Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA)

Central Pennsylvania’s nationally regarded premier regional theatre, producing Broadway caliber musicals, comedies and dramas, employing professionals from New York City, the local community, and nationwide, experienced within a beautifully restored 165 year old national historic landmark of ornate Victorian architecture, walking distance from Lancaster’s historic attractions and one block from the Lancaster County Convention Center. MAINSTAGE: Million Dollar Quartet NOW-05/20/18; Hunchback of Notre Dame 06/15/18-07/22/18; GROFF STUDIO SERIES–99-seat Black Box–Intimate, Experiential: Red 05/08/18-05/27/18; FAMILY SERIES (Theatre for Young Audiences) one-hour performances at 11AM Saturday mornings: The Emperor's New Clothes 04/28/18-05/19/18; Aladdin 06/16/18-07/21/18

The Lancaster Marionette Theatre is one of the few marionette theatres in America, located in Historic Downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Robert Brock, the founder and Artistic Director, keeps this unique art form alive and well. He creates all the marionettes used in all productions, writes the scripts and music and performs in his unique one-man style. His humor appeals to children, as well as grown-ups. The John Durang Puppet Museum is open before performances. John Durang was the first puppeteer to be born in the USA. He was born in Lancaster in 1768. Backstage tours are given prior to every performance.The Marionette Theatre welcomes field trip groups. We hope to see you soon at one of our exciting shows. Thanks for visiting!

The Ware Center is a beautiful, state-of-the-art performing arts center located in downtown Lancaster. The Ware Center hosts cultural and artistic events, art exhibitions, dance performances, film screenings, classical and non-classical music performances, private events, family programming, multi-cultural presentations, lectures, and small theatrical productions. Millersville University owns and operates the Ware Center with a mission to provide a broad spectrum of cultural and artistic events and learning opportunities for its students and the public. The Ware Center is an ideal venue for private events too. Local businesses and charities often hold corporate meetings, banquets, and fundraising galas in one of several areas available for private events. The elegant Grand Salon that overlooks Lancaster city and the magnificence of the Steinman Hall stage are popular spots for wedding receptions.

Part of Historic Downtown Lancaster City, Christiane David Gallery adds a generous stroke of color to a community that is already rich in culture and interest.

LancasterHistory is a community-based, not-for-profit organization established to educate the public on the history of Lancaster County and its place in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States.

Escape. On Queen is a fun and interactive puzzle game where you and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and clues to escape the room! Whether you are looking for a team building experience or you are looking for a unique Lancaster City activity, Escape. On Queen is sure to provide just what you are looking for!

A place to come to learn about the Mennonites and Amish of Lancaster County through literature, videos, guided tours, and conversation with a knowledgeable staff person. Also we have a full-scale model of the Biblical Tabernacle on our grounds.