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25+ Free Things to do in Lancaster County, PA

Visit several farmers’ markets in Lancaster County

Mount Hope Winery

Sample wine AND beer! (Be sure to have some cash to tip)

Kitchen Kettle Village

Spend the afternoon shopping and trying free samples.

That Fish Place – That Pet Place

The ultimate pet store with fish, snakes, bunnies, and more to check out.

Dutch Haven

The first tourist attraction in Lancaster County and home to shoo-fly pie.

Antiques Capital

Located in Adamstown, PA. The name says it all!

Covered bridges

Located throughout the County is a nice way to spend an afternoon and as a kid, I always enjoyed driving through them.

Lil’ Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm

Shopping, fresh baked goods, and petting adorable miniature horses.

Strasburg Railroad

A fun place to see the trains, enjoy their train themed playground, and have a picnic in their picnic area. Train rides available for a fee.

The Lancaster Playground

Located at Kings Swings and completed fenced in, which makes it a great place to let your kids play.

Wilbur Chocolate

After you enjoy your free samples of chocolate, you can buy more delicious chocolate.

Mud Sales

They’re big deal in Lancaster County and they have everything from produce to livestock to baked goods to auction items. Most mud sales are held from February through April, but also check to see if there are some late spring too.

Lancaster Symphony Orchestra

Open rehearsals are free for students and their families. They also have a special seating area for kids under 6.

Intercourse Pretzel Factory

Free tours to see how they make their pretzels.

Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn

Shops filled with local items and food, farm animals you can visit, and beautiful grounds to walk around

George’s Furniture

Free woodshop tours.

Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home

Locally Made Food Shop

Over 50 free samples of locally made food.

Learn more about the Mennonite cultural

Watch their free video at the Mennonite Information Center and Personalized Country Tours.

Events on Fridays in Lancaster County

Old Candle Barn

Free self-guided tours.

Lancaster Brewing Company

Free tours at 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Long’s Park Summer Music Series

Free concerts every Sunday June-August.

Free garden tours

Available from June-September at the Gardens at Conestoga House.

Trails/Parks/Hiking

Our Favorite Free Things to Do in Lancaster County

It’s hard to pick just a few because there’s so much to do in Lancaster that’s fun and FREE. First, Green Dragon we love just walking around and always end up buying produce and baked goods. Second, Kitchen Kettle Village because how can you pass up trying food and shopping all in a quaint place. Third, Wilbur chocolate… who doesn’t love chocolate?! These may change but for now, they’re our top three out of this huge list of free things to do in Lancaster County, PA.

Xoxo,

Heather

What free things in Lancaster County, PA have you done? Or what are you hoping to visit? Tell us in the comments below!

*UPDATE 7/2020 – Due do COVID-19 some of the free things to do in Lancaster County, PA listed here may be closed or not offering samples, etc. Please contact them directly.

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