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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has been known as “The Garden Spot of America” since the 18th century. Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, Lancaster County is home to approximately 500,000 people.

Lancaster County is a popular tourist destination because of the county’s many plain sect residents, known as the Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch. Residents of Lancaster can easily spot a visitor to the county by how they pronounce the word “Lancaster.”

Lancaster County History

Lancaster County was formed on May 10, 1729. For 250 years, Lancaster County used the seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as its seal. In 1979, an amendment to the County Code allowed the Commissioners to prescribe the form of the county seal, and Lancaster County adopted a heart within a heart as its seal.

The seal signifies the heart of man living in the heart of God and so recognizes the freedom and diversity of religion in the county and its strong influence for virtue, truth, and honesty. Inside the heart is a Conestoga Wagon, which is a product of the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our country. The heart is surmounted by Pennsylvania rifles. The earth is shown at the bottom of the heart to mark our appreciation of its beneficence and the stewardship of our farmers. There are also piles of husked corn that lie on the ground in tribute to the native grain.

Lancaster County Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department of Lancaster County strives to preserve and manage significant tracts of land and water for recreation and for conservation of scenic, historical, geological and ecologically significant areas. The department operates six regional parks and two recreational trails. In total, the department manages a total of about 2,000 acres.

The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to be a member of the Lancaster County Recreation and Parks Alliance.

For a complete list of parks in Lancaster County, click here

Lancaster County Events

Lancaster is home to many exciting annual festivals, fairs, and more, perfect for everyone in the family to enjoy!

For a complete list of events, visit the events calendar by clicking here

Lancaster County Attractions

Lancaster County is home to all sorts of attractions, all of which are perfect for everyone in the family! Enjoy amusement parks, buggy rides, interactive farm fun, train attractions, pretzel factories, local sports and much more.

For a complete list of attractions in Lancaster County, click here

For more information on Lancaster County PA, visit the official website by clicking here

For the Lancaster Convention & Visitors Bureau website, click here

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