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30 Best Places to Visit in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for a Fun Vacation

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30 Best Places to Visit in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for a Fun Vacation

Introduction - Lancaster is known for being the largest Amish community and one of the oldest cities in the US. This city...

 
 
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Go to the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

Place To Visit 1 - If you want to learn more about rural life in Pennsylvania, plan a trip to the Landis Valley Village ...

 
 

Tour the Amish Farm and House

Place To Visit 2 - One of the attractions in Lancaster, PA, that you can't miss is the Amish Farm and House, also known as...

 
 
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Try shoofly pie at Dutch Haven

Place To Visit 3 - Shoofly pie is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert featuring a molasses filling, crumble topping, and a buttery crust. If you're...

 
 
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Attend a performance at the Fulton Opera House

Place To Visit 4 - Opened in 1852 and also known as the Fulton Theatre, the Fulton Opera House is another of the best places...

 
 
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Have a fun family day out at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

Place To Visit 5 - Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is an exciting family-friendly attraction that offers many activities and is about 20 minutes from Lancaster...

 
 

Drive around Lancaster on a covered bridges tour

Place To Visit 6 - Lancaster has many beautiful covered bridges, and an excellent way to see them is by going on a covered bridges...

 
 
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Purchase local produce at Lancaster Central Market

Place To Visit 7 - Situated in Penn Square in Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster Central Market is a historic Pennsylvania landmark, having been in the state...

 
 

Plan a trip to Philadelphia

Place To Visit 8 - Philadelphia is one of the most well-known cities in Pennsylvania and is close to Lancaster, making it a fun place...

 
 
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Ride along the Strasburg Rail Road

Place To Visit 9 - One of the most memorable and fun things to do near Lancaster is riding the Strasburg Rail Road. This heritage...

 
 

Experience a hot air balloon ride

Place To Visit 10 - A memorable way to see Lancaster is by flying above the city on a hot air balloon ride with Lancaster...

 
 

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