Set amid Lancaster County’s rolling farmland, Paradise Station is more than a collection of attractions. It’s a living crossroads of American history, hospitality, and heart.

The land itself tells a foundational American story. The recently expanded property sprawls across 26 scenic acres—on a tract originally purchased by Benjamin Brackbill from William Penn, linking Paradise Station directly to the earliest chapters of Pennsylvania and the nation. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, this unique destination offers a fitting reminder of how the country was built: through innovation, community, and the steady movement of people and ideas across the land.

Birds eye view of the interior of a motel bedroom with a full-sized bed, a dresser with a lamp, and a door to a bathroom.

That sense of movement comes alive at The Red Caboose Motel, a lodging experience unlike any other. What began as a nostalgic motel of 19 repurposed Pennsylvania Railroad cars has grown into an immersive stay featuring 38 authentic cabooses, along with a baggage car, mail car, a historic farmhouse, and Victorian-style Conductor’s Quarters. Each space is thoughtfully decorated in the color schemes of America’s most famous railroads, celebrating the era when trains stitched the country together, connecting farms to cities, families to opportunity, and regions to one another.

A red coffee mug that reads Casey Jones Restaurant with a glass or orange juice and a plate of pancakes with butter in the background

Dining at Paradise Station continues the railroad theme with Casey Jones’ Restaurant, two P70, 80-ton restored coach cars serving classic Pennsylvania Dutch-style comfort food. Mornings start with buttermilk flapjacks and French toast, while lunch and dinner lean into hearty favorites like shepherd’s pie, pot roast, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. It’s familiar, satisfying fare that feels right at home in a place built on nostalgia and tradition.

Before heading home (or back to your caboose), peruse the on-site gift shop, stocked with Lancaster County favorites. Train-themed souvenirs sit alongside Amish-made apple butter, homemade jams, and other local treats. Or, visit the adorable animals at the free on-site petting-zoo, or hop on a buggy ride to explore the local Amish culture and Lancaster County farmland.

 

Three people dressed up as Santa Claus performing on a stage in front of a crowd

Rising gracefully from the pastoral landscape is The Barn at Paradise Station, a beautifully restored 19th-century Pennsylvania Bank Barn brought to life with modern technology. Today, it serves as a venue for weddings, special events, and professional live entertainment presented by LeeP Productions, which calls The Barn its permanent home. Original musical programs like, “Then Sings My Soul: Beloved Hymns & Songs Inspired by the Ministry of Billy Graham” and “Christmas in Perfect Harmony” draw bus groups, visitors, and the local community for inspiring and faith-filled experiences. The venue also hosts intimate celebrity concerts, a summertime Jazz on the Patio Series, and its annual "Celebrate America! Concert and Fireworks Spectacular" every July 3rd.

In every direction, Paradise Station reminds us that history isn’t just something you read about. Sometimes, it’s a place you can stay the night, share a meal, and make new memories together…in Paradise.