Top 7 Budget-friendly Things to do in Strasburg, Pennsylvania (PA)

October 15, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Known as "Train Town USA," historic Strasburg is the home of numerous rail-based attractions. Take a 45-minute ride on the nation's oldest short-line railroad or wander through the halls of The National Toy Train Museum or The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Strasburg and the surrounding Lancaster County are also home to the Amish, making it possible to visit a traditional Amish Village, ride in horse drawn buggies, shop for handmade goods, and try the cooking of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Restaurants in Strasburg

1. Strasburg Scooters

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Strasburg Scooters

Get up close and personal with Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Enjoy a guided covered bridge tour through the back roads of Amish Country. Ride alongside horse and buggies as well as past Amish schoolhouses with an experienced guide. Strasburg Scooters offers a variety of tours including our Ultimate Amish Adventure, Ice Cream Experience Tour, and more. All tours are led by an experienced guide. Enjoy what most tourists don't get to see! Explore Amish Country like never before with a fun, experienced tour guide. You'll make special stops along the way to eat delicious PA Dutch treats, see off-the-beaten-path shops, and enjoy many other surprises (each trip is different). No motorcycle license needed!

2. National Toy Train Museum

300 Paradise Ln, Strasburg, PA 17572-9537 +1 717-687-8976 http://www.nttmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

National Toy Train Museum

Museum featuring hundreds of model trains, some specimens dating back to the 1800s.

Reviewed By gaharris10 - Yonkers, United States

The National Toy Train Museum boasts the best collection of model train sets!!! The museum is a great place to visit if you are fan of locomotives and a train set enthusiast. My wife and I had a fun time visiting this wonderful attraction!!!

3. Choo Choo Barn

226 Gap Rd Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579-1478 +1 717-687-7911 [email protected] http://www.choochoobarn.com/
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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.

4. The Amish Village

199 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, PA 17572, Strasburg, PA 17579 +1 717-687-8511 [email protected] http://www.amishvillage.com
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The Amish Village

The Amish Village is an authentic look at today's Amish lifestyle. Located on 12 scenic acres, The Amish Village lets visitors experience an authentic Amish property, including a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, smokehouse market and more. To begin an understanding of the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, The Amish Village provides a 25-minute guided farmhouse tour. A 90-minute back roads bus tour is also offered to take you off the beaten path, past working farms and along country roads where buggies roll along and farmers work their fields.

Reviewed By rissabean

A group of us were visiting Lancaster and are so glad we decided to stop in for a tour at the Amish Village on our last day. We chose the premium package and had two EXCELLENT tour guides on both the bus and house tours. They were super knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. It was awesome to learn more about the Amish community, see and pet some farm animals, and also get some souvenirs from the couple of gift shops that were available to us. Would recommend for all ages!!!

5. Village Greens Miniature Golf

1444 Village Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579-9625 +1 717-687-6933 [email protected] http://www.villagegreens.com/
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Village Greens Miniature Golf

Village Greens Golf combines the challenge of golf with the natural beauty of lush gardens to create a unique recreation experience for all generations to enjoy together! Two courses cover over 13 acres of beautiful Lancaster County, PA countryside enhanced with gorgeous gardens and meandering streams. The shorter 18 hole Orange course offers quaint obstacles in a spacious garden alive with color. The expansive Gold Course occupies a secluded, wooded hillside. The natural terrain supplies all the challenges amid the beauty of a manicured garden paradise. Both courses offer a true putting surface on grass carpet, as well as being lighted for night play. Village Greens' courses have been nationally recognized as one of Sports Illustrated's "25 Summer Essentials". The courses are consistently voted #1 by readers of local and regional publications. The Snack Shoppe features grilled sandwiches and yummy fries. Old fashioned hand dipped milkshakes or whipped cream topped sundaes are a favorite, but a huge Village Greens banana split is the ultimate ending to a wonderful visit! Dining is available inside or out on the umbrella shaded patio. Located in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country and just outside the historic borough of Strasburg, Village Greens invites visitors to the area to "Play a Round With Us!".

Reviewed By David-0n-the-road - Newtown Square, United States

The Gold course earned its reputation as the most difficult on our visit. Beautifully landscaped course with lots of running water. Where else can you play 23 holes on one course? Call for a tee time and enjoy yourselves. Also has AAA discount.

6. Strasburg Antique Market

207 Georgetown Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579-9779 +1 717-687-5624 [email protected] http://strasburgantiquemarket.com
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4.0 based on 55 reviews

Strasburg Antique Market

Journey through history and visit our beautifully restored 1898 tobacco warehouse. Enjoy the charm of a simpler era as you browse three floors brimming with authentic antiques and unique collectibles. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find treasures to suit every taste and budget. We have 15,000 square feet of space and over 80 quality dealers that carry railroad memorabilia, antique/vintage toys & dolls, coins & currency, antique.vintage automobiles & motorcycles, architectural salvage, collectible & neon signs, antique thru retro furniture, collectibles, glassware & ceramics, seasonal collections. Come visit us 10am to 5pm daily except Tuesdays, Sundays Noon to 5pm.

Reviewed By orioles833 - West Chester, United States

July 2020 Great place to spend a couple hours looking at a vast antique collection with a huge variety of items. We ended up buying a few small items at a great price and really enjoyed the old rustic building. Friendly staff, as well.

7. Strasburg Ghost Tour

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Strasburg Ghost Tour

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