Guidebook for Mount Joy
Food Scene
Harvey's Bar-B-Q is a can't miss for mouth-watering food in a relaxed casual atmosphere. A great spot for a family meal.
13 locals recommend
Harvey’s Main Street Bar-B-Q
304 E Main StHarvey's Bar-B-Q is a can't miss for mouth-watering food in a relaxed casual atmosphere. A great spot for a family meal.
Higher Grounds is a cute coffee shop tucked away in one of the old houses on Main Street in Mt. Joy. It offers quiet seating areas, an assortment of coffee drinks, and a menu that includes breakfast items and other snacks.
6 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Cafe
22 E Main StHigher Grounds is a cute coffee shop tucked away in one of the old houses on Main Street in Mt. Joy. It offers quiet seating areas, an assortment of coffee drinks, and a menu that includes breakfast items and other snacks.
Gus's is a great place for a budget-friendly meal with the family or a large group. The menu offers a wide-array of diner/local items, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed.
13 locals recommend
Gus's Keystone Family Restaurant
1050 W Main StGus's is a great place for a budget-friendly meal with the family or a large group. The menu offers a wide-array of diner/local items, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed.
This is a personal favorite of ours. Offering excellent sushi and a wide array of Japanese dishes, we highly recommend this restaurant. The seating area is small and intimate, and the owners will great you with a smile and a warm welcome.
Kanji
771 E Main StThis is a personal favorite of ours. Offering excellent sushi and a wide array of Japanese dishes, we highly recommend this restaurant. The seating area is small and intimate, and the owners will great you with a smile and a warm welcome.
Pizza, subs, and other typical Italian fare. The food is excellent; eat-in or drive-through carryout.
Sal's Pizza
2345 S Market StPizza, subs, and other typical Italian fare. The food is excellent; eat-in or drive-through carryout.
(Seasonal) Stop by the iconic Jigger Shop for a delicious ice cream treat. Easily accessible from the Conewago Rail Trail.
33 locals recommend
The Jigger Shop
202 Gettysburg Ave(Seasonal) Stop by the iconic Jigger Shop for a delicious ice cream treat. Easily accessible from the Conewago Rail Trail.
Made With Love Not Gluten Bakery
76 E Main StTheir gluten-free desserts are mouth-watering.
Offering every type of local baked goods, the Bakeshop offers authentic local flavors.
24 locals recommend
Bird in Hand Bakeshop
542 Gibbons RdOffering every type of local baked goods, the Bakeshop offers authentic local flavors.
Stockyard Inn
1147 Lititz PikeThe Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen StThe Cats Meow
215 S Charlotte StJohn J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg AveDrinks & Nightlife
Check out the one-of-a-kind dining experience in the Catacombs, hang out in the Bottling Works or Biergarten, or try your luck in the escape room. Bube's is a unique experience with an interesting experience. Not recommended for families.
29 locals recommend
Bube's Brewery
102 N Market StCheck out the one-of-a-kind dining experience in the Catacombs, hang out in the Bottling Works or Biergarten, or try your luck in the escape room. Bube's is a unique experience with an interesting experience. Not recommended for families.
Twisted Bine is a new brewery, recently opened on Main Street. We have not sampled it yet, but most reviews are positive. Beware that there is limited street parking in front of the brewery.
8 locals recommend
Twisted Bine Beer Co.
93 E Main StTwisted Bine is a new brewery, recently opened on Main Street. We have not sampled it yet, but most reviews are positive. Beware that there is limited street parking in front of the brewery.
Mick's All American Pub
2201 Strickler RdGood food and atmosphere, fun activities
Shopping
Park City is largest indoor shopping mall in Lancaster County. It offers something for everyone, including all manner of shops and boutiques, as well as dining options including fast food, snacks and drinks, or 8 full-dining restaurants.
24 locals recommend
Park City Mall station
Park City is largest indoor shopping mall in Lancaster County. It offers something for everyone, including all manner of shops and boutiques, as well as dining options including fast food, snacks and drinks, or 8 full-dining restaurants.
The outlets in Hershey offer a vast array of shopping and food options.
73 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Hershey
46 Outlet SquareThe outlets in Hershey offer a vast array of shopping and food options.
Burning Bridges Antiques Market
304 Walnut StColumbia offers a number of antique markets
Rockvale outlets
35 South Willowdale DriveEntertainment & Activities
Laserdome offers laser tag, laser light shows, and a variety of arcade games. A fun place for a birthday party or just to hang out with the family or friends.
16 locals recommend
Laserdome
2050 Auction RdLaserdome offers laser tag, laser light shows, and a variety of arcade games. A fun place for a birthday party or just to hang out with the family or friends.
Pet an Alpaca (call ahead) and browse the beautiful, soft alpaca fiber products available in the on-farm store. A great place to visit with the family.
7 locals recommend
Eastland Alpacas
2089 Risser Mill RdPet an Alpaca (call ahead) and browse the beautiful, soft alpaca fiber products available in the on-farm store. A great place to visit with the family.
MoviE-Town Cinemas
700 N Hanover StHersheypark is a fantastic amusement park with tons of roller coasters. While you're there stop by Hershey Chocolate World to see how chocolate is made and sample the product.
406 locals recommend
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrHersheypark is a fantastic amusement park with tons of roller coasters. While you're there stop by Hershey Chocolate World to see how chocolate is made and sample the product.
Work out, scale the climbing wall, or watch a US Field Hockey match. Spooky Nook is the largest indoor sports complex in North America.
Spooky Nook Sports Complex
Work out, scale the climbing wall, or watch a US Field Hockey match. Spooky Nook is the largest indoor sports complex in North America.
Nookside Stables
500 Landisville RdOffers horseback riding, wagon rides, and pony rides.
Learn how ice cream is made, and enjoy your own custom-made ice cream treat.
73 locals recommend
Turkey Hill Experience
301 Linden StLearn how ice cream is made, and enjoy your own custom-made ice cream treat.
Take a farm tour, enjoy delicious ice cream, check out the whitetail deer, watch the kids play on the playground, and enjoy a meal in the restaurant.
16 locals recommend
The Market at Oregon Dairy
2900 Oregon PikeTake a farm tour, enjoy delicious ice cream, check out the whitetail deer, watch the kids play on the playground, and enjoy a meal in the restaurant.
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
150 Cherry Hill RdGreat for all ages!!
Barnyard Kingdom
211 S Donerville RdGreat for families with kids under 12 years old.
Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdIncredible, one of a kind musical
Decades
438 N Queen StGetting Around
The Mt Joy train station is currently under major renovations and will soon offer a more comfortable place to await your train, which will whisk you away to Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, NY, or Washington, DC. The station is 1.6 miles from the house. Take a walk or call for an Uber.
Mount Joy Amtrak Station
25 S Market StThe Mt Joy train station is currently under major renovations and will soon offer a more comfortable place to await your train, which will whisk you away to Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, NY, or Washington, DC. The station is 1.6 miles from the house. Take a walk or call for an Uber.
Sightseeing
Tour the vineyard, taste their wines, and enjoy the historical grounds. Host your private event or attend a romantic "Music in the Vineyards" event.
25 locals recommend
Nissley Vineyards
140 Vintage DrTour the vineyard, taste their wines, and enjoy the historical grounds. Host your private event or attend a romantic "Music in the Vineyards" event.
Open every Tuesday, Root's is an iconic farmer's market that offers a bit of everything. A great local experience.
50 locals recommend
Root's Country Market & Auction
705 Graystone RdOpen every Tuesday, Root's is an iconic farmer's market that offers a bit of everything. A great local experience.
Visit famous "Amish country" to take in the sites, browse the shops and/or take a ride in a replica horse and buggy.
63 locals recommend
Amish Experience
3121 Old Philadelphia PikeVisit famous "Amish country" to take in the sites, browse the shops and/or take a ride in a replica horse and buggy.
Visit the oldest, continuously operating farmers market in the U.S. Open year round.
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StVisit the oldest, continuously operating farmers market in the U.S. Open year round.
Parks & Nature
This rail trail is great for running, walking or biking. Offering views of the Susquehanna River, while passing through farmland, woods, and historic Marietta.
Northwest Lancaster County River Trail
Northwest Lancaster County River TrailThis rail trail is great for running, walking or biking. Offering views of the Susquehanna River, while passing through farmland, woods, and historic Marietta.
This rail trail is suitable for walking, running, biking or cross-country skiing. It passes through peaceful woods, the quaint town of Mt. Gretna, and ends in the historic Lebanon, PA.
Conewago Recreational Trail
Conewago Recreational TrailThis rail trail is suitable for walking, running, biking or cross-country skiing. It passes through peaceful woods, the quaint town of Mt. Gretna, and ends in the historic Lebanon, PA.