Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Lancaster County, Lancaster County

August 14, 2021 Christa Meece

Discover the best top things to do in Lancaster County, United States including Sight & Sound Theatres, Lapp Valley Farm, Lancaster Marionette Theatre, Old Windmill Farm, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Landis Valley Museum, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, home of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, President James Buchanan's Wheatland, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Choo Choo Barn.
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1. Sight & Sound Theatres

300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572-9513 +1 800-377-1277 http://www.sight-sound.com/
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3,213 reviews

Sight & Sound Theatres

Reviewed By 186marcellar

Our family has travelled to Lancaster since 1973...the magnificent building makes you feel like you are in the Middle East. This fall, we saw the most amazing production of Jesus that left us breathless! It was the most incredible experience watching this live production with so many characters and beautiful animals. We plan another trip to see Esther in early spring 2020...the plays leave you in a state of serenity and harmony. The productions merit a five star review for each play presented at this unique theatre. Looking forward to many more visits to the Sight and Sound Theatre in our favorite quaint town in Lancaster, PA

2. Lapp Valley Farm

244 Mentzer Rd, New Holland, PA 17557-9507 +1 717-354-7988 http://reallancastercounty.com/shops/food-fresh-healthy-natural-organic-seasonal/local-dairies/lapp-valley-farm-dairy-ice-cream
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 495 reviews

Lapp Valley Farm

Reviewed By DJC1976 - Orchard Park, United States

Delicious farm fresh ice cream and dairy products. Idyllic location as on the grounds of an immaculate farm. Very friendly service. A great stop when in Lancaster County.

3. Lancaster Marionette Theatre

126 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3561 +1 717-394-8398 [email protected] http://lmt.yapsody.com/
Excellent
91%
Good
8%
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Lancaster Marionette Theatre

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!

Reviewed By 272josephm - Lancaster, United States

I’ve seen two shows here and highly recommend this to both children and adults. The stories have cute characters and songs to keep the kiddos engaged and Robert throws in enough jokes to entertain the older crowd. Robert is the force that makes it all work with his enthusiastic personality, fun sense of humor, and genuineness! I recommend showing up early before the show to catch the museum and backstage tour. I also recommend taking some time afterwards to gets some pictures and to talk to Robert a bit. He is ridiculously friendly and loves to chat about his work and Lancaster! He’ll also give you tips for taking the best selfies!????

4. Old Windmill Farm

262 Paradise Ln, Ronks, PA 17572-9510 +1 717-687-7929 [email protected] http://www.oldwindmillfarm.com
Excellent
93%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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5.0 based on 256 reviews

Old Windmill Farm

Reviewed By MG73010 - Staten Island, United States

Great daytime farm experience for all ages! We went with a group and our young tour guide, Lizzie was very sweet & informative. We did the farm & garden tour & hayride where we got to feed & pet farm animals, milk a cow, learn about their upkeep, walk through & taste a garden of seasonal vegetables & personally drive a hayride drawn by horses. Highly recommend!

5. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

300 Gap Rd PA Route 741, Ronks, PA 17572-9567 +1 717-687-8628 [email protected] http://www.rrmuseumpa.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,082 reviews

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a world-class collection of more than 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, an immersive education center, a vast library and archives and a working restoration shop. Special events, museum store, free on-site parking, free WiFi.

Reviewed By places2c25 - Randolph, United States

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is a must see when out in Lancaster County! It's also a great tour on a hot day in the summer! It's a fascinating walk through time and to think about these enormous beauties at the height of their popularity. My husband is a train enthusiast so I enjoyed my own personal tour guide! Across the road is the Strasburg Railroad where tour rides are are available but we ran out of time. Definitely will be worth a return trip!

6. Landis Valley Museum

2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601-4809 +1 717-569-0401 http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 337 reviews

Landis Valley Museum

Due to the precautions taken regarding COVID-19, the museum will be closed until further notice. Relax and roam through the authentic crossroads village and farms of Landis Valley as you learn the rich history of the Pennsylvania Germans of Lancaster County. Comprised of over 40 buildings on 100 acres, the museum is the guardian of 65+ varieties of heirloom seeds and the largest collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts in the U.S. Through costumed demonstrators, special events, group tours, award-winning exhibits, and educational programs for adults and children you'll come away all the more enriched by your experience here.

Reviewed By leoh5 - Jenkintown, United States

Great place to visit. We went when they had their end of season festival. We enjoyed all of their home-made recipes of Apple Cider and Sour Krauts! Told my wife how to prepare it herself! Great stuff!

7. Mount Hope Estate & Winery, home of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545-8711 +1 717-665-7021 [email protected] http://mounthope.estate/shop/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 594 reviews

Mount Hope Estate & Winery, home of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Currently open for pickup of pre-purchased beverage orders only. A year-round entertainment facility and home to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, the estate provided seasonal outdoor events, as well as dinner theaters inside the Victorian Mansion. Mount Hope Estate specializes in unique entertainment and culinary experiences. Pennsylvania’s original winery, brewery, cidery and distillery, Mount Hope Estate is the home of Mount Hope Winery, Swashbuckler Brewing Company, Lancaster County Cider and Spirits Distilling Company.

Reviewed By 718gregb - Trenton, United States

we went to the renfest here since ours was cancelled in Ohio, have never been to this one before, we were really impressed, there was lots to see and do. the costumes the people wore were amazing, we really liked the lay out of the fair, people were all wearing their masks and keeping apart, we were so glad that they found a way to stay open, we will have to add this to the list of faires to attend next year. we can't wait to go back.

8. President James Buchanan's Wheatland

1120 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603-2550 https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/james_buchanan_wheatland.html
Excellent
67%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 496 reviews

President James Buchanan's Wheatland

Come discover the warmth and hospitality of President James Buchanan's Wheatland. Costumed tour guides share facts and stories from Buchanan's personal and professional life. Buchanan represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives and later the Senate, served as Minister to Russia, Secretary of State, and Ambassador to the United Kingdom. And, in 1856, Wheatland served as the hub of his successful campaign to become the 15th President of the United States. During his presidency, Wheatland served as Buchanan’s retreat as a divided nation struggled with slavery and states’ rights. Post-presidency, Wheatland became Buchanan’s refuge as he avoided public life after his term and retired as a private citizen. Wheatland’s tangible connection to the US Presidency, Antebellum and Civil War America, and the American political process make it instrumental to teaching history to modern day visitors.

Reviewed By jmalc0m - Sydney, Canada

What a wonderful surprise .An Exceptional guide in period costume made this home come alive .How progressive it was to recognize the importance of this period of history and acquire & maintain this house from the early 1940s . Well worth a visit to see the house & learn more about the Buchanan's

9. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks, PA 17572-9520 +1 717-687-6843 [email protected] http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com/
Excellent
77%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 463 reviews

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

This farm offers the Maize Maze attraction in 10-foot-high corn stalks.

Reviewed By brachaw2018 - Spring Valley, United States

We had a great time at Cherry Crest. My toddlers loves the experience. They loved the petting zoo and wagon ride and the alpine slide and the pedal carts. They enjoyed the mini village, holding a chic and all the rest of the stuff. Its a great place for kids of all ages. They have many activities that are geared towards different age groups so everyone gets something fun to do. The staff are super nice and friendly and that makes the experience so much more pleasant! I would very much recommend families to go there and would love to visit again. Just one piece of advice- check the weather before going. We went on a very hot day (over 90 degrees fh) and I would not recommend anyone else to do so. There are lots of open fields and everything is outdoors. They do have two big fan mists that helped cool the kids but it was not enough to help with the heat. But my kids had a great time anyway!

10. Choo Choo Barn

226 Gap Rd Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579-1478 +1 717-687-7911 [email protected] http://www.choochoobarn.com/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 473 reviews

Choo Choo Barn

Over 70 years in the making, this gigantic model train layout is still owned and operated by the Groff family. Master modeler, Tom Groff, designs and adds new animations, scale buildings and local scenes each year. See a fire engine race to the rescue to put out the fire at a burning house – with real water! Watch in awe as night falls over Traintown, USA. You’ll recognize local landmarks like Dutch Wonderland and the Strasburg Railroad – in detailed miniature! This is much more than a train display – it is an amazing, hand-built work of art.

Reviewed By Boomerang025

All I can say is "wow", we were not expecting such an amazing and expansive model train layout. There were so many cool details, many so intricate or seemingly natural to the surrounding elements they almost seem hidden. We did the scavanger hunt and went around a couple of times to see as much as possible. Spend as much time as you want, and come back later same day for no extra charge. Even though we did not have children, my wife and I really enjoyed it and was worth the price of admission without question.

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