Welcome . . .
to Lancaster County, PA! Here, in the heart of Dutch Country,
you can get away from the bustle of big city life, learn a bit about our Amish
and Mennonite neighbors, snag a few bargains at the outlets, discover some fabulous
antiques or take a walk through history.
Here is a sampling of some of the best Lancaster
County has to offer.
Amish/Mennonite Heritage. Learn about the Old
Order Amish and Mennonites, who shun "worldly" modern
conveniences for a more simple and faith-centered lifestyle.
Shopping. Lancaster County is home to 180 outlets, where
you'll find bargains on name-brand items all year long! And since Pennsylvania
does not charge tax on clothing sales, you can save even more. Learn more on
our shopping
page.
Antiquing. In our antiques
guide, you'll find privately owned antiques dealerships
throughout the Lancaster County countryside, including Adamstown which has been
called "America's Antique Capital".
Railroading. The Strasburg Rail Road has been running
steam engines through the countryside for the past 166 years. The nearby Railroad
Museum and a number of railroad-related shops make this quaint country town
a railroader's paradise.
Beautiful farmlands. There's a reason why Paradise,
PA is located in Lancaster County. Take a tour
in a motorcoach or horse and buggy and view the lush green fields that attracted
America's early settlers to our area.
A step back in time. We're proud that 28 covered bridges,
historical sites -- such as Lancaster's Central Market, Wheatland, the home
of President James Buchanan -- and nearby Gettysburg make Lancaster County a
historian's dream. Learn about Lancaster's
history or check out our listing of historic
attractions and historic
homes.
Area attractions. From an 18th-century commune to a
medieval-style fairgrounds to a state-of-the-art theme park, Lancaster County
and its surrounding area offers many fantastic attractions
that will please the entire family.
Destination Lancaster
Destination
Lancaster offers countless places to go and things to see
and do in Lancaster County this spring and summer season. Whether you are entertaining
summertime guests or looking for something to do with the family, you’ll find
it close to home. From the Hans Herr House in Willow Street to farm vacations
around the county, make Lancaster County your favorite destination this year.
Route 30 Cam
We've all had the frustrating experience of getting
stuck in traffic. Our new Route
30 cam helps you beat the odds of having that happen! Located at the exits
to the Fruitville, Lititz and Oregon Pikes, our Route
30 cam gives you live, up-to-the-minute pictures of what the traffic is
really like out there, at this very busy spot.
You can also check traffic flow, see if anyone's
being pulled over, or check the weather out there. Have fun with our new, continuously
updated Route 30 cam
