posted Sep 14, 2025

Things to Do with Family from Out of Town in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster has the perfect thing to do with your out of town visitors. No matter if you are an outdoor adventurer or a city goer.

Family visiting Lancaster County, for the day, the week, or just a weekend? Give your loved ones an experience visitors can't get anywhere else! Lancaster has the perfect things to do for you and your out-of-town guests.

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Amish

Places to Stay

Arts & History

Adventure

Shopping

Introduce Amish Culture

The Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are America's oldest Amish settlement, where tens of thousands still live a centuries-old "Plain" lifestyle.

Take a horse and buggy ride and learn all about the Amish and their culture.

Take an immersive tour of farms and homes.

Dine at an Amish-owned restaurant.

EXPERIENCE THE AMISH

Places to Stay

If you don't have enough room in your house to fit extended family, Lancaster County has so many wonderful hotels and bed and breakfasts for them.

Lancaster Marriott | Located in the heart of downtown Lancaster
Hotel Rock Lititz | Music focused themed rooms
Eden Resort & Suites | Located conveniently off the highway
Lancaster Arts Hotel | Restored historic tobacco warehouse
Fulton Steamboat Inn | A hotel based on a riverboat inspiration
The Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station | A unique to stay
The Wilbur Lititz | Historical and upscale
Hershey Farm Resort | Located in the heart of Amish Country
Stay down on a farm.

More Places to Stay

Experience the Arts & History

Lancaster was founded in 1729, making it home to a rich history; it was even the US Capital for a day, it was also apart of the Underground Railroad! Share the rich history of your hometown with your guests!

Tour where James Buchanan America's 15th President lived before he took office in 1828.
See a show at one of our many theaters across the county, such as, Servant Stage Company, Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater, Fulton Theatre and more!
Explore the Germanic-style buildings and their historical exhibits at Ephrata Cloister.
Demuth Museum houses historic art pieces, many of which showcase Charles Demuth who was a master watercolorist and pioneer of the Precisionist style.
Create a piece of art at The PotteryWorks when you paint a masterpiece on a hand-crafted ceramic.
Peruse Gallery Row in Downtown Lancaster, they may even return home with a piece from our local artisans.
Try scrapbooking with Horst Arts.

Lancaster boasts a vibrant and thriving theatre scene, with a multitude of productions ranging from classic plays to modern interpretations.

FIND UPCOMING SHOWS

Where To Eat

Lancaster County is full of vibrant restaurants that will satisfy any cuisine you crave.

Head to one of our many coffee shops and cafes.

For a cold beverage - treat your guests to a local brew.

If you're interested in international dining then try out these great restaurants.

Cocina Mexicana for Mexican.
Rachel’s Café & Creperie if you're looking for French.
Yorgo’s for Mediterranean.
Luca for Italian
Southern Market for even more globally inspired cuisine.
And, of course, we have the best PA Dutch Dining around!

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Adventure

Lancaster County has lots of adventures all year round.

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Farm experiences:

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Attractions

Escape Rooms

Escape On Queen

Not all adventures are physical, some challenge your mind as well. See if you and your crew can solve all the clues and get out before your hour is up! Discover 4 puzzle-solving experiences like Post Office Pursuit, The Hideout, Shipwrecked, & The Tavern.

Escape Room on the Train

At the Strasburg Rail Road, this 45-minute interactive train escape room experience is filled with twists, turns, and more. Come for a unique escape room experience in Lancaster County. Available on select Fridays and Saturdays. Are you ready to Escape in 2024?

New Holland Escape Room

Located 15 minutes from Lancaster City, this escape room offers a great team-building opportunity. Based on historical facts, our experience features the real Buzzard Gang's mugshots and jailbreak story, involving a canary! After you escape, take the time and enjoy a new meal together at the Lickity Spilt Restaurant located just next to the escape room.

Enigma Escape Room

Enigma Escape Rooms are designed for all skill levels, designed to put you into action as soon as you step inside! Their Lost Temple room transports you into into an ancient world, while you are finding pieces to the puzzle to escape. Enigma Escape Rooms is more than just an escape room, this is an adventure.

Escape Room Co.

Located in Ephrata, Escape Room Co offers an immersive escape room experience featuring unique rooms such as Chuntley III, where players delve into the legacy of a brilliant inventor amidst a maze of mysteries and The Secret of The Blooming Garden, where you can explore two connected rooms filled with hidden clues, leading to the revival of a lost beauty.

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Shopping

Your guest visit to Lancaster wont be complete until they visit a farmers market!

Lancaster Central Market | Locally grown produce and local vendors with unique gifts and goods.
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market | Family owned and operated for more than 30 years.
Green Dragon | Browse the offerings of over 400 local growers, merchants, and craftsmen.

Farmer's Market

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