Lancaster County, PA

Active retirement communities in PA – It’s all about location

Lancaster County, located in beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch Country, overflows with a variety of historic places, diverse residents, and an exceptional choice of entertainment.  Named as one of Forbes' top 10 Counties for Retirement, this lovely spot welcomes both tourists (5 million each year!) and seniors looking for the best in retirement living.

No matter what your age or interests you can find something fun to do in Lancaster County.

Explore History That Comes Alive
History buffs can explore over 25 museums, mansions, gardens, and even a Presidential estate. James Buchanan, the fifteenth president of the United States, retired to his Wheatland estate located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All historical sites are open to the public and some offer tours run by costumed tour guides.

Discover The Amish
The over 20,000 Amish in Lancaster County still use horse and buggy as their primary mode of transportation. The Amish live without many of the modern conveniences that we take for granted such as television, telephones, computers, etc. Instead of electricity, they use propane gas or battery-run devices. They believe that the “worldliness “of modern technology keeps them from being close to God. Despite these differences, the Amish regularly interact with the “English” the name they use to refer to non-Amish individuals.

Enjoy A Variety Of Entertainment For All Ages
There are many nearby tourist attractions including the nationally popular Hershey Amusement Park and Hershey’s Chocolate World, home of the world’s finest chocolate. Enjoy tennis, golf, hot air balloon rides, a vast number of scenic bike trails, and much more!

Visit The Sunday Antique Capital Of The U.S.
While in Lancaster County visit Adamstown—known nationally as the “Sunday Antiques Capital of the United States.” Spend a day and browse through over 3000 antiques stands that offer all types of antiques and collectibles for your current or new collection.

Revel In A Shopper’s Paradise
Along with the many convenient department stores, shopping malls, farmer’s markets, and charming boutiques, there are over 250 factory outlet stores in Lancaster County. These brand name outlet stores carry quality merchandise at discounted prices.

To learn more about Lancaster County, PA, follow these links, or call Willow Valley today:

• Willow Valley Inn and Suites/Doubletree Resort
• Central Market named one of America's 10 "great public spaces"
• Lancaster County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Fig Magazine