Are you looking for a way to get outdoors during the warmer weather? Luckily, there are plenty of ways to experience the glorious weather and get active while also having tons of fun! We’ve got your go-to list of the best walking tours in the area, covering all kinds of activities to do out and about this spring and summer.
Ghost Tour of Lancaster
If you’re looking for a spooky activity, Lancaster’s Ghost Tour is a perfect way to get out and about while learning about the city’s scariest kind of history. You’ll visit up to ten haunted locations to learn about the history behind them. These tours have been taking place since 1995, and you’re guaranteed to have a fun (and maybe a little scary) time.
Lancaster City ArtWalk
lancastercityartgalleries.com/lancaster-artwalk
Lancaster City is home to a multitude of beautiful art galleries, and the ArtWalk allows you to visit a number of them all in one trip. The events feature many of Lancaster’s finest downtown galleries, and are self-guided to allow you to spend as much time at each gallery as you would like. This tour has plenty of insight into Lancaster’s culture, as well as many local artists.
Downtown Lancaster International Food Tour
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This tour of Downtown Lancaster features much more culture than just the city itself. This trip showcases authentic foods from around the world, all from local places within the city. Take a walk around Lancaster and learn about all the different kinds of people who have made their home here, and try their delicious food.
Savor Gettysburg Food Tour
Gettysburg is well known for its deep history, but why just walk around when you could do more? This tour allows you to experience the history surrounding the battle of Gettysburg while also trying a selection of foods from local cuisine. The past and present come together to present a delicious and informative trip.
Adventure Explorations Guided Hiking
adventureexplorations.com/hike
For a more relaxing guided tour, Adventure Explorations provides either half-day or full-day nature hikes around Lancaster and Cumberland Valley. Experience local wildlife, learn about your surroundings, and enjoy the freedom of being in nature during your hike. Your guide will provide experience and share knowledge, while making sure everybody has a great time!
Harrisburg Pedal Tours
If you’re looking for a fun and accessible way to see the sights of Downtown Harrisburg, this pedal tour might be for you! Take a ride on a trolley with 13 seat bikes and power your way to stops of your choosing. Whether you’re looking for the best food and drinks in town, searching for some historical sights, or just trying to get out and about, this tour is a great way to do it.
Cumberland Valley Beer Trail
visitcumberlandvalley.com/cumberland-valley-beer-trail
For anyone who enjoys self-guided tours and good drinks, try the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail for a day, or a weekend. Go by yourself or with a group of friends, and use an online passport to check in at participating locations on the trail and enjoy the local beverages they offer. You can even book a limousine on the site to take you from place to place, and lodging if you want to stay the night.
York County Ale Trail
ultimatecraftbeerexperience.com/york-county-ale-trail
This Ale Trail in York features 26 different breweries around the county. Travel through the city as well as the countryside, and do it as a walking tour or on a bus, either way! All you need is a love for local culture and good drinks.
Lancaster County Food Tours
Lancaster County Food Tours is host to a number of different food tours in Lancaster County, all revolving around the best food this city has to offer. Its biggest offering is a Chef’s Table Tour, where you travel to different restaurants and taste food made specially for you by the chef. A new addition to these tours will be coming soon, featuring Lancaster’s Central Market.
Gettysbike Tours
If you are planning a trip to Gettysburg this spring or summer but don’t feel like having to take the long walk to see everything, the Gettysbike Tour allows you to see this historical place in a new way. There are a number of different options for people looking to be guided around to see all the sites by Licensed Battlefield Guides, but you can also rent the bikes and see everything for yourself.
Brew Barons Beer Trail
visithersheyharrisburg.org/trails/brew-barons-beer-trail
This Beer Trail can be completed using an app! Travel throughout the Harrisburg and Hershey area with your phone as your guide and check in at over 20 different breweries. You can visit as many or few as you want, but you’ll want to earn prizes, which you can do at different milestones based on how many places you’ve checked in at.
Self Guided Historical Tour of Cumberland
visitcumberlandvalley.com/things-to-do/history/self-guided-tours
Want to see historical sites and learn about architecture and landmarks without having to deal with a tour guide? This tour of Cumberland is completely self-guided, and allows you to take a trip and see over 30 historical sites at your leisure! Whether you do it alone or with family and friends, you’ll still be able to read and learn about each place you visit via their website and downloadable maps.
Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk
lokalexperiences.com/experience/lancaster-history-and-craft-beer-walk
Take a tour around historical Lancaster, and then try some of the city’s best beer afterwards. The Lancaster History and Craft Beer Walk is for people who love history and craft beer, and want to experience Lancaster’s finest of both in one day.
