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Lancaster Marionette Theatre

4.9 (19 reviews)
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This hidden gem is fun for all ages.
Jim F.

Let me start off by saying that if my wife didn't win tickets to a show in a raffle, I would have never come to this place. That being said, I'm SO VERY GLAD SHE DID! This past Saturday, we packed up the kids and headed in to the city. The place is definitely well hidden - but just upon seeing the front alone we were intrigued. The atmosphere within was fun loving and warm. The owners/operators were awesome, and the place itself was great. Quaint, small, and filled with wonderful ambience. A backstage tour, and we were off to the show. This time the performance was Peter Pan. Music filled the hall, and many voices brought the story to life. The kids loved it - and, honestly, I did too! I'm very glad we went, I'll be telling everyone I know in the area that has children about it, and we will be going back soon to catch the next performance of Aladdin. Check this place out. For sure you will NOT be disappointed!

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Thank you so much, Carrie! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

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Lovely place and performance by this one-man performer. Highly recommend for kids. Also had some adult humor as well.

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Lively and creative performance by Robert Brock. Excellent entertainment for both kids and kids at heart!

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Beautifully crafted and performed!!!! Spread the word...this place is awesome for all ages!!!

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Fulton Theatre

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4.3(46 reviews)
0.1 mi

Well friends... this is my 4th time at the Fulton and I love this place. What's a Cali kid doing in…read morePA anyway?! My in-laws live in Lancaster and every Holiday my wife and I make time and spend the extra money to come to the professional shows here. From Disney's beauty and the beast, to A Christmas story, the talent, production, and service at this historic theatre is incredible. Located in the heart of Lancaster,PA, the original marquee shines bright as you walk up excited for your show. Ushers kindly great you, food and bar available and the coffee is even good. I'm not sure the exact history; but this is a historical landmark from early 1920s with original pieces in tact and original show poster on the wall from that era, you know it's not going anywhere, so rest assured. Look at the beams and stir fried in the pictures I took, also did I mention the orchestra is always live, never recorded and on top of that most of the talent is the best in the industry or from broadway in NYC. Please treat yourself to a night at the Fulton Theatre, you won't regret it! Hungry? Stop by Rachel's crapes for the best crapes in town! -- but wait... your Gluten-free, Vegan, and wanting an Oatmilk cappuccino?! Go to prince street cafe! Healthy and fulfilling options for all diets. well, Peter Pan is about to start and it's sold out show, see ya in Neverland! -JW

First time to see And There were None, absolutely loved it. We sat in the Mezzanine right with…read moretickets around $80, which felt a bit pricey for Lancaster but the shows quality made up for it. Can't speak for the cheaper gallery tickets but we had a good view. Parking in the area is a bit tricky due to it being downtown Lancaster so plan ahead for that. Highly recommend overall.

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North Museum of Natural History

3.9(24 reviews)
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Sometimes an adventure gets added to the list and then patiently waits an entire year for its turn…read more That was the North Museum of Nature and Science for me. I'd passed it during a different Lancaster adventure last summer, made a mental note that I wanted to come back and then...didn't. Fast forward to an early August Thursday afternoon when my adventure schedule finally brought me back to the area with some time to spare. FINALLY! Let's go see what's inside this place! I stopped in around 1:45pm and I'm pretty sure I was the only visitor in the entire museum. Honestly? I didn't hate it! Having the place almost entirely to myself meant I could wander around, open drawers, stare at things for entirely too long and explore everything at my own pace without feeling like I was holding anyone up. The woman at the front desk was super helpful, getting me situated with my ticket and explaining the general lay of the land before sending me off to explore. Parking was easy for me, too. I found plenty of street parking and nearby lots, although I could see availability varying depending on the day, time and whatever else might be happening in the neighborhood. The main level was my first stop and definitely felt geared more toward families with younger children. There were lots of hands-on activity stations, interactive exhibits and live critters to check out. I especially liked seeing some of the artwork kids had created displayed throughout the museum. It's obvious that this isn't supposed to be a "stand quietly and stare at things behind glass" kind of museum for kiddos. They actually get to interact, explore and DO things. Then I headed downstairs to the Cabinet Museum. And THAT'S when things got really interesting for me. I opened the door and actually stopped for a second to take it all in. Floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinets with glass fronts and backs filled the room, displaying hundreds of preserved and taxidermied specimens. It had this wonderfully old-school natural history museum feeling that I absolutely loved. There was SO much to look at! Toward the back were displays filled with rocks, minerals and gems, but my favorite part of the entire museum was the Curiosity Cabinet. This double-sided cabinet has drawer after drawer that you can pull open to discover specimens underneath plexiglass. Bugs, bats, starfish, coral and all kinds of other fascinating little pieces of the natural world were hiding inside. What made it even cooler was the question posed on the cabinet asking visitors to think about what was the SAME about the objects on opposite sides and what was DIFFERENT. Suddenly I wasn't just opening drawers to see what weird little treasure was hiding inside. I was comparing things, looking more closely and thinking about why the specimens had been grouped together. Apparently I am exactly the kind of adult who can be entertained for an unreasonable amount of time by a cabinet full of mysterious drawers. Noted! Before leaving, I headed upstairs to the third floor, which was primarily an art gallery during my visit. There were works displayed along the walls, including pieces available for purchase, along with a large community space that looked like it could accommodate parties, classes and other gatherings. My biggest adventure-planning failure of the day? THE PLANETARIUM. I knew they had one, but because I was working the North Museum into an already-packed Lancaster Adventure Day, my timing didn't line up with the next planetarium show. I peeked inside and immediately wished I'd planned that part better because it looked really cool. PRO TIP: If the planetarium is something you want to experience, don't do what I did. Check the show schedule BEFORE you plan your visit and build your arrival time around it. Future Me will absolutely be doing this because now I have unfinished planetarium business. All in all, the North Museum of Nature and Science was a really enjoyable way to spend part of an afternoon. Is it an enormous museum that's going to take you an entire day to explore? Nope. I spent a relatively short amount of time wandering around and felt like I'd gotten a good look at most of what was there. But that's also part of what makes it such an easy addition to a Lancaster adventure. If you've got kids who love hands-on activities and animals, I could see them having a blast here. If you're an adult wandering around by yourself like me, head downstairs, start opening drawers and prepare to unleash your inner curious 8-year-old. I'm glad I finally made good on the mental note I made last summer and stopped to explore. The North Museum is clearly a place that cares about curiosity, education and giving its community opportunities to experience science in an approachable way. And someday...I'm coming back for that planetarium!

I was disappointed with my first visit to the Museum today. The live animal room was closed, many…read morelights/buttons/hands-on activities were not working, and we could BARELY hear the narration for the planetarium show (even after I asked that the volume be turned up). Overall there was very little to do. It's crazy that I spent $62 dollars for 2 adults and a 4 year old to see what we saw today. There should absolutely be a lower rate for 3-10 year olds!!!

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