Guidebook for Ephrata
Food Scene
We love it here! Great food and drinks, great atmosphere and great staff!
14 locals recommend
Kyma Seafood
1640 N Reading RdWe love it here! Great food and drinks, great atmosphere and great staff!
Coffee, Espresso Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries, and much more!
10 locals recommend
Javateas Gourmet Coffee Cafe
1 Dutchland AveCoffee, Espresso Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries, and much more!
Yogurtworks Cafe'
Reading RoadSpacious, lots of seating. Great options for yogurt and toppings
Udder Choice
1812 W Main StGreat for Breakfast, Lunch or Dessert!
you have to try to spicy spring rolls on the appetizer menu
13 locals recommend
Mick's All American Pub
2201 Strickler Rdyou have to try to spicy spring rolls on the appetizer menu
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy DrA Lancaster County MUST for breakfast!
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
2733 Papermill RdAmazing pizza and wings!
Homemade ice cream is great! also have food (burgers, hot dogs, fries etc)
8 locals recommend
Boehringer's Drive-In
3160 N Reading RdHomemade ice cream is great! also have food (burgers, hot dogs, fries etc)
Great little ice cream place in Mt Gretna! Other outdoor things to do near by. Only open Memorial Day-Labor Day
33 locals recommend
The Jigger Shop
202 Gettysburg AveGreat little ice cream place in Mt Gretna! Other outdoor things to do near by. Only open Memorial Day-Labor Day
2475 W Main St
2475 West Main StreetGreat Hand Made Ice Cream and other local products!
The Hill
415 E Main StGreat local bar and restaurant! We especially love the Gyros!
Another great local brewery and restaurant! About a 20 minute drive but really close to Lancaster City
49 locals recommend
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
781 Harrisburg PikeAnother great local brewery and restaurant! About a 20 minute drive but really close to Lancaster City
one of our favorite outdoor bars/restaurant! Great live music on the weekends. The Chicken Chesapeake Sandwich is amazing!
14 locals recommend
Blue Bird Inn
2387 Cornwall Rdone of our favorite outdoor bars/restaurant! Great live music on the weekends. The Chicken Chesapeake Sandwich is amazing!
Horse Inn
540 E Fulton StGreat pub food (voted best burger in lancaster) and drinks/cocktails.
John J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg AveUpscale farm to table restaurant
crêpes for breakfast, lunch & dessert, plus coffee, smoothies & outdoor seats.
101 locals recommend
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut Stcrêpes for breakfast, lunch & dessert, plus coffee, smoothies & outdoor seats.
This sleek, casual hangout, with a rooftop terrace, serves creative bistro fare, wines & cocktails.
9 locals recommend
Fenz Restaurant & Late Night
398 Harrisburg AveThis sleek, casual hangout, with a rooftop terrace, serves creative bistro fare, wines & cocktails.
Intimate tap room in a historic building serving craft beers & pub grub amid weekly live music.
24 locals recommend
Lancaster Dispensing Company
33 - 35 N Market StIntimate tap room in a historic building serving craft beers & pub grub amid weekly live music.
Warm bistro has brisket, burgers & more New American cuisine, plus a courtyard with waterfalls.
45 locals recommend
The Pressroom Restaurant
26 W King StWarm bistro has brisket, burgers & more New American cuisine, plus a courtyard with waterfalls.
Scratch Bakes
3 W Main StAmazing Cupcakes
Joboy's Brew Pub
27-31 E Main StGreat restaurant and brew pub in downtown Lititz
Traditional British Pub with great eats and a great beer list!
47 locals recommend
Bulls Head Public House
14 E Main StTraditional British Pub with great eats and a great beer list!
Drinks & Nightlife
Black Forest Brewery
301 W Main StThe owners are fantastic! Love the beer and atmosphere!
If you love beer this is a must. Pizzas available as well as food trucks on the weekends!
14 locals recommend
St Boniface Craft Brewing Co
1701 W Main StIf you love beer this is a must. Pizzas available as well as food trucks on the weekends!
good beer and good food! love their burgers!
19 locals recommend
Appalachian Brewing Company of Lititz
55 N Water Stgood beer and good food! love their burgers!
Another must for the beer lover! over 100 beers on tap. Good food too!
22 locals recommend
Federal Taphouse
201 N Queen StAnother must for the beer lover! over 100 beers on tap. Good food too!
WALTZ VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY
1599 Old Line RdWe love the wine here!
Nissley Vineyards
140 Vintage DrGood wine and live music on the weekends
Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark DrGood beer, Good food, Brewery Tours
Snitz Creek Brewery
7 N 9th StGreat local Brew Pub!
The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
598 Schoolhouse RdGreat winery and brewery in the Hershey area!
Thistle Finch Distilling is a maker of fine whiskey and other spirits, and the first distillery to operate in Lancaster County since prohibition.
24 locals recommend
Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W Grant StThistle Finch Distilling is a maker of fine whiskey and other spirits, and the first distillery to operate in Lancaster County since prohibition.
horse bets, poker, slots, dining and shows. Located in Hershey
36 locals recommend
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
777 Hollywood Blvdhorse bets, poker, slots, dining and shows. Located in Hershey
The Fridge
534 N Mulberry Stcraft beer & doubling as a cozy cafe for sandwiches & flatbread pizzas
Great beer, great food and great staff! You will not be disappointed!
13 locals recommend
Mad Chef Craft Brewing
2023 Miller RdGreat beer, great food and great staff! You will not be disappointed!
Arts & Culture
Ephrata Performing Arts Center
320 Cocalico Stgreat shows and great prices!
Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdGreat shows here!
Hershey Theatre
15 E Caracas AveSome great shows here!
Its close and puts on some amazing shows. Downtown Lancaster and in walking distance of a bunch of amazing restaurants!
137 locals recommend
Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StIts close and puts on some amazing shows. Downtown Lancaster and in walking distance of a bunch of amazing restaurants!
Ephrata Cloister
632 W Main StIndoor/Outdoor Museum
Great local Dinner Theater with evening and matinee shows
33 locals recommend
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville RdGreat local Dinner Theater with evening and matinee shows
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Hwy EConcerts and Theater
We are a living history village and farm, that collects, preserves and interprets the history and material culture of the Pennsylvania German rural community from 1740 to 1940. Landis Valley Museum's richly layered story is the history of an early Pennsylvania German settlement, an unusual farm family and the ongoing creation and exploration of a wonderfully diverse collection of artifacts. When brothers Henry Kinzer Landis (1865 - 1955) and George Diller Landis (1867 - 1954) opened the museum in 1925 at their Landis Valley residence, the area had been a small Pennsylvania German settlement since the mid 1800s. Expanded to its current size, we now invite visitors to experience the 18th and 19th century village and farm life in Lancaster County, PA all in one visit.
35 locals recommend
Landis Valley Museum
2451 Kissel Hill RdWe are a living history village and farm, that collects, preserves and interprets the history and material culture of the Pennsylvania German rural community from 1740 to 1940. Landis Valley Museum's richly layered story is the history of an early Pennsylvania German settlement, an unusual farm family and the ongoing creation and exploration of a wonderfully diverse collection of artifacts. When brothers Henry Kinzer Landis (1865 - 1955) and George Diller Landis (1867 - 1954) opened the museum in 1925 at their Landis Valley residence, the area had been a small Pennsylvania German settlement since the mid 1800s. Expanded to its current size, we now invite visitors to experience the 18th and 19th century village and farm life in Lancaster County, PA all in one visit.
Shopping
Fridays only but you will find everything from farm fresh produce to locally made crafts.
74 locals recommend
The Green Dragon
955 N State StFridays only but you will find everything from farm fresh produce to locally made crafts.
Garden of Eden Produce
225 Wood Corner RdGreat local produce here and great prices
Reading Fightin Phils Ticket Sales
1900 Centre Avegood baseball great prices and super kid friendly
September Farm Cheese
5287 Horseshoe PikeTons of great local products here!
Awesome little oil and Balsamics Shop in downtown Lititz! Lots of great samples and items to choose from!
Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics
41 S Broad StAwesome little oil and Balsamics Shop in downtown Lititz! Lots of great samples and items to choose from!
Great deals and shops! Located near a lot of dining options.
169 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Lancaster
311 Stanley K Tanger DrGreat deals and shops! Located near a lot of dining options.
The country's oldest farmers' market, in the heart of Amish country occupies a beautiful 120 year old red brick building chock-full of local character. Regional food specialties include Pennsylvania Dutch sausage, scrapple (a breakfast meat of pork scraps and cornmeal), and headcheese (like scrapple, an acquired taste). You'll also find preserves, including chowchow (pickled vegetables in a spicy mustard sauce), and bread and butter pickles. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturdays, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm year-round; the market is also a great place to buy souvenirs.
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StThe country's oldest farmers' market, in the heart of Amish country occupies a beautiful 120 year old red brick building chock-full of local character. Regional food specialties include Pennsylvania Dutch sausage, scrapple (a breakfast meat of pork scraps and cornmeal), and headcheese (like scrapple, an acquired taste). You'll also find preserves, including chowchow (pickled vegetables in a spicy mustard sauce), and bread and butter pickles. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Saturdays, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm year-round; the market is also a great place to buy souvenirs.
Walmart Supercenter
2034 Lincoln Hwy EEntertainment & Activities
The Lancaster Barnstormers
650 N Prince StGood baseball and great prices!
Foxchase Golf Club
300 Stevens RdGreat people. Nice course and very close!
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy EGreat place for kids! Fun water area too
Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Batting cages! Lots of family fun
7 locals recommend
High Sports Family Fun Center
727 Furnace Hills PikeMini Golf, Go-Karts, Batting cages! Lots of family fun
AvalancheXpress
2700 Mt Rose AveSnow Tubing and Ice Skating! Tons of fun for winter! Our kids love this place!!!
Great store to check out here! Lots of great chocolate treats!
36 locals recommend
Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store
45 N Broad StGreat store to check out here! Lots of great chocolate treats!
Chiques Rock Outfitters
41 Walnut StKayaking, Rock Climbing
Learn about how chocolate is made on the FREE chocolate world ride. They also have some other interactive things such as a 3D movie and more. Also food and drinks available.
182 locals recommend
Hershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World WyLearn about how chocolate is made on the FREE chocolate world ride. They also have some other interactive things such as a 3D movie and more. Also food and drinks available.
Great fall fun for the whole family! Very kid friendly. Also right next to the Strasburg Railroad!
89 locals recommend
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
150 Cherry Hill RdGreat fall fun for the whole family! Very kid friendly. Also right next to the Strasburg Railroad!
Great local Baseball (and occasionally soccer and concerts)
27 locals recommend
Clipper Magazine Stadium
650 N Prince StGreat local Baseball (and occasionally soccer and concerts)
Founded in 1861, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. Help us celebrate our 150th anniversary this year! Tour the original bakery, get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting, and taste the results of 150 years of pretzel baking heritage.
http://www.juliussturgis.com/
28 locals recommend
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
219 E Main StFounded in 1861, the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. Help us celebrate our 150th anniversary this year! Tour the original bakery, get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting, and taste the results of 150 years of pretzel baking heritage.
http://www.juliussturgis.com/
Our 45 minute guided tour reveals the stunning natural underground beauty that waits you. Every room offers an array of fantastic geological wonders, stalactites and lake.Also visit our gift shop, pan for gemstones and petting barnyard. We offer a non-walking tour as well. Corporate facilities are now available. Open daily and year 'round. Hours: 10-4pm Labor Day to Memorial Day, 9-6pm Memorial Day to Labor Day.
28 locals recommend
Indian Echo Caverns
368 Middletown RdOur 45 minute guided tour reveals the stunning natural underground beauty that waits you. Every room offers an array of fantastic geological wonders, stalactites and lake.Also visit our gift shop, pan for gemstones and petting barnyard. We offer a non-walking tour as well. Corporate facilities are now available. Open daily and year 'round. Hours: 10-4pm Labor Day to Memorial Day, 9-6pm Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Come to Lancaster County to learn how our ice cream is made, sit in a milk truck, milk our mechanical cows, and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy
73 locals recommend
Turkey Hill Experience
301 Linden StCome to Lancaster County to learn how our ice cream is made, sit in a milk truck, milk our mechanical cows, and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy
Located just 25 minutes away, Spooky Nook is the largest indoor sports complex in North America and also home to the US Womens Field Hockey Team. Indoor climbing, ninja warrior course, fitness center, restaurants and more! Also home to many tournaments in various sports throughout the year.
47 locals recommend
Spooky Nook Sports
75 Champ BlvdLocated just 25 minutes away, Spooky Nook is the largest indoor sports complex in North America and also home to the US Womens Field Hockey Team. Indoor climbing, ninja warrior course, fitness center, restaurants and more! Also home to many tournaments in various sports throughout the year.
This place has it all! It is a fabulous bar and restaurant! There is a huge arcade and ballocity, as well as indor go-karts, laser tag and Extreme Bounce indoor trampoline park! Fun for all ages!!!
9 locals recommend
The Works in Wyomissing
1109 Bern RdThis place has it all! It is a fabulous bar and restaurant! There is a huge arcade and ballocity, as well as indor go-karts, laser tag and Extreme Bounce indoor trampoline park! Fun for all ages!!!
Everything Else
222 Dutch Lanes
4311 Oregon PikeLocal Bowling
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrTons of family fun at Hershey Park!
Musical performances, magic acts, fire-breathing stunts, puppet shows, Shakespearean plays and more. Open Mid-August through the end of October - Saturdays, Sundays. Check website for other events!
27 locals recommend
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
2775 Lebanon RdMusical performances, magic acts, fire-breathing stunts, puppet shows, Shakespearean plays and more. Open Mid-August through the end of October - Saturdays, Sundays. Check website for other events!
Sightseeing
The Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge RdLocal tourist place
Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap RdVillage of 42 country shops and restaurants built around our nationally celebrated Jam & Relish Kitchen
148 locals recommend
Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia PikeVillage of 42 country shops and restaurants built around our nationally celebrated Jam & Relish Kitchen
Spectacular four-mile or longer tours available. Visit inside a real Amish house and barn.
31 locals recommend
Aaron and Jessica's Amish Buggy Rides
3121A Old Philadelphia PikeSpectacular four-mile or longer tours available. Visit inside a real Amish house and barn.