About Lancaster County
Discover the Best of Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster County is one of America’s oldest inland cities, rich in heritage and brimming with vibrant modern attractions. From its pivotal role in early American history to its charming small towns like Strasburg, Columbia, Lititz, and Intercourse, there's no shortage of fascinating places to explore.
Often recognized for its scenic farmlands and strong cultural roots, Lancaster is also home to Amish Country, the oldest Amish settlement in the United States. But Lancaster offers more than history—it’s a hub for higher education, culinary delights, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're a foodie, a history buff, or an outdoor enthusiast, there’s something here for everyone.
📜 Historical Sites
- President James Buchanan’s Wheatland
- Ephrata Cloister
- Rock Ford Plantation
- Robert Fulton Birthplace
- Strasburg Railroad
- Christiana Underground Railroad Center
🎓 Colleges & Universities
- Millersville University
- Elizabethtown College
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
- Franklin & Marshall College
- Lancaster Bible College
🌳 Parks & Outdoor Recreation
- Lancaster County Central Park
- Speedwell Forge County Park
- Long’s Park
- Chickies Rock County Park
- Susquehannock State Park
🍽️ Local Dining Favorites
- The Log Cabin
- Olde Lincoln House
- Bube’s Brewery
- Carr’s Restaurant
- Gibraltar Restaurant
- American Bar & Grill
- Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
⛳ Top-Rated Golf Courses
- Overlook Golf Course
- Willow Valley Golf Course
- Four Seasons Golf Course
- Evergreen Golf Course
- Pilgrim’s Oak Golf Course
- Iron Valley Golf Club
- Crossgates Golf Club
🎡 Local Attractions
- Dutch Wonderland
- Landis Valley Museum
- Lancaster Museum of Art
- Amish Experience & Farmland Tours
- Balloon Rides Daily
- Field of Screams
- Kitchen Kettle Village
- PA Renaissance Faire
đź›™ Farmers Markets
- Lancaster Central Market
- Root’s Old Mill Market
- Green Dragon Market
- Downtown Lititz Farmers Market
🍷 Wineries, Breweries & Vineyards
- Lancaster County Winery
- Nissley Vineyards
- Thorn Hill Vineyards
- Lancaster Brewing Company
- Appalachian Brewing Company
- Mad Chef Craft Brewing
- Bube’s Brewery (yes, it's both a restaurant and a brewery!)