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44 participating stops
Explore specialty shops, local businesses and other tucked-away discoveries.
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44 Hidden Gems! Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets Tour
Forty-four stops. Hidden-gem businesses. A self-guided shopping, food and discovery adventure across Lancaster County.
📅 October 8–24, 2026📍 Lancaster County, PA🛍️ 44 stops
Official tour information ↗How it works ↓Discover places you might otherwise drive right past
This isn't one event at one building. The Best Kept Secrets Tour invites you to explore a collection of independently selected shops and food destinations at your own pace, using an official booklet and map.
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Travel your own route
Pick the stops that interest you, and spread your visits over several days.
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Perks along the way
The official guide describes participating businesses and their coupons, treats or activities.
How the tour works
Get your official tour ticket and guide.
Each participant needs a ticket. The booklet includes stop descriptions, a route map and offers.
Choose where you want to go.
There is no fixed group departure time. You drive yourself between the participating locations.
Visit between October 8 and October 24.
Your ticket is valid throughout the tour period, so you can visit on more than one day.
Check hours before driving.
Most shops participate Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM. Restaurants and some other participants set different hours.
Before you head out: This is a ticketed tour, not a free open-house event. The participating businesses and their specific locations are described in the official tour guide. The organizer also notes that Amish businesses were closed on October 10.
Get details from the organizer ↗Quick questions
Do I have to visit all 44 stops?
No. Choose the ones that interest you. The tour is self-guided and can be enjoyed over multiple days.
Is 501 Greenfield Road the location of the tour?
No. A listing may display a single address, but this event takes place at participating businesses across Lancaster County. Use the official guide for their locations.
Are all businesses open every day?
No. Most participating shops follow Monday–Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM during the tour, but there are exceptions. Check the guide for individual hours.
How much does it cost?
Tour tickets are listed at $12 per person by LancasterPA.com. Confirm current pricing and availability with the organizer before purchasing.