Local Attractions & Activities

Discover rail cars and engines entirely restored since the mid 1800’s. Spend your day riding trains, operating a hand-powered Pump Car, visiting the Thomas™ Toy Store, or thumbing through some pages at the bookstore. Delight in dining options and entertainment, followed by a visit to two train related museums close by before ending your day.

Visit the home of James Buchanan, the only U.S. President born in Pennsylvania. Indulge in the rich history of Lancaster County and its place in history. Take a tour of the area and stop by the gift shop to take a little piece of history home with you.

Love trains? Then this is the place for you! The Choo Choo Barn houses over 150 hand-built animated figures complete with waterfalls, streams, and fire scenes. Before you go, browse through the books, videos, and every kids favorite, the Thomas and Friends selection.

Take a trip to The Turkey Hill Experience and learn how the Turkey Hill Dairy and Tea was started. Match a tea with your personality and make your virtual ice cream by choosing your favorite ingredients and packaging! Kids and adults alike will enjoy staring in their very own Turkey Hill TV commercial that they can share with family and friends.

A seasonal favorite for those who love fall and Halloween. Dubbed as “America’s #1 Haunted Attraction”, experience tingling chills as you head into the Den of Darkness and the Frightmare Asylum or hang on tight to your neighbor as your travel through darkness on the Haunted Hayride.

Spend some time in the kitchen and see what are some truly Pennsylvania Dutch homemade goods. With 42 shops and 2 restaurants, Kitchen Kettle Village has something to fill everyone’s tummies from cookies and pies to salsa and pickles. Be sure to have a whoopie pie and grab a slice of shoofly pie – two Lancaster County favorites!

A definite must see with something for the entire family! With handmade crafts, homemade treats and fresh fruits and vegetables, this is a Farmers Market you won’t forget!

All your shopping needs can be found here with a wide variety of stores and prices loved by all! With selections for men, women, and kids, it’ll be hard to leave these outlets empty handed!

Enjoy dinner and a show in one of the 380 seats this venue has to offer. Dutch Apple attracts over 150,000 guests a year and its shows have been in production for over 20 years. With shows ranging from A Chorus Line to High School Musical, Dutch Apple has something for everyone!

Relive biblical times as one of the best theatres in the country transforms the stage. Over 800,000 people from around the globe fill these seats year round between the Lancaster, PA and Branson, MO. See remarkable show such as Joseph and Miracle of Christmas for an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy a wine tasting as you spend the day sampling award winning wines. Choose the perfect wine for yourself or for a friend, and take a look at the wide assortment of accessories. Spend time at the Renaissance Faire for live entertainment on 35 acres. Colorful costumes, magic acts, live jousting, and much, MUCH more await you with over 90 daily shows, 12 stages, and 23 kitchens featuring food, micro-brewed ales and wines.