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Real steam trains chugging through Amish country — this is pure Americana.
Strasburg, Pennsylvania
The Best Attractions
in Strasburg
3 top-rated attractions in Strasburg, PA. Lancaster County's historic railroad town. Updated for 2026.
Strasburg is Lancaster County's railroad town: America's oldest continuously operating railroad steams through Amish farmland here, directly across the road from one of the world's great railroad museums — with Sight & Sound Theatre's massive stage productions minutes away in Ronks.
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Train lovers can spend hours here. The sheer scale of the collection is impressive.
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Find the tiny animated firefighters putting out a house fire — kids press their noses to the glass for an hour.
Visiting Strasburg: Local Tips
- •Ride the Strasburg Rail Road in the morning, then cross the road to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
- •Sight & Sound Theatre is minutes away — pair a matinee with a smorgasbord dinner in Ronks.
- •Route 741 and 896 pass working Amish farms; watch for buggies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are attractions in Strasburg open on Sundays?
It varies — many Amish-owned businesses in Strasburg close on Sundays for religious observance, while larger attractions and chain businesses often stay open. Check individual hours before planning a Sunday visit.
How far is Strasburg from downtown Lancaster?
Strasburg is an easy drive from downtown Lancaster — every town in the county sits within roughly 15–25 minutes of the city along the Route 30 and Route 340 corridors.