Bucketlist of Things To Do in Lancaster County (PA) In The Fall

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• Amish Cultural Experiences
• Lancaster from the Air
• Covered Bridges Tour
• Wineries
• Outdoor Adventures
• Festivals and Fairs
• Downtown Lancaster City
• Outlet Shopping

Fall is a wonderful time to visit the scenic countryside of Lancaster County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. A wide variety of experiences await you in the harvest season.

Amish Cultural Experiences

Lancaster County has the second-largest Amish community in the world. Numerous tours are available to give you opportunities to learn about Amish culture, history, and beliefs. Take a walking tour of Amish farms, a bus tour through the countryside, or a buggy ride in a carriage driven by an Amish man.

Lancaster from the Air

Relax and enjoy a slower pace of life as you float over picturesque farmland in a hot air balloon. Balloon tours are perfect for a romantic getaway with your sweetheart. If you prefer a faster-paced ride, check out a helicopter tour. See the sights of Lancaster County from close range above. A great treat for a family vacation.

Covered Bridges Tour

See the backroads in Lancaster County farmland country by taking a driving tour of covered bridges. The countryside is dotted with picturesque historic covered bridges. Spend a couple of hours or a whole day.

Wineries

While you’re exploring the picturesque Lancaster County countryside, stop in at one of the wineries to tour their facilities and sample the local offerings. Some wineries offer concerts and other activities and even rent their facilities for special events such as weddings and receptions.

Outdoor Adventures

Enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery in the slow lane by hiking or biking trails and back roads. Bike trails are suitable for novice and experienced riders. Bike rentals are available if you didn’t bring your own. Visit one of Lancaster County’s parks and preserves for trails enjoyable for all ages and fitness levels. Amenities vary by location, offering trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding plus picnic areas and scenic views.

Stables offer guided horseback riding excursions for all ages through the meadows and countryside. For more active outdoor adventures, visit a retreat center that offers ziplining, rappelling, climbing, and obstacle courses.

Festivals and Fairs

Take in one of the varieties of festivals and fairs that take place during the fall season. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire features entertainment such as music, theater, magic acts, comedy, and live jousting performed by players costumed as 16th-century villagers. The Ghost Tours of Lancaster guide visitors by candlelight through downtown Lancaster City’s haunted past. Enjoy a variety of fall festivals featuring apples, pumpkins, and spooks.

Downtown Lancaster City

The sights of historic downtown Lancaster City include Trinity Lutheran Church, the oldest church in Lancaster, founded in 1729. Take a guided tour of Wheatland, the mansion home of President James Buchanan. See a show or concert at the 160-year-old Fulton theatre. Thought to be the oldest continuously operating theater in the country, it has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Discover unique shopping opportunities as you stroll through the downtown area. Downtown restaurants offer cuisine from pub fare to bistros to Asian food. Your choices for places to stay range from major hotels with all the amenities to romantic bed & breakfasts. Friday nights in downtown Lancaster include special exhibits, live entertainment and music, food, and shopping.

Outlet Shopping

From Alfred Dunner to Van Heusen, Disney Outlet to The Children’s Place, The Shops @Rockvale have everything you’re looking for at great prices plus when you get hungry from all that shopping, visit restaurants like Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden, and many others.

Come visit us in Lancaster County! Enjoy beautiful scenery, fascinating Amish culture, fabulous food, fun festivals, and great bargain hunting. Whether you are planning a romantic honeymoon, a family vacation, or weekend getaway with friends, we look forward to seeing you.