posted May 02, 2025

Top Hobby Shops in Lancaster County, PA

No matter your interest, you'll be able to find it in Lancaster County.

Pictured: Creating a hex sign at Horst Arts

Credit: Gabe McMullen

Gaming & Comics

The Comic Store | Lancaster City
Browse America’s longest continuously operating comic store for comics, graphic novels, collectibles, games, and so much more. Be sure to stop by on Wednesdays for new comics each week.

Mayhem's Cafe | Lancaster City
Mayhem's Bookstore & Board Game Cafe is a community space that offers cups of coffee and friendly board game competitions.

Farbo Co. | Lancaster City
Farbo Co. is located right next to the Lancaster Central Market and features different types of dice, figurines, board games, role playing games, card games, plushies, and much more.

Dave's Cleanouts and Collectibles | Mount Joy
Find rare video games, movie and sport memorabilia, and if you need your garage or space cleaned out, Dave can do that too.

The Tatted Toy Guys | Elizabethtown
The Tatted Toy Guys offers new and used collectible toys. Find toys from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER | Lancaster City
BUiLDiNG CHARACTER offers a variety of vendors under one roof, ranging in goods such as vintage clothes, wax melts and candles, leather goods, jewelry, and much more! You can even pick up some Lancaster gear including stickers, canvas bags, flags, and coasters.

Lancaster Troll Market | Lancaster City
Find renaissance fair themed gifts and collectibles. The Lancaster Troll Market also features a performance space for roll playing and gaming

Complete In Box | Ephrata
Complete in Box carries new and used video games, comic books, toys, and collectibles. They also have a arcade and lounge area!

Trader Dan's TCG | Mount Joy
Find various trading card games like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Build you deck, find rare cards, trade with other and more at Trader Dan’s TCG.

The Midnight Oil | Lancaster City
The Midnight Oil is a late-night lounge area for those looking to play board games or just hang.

The Dice Goblin | Mount Joy
Dice Goblin crafts Dungeons and Dragons inspired candles! They also have a small gaming space that can be used for events.

Just Press Play | Lancaster
This local family-owned video game store carries new and used video games from every era! They also have trading cards, collectibles, more!

Quilting & Crafts

The Old Country Store | Intercourse
Selected as one of the “top 10 quilt stores in the nation” by Quilt Sampler magazine, the Old Country Store offers an extensive fabric selection, quilting supplies, notions, and quilt books. In addition they offer locally made crafts, quilts, collectibles, toys, and pillows.

Family Farm Quilts & Fabrics | Ronks
Discover an array of handcrafted and high quality quilts, wrapping yourself in blankets that are stitched with styles such as old-fashioned patchwork and Victorian sewing. Find customizable fabrics for pillows, shams, and curtains.

The Felted Fox | East Petersburg
Join a community of crafts and cats! The Felted Fox is a woman-owned craft shop building a community of amateur crafters and supporting rescue cats in Lancaster, PA. They hold beginner-friendly felt workshops, wobble kits, and more!

Horst Arts | Manheim
Horst Arts offers unique experiences with activities such as collage, upcycling projects, and kids workshops. The space and workshops are perfect for date nights, team building, birthday parties, and family experiences.

Pottery Studios | across the county
There are many pottery studios across the county, making it easy for you to participate in creative side!

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Crowd watches the Lancaster Stormers play baseball at Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster, PA

Sports

Lancaster Stormers | Lancaster City
Penn Medicine Park in downtown Lancaster is the home of the Lancaster Stormers, the 2006 and 2014 Atlantic League Champions. The Stormers play a 70-game home schedule in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball from early May until October. More than just baseball, this state-of-the-art stadium offers affordable and fun family entertainment. Fans enjoy the largest Kids' Play Area in minor league baseball, concession stands offering a "taste of Lancaster," unique promotions and giveaways and "up close" seats that will allow you to feel that you are part of the game!

Pickleball | across the county
Pickleball is a fun, social game that many people enjoy! Lancaster County, PA, offers a variety of courts, both indoor and outdoor. Here’s your guide to the county’s pickleball courts, along with nearby spots to explore!

Lancaster Archery | Lancaster
You must try out Lancaster Archery, located in The Shops @ Rockvale, for some fun and skill-building activities! These places provide a secure and enjoyable environment to practice your aim, whether you're new to archery or axe throwing. Who knows, you might even discover a new hobby!

Fishing | across the county
There are plenty of spots to go fishing in Lancaster County. Before you head out be sure to get your license and review all safety procedures and fishing laws

Play it Again Sports | Lancaster
Play It Again Sports provides an easy way to sell your used sports and fitness gear and get paid on the spot, or trade up for what for new gear. Purchase newly used equipment for your new sporting hobby!

Antiquing

Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall | Paradise
Explore 26,000 square feet of merchandise in one of the largest antique malls in PA Dutch Country. Expect an expansive inventory, unique finds, and hours of fun!

Strasburg Antique Market | Strasburg
Located in a restored 1898 tobacco warehouse, Strasburg Antique Market is filled with three floors of authentic antiques and collectibles. With an inventory ranging from vintage matchbox cars to antique automobiles (and everything in between!), there’s something for everyone at Strasburg Antique Market.

Gardening

We are known for our fertile soil, lush landscapes, and great corn and crops, but did you know we are home to many garden centers? You or the advent gardener in your life will be able to find starter plants, seeds, and more at our garden centers.

Gallery Grow
Offering lots of plants and pots, a planting bar, a build your own terrarium bar, and a rental space to build your terrariums with a group, this spot is perfect for plant enthusiasts downtown!

Perfect Pot
Explore Perfect Pots' Strasburg Greenhouse or their Kitchen Kettle Village location to shop seasonal plants, their expansive pottery yard, and tools to grow your green thumb.

Fisher's Greenhouse & Garden Center
Visit this Amish-owned garden center in the Strasburg countryside to shop a wide variety of annuals, perennials, plants, seeds, and much more!

Hidden Gem Greenhouse
Shop plants, wreaths, seasonal plants, and gardening supplies at this Amish-owned family farm and greenhouse in Bird-in-Hand, right in the heart of Amish Country.

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Cooking

Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom | Lancaster City
Conveniently located across the street from Central Market, Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom is there to help serve, educate, and inspire locals and visitors who want to learn more about high-quality extra virgin olive oils and vinegar.

Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics | Lititz
Olio offers a large selection of fine olive oils and balsamic vinegar that we've expanded since our inception in 2012. We are also known for our selection of honey, imported pasta, sea salts, peppercorns, and rubs. We also carry an interesting collection of specialty cookbooks including gluten-free, barbecue, Mediterranean, and Italian.

Lancaster Cast Iron | Conestoga
Lancaster Cast Iron specializes in high quality cookware all made in Lancaster County. Smooth, durable, and lightweight cast iron skillets plus hand-carved wood kitchen utensils make the perfect gift for your favorite foodie. You can shop their products in-person in their Conestoga store or online from anywhere.

Lemon Street Market | Lancaster City
Lemon Street Market is a full service grocery store with a focus on sustainability and local foods, and stocks locally and regionally produced items whenever possible. They even use biodegradable and compostable produce bags!

Lancaster Central Market | Lancaster City
Lancaster Central Market is one of the oldest municipally-operated markets in the country. This market was established in 1889, beginning as a place for farmers to sell their produce to local community members. Now, it’s a lively hub for locally sourced ingredients and meals, from Amish-operated vendors to talented artisans.

Zest | Lititz
Zest! features all types of kitchen gear & cooking tools. From aprons to baking dishes to specialty tools, you can find it here! You can also take one of their cooking classes and learn how to make new things. You can even learn new skills and recipes with an enthusiastic team of instructors at Zest in Lititz, PA.

Train Enthusiasts

Strasburg Rail Road
Hop aboard America’s oldest operating railroad. Train lovers will enjoy the ride on the steam locomotives as it chugs through the Amish countryside.

Choo Choo Barn
Follow the trains as they chug past a miniature barn raising, local attractions, and hand-built animated figures.

Railroad Museum of PA
See more than 100 fully-restored locomotives and cars for you to explore, in addition to the innovative and interactive Stewart Junction railway education center.

Whistle Stop Shop
The Whistle Shop carries books, colorful prints, posters, reproduction railroad china and more on the history of the railroad industry.

Strasburg Train Shop
Anything and everything related to model trains!

National Toy Train Museum
They displays rare, unusual and specialty trains and accessories from the 1800s to the present representing over a 100 different manufacturers. There is also a Research Library with a wealth of information on toy trains and manufacturers.

Reading & Northern Railroad
Climb aboard a train on the Reading & Northern Railroad and take a day trip to one of PA’s picturesque locations. This summer explore what Downtown Pottsville has to offer, including a Yuengling Brewery Tour, Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum, The Pottsville Outdoor Market, and more!

Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad
Enjoy an 11-mile train ride along the Swatara Creek and learn the history of the surrounding area. This 75-minute ride through the Swatara Creek Valley.