Lancaster is a magical place to visit during the holiday season. In addition to the scenic winter landscapes of the rolling Amish countryside, the area is home to many fine theaters that host special holiday shows as well as other holiday-themed attractions. Take some time to enjoy these holiday activities on your trip to Dutch Country.
The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is a family-favorite destination year-round, hosting Broadway style shows while serving home delicious American cuisine. Your meal at the theater includes such savory options as roast pork loin with garlic sauce, honey baked chicken, linguine with baby shrimp, and more. During the holiday season, the theater hosts a special holiday production of Holly Jolly Christmas. The show brings you Broadway-style numbers as well as your favorite Christmas carols as you join Mr. and Mrs. Claus in their journey to find holiday cheer. The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is located as 510 Centerville Road in Lancaster.
The Sight and Sound Living Waters Theatre is known for its vivid productions that bring biblical stories to life on stage with family-friendly entertainment. The Living Waters Theatre hosts Voices of Christmas during the holiday season, which retells the story of Christ's birth. During the show, you will see the message of Christmas in a new light with perspectives from the three wise men, Joseph and Mary, and event he manger animals. This magical production features gorgeous costumes, live animals, Christmas carols, and more. The theater is located at 202 Hartman Bridge Road in Ronks, Pennsylvania.
You can visit the National Christmas Center Family Attraction and Museum in Paradise, Pennsylvania, year-round. During the holidays, however, this popular attraction envelopes the spirit of the season with its holiday-themed exhibits and displays. The displays look at Christmas from the perspectives of yesterday, today, and tomorrow and include aspects of holiday traditions, modern Christmases, the holiday around the world, and more. Exhibits are all life-sized with costumed figures, festive decorations, and more, that are sure to leave your family feeling the warmth of the holiday spirit. The museum also features a gift shop where you can buy decorations, heirlooms, antiques, and more. This museum is located at 3427 Lincoln Highway (Route 30) in Paradise.
Your holiday getaway to Lancaster will be magical when you include these holiday-themed attractions and activities in your vacation plans.