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Dutch Wonderland
Ollie #1 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 273 reviews

Dutch Wonderland is a 48-acre amusement park just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, appealing primarily to families with small children. The park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
The Fulton Theater
Ollie #2 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Fulton Opera House
Ollie #3 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Operas
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Clipper Magazine Stadium
Ollie #4 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Amish Country
Ollie #5 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Farms; Scenic Drives; Historic Sites; Neighbourhoods
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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American Music Theatre Lancaster
Ollie #6 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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Wheatland
Ollie #7 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews

WHEATLAND Step inside the stately home of President James Buchanan and explore the rooms, stairwells and stories where the secrets and details of his political and personal life... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
Rock Ford Plantation
Ollie #8 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Ollie #9 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  8.4 km from city centre
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Landis Valley Museum
Ollie #10 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Children can discover a one-room school house, try their hands at woodworking and mingle with lambs in this recreated 19th- century Pennsylvania Dutch...... more » Owner description: Children can discover a one-room school house, try their hands at woodworking and mingle with lambs in this recreated 19th- century Pennsylvania Dutch village. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  6.6 km from city centre
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Lancaster Malt Brewing Company
Ollie #11 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
The Lancaster Science Factory
Ollie #12 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Amish Farm and House
Ollie #13 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
3.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
This 200-year old farmhouse provides great insight into the Amish lifestyle.
Attraction type  Farms; Historic Sites
Distance  8.4 km from city centre
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Lancaster County Convention Center
Ollie #14 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Mennonite Information Center
Ollie #15 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews

  The Mennonite Information Center offers visitors an in-depth experience of Amish and Mennonite people groups, beginning with the acclaimed 3-screen film "Who are the Amish... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  7.0 km from city centre
North Museum of Natural History
Ollie #16 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
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Hands-on House
Ollie #17 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Kids can touch everything at this interactive museum designed to help children and their parents learn together in a fun way.
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
Thorn Hill Wine Tasting Store
Ollie #18 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Wineries
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Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Ollie #19 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
An integral part of the Underground Railroad, this church served as a safe haven for slaves on their way to freedom.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County
Ollie #20 of 30 attractions in Lancaster
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
A museum featuring art and artifacts made by the people of Lancaster including the Amish.
Attraction type  History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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