AREA ATTRACTIONS 

Historic Rock Ford is located near many of Lancaster’s major theaters and attractions including Dutch Wonderland, Sight & Sound Theatre, The American Music Theater, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, The Fulton Theatre, President James Buchanan’s Wheatland shopping at Rockvale and Tanger Outlets, and Discover Lancaster Visitors Center. Historic Rock Ford is minutes away from historic downtown Lancaster City.

Other local historic sites and museums include the 1719 Museum, Ephrata Cloister, Landis Valley, Wright’s Ferry Mansion, and Hands On House. Nearby walking tours include The Historic Lancaster Walking Tour and the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania Heritage Walking Tour.

Hiking trails are provided by the Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation as well as the Lancaster County Conservancy. Find the trail map below!

Lancaster County Central Park Website

Historic Rock Ford is located inside the Lancaster County Central Park but maintains its status as a private and independent 501c(3) non-profit museum and historic site.