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.
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217 W. Princess Street
York, PA 17403
tel: 717-846-6452
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Cooper's Shed Museum
Discover the lost art of beer barrel making at this fascinating collection of antique cooper’s tools and beer memorabilia from the days before Prohibition.
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102 North Market Street
Mount Joy, PA 17552
tel: 717-653-2056
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Cornwall Iron Furnace
Explore a fully-preserved mid-1800s iron-making complex that immerses visitors in the work of producing materials and goods that helped secure our nation’s independence and drive her economic development.
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94 Rexmont Road
Cornwall, PA 17016
tel: 717-272-9711
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Demuth Museum
See the works of Lancater’s only internationally renowned artist, Charles Demuth (1883-1935) in his home and studio.
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120 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
tel: 717-299-9940
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Demuth Tobacco Shop
Savor the charm and the aroma of the oldest continuously operated tobacco shop in America.
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114 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
tel: 717-397-6613
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Family Heirloom Weavers
See weavers work their magic on antique looms to produce the most gorgeous vintage American fabrics, many of which have been used in major Hollywood productions.
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775 Meadowview Drive
Red Lion, PA 17356
tel: 717-246-2431
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Fire Museum
Sound the alarm! 250 years of fire fighting history is here to amaze you with most every type of apparatus – the old and the modern – on display.
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757 W. Market Street
York, PA 17403
tel: 717-848-1587
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Hanover Junction Train Station
Part of York’s 21-mile Heritage Rail Trail County Park, this 1849 station was a stop on Lincoln’s trek to Gettysburg and a place where locals bid farewell to the president as his funeral train passed by.
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Seven Valleys, PA 17360
tel: 717-840-7440
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Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations
Witness the making of an American legend as you take a behind-the-scenes tour of Harley-Davidson’s largest manufacturing facility.
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1425 Eden Road
York, PA 17402
tel: 877-883-1450
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Heritage Center Museum
Come and be fascinated by one-of-a-kind treasures of Pennsylvania German culture, from furniture to frakturs, long rifles to gorgeous quilts.
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5 W. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
tel: 717-299-6440
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Heritage Rail Trail County Park
Hike, bike, jog or horseback ride along 21 miles of York County railroad history and natural beauty.
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tel: 717-840-7440
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Historic Holtwood & Lake Aldred
Discover technology and nature in peaceful coexistence at the beautiful Holtwood Environmental Preserve and the awe-inspiring Holtwood hydroelectric plant.
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9 New Village Road
Holtwood, PA 17532
tel: 1-800-354-8383
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Holtwood Environmental Preserve
Trek to the Lower Susquehanna River for camping, boating, fishing or just nature loving. 5,000 acres in York and Lancaster Counties feature picturesque Lake Aldred, the unique Lock 12 Historic Area and the impressive Holtwood hydroelectric plant.
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Holtwood, PA
tel: 1-800-354-8383
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Lancaster Museum of Art
The works of local, national and international artists are here in this Greek Revival style building, all for your enjoyment.
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135 North Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
tel: 717-394-3497
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Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
Come experience why many scholars consider the Quilt Museum to have one of the finest collections of authentic late 19-20th century Amish Quilts from this region.
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37 Market Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
tel: 717-299-6440
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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.
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2451 Kissel Hill Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
tel: 717-569-0401
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Manheim Railroad Station
This 1881 station museum tells the story of Manheim and the railways of Lancaster County, featuring a restored trolley car, caboose and shifter engine, model railroad and more.
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210 South Charlotte Stree
Manheim, PA 17545
tel: 717-665-7989
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National Watch & Clock Museum
Discover the wonders of time as you take a fascinating journey through nearly every era since man has measured it. There are over 12,000 pieces, so take your time.
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514 Poplar Street
Columbia, PA 17512
tel: 717-684-8261
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New Freedom Train Station
All aboard for one of two York County railroad sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1860, it's at the highest point on York County's 21-mile Heritage Rail Trail County Park.
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New Freedom, PA 17349
tel: 717-840-7440
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North Museum of Natural History & Science
Lose yourself in natural history and science through a wonderful collection of live animals, minerals, plus Central Pennsylvania’s largest planetarium.
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400 College Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
tel: 717-291-3941
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Discover the heritage of the industry that built our nation. More than 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars are preserved in this world-class collection, their stories told through exhibits and displays.
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Strasburg, PA 17579
tel: 717-687-8628
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River Towns and Roadside Stops
Tour a region with Scots-Irish heritage and a history of industrial development along the Susquehanna River. Trade routes, canals and railroads have created distinct layers of historic sites and buildings.
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Robert Fulton Birthplace
Set sail on a voyage to discover the birthplace of the man behind the first successful steamboat.
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1932 Fulton Highway
Quarryville, PA
tel: 717-548-2679
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Strasburg Rail Road
Climb aboard America's oldest short-line railroad as authentically restored passenger cars pulled by mighty steam locomotives chug you down the line on the road to Paradise.
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301 Gap Road
Strasburg, PA 17572
tel: 717-687-7522
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The People's Place Quilt Museum
Above the Old Country Store in Intercourse resides a most impressive collection of Amish and Mennonite quilts - Pennsylvania German folk art in its purest form.
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Intercourse, PA 17534
tel: 717-786-7101
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The Phillips Museum of Art
A showcase of the permanent collection of Franklin & Marshall College, the museum features a broad array of Pennsylvania folk art and American decorative arts.
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College Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17604
tel: 717-291-3879
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VISITOR INFO - Amish Mennonite Information Center of Morgantown
Information on the Amish and Mennonite cultures.
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2667 West Main Street
Morgantown, PA 19543
tel: 610-286-9870
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VISITOR INFO - Downtown Visitors Information Center
Information about visiting and staying in Lancaster County.
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1-3 W. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
tel: 717-735-0823
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VISITOR INFO - Downtown York Visitors Information Center
Information about visiting and staying in York County.
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149 W. Market Street
York, PA 17401
tel: 717-852-9675
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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.
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77 Park Avenue,Suite1
Ephrata, PA 17522
tel: 717-738-9010
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VISITOR INFO - Hanover Visitors Information Center
Provides information about touring and lodging in Hanover.
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11 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331
tel: 717- 633-1663
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VISITOR INFO - I-83 North Welcome Center
Rest stop and visitors information.
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Interstate 83 Northbound
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
tel: (717) 235-6076
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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.
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18 North Broad Street
Lititz, PA 17543
tel: 717-626-8981
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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.
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15 Marietta Avenue
Mount Joy, PA 17552
tel: 717-653-0773
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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!
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501 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
tel: 1-800-PA-DUTCH
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VISITOR INFO - Susquehanna Valley Visitors Center
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce offers information about western Lancaster County.
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445 Linden Street
Columbia, PA 17512
tel: (717) 684-5249
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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.
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2209 Millstream Road
Lancaster, PA 17602
tel: 717-299-0954
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VISITOR INFO - York County Visitors Information Center at Harley Davidson
Information about visiting and staying in York County.
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1425 Eden Road
York, PA 17402
tel: 717-852-6006
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York County Historical Society Museum & Library
York County heritage is here to discover, with exhibits of the area’s rich industrial history and its many contributions to a young American nation. The Library features one of the region’s foremost genealogical research facilities.
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250 East Market Street
York, PA 17403
tel: 717-848-1587
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