing pond and a pool, cottage rentals. Tucquan Park Family Campground offer hiking, swimming and fishing, as well. Muddy Run Park features camping, an Observatory with activities, fishing, boating and more.

Where to Shop

Peach Bottom Consignment Shop is right in the heart of Peach Bottom featuring quality used goods at great prices, and it is situated next to Solanco Market, which offers holistic goods and a grocery store. Puttzin’ and Blue Gate Pickens are in Holtwood, and if you are in the mood to shop antiques and collectibles, you could spend hours wandering around.