Dining & Lodging

Eat well · Rest comfortably · Stay a little longer

Complete your Train Town visit

Strasburg and the surrounding Lancaster County countryside offer everything from dining aboard a railroad car to historic inns, family hotels, local cafés, and memorable treats.

Use this starting list to find an option that fits your visit, then check the business’s official website for current information.

Places to eat

From breakfast and coffee to full meals and ice cream, these nearby businesses offer a variety of choices.

Restaurant & brewery

Bespoke Brewing

A local restaurant and brewery offering a full kitchen menu, spacious indoor seating, and an outdoor beer garden near Strasburg’s train attractions.

Visit Bespoke Brewing’s website →

Train-themed dining

Casey Jones’ Restaurant

Enjoy a meal inside converted Pennsylvania Railroad dining cars at Paradise Station. It is a fitting dining experience for families spending the day exploring Train Town.

Visit Casey Jones’ Restaurant’s website →

Tavern dining

Fireside Tavern

A comfortable Strasburg restaurant offering tavern favorites, chef-inspired dishes, inviting dining rooms, and views of the Lancaster County countryside.

Visit Fireside Tavern’s website →

Breakfast, lunch & coffee

Speckled Hen Coffee

A Main Street café serving artisan food, craft coffee, breakfast, and lunch with an emphasis on fresh ingredients from local farmers and suppliers.

Visit Speckled Hen Coffee’s website →

Ice cream & treats

Strasburg Creamery & General Store

Enjoy locally made ice cream and a classic general-store atmosphere in the heart of historic downtown Strasburg.

Visit Strasburg Creamery’s website →

Places to stay

Choose from train-themed accommodations, historic bed-and-breakfasts, smaller properties, and familiar hotel amenities.

Historic bed-and-breakfast

1786 The Limestone Inn

Stay in a historic property located in Strasburg’s historic district. The inn offers six individually furnished guest rooms and several common areas.

Visit The Limestone Inn’s website →

Small Strasburg lodging property

The Carriage House at Strasburg

A smaller lodging property located on East Main Street in historic Strasburg, convenient to area train attractions and local businesses.

Visit The Carriage House’s website →

Family hotel

Holiday Inn Express Lancaster East–Strasburg

A familiar hotel option offering guest rooms, complimentary breakfast, free parking, and an indoor swimming pool near Strasburg-area attractions.

Visit the hotel’s official website →

Train-themed lodging

Red Caboose Motel at Paradise Station

Spend the night inside a converted railroad caboose or other railcar. This distinctive property places visitors close to several of Strasburg’s major train destinations.

Visit Paradise Station’s website →

Boutique bed-and-breakfast

The Barn at Strasburg

A small bed-and-breakfast in historic Strasburg offering three guest rooms with private bathrooms in a quiet Lancaster County setting.

Visit The Barn at Strasburg’s website →

Before making a reservation

  • Check current hours, menus, availability, rates, and reservation policies on the business’s official website.
  • Reserve lodging and popular dining times in advance, especially during weekends and seasonal events.
  • Contact the business directly with questions about accessibility, dietary needs, pets, or accommodations for children.
  • Remember that operating hours and services can change throughout the year.

How businesses are selected

Businesses are selected based on their proximity to Strasburg’s train attractions, relevance to visiting families, and availability of current public visitor information.

This is a starting list and is not intended to be comprehensive. Listings are presented as visitor information and do not imply a ranking, endorsement, sponsorship, or official partnership. Each listed business is independently owned and operated.

Turn your visit into a getaway

Use our planning ideas to combine train attractions, local dining, and an overnight stay in Strasburg.