Lancaster PA Getaway from Philly

Sometimes, you need just to escape from the big city! If you’re looking for the perfect overnight trip or weekend getaway from Philadelphia, consider heading to Lancaster County. Experience the serenity Amish Country and unwind in our beautiful bed and breakfast, Historic Smithton Inn. Visit our incredible tasting room and explore farmland and countryside nearby. Best of all, a trip from Philadelphia to Lancaster, PA, is less than two hours, so you won’t have to spend too much time traveling.

Now it’s time to plan your trip from Philadelphia to Lancaster, PA. Don’t worry: we can help. Download our free Vacation Guide to get our suggestions for the best attractions in the area, from the best Amish restaurants in Lancaster, PA, to awesome museums and historic sites. No matter what you’re hoping to do during your relaxing getaway, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our Vacation Guide!

Have the Best Weekend Getaway From Philadelphia to Lancaster, PA

Take in the Amish Experience

The best one-stop-shop for everything Amish is The Amish Experience in Lancaster, PA! Part farmland, part historic site, and part restaurant, this site shows the history of Lancaster County as well as how the Amish residents live today. There are plenty of tours from which you can choose, all varying in length. You’ll be able to get a great introduction to the area plus cap it all off with a great meal from Plain & Fancy, their Amish restaurant.

Sample the Wines at the Weathered Vineyards Tasting Room

Is there any better way to relax and unwind than by sampling incredible wines? What if the wines were being served just steps from your gorgeous room in the Historic Smithton Inn? Our bed and breakfast now features a tasting room for Weathered Vineyards, an incredible local winery that combines science and art to create fantastic varieties of wine. From crisp whites to earthy reds, you’ll find a little of everything in the tasting room. If you’re not much of a wine drinker, there are plenty of craft beers and sodas available as well.

Catch Dinner and a Show

Sit back, relax, and let The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre entertain you for an evening! There’s always an incredible show playing at the theater and you’ll love the great dining options to enjoy while watching. This is one of the most romantic things to do in Lancaster, PA. Make a long weekend out of your trip to Lancaster County and take in the Thursday show for the full-service dinner. This includes a cup of soup, your choice of house or caesar salad, and four options for an entree. All other show nights come with a buffet dinner. Either way, a night at The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is sure to be fun!

Stay at Historic Smithton Inn

When you’re taking your weekend getaway from Philadelphia to Lancaster County, make sure you’re staying in the best hotel in the area. Historic Smithton Inn combines that rustic charm of a bed and breakfast with the modern amenities of an upscale hotel. From our EV charging station to our amazing full country breakfast, we’re providing the best service in the area! Browse our comfortable guestrooms and book your stay today. We look forward to having you.