What to Do: Lancaster Vacation Information

A Lancaster vacation is sure to be all that you want out of a vacation! If you are up for a vacation filled with adventure and thrilling experiences, pure relaxation, and maybe even a touch of sophisticated culture, Lancaster has a wide variety of attractions, activities, and events to suit any interest and any vacation plans. The area was first settled in the early 1600's by European settlers, and it has retained much of its country charm over the years while also embracing the differences in the various cultures that settled here. It grew to be a major tourist destination in part because of these various cultures, such as the Amish and Dutch, which are still very prevalent in the area, as well as for its sprawling countryside with picturesque farmlands and quaint small towns. Yet amidst this quiet setting, you will find several premier outlet malls, theme parks like Dutch Wonderland and Hersheypark, wineries, top notch live entertainment venues, historical attractions, and so much more. Lancaster truly has it all!

Joseph at Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre

If you are planning a Lancaster vacation, there are a handful of experiences that you absolutely will not want to miss out on. The Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre is one of the most celebrated theaters in the state, and on your vacation, you will definitely want to treat yourself to seats at Joseph. Joseph tells the biblical tale of Joseph, a story filled with temptation, integrity, forgiveness and other themes. This show is appropriate for all ages, and is sure to delight you. The theater is widely recognized for its larger-than-life set designs that tower over the audience, as well as its use of live animals on stage and its Broadway style special effects, costumes, and musical scores.

Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre

If you are planning a winter vacation to Lancaster, you will want to treat yourself to tickets to Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre. This show explores the true meaning of Christmas, re-creating the story of the Nativity live on stage. This show features stage elements like a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree on stage, live animals and vegetation, and more. This is a story that will truly warm your heart for the holidays.

Lancaster County Hot Air Balloon Ride

If you have every wanted to take a hot air balloon ride, your vacation to Lancaster provides you with the perfect opportunity. The Lancaster County Hot Air Balloon Ride takes you on an hour flight across the skies of southeastern Pennsylvania in the early morning hours. Departing from Bird in Hand, you can watch the sun rise higher into the sky as the sunrise breaks until a brilliant day over the beautiful Lancaster County countryside. Your hot air balloon ride will travel over small towns like Ephrata, New Holland, Strasbourg, Reading, and others, and you will also see the Chesapeake Bay, Amish villages, and the Susquehanna River, too.

Each of these unique experiences will add a unique element to your Lancaster vacation and are not to be missed!