An ice cream and iced tea attraction in Columbia, about 20 minutes west of Lancaster, that has been a Certified Autism Center since 2019, with trained staff and a quiet space, sensory bags, noise reduction earmuffs and sunglasses on request.
Sensory supports. Certified Autism Center, quiet space on request.
Hours
Hours vary by day and season. Mid-November to Dec 23 2026: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11 am to 2:30 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm, Sundays 11 am to 3 pm; closed Tuesdays and Thursdays, except Homeschool Days on Wed Nov 18 2026 (10 am to 4 pm) and Thu Nov 19 2026 (10 am to 3 pm), Fri Nov 27 to Sun Nov 29 2026 (10 am to 3 pm), Sun Dec 13 2026 (11 am to 4 pm, Ice Cream with Santa) and Tue Dec 22 2026 (11 am to 2:30 pm). Closed Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26 2026), Christmas Eve (Thu Dec 24 2026) and Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25 2026). Open every day from Sat Dec 26 2026 to Sun Jan 3 2027, 10 am to 3 pm, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; Mon Jan 4 2027, 11 am to 2:30 pm.
301 Linden Street, Columbia, PA 17512 (off Route 30, about 20 minutes west of Lancaster; free parking in front of the building)
“A quiet space, sensory bags, noise reduction earmuffs, and sunglasses are available upon request.”
“Staff is fully trained and knowledgeable to ensure the best possible guest experience.”
“Best time to visit: September- April and towards the end of the operating day.”
“The Taste Labs accommodate up to 80 guests. Call ahead and we can seat your group early.”
“Guests are welcome to take items to/from their car and re-enter as needed.”
Turkey Hill has been a Certified Autism Center, a designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), since 2019. Its sensory bags, offered on request, are filled with fidget toys, noise reduction headphones and sunglasses. For questions about accessibility, call 717-684-0134.
The Taste Lab (Double and Triple Scoop tickets): arrive 45 minutes before your lab time and allow about 2 hours. Labs are in classrooms you can't see from the exhibit floor; every seat needs a paid ticket and there is no standing room; strollers and recording devices aren't allowed in the lab; the lab is not allergen free and contains tree nuts and ground nuts; tickets are non-refundable. Infants held on a lap without a seat don't need a ticket.
Ice Cream with Santa is Sun Dec 13 2026, 11 am to 4 pm: $20, reservations required, non-refundable. Santa reads a holiday book, each child can visit with Santa (a hello and a photo are your kid's choice), and there is a holiday card, a craft, a wish tree and a holiday Taste Lab at the time you book. Arrive 45 minutes before your time and allow about 2 hours.
Tickets: Single Scoop $16.75 (the exhibits and unlimited samples); Double Scoop $25 (adds the Taste Lab); Triple Scoop $29.75 (adds the Taste Lab and Tea Discovery). Reservations are highly recommended; the Taste Lab and Tea Discovery need reservations. Allow about 1 to 2 hours for the exhibits.
Children two and under are free for the main experience; the Taste Lab or Tea Discovery costs extra for them. Every Taste Lab seat is sold per seat, so a grown-up who sits in also pays. Military personnel, past and present, get free admission to the main experience with ID (the person who served only, not the whole party). Groups: see the Group Sales section. All payment is accepted except personal checks.
Parking is free in front of the building. If the lot is full, local street parking is allowed. On peak operating days, free off-site parking may be required. Handicapped spaces are limited, first come, first served.
The building is ADA accessible, with an elevator between floors, accessible restrooms including a family restroom, and a free wheelchair, first come, first served. Strollers are allowed (none to rent). Restrooms are on the first level.
The building is not allergen free. Pets aren't allowed; service animals are. Prohibited items include weapons and toys with a trigger or a weapon-like look.
