On the calendar · Updated October 20, 2026
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Strasburg is a borough in Lancaster County, surrounded by Strasburg Township, which borders East and West Lampeter townships to the north and Paradise Township to the east. The town grew along the Old Conestoga Road, now Main Street, as Conestoga wagons carried goods from Philadelphia into the interior, and it was incorporated as a borough in 1816. Today it is best known for trains, with the Strasburg Rail Road and the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania both on Route 741 east of the town square.
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America's oldest short line railroad runs steam train rides through Lancaster County farmland, with coach, open air, first class and dining cars. Seasonal event trains run through the year, and Cafe 1832 serves food on site.
A state museum run by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission that displays more than 100 locomotives and railroad cars along with historical and interactive exhibits. It is open Wednesday through Sunday.
A 1,700 square foot model train layout with 17 operating trains and more than 180 hand-built animated figures and vehicles. The display has been open to visitors since 1961 and grew out of a family's basement train set.
A model railroading hobby store of more than 2,000 square feet selling trains and scenery. It also offers layout design, repairs and classes.
Two miniature golf courses: an 18-hole course with a covered bridge, cave and old tobacco shed, and a 23-hole course through wooded ground with waterways. A cafe on site sells coffee, ice cream, milkshakes and sandwiches.
A 12 acre nature preserve planted with native species, with signed walking trails, benches, a vernal pond, a pavilion and an amphitheater. It hosts the Sounds of Strasburg summer concerts.
Founded in 1936, the county's oldest arts organization shows work by local and visiting artists in its Steinmetz and Kauffman galleries and runs art classes and workshops. Galleries are open Thursday through Sunday afternoons.
A restaurant and cafe serving craft coffee and breakfast all day, with lunch from 11 and Sunday brunch. It works with local farmers and suppliers for its ingredients.
Guided scooter and small open car tours that leave town for the back roads of Amish country, passing farms and covered bridges with a local guide. Tours include covered bridge, breakfast, ice cream and evening outings.
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Subscribe free →Places to go in Strasburg include Strasburg Rail Road, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Choo Choo Barn, Strasburg Train Shop. Each one on this page links to its own website for hours and admission.
Strasburg Community Park is free to visit.
The Lancaster Ledger lists events and live music across Lancaster County three mornings a week. Anything happening in Strasburg shows up on this page once it's in an edition.