Our soil’s richness…perfect growing conditions…people whose centuries-old work ethic and love of the land put food on their tables…and on America’s. The freshness from our fields is still plentiful…at our roadside stands, historic farmers’ markets and local restaurants. Innovations still evident in the food processing and marketing techniques we’ve mastered over the years.

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Agriculture & Industrial Museum
Explore the development of farming in York County and how its western isolation caused the creation of many new industries, through a fascinating collection of artifacts.

217 W. Princess Street
York, PA 17403
tel: 717-846-6452
 
Central Market House
The farmers of York County have been bringing their bounty to this market since the late 19th Century. Savor fresh produce, meats and delectable goodies you'll only find in our corner of America.

34 West Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17401
tel: 717-848-2243
 
Columbia Market House
Running late and thinking about dinner? If it's Thursday, you're in luck! Visit one of Pennsylvania's oldest Market Houses and enjoy a wide variety of locally produced farm products and delectables.

15 South Third Street
Columbia, PA 17512
tel: 717-684-5767
 
Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County
A York County organization dedicated to preserving our farm and natural lands for future generations.

156 North George Street, Suite 300
York, PA 17401
tel: 717-843-4411
 
Hanover Farmers' Market
This 1815 brick market house is like a time machine that takes you back to when shopping for delicious fresh foods was a weekly event and distinctly Pennsylvania German.

210 E. Chestnut Street
Hanover, PA 17331
tel: 717-637-3877
 
Historic Village at Muddy Creek Forks
Journey back to the days when the steam train was the only link between rural and urban America in this wonderfully preserved example of life in a typical courntry railroad village.

1268 Muddy Creek Fork Road
Airville, PA 17302
tel: 717-927-9565
 
John Herr Mill at Mill Bridge Village
Wheat and corn were the predominant crops and the grist mill was the center of community life. This 1738 working mill demonstrates the process of grinding grain into flour.

Paradise, PA 17562
tel: 1-800-645-2744
 
Lancaster Central Market at Penn Square
In Lancaster, it's simply known as "Market". It hustles and bustles three days a week as it has for centuries, bringing all the best goods, treats and specialty items to the locals and visitors like you.

23 North Market Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
tel: 717-735-6890
 
Lancaster Farmland Trust

128 East Marion Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
tel: 717-293-0707
 
Landis Valley Museum
More than 20 original buildings showcase the history of Pennsylvania German rural folk life. The Landis brothers spent a lifetime collecting and preserving their culture purely for your enjoyment.

2451 Kissel Hill Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
tel: 717-569-0401
 
Market & Penn Street Farmers Market
Yorkers look forward to Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays when Market brings them the best of their fresh local bounty. And they love to share it with visitors.

380 W. Market Street
York, PA 17401
tel: 717-848-1402
 
Mascot Roller Mills-Ressler Family House
Get a taste of how wheat was ground into flour at this 19th Century grist mill. The mill and adjacent family home have been maintained as if it were still 1855.

2886 Stumptown Road
Bird in Hand, PA 17505
tel: 717-656-7616
 
New Eastern Market
Experience the bounty of York County in cool comfort at this air conditioned farmers market. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, baked goods, local meats and cheeses – all brought to you the old-fashioned way.

201 Memory Lane
York, PA 17402
tel: 717-755-5811
 
VISITOR INFO - Amish Mennonite Information Center of Morgantown
Information on the Amish and Mennonite cultures.

2667 West Main Street
Morgantown, PA 19543
tel: 610-286-9870
 
VISITOR INFO - Downtown Visitors Information Center
Information about visiting and staying in Lancaster County.

1-3 W. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
tel: 717-735-0823
 
VISITOR INFO - Downtown York Visitors Information Center
Information about visiting and staying in York County.

149 W. Market Street
York, PA 17401
tel: 717-852-9675
 
VISITOR INFO - Ephrata Area Chamber of Commerce
The Ephrata Information Center is housed in the Chamber of Commerce. It offers information on Northern Lancaster County.

77 Park Avenue,Suite1
Ephrata, PA 17522
tel: 717-738-9010
 
VISITOR INFO - Hanover Visitors Information Center
Provides information about touring and lodging in Hanover.

11 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331
tel: 717- 633-1663
 
VISITOR INFO - I-83 North Welcome Center
Rest stop and visitors information.

Interstate 83 Northbound
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
tel: (717) 235-6076
 
VISITOR INFO - Lititz Springs Park Welcome Center
Welcomes visitors to Lititz and offers information on the history of the Reading and Columbia railroad and the station.

18 North Broad Street
Lititz, PA 17543
tel: 717-626-8981
 
VISITOR INFO - Mt. Joy Chamber of Commerce.
Promotes businesses and organizations in the Mount Joy area. The Chamber of Commerce building hosts a visitors center.

15 Marietta Avenue
Mount Joy, PA 17552
tel: 717-653-0773
 
VISITOR INFO - Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau
Planning a visit to Lancaster County? Receive helpful tourism and lodging information to assist you as you discover the sights, sounds, tastes, adventures and excitement of PA Dutch Country!

501 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
tel: 1-800-PA-DUTCH
 
VISITOR INFO - Susquehanna Valley Visitors Center
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce offers information about western Lancaster County.

445 Linden Street
Columbia, PA 17512
tel: (717) 684-5249
 
VISITOR INFO - The Mennonite Information Center
Highlights information of both the Amish and Mennonite people of Lancaster County. The information center is also the site of a Biblical Tabernacle reproduction.

2209 Millstream Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
tel: 717-299-0954
 
VISITOR INFO - York County Visitors Information Center at Harley Davidson
Information about visiting and staying in York County.

1425 Eden Road
York, PA 17402
tel: 717-852-6006
 
Wallace-Cross Mill
Go on a guided journey through the inner workings of an 1826 mill, lovingly restored to the way it was in its heyday in the 1950's.

15759 Cross Mill Road
Felton, PA 17322
tel: 717-840-7440