The Area

Restaurants

Scratch - A cafe/bakery located in downtown Ephrata, PA with choices of cupcakes, sandwiches, wraps and salads all made from scratch.

Union Barrel Works - A casual moderately priced brew pub located in Reamstown, PA.

JoBoy's Brew Pub - After years of BBQ competitions and beer making, Jeff & Jo Harless decided to offer their authentic southern style BBQ and hand crafted beers to the community! Located in Lititz, PA.

The Udder Choice - Enjoy homemade soups and sandwiches, with sliced to order fresh turkey or chicken salad. Don't forget to save room for an Udder Choice Sundae!

Good n' Plenty - Enjoy traditional Lancaster County home cooking and you'll see why we've been chosen one of AAA top 10 best "down home dining" in North America. Come see what all the fuss is about.

Miller's Restaurant & Smorgasbord - Miller's is PA Preferred and ServSafe, Reader's Choice, Central PA and Lancaster Country Magazine award winner. Menu & Buffet dining.

Smokehouse BBQ & Brew at Plain & Fancy Farm - Featuring "Low & Slow" BBQ, house-made sauces, local brews and our most popular, traditional Lancaster County favorites.

Shopping

The Green Dragon - A farmers market and auction open every Friday in Ephrata, PA. Over 400 merchants, growers & craftsmen. Free Parking.

Rockvale Outlets - Over 90 outlet stores located in Lancaster, PA.

Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall - One of the largest and finest antique malls in Lancaster. Huge 26,o00 sq. ft. facility houses over 125 dealers. Open all year!

Riehl's Quilts & Crafts - 100 local family craft businesses, all in one shop! From baskets to brooms, bird feeders and bed quilts.

Kitchen Kettle Village - A day at Kitchen Kettle Village is like no other. We bring the best of Lancaster County to you with over 40 specialty shops and plenty of hands-on activities.

Flower and Home Marketplace - A hidden gem of shopping and decorating. 90,000 sq. ft. of floral, home accents, seasonal crafts, scrapbooking, party supplies, jewelry, candles, gourmet, gifts and more!

Country Home Furniture - All North American made! The area's largest selection of upholstery, solid wood, and Amish handcrafted furniture.

Bird-in-Hand Farmer's Market - 30 local vendors offering meats and cheeses, homemade baked goods, poultry and eggs, PA Dutch potato chips, soft pretzels and nuts, funnel cakes, and much more.

Historical Sites

The Ephrata Cloister - This religious community made significant contributions to PA's rich history. Explore buildings dating between 1735 to 1837, cemeteries, and museum store.

Historic Strasburg - From the Strasburg Rail Road to the unique quaint shops, Strasburg has something for everyone. Experience Strasburg - the most historic town in Lancaster County.

Other Attractions

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery - History never tasted so good! Americas first commercial pretzel bakery, experience how delicious 150 years of backing tradition with the Sturgis family tastes. Guided tours. Lititz, PA

Wolf Sanctuary of PA -This sanctuary provides a haven of quality care and enrichment to wolves and wolf-dog hybrids that no longer have a home in the outside world. Come learn about wolf conservation and biology. Lititz, PA

Turkey Hill Experience - Create your own virtual ice cream flavor and packaging and star in your own commercial. Unlimited free samples. Don't miss this hands-on educational experience.

Strasburg Rail Road - Visit America's oldest operating railroad! Ride in a beautifully restored train car pulled by one of several historic steam engines on your 9-mile round-trip journey to Paradise, PA.

The Choo Choo Barn - All aboard for a unique experience for all ages. Featuring 150 moving figures and scenes and 22 operating trains. Our hand-created model train layout has impressed families for 50 years.

Abe's Buggy Rides - Enjoy a private ride through the countryside in an authentic Amish-Style buggy. Experience your tour in the same family-style buggy as the Amish still use today.

Sight & Sound - Go beyond entertainment with Sight & Sound Theatre. Every show is an epic experience with a meaningful message. Edge-of-your-seat action meets heartfelt drama on a panoramic stage. Surround yourself with uplifting Bible stories brought to life by a world-class cast, spectacular special effects and live animals - on stage and in the aisles.

Strasburg Scooters - Enjoy a guided covered bridge tour through the back roads of Amish Country. Ride alongside horse and buggies as well as past Amish schoolhouses with an experienced guide.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - Over 50 farm fun activities for the whole family is included in your admission. The Amazing Maize Maze, Farm Tour Wagon Ride, Wagon Express Ride, Hay Jump, Strawbale Racer, and so much more.

National Christmas Center - Experience Christmas as never before, at this one-of-a-kind museum, dedicated to preserving the memories, history, and traditions of Christmas.

Amish Farm & House - Treat yourself to a very authentic Amish outing the whole family will enjoy. This is the original Amish farm museum, with educational house tours and narrated bus tours.

Refreshing Mountain - With over 5,000 feet of aerial fun, our professionally guided ziplines will push your adrenaline to the max! Add more adventure with the climbing tower, paintball target shooting, archery, pool and so much more.

Dutch Wonderland - With over 35 rides, attraction, and shows, Dutch Wonderland is the perfect place to spend time together as a family.