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12 Best and Fun Things To Do In Ephrata, Pennsylvania


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Named after the biblical town of Ephrath, Ephrata is a large town located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It has gained a reputation as a significant historical site due to its abundance of well-preserved buildings and museums. Additionally, the town boasts a plethora of diverse attractions that cater to visitors of all ages.

If you’re a lover of history, be sure to stop by the historic Ephrata Cloister for a self-guided or guided tour. There are also several shopping opportunities, including The Village Farm Market and The Green Dragon Farmers’ Market. And if you’re a beer lover, you can visit St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company for a delicious brew or two.

Keep reading to discover the top things to do in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, in our list below

The 12 Most Popular Things To Do In Ephrata, Pennsylvania

12. Camp Furnace Hills

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

Location: 300C Project Dr Denver PA

11. Newport Square Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: 6 Millstream Dr Lititz PA

10. Millport Conservancy

4.7 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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Location: 737 E Millport Road Lititz PA

Tel:  717 626 0414

Web Address:   http://fandm.edu/millportconservancy

9. The Conestoga Press

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 249 W Main Street Ephrata PA

Web Address:   http://conestogapress.com/

8. Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 237 W Main Street Ephrata PA

Tel:  717 733 1616

Web Address:   https://cocalicovalleyhs.org/

7. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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6. Keller’s Mill Covered Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

Location: 103 Middle Creek Road Lititz PA

Tel:  717 492 9819

5. Thomas P. Grater Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (291 reviews)

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Location: Cloister Ave Ephrata PA

Tel:  717 738 1167

Web Address:   http://ephrataboro.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Thomas-P-Grater-Community-Park-10

4. Ephrata Linear Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (292 reviews)

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Location: Ephrata PA

Tel:  717 738 9222

Web Address:   http://ephrataboro.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Linear-Park-Trail-1

3. Ephrata Cloister

4.6 ★★★★★ (371 reviews)

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Location: 632 W Main Street Ephrata PA

Tel:  717 733 6600

Web Address:   http://ephratacloister.org/

2. Loyd H Roland Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (446 reviews)

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Location: 221 N 11th Street Akron PA

Tel:  717 859 1600

Web Address:   http://akron-pa.com/parksroland.html

1. The Green Dragon Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,020 reviews)

Location: 955 N Streetate Street Ephrata PA

Tel:  717 738 1117

Web Address:   https://greendragonmarket.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ephrata, Pennsylvania! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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