Lancaster County's unique heritage and rich history is tucked into a variety of interactive attractions, from hands-on Amish homesteads and museums to restaurants, walking tours, theatres and more. You'll also find history lining the streets or our towns and villages, and spanning the countryside in the form of covered bridges.
Learn a little about the culture of PA Dutch Country - and have fun while you're at it! Start by watching a heritage & history video, and for more information on specific Lancaster County heritage attractions, click the links below.
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Step back in time and experience Lancaster County farm life during the late 19th century.
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More than 5,000 specimens span the broad spectrum of U.S. military history.
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The Fisher family home is available for touring and a closer look at the lifestyle of the modern Amish.
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See a charming, Pennsylvania Dutch farm in operation, complete with farm animals and fowl. Learn about the Old Order Amish.
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Explore Hershey's one of a kind interactive automobile experience guaranteed to educate and fascinate visitors of all ages!
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Fine and casual dining in an outdoor biergarten and in an historic brewery.
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Welcome to a real historic treat, Lancaster's Central Market. A farmers' market since the 1730's.
This self-guided museum will allow you to trace the steps leading up to and following the Resistance at Christiana, also know as the Christiana Riot.
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See a Conestoga wagon on display at this museum which is housed in an old tobacco shed. The museum gallery features revolving local exhibits and Native American artifacts.
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Heart of a vast industrial plantation for a century and a half, the Cornwall Iron Furnace is a landmark of Pennsylvania's iron and steel industry.
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Six rotating exhibitions, tours of the restored 1700s home and painting studio of Lancaster's most famous resident and world-famous artist, Charles Demuth.
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One of America's earliest communal societies, best known for its original art and music and distinctive medieval Germanic architecture.
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Historical and modern-day events brought to life as well as original and standard musicals, comedies and dramas in a truly unique setting!
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Experience professional, Broadway-quality musicals, comedies and dramas at Lancaster value in this beautiful National Historic Landmark Theatre.
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Cross this threshold and experience colonial life as you enter the oldest residence in Lancaster County.
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Come face to face with history at the Heritage Center Museum. Be sure to check out our new Family Walking Tour!
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A rewarding, invigorating experience the whole family will enjoy with things you can only see on foot and things you can only see downtown.
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Experience life from an authentic Pennsylvania German point of view. See a history of timeless traditions.
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Pennsylvania Dutch folklife and fun - a rare gathering of 200 of America's finest folk artists and traditional craftsmen.
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Enjoy Lancaster’s freshest, handcrafted beers while dining in a working brewery.
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For nearly 275 years, people have come together in Lancaster City for entertainment, social, creative enrichment and great shopping and dining experiences.
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Trace your family history or learn more about Lancaster County. Stop by the Lancaster County Historical Society.
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A wonderful source for Pennsylvania German history, genealogy, and material culture. Includes museum exhibit, "Decorated and Plain: A Mennonite and Amish Sampler."
Dutch Wonderland has been magically transformed to Dutch Winter Wonderland! Dutch Winter Wonderland features rides and attractions, plus the new Royal Light Show, a spectacular display of thousands of twinkling lights dancing to music! Select days, Nov 21-Dec. 30. Only $9.95.
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Celebrate the holidays at Dutch Winter Wonderland! Rides, games, food and special entertainment. New in 2008 - the Dutch Winter Wonderland Royal Light Show! The Royal Light Show features thousands of twinkling lights dancing to your favorite holiday tunes. November 21 - December 30.
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Beginning November 14, you can visit Santa and his reindeer, enjoy the Music Box Christmas show, and browse our quaint village shops at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. All rides and entertainment are included in your one-price admission.
