# Things to see in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (United States): 27 places and when to go

> Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a city in United States with around 209,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Food and drink (7), Museums and art (5). The best known are Ephrata Cloister, Chickies Ridge and Dutch Wonderland. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lancaster/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 40.0378, -76.3058
- **Population:** About 209,000
- **Places:** 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (8) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (7) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (5) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (3) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 195 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The places in and around Lancaster, Pennsylvania, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Ephrata Cloister](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ephrata-cloister/): Historic monastery in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA · 19 km
- [Chickies Ridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chickies-rock/): Mountain in United States of America · 19 km
- [Dutch Wonderland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dutch-wonderland/): Amusement park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States · 7.7 km
- [National Watch and Clock Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-watch-and-clock-museum/): Horology museum in Pennsylvania, USA · 17 km
- [Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/railroad-museum-of-pennsylvania/): Railroad museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania · 14 km
- [Demuth Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/demuth-museum/): Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 249 m
- [Lancaster Arts Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lancaster-arts-hotel/): Building in Lancaster, Pennsylvania · 1.2 km
- [Central Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lancaster-central-market/): Market hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States · 88 m
- [Lancaster County Courthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lancaster-county-courthouse/): Courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States · 180 m
- [Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/veterans-memorial-bridge/): Road and sidewalk overpass in Pennsylvania · 18 km
- [Old City Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/old-city-hall/): Historic city hall building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 42 m
- [St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-mary-coptic-orthodox-church/): Church in Pennsylvania, United States of America · 11 km
- [Bachman and Forry Tobacco Warehouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bachman-and-forry-tobacco-warehouse/): History · 17 km
- [Conestoga Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/conestoga-trail-system/): Long-distance hiking trail in the United States · 1.7 km
- [Field of Screams](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/field-of-screams/): Simulated attraction in Mountville, Pennsylvania · 10 km
- [Gray Fossil Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gray-fossil-site-and-museum/): Pliocene-epoch assemblage of fossils · 677 km
- [Leaman's Place Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leaman-s-place-covered-bridge/): Covered bridge across Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 17 km
- [Lime Valley Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lime-valley-covered-bridge/): Covered bridge · 11 km
- [Willow Hill Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/willow-hill-covered-bridge/): Covered bridge located off U.S. Route 30 that spans Miller’s Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 9.0 km
- [Wright's Ferry Mansion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wright-s-ferry-mansion/): Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States · 17 km
- [Bespoke Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bespoke-brewing/): Brewery · 13 km
- [Inspiration Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/inspiration-brewing-company/): Brewery · 18 km
- [Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/isaac-s-craft-kitchen-brewery/): Brewery · 90 m
- [Maine Wildlife Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maine-wildlife-park/): With kids · Wildlife · 656 km

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

- **Food and drink**: [Mount Hope Wine Gallery & Craft Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-hope-wine-gallery-craft-brewery/), [Raney Cellars Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/raney-cellars-brewing-company/), [Stoll & Wolfe Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/stoll-wolfe-distillery/)

## When to go to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The best time to visit Lancaster, Pennsylvania is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 27 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 28 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 04 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 13 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 35 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 35 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 55 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 10 |

In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 195 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.0378%2C-76.3058)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.0378%2C-76.3058)

## Other towns nearby

- [Airville](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/airville/): 6 places · 20 km
- [Bath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bath/): 7 places · 26 km
- [Lebanon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lebanon/): 10 places · 33 km
- [York, Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/york/): 13 places · 37 km
- [Londonderry Township](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/londonderry-township/): 10 places · 42 km
- [Elverson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/elverson/): 9 places · 45 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The best known: [Ephrata Cloister](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ephrata-cloister/), [Chickies Ridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chickies-rock/), [Dutch Wonderland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dutch-wonderland/), [National Watch and Clock Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-watch-and-clock-museum/), [Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/railroad-museum-of-pennsylvania/). In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.

### How do you get to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 195 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.0378%2C-76.3058) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Lancaster, Pennsylvania as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).