Pennsylvania Dutch Country Visitors Center       501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601       717-299-8901       www.padutchcountry.com
Lancaster Your Way. Choose your trip experience.

A Dash of Heritage
with a Pinch of Flair

Many folks are drawn to Lancaster County for our Amish community, but soon discover and enjoy all the other things to see and do
when they visit
Pennsylvania
Dutch Country.

In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster County offers trips and vacations you’ll remember a lifetime. Authentic Amish country activities, local shops throughout our many towns and villages, Lancaster outlet shopping, local cuisine and fine dining, and amazing lodging accommodations including bed and breakfasts, hotels and even farm stays. The PA Dutch Conventions Visitors Bureau is the official tourism Website of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

It Pays to Stay in Lancaster County!

It Pays to Stay in
Lancaster County

It really does pay to stay overnight in Lancaster County this February & March! Make a reservation for a two night stay from February 1st through March 31st, and you will receive a $50 cash gift card at check-in!

Get paid to stay in Lancaster, PA

Civil War Trails in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

Bring the past to life along PA's Civil War Trails

Tread the same historic path in the Dutch Country Roads region of south central PA that led to Gettysburg. Hear about the heroes beyond the soldiers.


Learn their stories and earn prizes with the rewarding Passport to History. Make reservations with program partners Avis and Amtrak, and start planning your Civil War Trails road trip adventure today!

Don't miss the American Quilter's Society Show & Contest!

Quilters Society

March 24-27, 2010

The American Quilter's Society is bringing their Show & Contest for the very first time to Lancaster County, held at the brand new Lancaster County Convention Center. You don't want to miss more than 400 beautiful quilts, special quilt exhibits, 300 vendor booths, classes, lectures, and special events with national quilt instructors. There will be special events each day, including "An Evening with Karen K. Stone," "It's the Eleanor Burns Show," "A Love Affair with Fabric," and "Brunch and Fun with Helen Squire & All-Star Review."

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LOCAL EVENTS

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2/12/2010 Comedy at the Pub
Swashbuckler BrewPub & Eaterie
2/12/2010 Lititz Fire & Ice Festival
Throughout Lititz
2/13/2010 Gary Puckett of the Union Gap
Hollywood on the Roof
2/19/2010 Comedy at the Pub
Swashbuckler BrewPub & Eaterie
2/21/2010 Wedding Expo
AACA Museum

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Downtown Lancaster's Central Market

Downtown Lancaster Has Something for Everyone

Offering a delightful assortment of more than 250 boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and entertainment and performing arts venues Downtown Lancaster has a little bit of something for everyone! 


It also boasts an incredibly rich heritage to be experienced at our many museums, churches and historic buildings. So whether you're visiting historic Central Market or the Fulton Theatre, Downtown Lancaster is a must-see!

Celebrate Food in Lancaster County!

Kick off this year’s summer season with a delicious Memorial Day Weekend at the third annual Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest, an all-encompassing showcase of Pennsylvania’s unique cuisines, talented musicians and artisans and the region’s cultural diversity.