Things To Do
Stoudtburg Village
This hidden gem is in walking distance of our wedding venue! The meandering walkways throughout this village offer beautiful views of unique European architecture. Quaint retail shops and boutiques, open Friday through Sunday, offer a variety of gift items, antiques, unique treasures, handcrafted artisan jewelry, and watercolor cards. Rachel and Corban especially recommend checking out the Lego shop. The village also has a Koi pond with benches where you can sit and relax or feed the Koi with food from the dispensers.
The Green Dragon Market
Enjoy a beautiful Friday morning at Lancaster’s favorite local farmer’s market and flea market! With flowers, fresh meats, produce, Amish baked goods, antiques, handcrafted furniture, gourmet candies and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Lancaster Central Market
In the heart of downtown Lancaster, the Central Market offers fresh Lancaster baked goods, flowers, produce, meats, and cheeses alongside artisan crafts and unique gifts. Lancaster Central Market is open year-round on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6AM to 3PM. This is a great place to visit if you are looking to see downtown Lancaster and don't know where to start. Close by, there are plethora of art shops, museums, historical landmarks, dining options, theaters, stores, and specialty shops.
Southern Market Lancaster
Originally opened in 1888 as a food market, the Southern Market Food Hall relaunched in 2022 featuring 13 chefs working in individual stations, anchored by a central bar. The food hall focuses on emerging and established chefs, each serving up their own specialty fare, whether local, regional, or international. It is such a fun spot to try a variety of unique and delicious food!
Meduseld Meadery and Axe Throwing
Corban and Rachel always enjoy their visits here! Meduseld has great mead, decor that makes you feel like you are in a Viking pub, board games, and axe throwing. The hand crafted mead is made from select local honey varieties and choice farm to table ingredients.
First Friday in Lancaster
On the first Friday of every month, downtown Lancaster is the place to be. The festivities are centered on Gallery Row in the first and second blocks of North Prince Street. Beginning after 5 p.m., art galleries and restaurants, along with many shops and entertainment venues downtown, strut their stuff. The sidewalks come alive with people that love being downtown. The mood is fun and friendly. Discover new exhibitions, book releases, live music and poetry readings, boutique openings, restaurant specials, and much more.
Sight & Sound Theatres
A visit to Sight & Sound Theatres is truly an unique experience. Story, song, and spectacular staging bring the Bible to life on stage. With professional actors attired in elaborate costumes, meticulously detailed sets towering up to 40 feet high, trained animals, unmatched special effects and memorable music, Sight & Sound shows inspire more than 800,000 guests every year. You do not need to be a Christian to enjoy this a show here! Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure your choice of show dates, times and seats. Corban and Rachel are blown away with every show they have seen. From a couple that enjoys musicals, the music, dancing, acting, elaborate and moving sets, and panoramic stage will give you an experience like no other!
Strasburg Rail Road
The Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continuously operating railroad in America. Once a primary artery for passengers and freight traveling through Pennsylvania, today Strasburg Rail Road is one of Lancaster’s most popular family attractions, inviting guests of all ages to step back in time as they enjoy a 45-minute round-trip steam train journey through the beautiful rolling hills, fields, and farmland of the Strasburg region. Even if you do not plan to take a train ride, it the train station is worth a visit! One of Corban and Rachel's first dates was here!
Victory Church
If you are looking for a church to attend on Sunday morning, Victory is the place to go! This is the church Corban and Rachel attend every Sunday and have found incredible community in. We love it here and hope you will too! Church service times include 8:30am, 10:00am, & 11:30am.
Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland
If you enjoy thrifting, this is Rachel's favorite thrift store. You can find donated clothing, books, cards, jewelry, furniture, decor, and household items. The shop is open Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Bootleg Antiques
This is a unique indoor antique warehouse, complete with an eat-in cafe full of home baked goods, food, drinks, and laughter – is unlike anything else you’ll experience. It feels less like an antique shop and more like an immersive museum. Plus, Bootleg is surrounded by many other great antique shops, dealers, eateries, and places to explore.
Chickies Rock County Park and Trail
The most notable feature in the park is Chickies Rock, a massive outcropping of quartzite rock towering 100 feet above the river. The vista offers impressive views of York county, the borough of Marietta, and farmlands of northwestern Lancaster County.
