Pick out the perfect pumpkin from a local patch, then take it back to your hotel, rental, or picnic spot to carve. Many farms offer carving kits, painting stations, and displays for photo ops.
Named one of the top corn mazes in the U.S., this family-fun farm offers more than 60 themed attractions, including tractor pulls, giant slides, a mini town for toddlers, and live animals.
Fill a basket with crisp apples at an orchard and enjoy homemade cider, donuts, or pies right on site.
Drive or bike through Lancaster’s iconic covered bridges. With more than two dozen across the county, you can enjoy scenic fall views and photo ops along the way.
Fall is a great season for live entertainment in Lancaster. Choose from Broadway-style musicals, kid-friendly performances, or immersive dinner theater experiences.
Walk through warm, plant-filled spaces while shopping for locally grown fall mums, succulents, gourds, and seasonal décor.
Stop for local produce, homemade jams, and seasonal treats like cider, pumpkin whoopie pies, or mums.
Perfect for rainy days or curious minds, this hands-on museum offers 75+ interactive exhibits in a colorful, STEM-focused space.
Lancaster is packed with creative corn mazes of all sizes - some with scavenger hunts, animal encounters, and fall games on-site.
Learn about Amish traditions through guided tours, buggy rides, and farm visits. Fall is a beautiful time to explore the countryside.
Celebrate harvest season at local festivals and fairs featuring crafts, food, hayrides, and more.
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Find deals on back-to-school and fall fashion at Tanger Outlets and The Shops @ Rockvale. Many stores carry seasonal home décor and Halloween apparel too!
Take a scenic drive or hike through Lancaster’s rolling farmland and wooded trails.
From family-friendly ghost tours to haunted hayrides, Lancaster’s got fall chills and thrills.
Savor the season with pumpkin spice lattes, warm cider, apple dumplings, and fall-themed menus across the county.
Want to check off the whole list? Make it a weekend! Lancaster offers cozy B&Bs, family-friendly hotels, and farm stays near all your favorite fall spots.
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