Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Set over nearly 18 acres, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has 100 gigantic mechanical marvels to climb around and admire. Combo tickets are available…
Must-see attractions in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Based on an 18th-century village, this open-air museum is the best way to get an overview of early Pennsylvania Dutch culture, and Mennonite culture in…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Let's be clear: you can have never touched a toy train in your life and still love this odd little museum. The push-button interactive dioramas are so up…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The 1719 Hans Herr House is generally regarded as the oldest original Mennonite meeting house in the western hemisphere. Today, the property displays…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Chester County generally boasts a green and gentle landscape, but then you come across this swath of scrub and sandy soil and wonder if you made a wrong…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
At this art museum you'll find art and objects d'art sourced from across different eras of American history, plus Soviet recruitment posters and Arabic…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
One of the area's myriad breakaway religious sects established this community in 1732; despite celibacy vows and infighting, it lasted until 1934. Now it…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The first commercial pretzels in America were made here starting in 1861 – and back then pretzel-making was a coveted and high-paying job. You can try…
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The small museum here displays beautiful glass and woodwork, along with the story of how Mennonites established themselves in this area. There's a well…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Hersheypark offers over 60 thrill rides, a zoo, water park, performances and frequent fireworks displays. Tooth-rotting as it may be, you or your child…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The museum of the Lancaster Historical Society takes a deep dive into regional history, crafts and culture. Your ticket gets you a guided tour of…
American Military Edged Weaponry Museum
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
This oddball little museum appeals to a very specific demographic: people are who are into swords and knives, particularly American swords and knives…
Ferncliff Wildflower & Wildlife Preserve
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Bald eagles can often be spotted soaring above this forested ravine, which is intersected by Barnes Run, a tributary of the Susquehanna. As you may have…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The Modernist painter Charles Demuth and his family had deep ties to Lancaster. His work is grounded in an expansive regionalism and can be found…
North Museum of Nature & Science
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
This cute little museum is mainly of interest to families with kids, who will have a great time romping through exhibits on geology, dinosaurs, and…
