Lancaster

 

 

Originally called Hickory Town, the city was renamed after the English city of Lancaster by native John Wright. Its symbol, the red rose, is from the House of Lancaster. Lancaster was part of the 1681 Penn's Woods Charter of William Penn, and was laid out by James Hamilton in 1734. It was incorporated as a borough in 1742 and incorporated as a city in 1818.

 

 

 

 

Come create happy memories at Dutch Wonderland amusement park, where you can spend the day exploring our 30+ rides, attractions, live shows, and restaurants!

 

 

The country’s oldest continuously operated public market since 1730.

 

 

The oldest continuously operating railroad in North America and the most visited heritage railroad in the continental United States. Chartered in June 1832, the Strasburg Rail Road began serving the community of Strasburg with both freight and passenger service in America when covered wagons and canals were still commonplace.

 

 

Noted as the first tourist attraction in Lancaster County and the first Amish-focused attraction in the U.S. The farmland and farmhouse were once owned by an Amish family and 90% of the professional tour guide staff are Lancaster County natives. Expertise and authenticity are all part of the experience when visiting the nearly 300-year-old farm.

 

 

The Fulton Theatre was built on the foundation of Lancaster’s Pre-Revolutionary jail. The renowned Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan was commissioned to create the building. It was named Fulton Hall, after the county’s steam engine pioneer, Robert Fulton.

 

 

Come to Lancaster County, PA and learn how ice cream is made, sit in a milk truck, milk mechanical cows, and learn about the people and culture of the Turkey Hill Dairy.