See the Best of Lancaster County

Just beyond Kitchen Kettle Village lies the rolling hills and beautiful countryside of Lancaster County. With everything from great food to scenic views to family fun, it is the perfect destination for all kinds of explorers. During your stay at Kitchen Kettle, venture out and discover a variety of local attractions that are easily accessible from the Village.

Some of Our Favorite Attractions


Strasburg Railroad

Travel through 2,500 acres of Lancaster County’s famous Amish country in an authentic steam train on the oldest continuously operating railroad in the nation. The railroad offers a variety of full steam adventures that are an interactive, immersive, and engaging experience for all aboard.

7 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

Choo Choo Barn

Since 1961, visitors have been wowed by the 1,700-square-foot Choo Choo Barn featuring over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating model trains. Unlike anything in the area, a visit to the barn is sure to delight curious explorers, model train enthusiasts, and kids and parents alike.

7 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Step inside a sweet experience for your senses at Hershey’s Chocolate World, where there is chocolate in the air and dessert is always on the menu. Take a tour, sip a milkshake, set out on the Great Candy Expedition, or create your own chocolate bar—whatever you choose, everyone is welcome to be a kid in the candy store for a day.

39 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

Dutch Wonderland

For more than 60 years, Dutch Wonderland has created magical moments for parents and kids to experience together. With 30+ family-friendly rides to spin, swing, and soar along with beloved characters, puppet shows, and a water play area, get tickets for an enchanted day at the park.

7 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

The Amish Village

Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, The Amish Village offers an authentic look at the Amish lifestyle of today. With 12 scenic acres of land, the village gives visitors a genuine look at an Amish property and allows you to experience Amish culture up close.

6 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

Turkey Hill Experience

The Turkey Hill Experience gives ice cream lovers a taste of what Turkey Hill Dairy is all about. During your tour, you will learn how the ice cream is made, sit in a milk truck, milk mechanical cows, and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill. You can even create your own virtual ice cream flavor and bring it to life in the Turkey Hill Taste Lab.

23 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

Sight & Sound Theatre

Originally founded by a Lancaster dairy farmer and his wife, Sight & Sound Theatre takes stories from the pages of the Bible and brings them to life on stage. As it has grown from humble beginnings, their now 600+ person team has produced and premiered a brand new show every other year for the past decade.

7 miles from Kitchen Kettle Village

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