Lancaster, Pennsylvania is known for its picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and sprawling farmlands, making it an ideal destination for a scenic drive. I would like to thank the PA Dutch Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for hosting our trip, Plain and Fancy Farm for the delicious all-you-can-eat feast, and Aaron and Jessica’s for the complimentary buggy ride. If you are visiting Lancaster, PA with kids, I’d recommend at least a weekend stay, especially if you have toddlers or young kids. Lancaster was the first stop on one of our spring break road trips to Gettysburg, Ocean City, and Chincoteague. It makes a perfect weekend getaway destination from Philadelphia, Baltimore, NYC, or Washington D.C. In those days, a trip to Lancaster meant a peaceful drive through the rolling farmlands past farms and Amish locals traveling by horse and buggy, topped off with a slice of shoofly pie.įlash forward thirty years and PA Dutch Country has become quite a family travel destination, with countless things to do in Lancaster PA with kids. When I was growing up in Central New Jersey, a common weekend day trip consisted of a ride out to Lancaster, PA, better known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country so named for its large Amish population.

Shady maple farmers market