Gorgeous platform setup! Gift shop was actually very affordable. I usually get sticker shock but was pleasantly surprised here! We had tickets for the first class parlor and it was very comfortable. Our server was wonderful. The scenery was great - farmland, farm animals, a small park, and other small attractions that the train goes through. 45 minutes is perfect duration especially with a child. We’re from honesdale — known for having the first locomotive train so we’ve been on several rides by us. But this one was so much nicer in every single way. Would recommend to anyone visiting Lancaster!

Strasburg Rail Road is a wonderful experience for families, students, and anyone who loves history and trains! The ride through the beautiful Amish countryside feels like stepping back in time — peaceful fields, horses, and old barns all along the way. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole experience both fun and educational. The vintage steam locomotive is kept in amazing condition, and you can feel the power and nostalgia with every whistle. The station area is also lovely, with gift shops, small museums, and food options nearby. Perfect for kids and groups — it’s not just a train ride, it’s a journey through history. Highly recommend visiting, especially in the fall when the scenery is at its best!

We attended the Cheese and Wine event and had a great time! The station looked magical with Christmas lights, wreaths, and trees creating a festive atmosphere. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the parlor car had a cozy, vintage feel. The train ride was shorter than expected, and since we went at night, there wasn’t much scenery to see—daytime rides would be better for that. The cheese and wine were delicious but the portions were on the small side. I do not beleive the ticket price reflected the quantity of the cheese and wine accurately. The gift shop was a pleasant surprise with lots of train-themed and holiday items. Overall, it was a fun and festive experience, perfect for the holiday season!

My friends and I are celebrating 50 yrs of friendship and I mentioned it to the conductor and next thing I know he come with balloons for us, we were so surprised. I had reserved seats in the lounge car which was great with the swivel chairs. The ride was great with interesting landscapes and the ride was monitored along the way. My friends and I truly enjoyed it.

Just fantastic 🤩 I've been on several train rides, but this is the most scenic and the nicest restored cars, and the most selection of seating. And a real steam engine, choo choo!🚂 And the cutest little train station village and shops. Best T-shirt 👕 choices. Just great fun 🙌🏻

We drove all the way from Cleveland, Ohio (6 hours!!) to ride this train and it was incredible. My 3 year old is obsessed with trains so instead of having a birthday party we decided to spend a weekend away to learn all about trains. The entire experience was incredible - meeting Mrs. Claus, dropping a letter to Santa in the hopes we will receive a letter back, the Christmas songs, the train itself was so nostalgic, Santa on board was great! We also really enjoyed the smaller train ride after riding the big train. All in all, we had a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone. We arrived 45 min prior to getting on the train (like the email recommended) so we could spend some time to do all the fun Christmas activities. Also, shockingly enough, I found this train experience using ChatGPT. I'm a working mom of 3 with limited time so I took to ChatGPT to help plan our weekend away and this is what it recommended we do. So glad I trusted it!

If you're making a trip to Lancaster, adding this to your itinerary is a must. We were just there this past weekend and did the Santa Express car (they have different experiences and price points). Ours was just perfect, a little less than an hour, with beautiful scenic route, live entertainment with instruments and Carolers. Of course the Cherry on top was Santa making his way and stopping to speak with every child, give a small Candycane and ornament gift and take pictures with each family. In addition to all that, they have a lovely station with stores, eateries, and also outdoor entertainment. Super super cute! Will go back!

Wonderful live show in Pennsylvania! Had this trip planned for over a year. It did not disappoint.! The show Noah was awesome the actors and actresses were amazing .The live animals were awesome as well. The effects blew me away. I highly recommend everyone who can go see these live shows.

Beautiful theater, comfortable seats, ushers very friendly and helpful. I cannot say enough about the actors, actresses and the stage hands that brought the events of Noah to life in front of our eyes! What a wonderful performance! This was my husband and my first experience and it will resonate with us and those that accompanied us for years to come!

**Highly Recommended for wholesome family entertainment!** - This is comparable to a Broadway show in NYC except these stories are from the BIBLE and great for the entire family. - (All my family members agree) - In addition to the main stage, they have stages on both sides of the auditorium, which gives it a "surround" or immersive effect. - The plays include musical numbers for their many scenes. - They include some one-liners for laughs.. ..which brings some light-heartedness. - They have LIVE ANIMALS in the plays also; horses, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, dogs, birds, (the kids love it..!) - It is located in Lancaster, Pa. (a great family-wholesome place to go after for lunch, sight-seeing and staying the night) - Each of these stories are heart-felt; and include a good main theme to take/ bring home with you and put into practice.. - Our Family has seen the plays: Jesus; Noah, Moses; David; Queen Esther, The Miracle of Christmas. - I would recommend a weekday, since the weekends usually get booked-up quickly. - I also suggest purchasing them online, or calling the reservation center, to make sure you get tickets. (get sold-out quickly) - They also have a nice gift shop and refreshment stands in the main lobby - (we had coffee, soft drinks, and Glazed Almonds (delicious if you are not allergic) - Cannot say enough good about this place and will continue to come back (even the kids are grown-up now) lol...

Sight and Sound is a wonderful experience for families to go to together, friends, or for your children to attend. This theater truly brings to life biblical stories with great detail and very Supreme acting. They are very punctual at starting and I recommend that anyone that can go will see it. The costay seem high, but it's very worth it and you can understand the cost to operate such a theater. I highly recommend it to anyone.

We saw Noah on a Wednesday afternoon. The place was sold out even on a weekday. The staff is helpful and friendly from the parking attendants who parked us close due to seniors with walking limitations to the will call and concessions and ushers. The show is spectacular with the actors, animatronics and live animals. It is also very emotional with a lovely surprise ending. You won’t be disappointed with this experience.

I’ve been a few times. The theatrical performances I’ve seen have been Jonah, Daniel, Noah, and The Christmas Story. This is one trip that’s worth repeating. Buy tickets MONTHS ahead. If you want to go on a specific date then order as soon as the box office opens, shows get booked super fast. I travel with a bus group. Now that part has its ups ands down.

This show is excellent. Clean and safe environment. It was our first time going to sight & sound and it did not disappoint. I live broadway and this is definitely a mix between a play and a musical. The production is on another level, with tons of live animals and massive stage. The stage practically wraps around the whole room. We sat in row LL which is on the balcony and I would definitely recommend sitting in this tier. Normally the middle of the orchestra section is the best place to sit but due to the magnitude of the stage and the size of production that tier is the best place to sit to get an overall view and not break your neck. Can’t recommend enough. The best play I’ve seen. Also good luck getting tickets they sell out. We’ve already purchased our tickets for Joshua next year and have family flying in to go.

A quaint little amusement/water park in Lancaster, PA. There are a few rides for the older crowd, but I think this park is geared mainly to the younger kids. My boyfriend and I took his 9 year old daughter and we all had a great time. You could actually spend the entire day at the water park if you wanted to. We didn't get to see any of the shows as we were only in Lancaster for a few days. It's interesting to see this park right along the main roadway. I believe the park was open in 1963, so I do not know if that highway was there at that time. There is also an area where you can walk through and learn about dinosaurs.

Our 6 and 4 year old grandchildren love it here. Their favorite rides are the Whip It, Old Fashioned Car, the small roller coaster, the Bee. They were disappointed this last visit because none of the dinosaurs in explore Island were working. A fun amusement park.

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 So I’m not gonna lie I wasn’t sure what to think when my wife said let’s go to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA. Doesn’t really seem like there’s anything there as a quick roadtrip destination, but the fact that this amusement park is geared towards 12 and under and we needed some long overdue family fun we decided to hit the road. Once we arrived, the checking process was super easy because we bought our tickets online. People that were purchasing tickets on site were waiting forever in line 😩. Shout out to my wife for making the arrangements online. We got in and began riding all the kid friendly rides we could fit. First we went on a boat ride and had to identify different characters along the way. We rode the skylift across the park which was relaxing. Once we got off the skylift we went to a BBQ stand to eat and unfortunately that was the only bad part about the park. The burgers weren’t real ground beef, they didn’t have any of their sides like, and the smoked sausage wasn’t very good either. They also ran out of drinks so we had to get kiddie cups of water. After the dissster that was lunch we allowed the girls to ride a bunch of rides that parents couldn’t ride with them on. We watched a water show with an evil sorcerer, a king who’s princess daughter needed to be saved by the prince that was turned into a frog by the sorcerer because he wanted to marry the princess himself. We were able to finish off the park with a couple of family rides and rollercoasters as well as taking the girls to the gift shop and grabbing some souvenirs. If we ever go again we’ll stick to your traditional amusement park food like chicken tenders, pizza, hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, etc, but all in all it was a great experience and most importantly the girls had lots of fun!

My son is 7 years old and he is at the perfect age for this amusement park. Definitely worth checking out at least once. You can easily see the whole park in 1 day. We plan to come back during Christmas since they decorate the park all up & you can even book Christmas dinner with Santa & his Elves! Kinda a cool experience for your little ones before they get to old. (Insert tear) lol

Dutch wonderland sure showed me and my family a good time everything where age-appropriate, we try almost all the rides they could ride. The water area was great since i had my 2 year old and 5 year old even i had a blast. Staff was informative friendy if we could have found something they insured that we found it. We had gotten food while there a little pricey for chicken tenders and fries finish it off with a slushy variety of flavors. So much fun things to do loved it i rate 10/10

Really awesome place for a family fun day. SO many fun rides and things to do. Delicious treats and eats throughout the park - highly recommended.

I loved it here and cannot wait to return! I visited for the first time today with my husband (who hates rides) and my 2.5yr old toddler (who had yet to experience them). It is the perfect place to go as a family with a little one trying rides for the very first time. The rides are specifically designed with kiddos in mind, so the majority are low stakes and not very intense. I appreciated their easy system for riding based on height, and it was clearly posted at each ride. I also loved that I could walk into the rides with my son and get him situated and buckled before they began (of course workers double checked every time, but it gave me kiddo peace of mind to have me walk in with him). There were lots of food stalls and restaurants around, bathrooms in convenient locations (which included changing stations for littles), a first aid booth, strollers for rent (and plenty of places to put said strollers when on rides), games to play, and the entire park was very walkable. There were no crazy hills or long stretches of path where rides were not accessible. Wait times for rides were very short-- in fact, most of the time there was never a line. For the couple times we did wait, it was not longer than 10 minutes, and there was often shade or coverage from the sun. The water area was a blast and definitely helped us cool off. We went straight there to drop off our swim stuff (in a locker) which made it easy to get to when we were ready, and it kept us from toting extra stuff around all afternoon. The locker was for all day which was wonderful. There were so many things to do outside of rides. Shows, dives, pop up theater, Santa, a foam party, story time--it was a jam packed place. If you're looking for a place to take your littles for the day, look no further! Dutch Wonderland is the perfect place to go. Look for deals online for tickets. Kids under 3 are FREE!!!

Beautiful show, talented performers, and truly impressive live music! Our family enjoyed every minute and will be returning.

If you're looking for a great Christmas experience, this would be the show to see. It's a musical extravaganza set to dance. The music spans the genres that will get you excited for the upcoming holiday. There is plenty of parking and handicap parking is located next to the entrance. There bathrooms are clean and there is plenty of room in both bathrooms. A concession stand is available on both sides of the theater and a well stocked gift shop. Enjoy the show! I attended the show with my wife and both my parents. It was a splendid experience for all of us.

This is a great venue to view a concert or show. Parking is ample and free. The seats are newer and are comfortable. The stage is visible from all the seats. The sound is very good. We had a great time at the Wynonna Judd concert. It was a great concert. So great to see her locally. You can bring an unopened bottle of water with you into the auditorium. The chairs have cup holders. The bathrooms have many stalls and were nice and clean. There is a concession stand where you can buy non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Great venue!!!!

Took my 87 year old dad to see Daniel O'Donnell. Sold Out Show!!! Great show and seats! We sat in the first row of balcony and he was thrilled!! Will definitely return for more shows!!

Absolutely a great venue as they have a variety of music genres for everyone to enjoy. The staff inside is always super friendly and always willing to assist you in anyway.

We loved our experience at this place! We watched the Celtic tap dancers and it was a wow! The facility was well taken care of and they had concierge leading the way and directing traffic to make the intermission go as smoothly as possible!

The Christmas show was very good! Only one complaint when I went to drop off my mom who has trouble walking long distances at the front door a older guy helping with parking yelled at us like 5 times not to do drop offs there and slammed the door on my mom. Very rude and if I had his name would have said something to a worker there. Other than that the ushers were very nice and concession stand workers and the show was 10/10🔥

The bus tour is highly recommended — it’s both informative and a great way to see how Amish people live. Along the way, there are opportunities to interact with Amish locals and purchase handmade goods, which adds to the experience. The farm itself is okay and interesting to walk through, offering a closer look at daily life and traditional tools, but the real highlight is definitely the tour.

Jack our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour! The house is so interesting and the farm was such a great surprise. The animals are well taken care of and there is a lot of history throughout the farm. So many things to look out, so make sure you make enough time to check everything out.

My friends and I did the 90 min bus tour and then the house tour. I personally liked the house tour much better than the bus tour. The bus tour was nice to drive by all the Amish farms and we stopped at two different locations. But I felt it was more like here is where you can buy quilts and baked goods. The house tour was very informative to learn about the way of Amish life.

We travelled here for the day from Maryland as it looked good, however first impressions were not great. We expected it to be in the country side, a bit more isolated than it was - it's next to a massive target! So that threw us straight away. We only did the farm tour as we had a 3 year old in the group and the house tour was recommended 5+. It was nice, there were some informative signs about what the building were etc the farm animals looked well cared for. However it wasn't worth the 3 hour drive to come and see. Maybe worth it if you are in the area and maybe better if you did the house tour, but it think we'd have been better off going to a local farm to where we were staying in Maryland. Overall I wouldn't recommend traveling out your way to visit, especially just for the farm visit.

Me and my family decided to visit the Lancaster PA for the weekend, we really wanted to check the Amish way of living so we decided to come to this place and spend almost all day here, we took a shuttle to go inside this simple yet full of history places, me and my kids enjoyed the trolley ride we also went to their workshop and found a lot of unique and interesting items that they make manually, their labor is unbelievable, they live a simple life, their food is freshly made every meal, we are learning so much on their way of living. We saw their houses and school, my kids play on their playground and the tractors. I recommend that stop by in here to see what his amazing historical places when visiting Lancaster.

The bus tour was a waste of time honestly our driver /guild was a total tool. Now for the positive the house tour was amazing the woman was informative and brilliant. The grounds are amazing the animals and horses are great we loved the house tour but save your time and avoid the bus tour.

This place has great marketing for sure. It is similar to what you would see from a county fair and when you are walking around the farm your view is a commercial shopping center including Target and CiCis pizza..... disappointing The horse area has empty hay bins and hay shelter and there is trash all around the walkways including shredded trash where the grounds mowers runs over candy wrappers etc shredding them into pieces This was the worst experience of my entire vacation- the office was closed at end of my visit so no one to talk in person and no staff in sight during the visit other then the cashier who clearly did not want to be there . Over one week later still upset about this experience and fully believe it is a money grab tourist scam by the owner

I highly recommend this museum --it's amazing! There are trains from many eras, and the whole way it's set up puts you back into a world of what feels like an old fashioned train station. It's very interactive and educational, and it also has a children's play area. You're able to go into some of the trains a bit, others you can walk into a platform to peer inside. There's a nice gift shop that can fit almost every price range as well, and the museum is situated in the stunning Amish Country right across the street from the Strasburg Railroad.

Me amd my Mom vitied this museum years ago. Few museums are as wonderful, as detailed, as large, and as fun to visit. Good for all ages. A must if you are in the area. Then cross the road and visit the station! And it wasn't crowded. This place needs to become world famous!

Great family trip! Huge space to walk through with historical trains and historic machinery. Lots to see! Don't miss the second floor with miniature train layout.

Super giant museum of giant steam engines, carts, miniatures, and many fun sights. You get to go inside many of the passenger carts, conductor and engineer compartments, and marvel at the spectacular size of these classic marvels of engineering and manufacturing. Multi floor with the top housing the large running miniatures which operates like real working trains. Great place to spend a could of hours with the family!

This museum is huge and so fun for kids and train lovers alike, don’t miss it! We did a train ride then walked across the street to the museum, which worked well. The level of investment in this museum is impressive- it is clean and very well laid out with loads of interactive options for the kids. My family of 5 - kids ages 10, 7 and 4 - could have been just in the museum for 3+ hours easily. They have SO MANY locomotives! Plus a replica “main street”, lego cities (with legos to play with!), books, a tiny city/town/farm area with a challenge of finding several scenes…then ALL the trains! So many! They are all clean and shiny and a whistle. It’s great!

This is a fantastic museum, one of the best I've ever been to! It was only $10 per adult and we stayed for three hours so the value is great. They have an incredible collection of trains and some really fun model train displays. There is so much to look at, and they have lots of cool interactive features. We went on a weekday and got there when it opened so it wasn't too crowded. We were easily able to buy tickets when we walked in after waiting in a short line. It's a really big museum so it's very open with lots of space to walk around. We were staying at the Red Caboose Motel which is only three minutes away so if you're staying there then this museum is a must-see!

An excellent Museum which details the history of trains in Pennsylvania and the US. There were many excellent examples of different locomotives and train cars. This would be interesting for the whole family

We had such an awesome tour!! The company has phased out the scooters and is instead using smart cars. Although the scooters are cute, the smart cars offer amenities that actually came in useful on our tour. It was an overcast day and a little chilly, and luckily, our smart car came with heat!! 👍🏼😊 a fun fact.... They have equipped each smart car with an additional animal sounding horn! What fun!! Ours was a cow! We would make sure as we passed farms that we pressed on the cow horn button which let out a loud Mooooooo 🤣 The company is in the process of having each of the smart car wrapped to represent different farm animals! What an awesome idea. Our tour guide, Francesca, was wonderful! She took us through beautiful Amish countryside. We stopped at the Lime Valley Covered Bridge and she gave us some in depth background regarding the bridge and the history of the area. We stopped to see a one room Amish school. We do have one important recommendation.... booking on a Sunday will limit tour of Amish communities since it's their holy day. All in all the trip was great and relaxing and the staff and owner, Nikki, were friendly, informative and professional! We definitely recommend this is tour! ♥️

Our tour guide, Tori, was awesome! She was so good at explaining the operation of the vehicles. You tried them out on their lot until you feel comfortable to move on. She also made sure everyone stayed in line together. It does take a little learning curve operating the Scoot Coupes on the roadways. It doesn’t take long to get it down and enjoy the open ride and feel the wind as you take in all the beautiful scenery. We took the 3 hour tour. We had perfect weather. The route was planned out so well. We covered so much. So great visiting a horse, goat & cow farm. A few gift shops along the way. We stopped at an ice cream shop at the cow farm. Highly recommend to see the beautiful countryside on roads you would not normally drive on. We also got to see the Amish hard at work in their fields. And we passed a few on the roads in their everyday mode of travel….in the carriages, or on bicycles. We would do this again. Maybe pick out a different tour next time for a different experience.

Had an amazing day. Mark is a great tour guide. His wife is a sweetheart. Mark has a great sense of humor and made sure everyone was safe. We visited an Amish lady on her land and she talked about Amish life. Overall, an amazing day. Definitely going back in the spring!

Such an amazing time doing the scooter tour! Both Nancy and Neil were so great, our family truly had a blast. We're so glad we booked this. I took the "smart" car and my husband took a scooter car, one with each of our kids and then we switched. SO much fun and great tour of the area. Some amazing memories made for sure!

It's a wonderful experience for families, couples, and friends. We booked guided tours of the covered bridge and rented a scooter. Our guide, Marc, made the trip unforgettable. We drove across the famous covered bridge, took photos, he told us the history of the bridge, and at the end, he surprised us with some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted. 100% recommended.

Had so much fun. Nick was our tour guide. Saw some many beautiful parts of Strasburg. The covered bridge was amazing. Definitely a must do.

Had a fantastic time. Brian was awesome. Took two people who had zero experience with scooters and had us safely on the road w/confidence in no time. Learned quite a bit about the local Amish community and traveled through some beautiful scenery. Even had a history lesson about Aaron Burr and his connection to covered bridges. All in all, 10 out of 10 experience and will do it again the next time we are in the area.

Had a great time visiting Lancaster Central market. Vendors galore, from fresh cut flowers to meats and cheeses produce souvenirs and hot food. Pricing was absolutely amazing and everyone was very friendly. Loved walking through seeing everything. Baked goods and beautiful cupcakes.

Loved this marketplace where I can get baked goods, candies and treats as well as soup mixes and pancake mix. We sat down and had breakfast at the counter and the eggs were perfect. Very nice people work here. They have handmade crafts and gift items as well.

I recently visited this place for the first time and really enjoyed it! The apple cider latte was amazing - not too sweet and something I could drink every day. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Exciting and very busy place on a Saturday. We arrived to check it out on a lovely bright sunny day. Food vendors inside and out musicians the smell of baked goods and coffee. We looked at all of our choices for lunch and decided on ntwo deli sandwiches from Deli Grassi which was turkey with peppers,, lettuce and tomatoes on freshly baked bread from Philly. $26 for two sandwiches. Had two cokes and got some Boston custard donuts from the Amish Red Maple Bakery. Very crowded and you have to pay to park. So many choices inside and out check it out for yourself. 🌹

Absolutely loved this indoor market. If you like fresh veggies, locally sourced milk products, fresh meat, etc., you will love Central Market. It gets busy as the morning moves on, so get your items early. The fudge from Uncle Leroy's Candy Kitchen and the beef sticks sold by S. Clyde Weaver are top notch. Vendors we purchased from were friendly and worked efficiently. Loved the fresh vegetable stands as well. You will need to pay for parking and watch your time closely! Allow at least an hour if you are someone who likes to peruse nearly every vendor.

If you are at Central Market for brunch and grocery shopping. I recommend stopping by Farm to Table to order a grilled cheese sandwich, then head over to Lancaster County Coffee Roasters for a chagaccino while you wait for your sandwich. We were in town for a Franklin & Marshall game and picked up, fruit and veggies from Stolzfus Farms for our weekly grocery shopping. I wished we had more time, I wanted to get some spices and now it will need to wait for our next visit. We got pickles and a Ceylon cinnamon and Madagascar vanilla infused maple syrup from Amish Farm and Bakery.

Fun place, lots of different vendors, not too many duplicates, and the prices, especially for produce was very reasonable. They do have a parking lot, i was able to find parking on the street.

Absolutely by far one of the top greatest experiences I've had in my 65+ years, and to top it off Alex and Emma made it even more awesome. Best guides ever. Can't wait to make this an annual event....thank you to all the staff as each one of you were AMAZING

For anybody who has adventurous kiddos, I've got a place for you. My 7-year-old daughter and I checked out Refreshing Mountain for the first time yesterday and spent nearly 5 hours there of pure fun. Together we did 5 ziplines, tackled all three levels of the the ropes course, climbed a rock wall, fed some barn animals, enjoyed the beautiful playground, road pedal carts, and so much more. The property was clean and the staff was so welcoming and helpful (it actually felt unrealistic because of how most businesses are ran these days.) Choosing to spend our day at refreshing mountain was the best choice we could have made for our mommy & me day! Run, don't walk, to enjoy your own day at Refreshing Mountain. 🤸You SO won't be disappointed. (And if you can, request Starla and Thaddeus - they were the bomb.)

5 stars — Because where else can your kids fly through trees, hug a pig, become wild plant experts, AND be fully worn out before dinner? Refreshing Mountain has officially earned its spot as our family’s home away from home. We’ve been coming here at least twice a year for seven years straight (minus the COVID gap we’ve all blacked out). And every single visit has been pure magic. Today? Top-tier. We ziplined, tackled obstacle courses, climbed walls like tiny action heroes, and visited the farm where one of my kids fell deeply in love with a pig. (We are now apparently a “we need a pet pig” household. Send help.) But this time, we also tried something new—a foraging class, recently added to their already amazing lineup of activities. My kids are now self-proclaimed wild plant experts, and I’m only slightly concerned they’re going to start making backyard salads out of suspicious leaves. But in all seriousness? It was fantastic. Educational, hands-on, and so much fun that no one even asked for snacks during it. A miracle. And then there’s the moment that keeps us coming back: years ago, when my disabled son Rhys couldn’t zipline on his own, the incredible staff made it happen with a tandem ride that let him soar through the trees like a superhero. It was a moment I’ll never forget—and the kind of kindness and intentional inclusion that defines Refreshing Mountain. Every staff member we’ve met has been welcoming, patient, and genuinely happy to help families make unforgettable memories (even if we’re loud, chaotic, and slightly muddy). This place isn’t just an adventure—it’s a gift. 1000/10 recommend. Just maybe don’t come during peak Carlisle car show traffic, unless you enjoy testing your patience before the ropes course.

We enjoyed our experience on the zip lines, rock walls, pedal cars, sling shots, and four levels of the ropes course — a hugeTHANK YOU to the kind and encouraging Refreshing Mountain Staff!

We attended the homeschool day and it was truly "refreshing." The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and very inviting. The check in was super easy, the staff is amazing and so friendly. My girls (5,9 and 11) had fun from 10 am to 5 pm, non stop! The price for the homeschool day is super reasonable and we are grateful to have this available to us. Thank you all we can't wait go back.

This camp was truly amazing. My family and I inquired and competed the zip line activities. The instructors were kind and new their job perfectly. We had full confidence in the staff with our safety at hand literally.

I had an absolute awesome experience! When I told the staff I do obstacle course racing regularly and have done multiple zip lines they let me attack the obstacle course right away alone. It was a blast and there was definitely some complicated ones that slowed me down. The zip lines definitely get the blood pumping and during mid-December they had millions of Christmas lights strong throughout the wooded area which made for some breathtaking views.

We went for our dad's 75th birthday on a full moon night. I would not recommend taking your older loved ones here. Hilly, gravel trails are what you walk on. We loved the enthusiasm and knowledge of the volunteers. We hated that more tickets were sold than expected (which we know helps the wolves) and we didn't get the small group tour to learn. The wolves are majestic and their howling beautiful. We did not get to see the entire sanctuary because there was not enough volunteers, that made the trails clogged with too many people. We took chairs and carried them. That sucked. You DO NOT NEED CHAIRS. There are benches and a fire pit by the gift store at the end of everything. My suggestion: bypass the moon nights and go when you can score a small group tour of the ENTIRE facility. We were thankful for all the knowledge the pony-tailed volunteer dropped on our large group of about 100 people. We appreciated the no kids under 16 rule for the moon night's too. There's such a rich, wonderful history to this place and we wanted to hear all of it. 5 stars for the wolves. 5 stars for the volunteers. 1 star for over selling tickets. Bottom line: go for a day time visit with a small group.

We actually had the pleasure of staying in one of 3 cottage's on the property. We stayed in the Paymaster's Offfice. It was an adorable cozy place that had a gas fireplace, a large air jet soaking tub, kitchenette that included a coffee maker, electric tea kettle, microwave, cook top with two burners, dishes, silverware, pots and pans. Breakfast is included with your stay and was delivered to the cottage by Maggie. Also included is a tour of the wolves. In the early morning hours, we had the pleasure of hearing a symphony of wolves. What a beautiful way to wake up. Everyone should experience it at least once. They take great care for these beautiful creatures. Our tour guide Michelle was very nice and knowledgeable about every wolf on the property. They all have a story to be told. I highly recommend going in the fall when the wolves are more active due to the cooler weather.

I loved my visit to the Wolf sanctuary. The volunteer was awesome and he worked there for over 20 years volunteering, extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot. I will certainly be going back when all the leaves are down so you can have complete full visual of the wolves. The grounds are pristine and well kept. Can you tell I loved it there?

We did the full moon night walk. The wolves were on and off active. We learned a lot from the guides. I wish you were able to know the entertainment before booking. There was a poet our night and not live music.

This is a really interesting place to visit. I would recommend it! It is an experience you will remember for a long time. You get to see them up close and personal. How they interact with each other and the guide does a great job explaining anything you want to know about them. You will find it educational and entertaining with guided public and private tours. Book ahead when they have limited availability. They also have a gift shop if you want a souvenir.

This place is incredible. The tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable, the wolves are respected and intentionally cared for, 1.5 hour out from Philly - worth the drive. Will visit again. Close to Shady Maple if you want some good food after your visit

We had a private tour with Denny; he was such a knowledgeable tour guide and passionate about the sanctuary. We got to see the beautiful wolves before their feedings, so they were active and eager to be fed. Hearing the wolves howling was amazing! In the 2 hours we really got to know most of the 55 wolves the sanctuary cares for. Denny was amazing and made this experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this experience!

Stopped by here to pick up some jars of pickled eggs and onion relish for my brother. The hot food sold from one of the spots in here was delicious. Like a home cooked meal to go. Roast beef, carrots, and mashed potatoes. Ill take that any day over fast food.

Amazing selection of goods, from every honey you can imagine to homemade marshmallows (you can really taste the difference). I can’t wait to come back. It was definitely worth the 2-hour trip we drove to get there.

Cute market that’s bigger than it looks! The chocolate covered bacon was amazing! The burger was really good also! Shoo-fly pie and home-made root beer all delicious. I’d go back for more. The people are so friendly! The artwork is cute and the crafted item are gorgeous!

In the heart of Amish country. Plan at least 2 - 3 days to visit all of the many, many shops and be able to try a few different restaurants and bakeries. Tons of handmade items!

Kind of a mixed bag. Best Meat and cheese I've ever had. Wonderful! Huge heads of cabbage and tomatoes. However, prices ranged from good (meat/cheese) to outrageous (fresh produce, candy, baked goods). We watched one vendor scoop handfuls of loose candy from a big commercial box 6 into small plastic containers giving it the 'homemade' vibe. I'm sure some of it is Amish made, but overall it gave the sense of "buy in bulk, repackage & wear Amish clothing to get your premium price." don't go here expecting an Amish market (we walked in to Elton John's rocket man on the sound system), and the few who seemed authentic were certainly not friendly.

Fun place to shop and buy food and souvenirs. Tomatoes and cabbage are HUGE! Good selections of pickles, coffee beans, fudges, Whoopie Pies, candies and fresh produce. Something for everyone.

Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market offers a wide variety of local goods, including fresh produce, baked items, meats, cheeses, and handmade products. The market is clean and organized, with plenty of stands to browse. Prices are reasonable for many items, though some specialty products can be on the higher side. It can get crowded, especially on Saturdays, but the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Overall, it’s a nice spot to experience local Lancaster County flavors and crafts.

Visiting the Amish Village in Lancaster was such a unique and educational experience. We did the premium package tour, which included the bus ride through Amish farmlands as well as the farmhouse and museum tour. It was informative, and we learned a lot about the Amish way of life, traditions, and community values. Time Needed: The premium tour itself takes a few hours, but if you want to truly experience the area, plan for an entire day or even two. There’s so much more to explore nearby — local markets, smorgasbords, and the Strasburg train ride through Amish farms. Food: Don’t miss a local Amish buffet or smorgasbord; hearty, homemade-style food that adds to the cultural experience. Extras: We didn’t do the buggy ride, but it looked like it would have been a wonderful and Amish experience. Tip: Avoid Sundays. Most shops and markets are closed as the Amish observe church duties, so visiting on another day gives you the full experience. Overall, it’s a must-visit if you’re in Lancaster County. A mix of history, culture, and local flavors that can’t be rushed.

Me and my 7 year old did the self guided tour through the village. We did have a tour from a guide through out the home explaining the history of the Amish and details of the home (all 3 floors!). After that, it’s just you and yours — variety of farm animals that you can feed and pet. You can check out the one room school house, a small play-set, and covered bridge. Very cute and informative visit. Did have a kind of large crowd but it was an 80 degree fall Saturday! Wait time about 10 minutes.

4.5 stars The tour guides (Mark and David B.) were informative during the house tour and backroads tour. We came to understand more of the why questions that we have to fully understand the Amish people and culture. Maybe minus 0.5 star because it felt very short. Maybe they could include interactive activities like butter churning or give booklet/ pamphlets to read on. Having to work in healthcare near the area, I believe that I needed to have a bit of understanding in their way of living. So a big thanks to the tour guides for giving their best to explain as much as they can.

We visited an Amish farm, and we really enjoyed it. It was fascinating to learn about the daily life of people who live so differently from us—their customs, habits, and unique ways of doing things. Of course, we also loved seeing the animals and trying some delicious food from their shops. Overall, it was a very interesting and memorable experience!

Here's a polished version: Today, I visited the Amish village and was thoroughly impressed. The tour guide did an excellent job explaining everything in detail. I lost track of time – it felt like just a short while, but the hour-and-a-half tour flew by. He covered everything from top to bottom, providing a comprehensive overview.

A fairly touristy attraction but still interesting to learn about Amish beliefs and way of life. The community itself remains private, but the museum explains their traditions and daily routines. There are several small shops selling local products and crafts. Worth visiting if you’re nearby, but not something to go out of your way for

This is what the older Amish homes looked like, but once you ride around you will see much more beautiful homes that are amazing! The tour is amazing and very knowledgeable. It's amazing to see how simply they live. Learned where the phrase "Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite."

Comparative to Broadway shows. The costumes were amazing. You felt like you were going to a Broadway show. Friendly staff. They also sell candy, drinks, souvenirs. The person playing the piano before the show was amazing. They give you a history of the show at the entrance right hand side. The balcony was scary if you’re afraid of heights.

Love, love , Love the Fulton Theatre!!! Very pretty building! Nice and helpful staff! Jekyll and Hyde was absolutely Fabulous!!! Well done!!! The stage sets were amazing! Costumes were lovely!!! The singing amazing!!! Especially loved Kanisha and Samantha’s duet! Very gifted actors and singers. David Toole did a great job playing Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde! Highly recommend seeing it! Running until November 2nd.

What an unforgettable night for our family! 🎄✨ I took my wife and our twin girls to see Elf at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA, and it was truly an amazing experience. The show was full of energy, incredible performances, gorgeous sets, and that perfect holiday magic you can only get live on stage. But the best part wasn’t just the show — it was watching my wife and our girls light up with every funny moment, every song, every bit of Christmas cheer. Sharing nights like this together is something I’ll never forget. If anyone is looking for the perfect holiday outing, the Fulton Theatre absolutely delivered. What a beautiful way to kick off the season. ❤️🎭

It's a three hour drive for us to see a show at the Fulton Theatre, but the trip is always worth it. We have been visiting the Fulton for over 15 years - (first time visit was to take our daughter to see Princess and the Pea). We have purchased tickets for seats in all 3 levels of the theatre and have enjoyed every performance regardless of our location. I highly recommend seeing one of the Groff Series plays in the Tell Theatre on the 4th floor of the Fulton. A more intimate setting (up to 100 seats) and the space is completely transformed for each show. We saw "The Irish And How They Got That Way" - a wonderful immersive experience - my husband and I were fortunate to be seated "at the bar" on stage and interacted with some of the cast members! Get on their mailing list! They run a "Christmas in July" sale that offers season passes at discounted rates.

As of this review, we've seen around six shows and I've yet to have a bad experience here. The Fulton Theatre is an absolute treasure with incredible, high-quality plays/musicals. Their latest show, Cats, had the most decorated set I've ever seen at a theatre, and probably the most immersive experience too! I'm always excited to keep coming back. Lately, though, we've noticed that some of their key art is AI generated which feels extremely against the spirit of local arts.

Lovely thester with old skool vibe. Not huge...but just the right size. Seats cushioned and comfy - although still narrow - reflecting the size of a previous generation's bottoms.

Haven't seen a show here in decades, but my mom was the artist director in the 1990s and it was fun to see it all again.

Just spent the weekend july 11-13 at motel. It was great, the room was fine, we were close to the pool which was also very nice. Ithe pool wasn't crowded but the people we met were all very nice. It has a back deck which has a nice view of the countryside. The location was close to everywhere that we wanted to visit. I will definitely stay there again when we visit Lancaster county.

Just came home from a two night stay here. Room was very clean, grounds were kept up very well and staff was great. Nice added touch was the big deck in the back, very relaxing sitting out back looking over the farmland. This was our first time staying here, we will definitely be back, this now is our new place to stay.

I love going to Lancaster and I stay at the Amish Country Motel every time. It’s really nice and close to everything. All the people that work there are so friendly. The rooms are super clean and comfy!

Motel rooms are dated but clean. Staff is nice and helpful. The grounds are well kept back deck is very nice with farm views. The only problem I had was the traffic noise is very loud. And it did bother me at night.

Wonderful staff above & beyond! Beautiful surroundings, clean rooms close to o many attractions See you in September!

First let me say that the rooms were very clean. However, it is old and in desperate need of updating.

I loved everything about this motel except the truck volume that passes by. They have lawn chairs to watch the Amish but it was too loud to enjoy with the trucks. There is a nice deck to sit on in the back of the motel, the pool was clean, rooms clean... The staff were excellent as well. It's just to many trucks and noise. Oh yeah, there is a building next to the motel that sells buggies. There was an audible noise coming from that building until maybe 6 pm... Would I stay here again? No only because I visit to see the Amish not the trucks.

The place has a lot to offer with plenty of activities for both adults and kids. The food is good, though definitely on the pricey side. Sundays get really crowded, so expect a lot of people. Overall, a fun spot but a bit expensive.

My first time at the fair and what an experience!!!! So much to do there and many cool lil gift shops and stands. Parking was super easy also. We can't wait til next year to visit again!!

Went to the PA Renn Faire and as always....it was amazing!!! The costumes, the food, the ale!!! Parking was a breeze and there was virtually no wait. Scotch eggs y'all!!! Also the Peach Vanilla Cider. That was from another planet!

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is always a great time! The entertainment is usually great, the food is always excellent, and just the overall environment is fun and enjoyable. It is a rain or shine event so you better be prepared because they don't stop no matter what the weather does. Yes it's harder to enjoy when it's raining, but as long as it is warm enough just suck it up and enjoy yourself! The Jousting is always awesome, the idea of living the medieval life speaks to my soul LOL.

The grounds were exciting and diverse. The characters were talented, well dressed, and extremely entertaining. Though, during the final Pub Sing on the last day of the season, one of the main characters, King James of Scotland, kissed his right hand man. I don't care what each person's personal deviant affiliation is, that's between them, their partner, and God. What bothers me is when they put their preferences on display on the main stage without giving the audience a choice as to whether or not to watch. There are many children in the audience and mine were left with questions I was not prepared to answer during a fun family outing. The last time I went to the PA RenFaire there was no signs of sexual preferences or innuendo on display for the main story line events. We steered clean of all the shows that were marked Not Suitable For Children.

The rennfaires are always so much fun... expensive, but fun... haven't really found any food that I'd order again. I need to plan to stop somewhere for breakfast beforehand next time.

We go here for the Renaissance Faire and it's a hoot! Semi permanent structures add to the setting as you step into a fantasy world based on ye olde England. Some merchants, including food, only take cash.

I absolutely enjoyed the day moving throughout the market. Every vendor was kind, talkative and would answer any questions. The variety was amazing. Every kind of baked good, canned, pickled and preserved delicacy to be found. Raw milks, fresh cheeses, freshly ground spices, handmade candies, a variety of addictive candied brittle, produce and meat all under 1 roof. The desk making vendors were ready to help you get what you wanted and the vintage auction was so much fun!! The grilled chicken dinner at dusk finished off a beautiful and memorable family day. 10/10 recommended!!

Amazing place to go. We love the bakery inside the buildings. They are spectacular. Great items at a great price. From home made jellies, pastries, pickles and so much more. This is the place to be. We come from Texas to vist this place, so it is well worth it!

Awesome day trip, We had a great time, I ate a lot - love the pretzels its been a while since I was in Germany that I had a pretzel this good. Seen and heard so much and talked to so many vendors. Stumbled into an auction in one building. I will be back Check out my Pictures.

Something for everyone can be found at The Green Dragon Market. Farm fresh produce, meats, cheeses, fruits, candy, furniture, home decor items, toys. Hot food of all sorts, some of the biggest hot soft pretzels you will ever see. Only open on Friday. A huge selection of Amish merchandise available plus Auctions, as well as a large variety of flea market items. Plenty of parking available but be prepared to walk a lot of miles.

If you are here, please try this tasty sausage bowl $4. The lady(in the first pic) was really nice and friendly and let us tasted it before we ordered, we really enjoyed it(not too salty)😋😋😋 Oh - forgot to mention that fries were crispy and fresh too 😋😋😋

Huge flea market with an assortment of items. Plenty of incredible food.The pastries were incredible. One stand made soft pretzels after you ordered. Very busy. Only open on Fridays and plenty of places to park. We took our class c rv and were able to park in the back field overnight. The photos were taken Saturday morning before we had ro keave.

Honestly, one of the best markets I've been to in a while. The food was amazing, the booths weren't all the same things, and the vendors are pretty chill. Managed to snag some phillies merch and some cool vintage housewares. We got there around 10am and the parking wasn't too bad. Two of the vendors made mention that it had been the busiest day they'd seen in weeks. Hopefully when I return next week it won't be as crowded. Nevertheless, all went well and I'm happy with my purchases. Some vendors take strictly cash, others take the various cashapp type payment methods. Wear a good pair of walking shoes and you'll be fine. Plenty of places to eat and shop.