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Area Attractions
Lititz, Pennsylvania Dutch Country & Lancaster County
LITITZ - THE GEM OF LANCASTER COUNTY!
Lititz is nestled in the heart land of rich farming country in Lancaster County, just 7 miles north of
Lancaster city center. The earliest settlers were Swiss-German Mennonites in 1710 who fled religious persecution in Europe. They
were quickly followed by the Moravians and Amish. For its first century, the town remained a closed community, admitting only members
of the small Protestant sect of Moravians. Large colonial buildings to house members of the religion were built around a spacious
square. By the mid 1750's, only ten years after the arrival of its first settlers, Lititz was an established village. Settlers had built old
stone mills, wooden covered bridges and log homes. Many 18th Century town buildings have been wonderfully restored and can be
enjoyed as you walk through town. Numerous local farms have been owned perpetually by the same families for 200 years. Be sure to
stop by The Lititiz Museum to discover more about this wonderful town.
LITITZ EVENTS - 2008
No other small community in the United States hosts the quantity and diversity of events: antique, art and craft shows, ArtWalk and
Chocolate Walk, Summer Shopping Strolls, community park band shell performances, 4th of July festivals, historical re-ennactments,
antique car shows and parades and more! For more detailed information about these events, go to www.shoplititz.com
Second Friday
Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of the month. Each month Downtown Merchants are happy to
announce great family activities and entertainments, free and open to the public, in stores and venues throughout the downtown
shopping area. The 2nd Friday of each month year round, rain or shine, 5-9pm.
JANUARY
January 25, 2008 - Cask Ale Night at the General Sutter - 4:30
Cask Ale Fridays continues this month with a couple of superb ales. This month selection is the classic an English Bitter which is the
first beer to bear the name Ridgeway, and it is a proud flagship indeed: a perfect example of what the Brits call a 'session ale' - the kind of
beer you can sit with and enjoy endlessly as the hours roll by at the pub. In the south of England, they call their prized ale 'Bitter'
because, when it first appeared, it was distinguished by a crisp, refreshing hop bitterness. A good bitter is superbly drinkable, full of
flavor, but light in body and not so high in alcohol. Ridgeway Bitter is in this great tradition, but it is also entirely unique.
FEBRUARY
February 15-17, 2008 - Fire and Ice Festival
Friday, February 15, 2008 - One-block sculptures to be placed throughout downtown Lititz during daylight hours.
Live Ice Sculpturing of giant ice sculptures beginning at approximately 4:30 PM. Many retail shops and downtown restaurants will have
extended hours and Fire & Ice specials Friday Night Block Party - 5 to 9 PM; Entertainment, Food Venders, Games, Activities,
Marshmallow Roasts on Main Street, downtown Lititz.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Ice Sculptures available for viewing during daylight hours.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 11AM to 3PM is the Chili Cook-off. Twenty Chefs available with all "votes" going towards their
designated charities. Entertainment, Food, Games, Music, and GREAT Chili! Located at Lititz Elementary School, 20 S. Cedar
Street, just off Main Street. There is a $5 entry fee to sample all 20 chili's. Tickets will be available shortly and can be purchased in
advance. Call 717 625-2388 for more information.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 1AM to 3PM Winter Wonderland Carnival celebration at Lititz Elementary School in the
gymnasium. Cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and fun & games for kids of all ages.
Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Ice Sculptures available for viewing during daylight hours.
Some retail shops and downtown restaurants will have extended hours and Fire & Ice specials.
MAY
May 4, 2008 - Annual Plant Exchange and Sale - Held in the Mary Oehme Gardens directly behind the Lititz Museum on Main
Street.
JUNE
June 14, 2008 - AMBUCS 15th Annual Arts & Craft Show - Lititz Springs Park, 9am-4pm. Hand-crafted items, fine art &
photography.
Free rain or shine event.Information: 717-627-3439
June 20, 2008 - Movie Night in June - Lititz Springs Park; begins at 8:15pm. Free popcorn & movie - guests should bring their
own blankets or cushions. Information: Moravian Manor 717-626-0214
June 21, 2008 - Gala in the Gardens - Wine & cheese, mingling with friends, & bit of tripping the light fantastic!
June 27 & 28, 2008 - Antique Show & Huge Bake Sale - Sponsored by the Lititz Historical Foundation at John R Bonfield
Elementary
School. Friday June 27, 10am-6pm & Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm. Admission at door.
JULY
July 3, 2008 - Independence Day Parade at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club. Entertainment follows in Lititz Springs
Park. Information: www.lititzlions.org
July 4, 2008 - 191st Fourth of July Celebration in Lititz Springs Park. Rain date is Thursday, July 5, 2008. Gates open at noon;
entrance fee charged. Entertainment all day, including Baby Parade, Queen of Candles Pageant, 7000 candles illumination, hi-tech
fireworks display. Information: Lititz Springs Park Welcome Center, 717-626-8981.
July 26, 2008 - Village Art Association’s 41st Annual Outdoor Art Show - Sponsored by the Village Art Association. 9 a.
m.-5 p.m. Free rain or shine event. One of the most enjoyable and most highly regarded art shows along the east coast, don't miss it!
Local artists showcase and sell their stunning works. Information: www.lititzart.com or Deb Smith - 717-626-0866
AUGUST
August 9, 2008 - Lititz Rotary Craft Show – Lititz Springs Park and downtown streets 8am - 4pm. One of the biggest and most
popular craft shows on the east coast! Main Street and Broad Street will be closed down completely during this event. Off site
parking at the middle and high schools will be available. Free rain or shine event. Information: Robert Martin (717)626-6875
or email: pebblecreek12@dejazzd.com
August 10, 2008 - Evening of Music in the Gardens - Held in the lovely Mary Oehme Gardens, directly behind the Lititz Museum
on Main Street at 6:30pm. Bring your own lawn chair. Free event.
August 30, 2008- Fall Antique Show and Sale - Lititz Springs Park 9am – 4pm (Rain or Shine). Free admission.
Information: Millie Eby, (717) 626-5727
SEPTEMBER
September 13, 2008 – Teddy Bear Day in the Park, Sponsored by Lititz Women of Today - 10am - 3pm. Family-friendly fun!
Games, food, activities & the popular Teddy Bear Day Parade.
OCTOBER
Oct. 11th, 2008
Lititz Chocolate Walk
A "chocolate for charity" event (now in it's 7th year!) is sponsored by the Lititz Area Kiwanis Club and Wilbur Chocolate Co.
Chocolate and candy makers will be located in almost 2 doz. locations in historic downtown Lititz, demonstrating and selling their wares
from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Free admission to meet and greet all the chocolatiers-HOWEVER- for those true chocoholics,
Chocolate Walk buttons are sold so that the wearer of the button can receive a free sample at each of the stops along the route! The
buttons go on sale by July 1st at a cost of $ 15.00 each through Sept 30th, 2008, when the cost increases to $ 20.00 each. Buttons
are limited to only 2000 in number and we have sold out for the last 2 years, so we strongly advise patrons to purchase buttons
EARLY! ALL proceeds are donated to the Schreiber Pediatric Center, the Lititz Public Library, and Lititz Kiwanis children's
programs. Information: for tickets and all questions about this event, please call Caryn Griffiths at (717) 626-8141.
Caryn is located at Gypsy Hill Gallery, 47 E. Main St., Lititz, Pa. 17543 or visit www.lititzchocolatewalk.com.
Rain or Shine Event
October 12 & 13, 2008 - The Artisan's Porchwalk - Friday 10/12, 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10/13 10am - 4pm, Rain or Shine. Free
event. A show and sale of fine art and crafts on private porches and lawns, in beautiful, historic downtown Lititz, PA! A Chinese
Auction will be held and the Manor's cafe will open to the public. Information: Moravian Manor - 717-626-0214
October 27, 2008 - Lititz Lions Halloween Parade - In downtown Lititz, starting at 7pm. In case of inclement weather the parade
will be canceled & there is NO rain date. Sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club. Information: www.lititzlions.org
NOVEMBER
November 28-29, 2008 - Black Friday Weekend - Shop beautiful, historic downtown Lititz, with many shops, boutiques, museums,
restaurants, Inns, B&B's and more! Many stores will have extended hours Friday night for late shopping. For a list of our member
businesses and annual events, please visit www.shoplititz.com
DECEMBER
December 5 – 6, 2008 - Hometown Christmas Weekend Some new twists will be added to this weekend in 2008 courtesy of the
Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area! Tree lighting and songfest in Lititz Springs Park. Santa will arrive and join in the festivities on Friday
evening and his visiting hours for the holidays will start that night. On Sat. Dec. 6th, Santa and the Mrs. will take their traditional
morning fire engine ride about town on Lititz Fire Company's # 1 engine. They will then take up visiting hours for the rest of the holiday
season.
For more information on the new and exciting additions to this event please visit www.lititzchocolatewalk.org.
Regular visiting hours thereafter will be: Fridays, 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m
*****Some events, dates, times, and sites are subject to change.******
LITITZ ATTRACTIONS
Picture a pleasant stroll along tree-lined streets in Old Town Lititz. Unique shops, restaurants and museums compliment the 250 year
old heritage and architecture.
NEW!! Penn Cinema. Brand new, state of the art movie theater right here in Lititz. Located across from the Lancaster Airport on
Airport Road. 717.626.7720. www.penncinema.com
539 ART & FRAMERY - 47 E. Main St.
ALWAYS NEW TO YOU CONSIGNMENT - 21 S. Broad St.
THE BARKING LAMB - 49 N. Broad St.
CREATIVITY FOR YOUR HOME & GARDEN - 55 E. Main St.
ENGLISH'S COUNTRY CORNER - 39 E. Main St.
FORGET ME NOT - 61 E. Main St.
GYPSY HILL GALLERY - 47 E. Main St.
HEAVENLY SOAPS & SCENTS - 37 E. Main St.
HESS CLOTHING - 11 S. Broad St.
HIGH SPORTS, INC. - 727 Furnace Hill Pike
KATHY'S FOLK ART & RUG HOOKING - 29 S. Broad St.
LINDEN HALL SCHOOL - 212 E. Main St.
LITITZ MUSEUM AND MUELLER HOUSE - 145 E. Main St.
LITITZ SPRINGS PARK - Route 501 & Main Street
LITITZ WATCH COMPANY - 119 N. Broad St.
MAIN STREET PEDDLER - 22 E. Main St.
MOMMY AND ME - 34 E. Main St.
MORAVIAN CHURCH SQUARE - Main Street
NEXT TO NEW FINE FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT - 41 S. Broad St.
POTS BY DePERROT - 201 S. Locust St.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S CORNER - 201 N. Broad St.
STURGIS PRETZEL HOUSE - 219 E. Main St.
SUE'S BACK PORCH - 26 E. Main St.
THE TEDDY BEAR EMPORIUM, LTD. - 51 N. Broad St.
THE BARKING LAMB - 49 N. Broad St.
THE HERB SHOP - 18-20 E. Main St.
THE NORTH STAR - 53 N. Broad St.
THE SASSY TASSEL - 35 E. Main St.
THE WOOD DUCK - 23 N. Broad St. (Rear)
TIGER'S EYE - 49 E. Main St.
WILBUR CHOCOLATE'S CANDY AMERICANA MUSEUM - 48 N. Broad St.,
RESTAURANTS/COFFEE SHOPS
A PERFECT BLEND - 27 E. Main St. - Tea House and Restaurant
CAFE CAPRICCIO - Warwick Plaza - Great Italian Restaurant and incredible Pizza
CAFE CHOCOLATE - Main St. - Incredible and healthy chocolate treats - also great food!
DANNER'S DELI - 53 E. Main St. - Really good little deli right on Main St.
DOSIE DOUGH - 45 S. Broad St. - Coffee, fresh sweet rolls, bagels and sandwiches
GENERAL SUTTER INN - 14 East Main St. - Upscale fine dining - our favorite!
GLASSMYER'S rESTAURANT- 23 N. Broad St.- Locals favorite - breakfast and lunch only
GRECO'S ITALIAN ICES - 49 N. Broad St. (Rear) - Homemade ice cream and sandwiches
ISAAC'S RESTAURANT - 4 Trolley Run Rd. - Good, different and healthy options
LITITZ FAMILY CUPBOARD RESTAURANT & BUFFET - 12 West Newport Rd. - Best buffet around!
METRO PIZZA - N. Broad St. - Take out only - good pizza
THE PANTRY - N. Broad St. - Friendly place with varied hometown menu
ROMA PIZZA - 54 E. Main St. - Eat in or take out pizza
SCOOTER'S RESTAURANT - 921 Lititz Pike - Good food, bar, popular place
SPILL THE BEANS - 43 E. Main St. - Coffee, bagels, and sandwiches
LANCASTER COUNTY INFORMATION
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is as diverse and fascinating as it is scenic. When people think about Lancaster County and the
Pennsylvania Dutch Country, they often think about the Amish.
There are many ways to explore and learn about the fascinating Amish culture and lifestyle while you are here. Come and enjoy our
beautiful rolling farmlands, take a horse and buggy ride or a steam train ride through our peaceful countryside where our Amish neighbors
still live without the use of electricity and motor vehicles. Discover Amish communities where life moves at a slower pace and centers
around time-honored traditions and values.
You'll find beautiful scenery dotted with one-room schoolhouses and wooden covered bridges, modern farm machinery being pulled
behind four-and six-mule teams, homemade clothing and quilts gently blowing in the breeze, and where you'll hear the clip-clop of horses'
hooves echoing down quiet country roads. Tour the covered bridges as you enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and make sure you stop for
some Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. This is an area that visitors have grown to love. Wherever you go here you'll find Pennsylvania Dutch
hospitality and individualized attention.
However, once people arrive here, they begin to realize the broad diversity of unique attractions for all ages! Our world famous stage
shows, incredible food, fantastic outlet and antique shopping, our historical heritage, and the fun activities for all ages often cause
visitors to stay longer than they had planned!
The relaxing atmosphere, the peaceful scenery, and the variety of our many unique attractions and family activities have made Lancaster
County one of America's favorite vacation destinations. Over five million people visit Lancaster County each year. Come see us and
we know you'll have a wonderful time!
http://www.padutchcountry.com/my_pa_dutch/download_map_and_visitors_guide.asp
To find out more about our area, visit the official Pennsylvania Dutch Country website or download the official PA Dutch Country
Map and Visitors Guide.
LANCASTER COUNTY ATTRACTIONS THAT SHOULDN'T BE MISSED!!
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from the Rockvale Square Outlets), Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-648-4102, 717-397-7700.
The music never stops at "Lancaster's Entertainment Showplace." American Music Theatre presents two spectacular music revues: "The Revue"
(April 1 - Oct. 14) and "AMT Christmas" (Nov. 2 - Dec. 30), and plays host to over 50 celebrity concerts every year.
Amish Farm and House
2395 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-394-6185
Learn about the Old Order Amish of Lancaster County on a guided house tour. Explore the 25-acre working farm, investigate the barns and see
the farm animals. Amish buggy rides and playground available. Open daily year round.
Balloon Flights Daily by the United States Hot Air Balloon Team
Lancaster Host Resort Inn, 800-763-5987
The best year-round Amish/PA Dutch farmland adventure tours available. Experience real fun for all ages. Call now to reserve your flight. One-
hour flight -- $169.00 per person
Biblical Tabernacle Reproduction
Mennonite Information Center, 2209 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-0954
Visit the full-size reproduction of Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness, designed from Biblical descriptions in the book of Exodus. Lecture tours
explain the history and spiritual significance of this dwelling place of God among his people. Guests representing many faiths and cultures from all
over the world have found this fascinating.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-898-1900
Dinner and a Broadway musical with nationally selected performers and a live orchestra. Great entertainment!!
Landis Valley Museum - 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA. A large outdoor museum demonstrating Pennsylvania German Rural Heritage.
Demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills serve to interpret and preserve the past PA German rural life including printing, leatherwork, pottery
making, spinning and weaving. High quality and informative for those who are looking back to the past. Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:
00 pm, Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. 717.569.0401.
Mount Gretna This was originally a camp meeting, now it’s a quaint little town tucked away in the woods with a very unique summer events
calendar. One of the best place for the arts and entertainment in the county. Classical, Jazz and Gospel music are routinely performed here each
year. Highly recommended.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - The Faire, beginning Monday August 11-12 through October 27-28, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM is only part of
this unique entertainment venue! Don't miss the winery, theater, Celtic fling, the mansion and many more events throughout the year. Just 15 minutes
up the road.
Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 717-299-4300, 800-292-4301
All Comedy, All the Time! Fine dining and critically acclaimed shows in Paradise, PA. When was the last time you had a good laugh? America's only
all comedy dinner theatre! Call for tickets 717.299.4300 or order on-line.
Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre
Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7800
Sight & Sound brings the Bible to life on one of the world's largest live performance stages. Join us for "Noah, The Musical", June 19 - October
23, 2004. Celebrate Christmas with "The Miracle of Christmas" November 13, 2004 - January 8, 2005. Backstage tours are available.
Living Waters Theatre
Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7800
Sight & Sound® places you in the heart of the action in this intimate 650-seat live theatre setting. The biblical story "Abraham & Sarah" comes to
life on stage April 3 - October 23, 2004. Then join us for "Making Memories - The Christmas Watershow", November 13, 2004 - January 8, 2005.
RIDE A TRAIN!!!
Strasburg Railroad - Founded in 1832, the Strasburg Rail Road celebrates the 175th Anniversary of its railroad charter in 2007. Ride the
Cagney Steam Train, a miniature version; operate a hand-powered Pump Car or watch the little ones "steer" the pint-sized Cranky Car. Browse
the Thomas™ Toy Store. Discover an amazing railroad bookstore and railfan shop filled with apparel and merchandise.
Don't forget to bring your appetite. You can enjoy food, drinks and entertainment while riding aboard Strasburg Rail Road, or grab a bite at our
Trackside Café. See Dining Options.
The Milk & Honey Line. This is the "other train ride" that most people don't know about. The Middletown & Hummelstown (Milk & Honey)
Line. Thirty minutes to west. They take you to the Indian Echo Caverns and return. You can ride the train, tour the beautiful caverns and return on
the train. A great way to spend the day.
Indian Echo Caverns is just thirty minutes to the west of us. This is where the Susquehannock Indians came to 300 years ago. There are 5
"rooms" and 3 cavern lakes. For a special treat, Ride the M&H Railroad to get to the Caverns. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 to 6.
Remainder of the year, 10 to 4.
Choo Choo Barn - Traintown USA
Route 741 East, Box 130, Strasburg, PA 17579, 800-450-2920
See Lancaster County like you've never seen it before, captured in miniature! Built by hand over the last 60 years, the Choo Choo Barn is home
to over 150 animated figures and 22 operating trains. Featured in Lionel Train's "Historic Layout Series". Don't forget your camera! Open daily,
April - December.
Lancaster Barnstormers Minor League Baseball - Lancaster's own minor league baseball team! Take a trip to their beautiful new park and
have a great time watching a really good team!
Wolf Sanctuary of PA WOLVES!!! There are only thirteen wolf sanctuaries in the nation, and one of them is just 5 minutes up the road, next
to Speedwell Forge Lake. Their purpose is to save and preserve the Wolf; to give back to the wolf their dignity and as much freedom as possible.
They have over thirty wolves here on 25 acres. They include the Eastern Timber Wolf, Western Timber Wolf, Arctic Tundra Wolf, British
Buffalo Wolf and the Colombian Buffalo Wolf. The Buffalo Wolves are nearly extinct in the US. Tours are available by appointment only, call
717.626.4617.
FREE THINGS TO DO IN LANCASTER COUNTY!!
Middlecreek Wild Life Area. If you want to see birds and wildlife, this is it!!! Only a 20 minute drive from here into the woods. Geese, ducks,
eagles, swans, deer, grouse, pheasants, bob-tail quail, rabbits and over 400 different kinds of wildflowers. There are hiking trails through out. The
Visitor Center is open to the public from March 1 through November 30 and is free. One wall of windows with tables of binoculars gives everyone
the opportunity to see incredible amounts of birds. A movie is shown along with displays and information on wildlife. This is the year-round home for
about 5,000 geese and in early spring over 40,000 snow geese make this one of their regular migration route stops. A great outdoors place to bring
the kids!
HIKING - The Conestoga Trail runs north to south through Lancaster County. It begins four miles north of Brickerville at the intersection
of Route 322 and Horseshoe Trail and continues 65 miles south to the Norman Wood Bridge (Route 372) just below the Holtwood Dam. This
trail passes within 5 miles of the B&B. Here on the northern end, you'll find rolling wooded hills that turn into the rich farm meadows and fields that
you expect find in Lancaster County. This trail passes 5 covered bridges, old mills and historic houses. The southern 15 miles is in the river hills with
some beautiful vistas overlooking the Susquehanna River. If you want to see the real Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this is absolutely the best way to
do it!
The Horseshoe Trail is a 140 mile trail that actually extends from Valley Forge, near Philadelphia, to the Appalachian Trail, 12 miles north of
Hershey. It passes within 10 miles of our B&B and goes through miles of State Game Lands in our section. Here you can hike and ride
horseback.
Mt Gretna Trails. There is a nice trail near Mt. Gretna that goes to a hill top. Good for the Sunday afternoon hiker, not too intense.
Afterwards, stop by the Jigger Shop to get some ice cream or a sundae.
Demuth Foundation - There's no admission charge for you and your family to visit the Demuth Foundation to see the preserved home and
gardens of the renowned American modernist artist Charles Demuth (1883-1935). 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-299-9940.
Dutchland Quilt Patch – Local Amish and Mennonite women demonstrate
quilting Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 - 5:00 at 2851 Lincoln Highway East,
Ronks, PA 17572, 800-411-3221.
George's Woodcrafts – See craftsmen at work building solid wood furniture of walnut, oak and cherry. Five show rooms of finished furniture
and gifts. 9 Reichs Church Road, Marietta. 717-426-1004 or 426-1685.
Go Antiquing – Adamstown, Pennsylvania is known as the Sunday Antiques Capital. You'll find one of the largest concentrations of antiques in
the nation. Also, numerous other antique shops and markets can be found throughout Lancaster County. To get a link to the Antiques Shopping
Directory, click here.
Go To Market – Visit Lancaster County's Farmers Markets, where you'll find stands overflowing all year with fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses,
flowers, herbs, baked goods and crafts. The Central Market in center city Lancaster is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the
nation. It's open Tuesdays and Fridays. Root's Country Market and Auction, located just off of Route 72 in Manheim, is open Tuesday's. The
Green Dragon Market and Auction in Ephrata is open Friday's.
Go Parking – Central Park on the southern edge of Lancaster City, offers picnicking, ball fields, volleyball and tennis courts, playground, stream
fishing, fitness and hiking trails, and historical sites. Chickies Rock Park, off Route 441 between Columbia and Marietta, offers a fabulous scenic
overlook of the Susquehanna River along with hiking trails. Long's Park, at Harrisburg Pike and U.S. Route 30 has huge children's play areas, a
large pond where you can feed ducks and geese, a petting zoo, and occasional free concerts. Muddy Run Recreation Park south of Lancaster at
172 Bethesda Church Rd. W. in Holtwood offers facilities for fishing, picnicking and boating (electric, row & paddle --*fee for boat rentals), plus
ball fields, hiking trails, and playground equipment.
Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County – Museum and education center dedicated to the exhibition, research and preservation of
Lancaster County decorative arts from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Free to individuals; charge for groups requesting guided tour. Penn
Square, Lancaster. 717-299-6440.
Herr Foods, Inc. – Free video presentation and tour of a snack foods production plant. Over 20 items include popcorn, chips and pretzels. Box
300, Nottingham. 800-284-7488.
Hershey Farm - Free walking trail, free self-guided tour of their flower and vegetable gardens, free children's play areas, free photo
opportunities with various Amish buggies, and free on-site farm animals to see. Route 896, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-8635, 800-827-8635.
Hershey's Chocolate World – Enjoy a free chocolate making tour. Visitors Center also provides information on other Hershey area
attractions. Free 2 hour parking in Chocolate World lot. Park Blvd., Hershey. 717-534-4900.
Intercourse Canning Company – Come to the Cannery. Viewing the cannery is free and so is sampling a variety of pickles, vegetables, relishes,
salads, jams and jellies. 3612 E. Newport Road, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-0156.
Kauffman's Hardware & Countrywares, Inc. – Take a step back in time in their 18th century building. Discover three floors of unique
shopping and local history six days a week. 201-215 East Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557, 717-354-4606.
Kitchen Kettle Village – See jams, jellies, and relishes being made, and sample the finished products in this quaint village of shops. Route 340,
Intercourse. 717-768-8261.
Lancaster Graphics Gallery – Visit an art gallery specializing in posters and limited edition prints of and about the Lancaster area. 34 N. Water
St., Lancaster. 717-397-5552.
Lancaster Museum of Art - Permanent and changing exhibits of regional, national, and international artists. 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster,
PA 17602. 717-394-3497.
Lancaster Newspaper Newseum – A multi-media sidewalk-access news museum showing equipment from by-gone newspaper production
methods, the evolution of newspapers spanning 200 years, and more. 28 S. Queen St., Lancaster. 717-291-8676.
Mennonite Information Center – Enjoy the walk-through exhibit area describing the Mennonite way of life along with a free film in their theater
at 2209 Millstream Road, Lancaster. 717-299-0954.
Old Candle Barn – See candle making and quilting demonstrations; gift shop filled with hand-dipped candles and crafts. 3551A Old
Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse. 717-768-3231.
The Outhouse – Not what you'd expect! This combination store and fun house is truly an enjoyable
experience for all ages. Ask for a free foot of chocolate when you're there. In the Village of Dutch
Delights, 2853 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, PA 17572, 717-687-9580.
Pennsylvania Dutch Candies – Candy plant tours and bicycle museum. Manufactures, imports and distributes candies, snacks and ethnic PA
Dutch foods. 408 N. Baltimore Ave., Box 128, Mt. Holly Springs. 717-486-3496.
The People's Place Quilt Museum – Free admission. Open Mondays - Saturdays 9-5; closed Sundays. 3510 Old Philadelphia Pike,
Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-828-8218.
Rothman Gallery – This art gallery located at Franklin & Marshall College features rotating displays from the college's permanent collection of
paintings, frakturs, tinware, quilts, glassware, cabinetry, folk art and fine art. Steinman College Center, College Avenue, Lancaster. 717-291-3879.
Scenic Drive Through Covered Bridges – Explore the charm of covered bridges
throughout Lancaster County. You'll find 28 covered bridges along scenic back roads.
Pennsylvania is often recognized as the birthplace of covered bridge building. From the
1820s to 1900 there were about 1500 covered bridges built in Pennsylvania. Because many state residents realize the importance of these historic
bridges, Pennsylvania has the largest number of covered bridges in the nation. Today 219 bridges remain in 40 counties (Pennsylvania has a total of
67 counties). Lancaster County has more than any other county.
Scenic Drive Through Amish Farmlands – Explore the rolling Amish farmlands
throughout Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster County.
Stoudt's Microbrewery – One of the leading micro-brewers in the country. Free 45 minute tour of the microbrewery. Rt. 272 North,
Adamstown. 717-484-4385.
That Fish Place – See tropical fish, reptiles, and much more at the world's largest aquarium and pet supply store. Fascinating for all ages.
237 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-299-5691.
Wenger Gallery – Enjoy original fine art by Amish and Mennonite artists. Wenger Gallery is above Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant at 2811-A
Lincoln Hwy. E., Ronks, PA 17572, 717-687-5221.
Wilbur Chocolate Company Candy factory, outlet and museum exhibiting antique candy production
equipment and antique molds. See candy being made. 48 N. Broad St., Lititz. 717-626-3249.
Wine Tasting and Breweries - Numerous local vineyards offer free wine tasting and tours. See the PA Dutch website for a directory of local
Wineries and Breweries.
Lititz, Pennsylvania Dutch Country & Lancaster County
LITITZ - THE GEM OF LANCASTER COUNTY!
Lititz is nestled in the heart land of rich farming country in Lancaster County, just 7 miles north of
Lancaster city center. The earliest settlers were Swiss-German Mennonites in 1710 who fled religious persecution in Europe. They
were quickly followed by the Moravians and Amish. For its first century, the town remained a closed community, admitting only members
of the small Protestant sect of Moravians. Large colonial buildings to house members of the religion were built around a spacious
square. By the mid 1750's, only ten years after the arrival of its first settlers, Lititz was an established village. Settlers had built old
stone mills, wooden covered bridges and log homes. Many 18th Century town buildings have been wonderfully restored and can be
enjoyed as you walk through town. Numerous local farms have been owned perpetually by the same families for 200 years. Be sure to
stop by The Lititiz Museum to discover more about this wonderful town.
LITITZ EVENTS - 2008
No other small community in the United States hosts the quantity and diversity of events: antique, art and craft shows, ArtWalk and
Chocolate Walk, Summer Shopping Strolls, community park band shell performances, 4th of July festivals, historical re-ennactments,
antique car shows and parades and more! For more detailed information about these events, go to www.shoplititz.com
Second Friday
Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of the month. Each month Downtown Merchants are happy to
announce great family activities and entertainments, free and open to the public, in stores and venues throughout the downtown
shopping area. The 2nd Friday of each month year round, rain or shine, 5-9pm.
JANUARY
January 25, 2008 - Cask Ale Night at the General Sutter - 4:30
Cask Ale Fridays continues this month with a couple of superb ales. This month selection is the classic an English Bitter which is the
first beer to bear the name Ridgeway, and it is a proud flagship indeed: a perfect example of what the Brits call a 'session ale' - the kind of
beer you can sit with and enjoy endlessly as the hours roll by at the pub. In the south of England, they call their prized ale 'Bitter'
because, when it first appeared, it was distinguished by a crisp, refreshing hop bitterness. A good bitter is superbly drinkable, full of
flavor, but light in body and not so high in alcohol. Ridgeway Bitter is in this great tradition, but it is also entirely unique.
FEBRUARY
February 15-17, 2008 - Fire and Ice Festival
Friday, February 15, 2008 - One-block sculptures to be placed throughout downtown Lititz during daylight hours.
Live Ice Sculpturing of giant ice sculptures beginning at approximately 4:30 PM. Many retail shops and downtown restaurants will have
extended hours and Fire & Ice specials Friday Night Block Party - 5 to 9 PM; Entertainment, Food Venders, Games, Activities,
Marshmallow Roasts on Main Street, downtown Lititz.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Ice Sculptures available for viewing during daylight hours.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 11AM to 3PM is the Chili Cook-off. Twenty Chefs available with all "votes" going towards their
designated charities. Entertainment, Food, Games, Music, and GREAT Chili! Located at Lititz Elementary School, 20 S. Cedar
Street, just off Main Street. There is a $5 entry fee to sample all 20 chili's. Tickets will be available shortly and can be purchased in
advance. Call 717 625-2388 for more information.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 1AM to 3PM Winter Wonderland Carnival celebration at Lititz Elementary School in the
gymnasium. Cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and fun & games for kids of all ages.
Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Ice Sculptures available for viewing during daylight hours.
Some retail shops and downtown restaurants will have extended hours and Fire & Ice specials.
MAY
May 4, 2008 - Annual Plant Exchange and Sale - Held in the Mary Oehme Gardens directly behind the Lititz Museum on Main
Street.
JUNE
June 14, 2008 - AMBUCS 15th Annual Arts & Craft Show - Lititz Springs Park, 9am-4pm. Hand-crafted items, fine art &
photography.
Free rain or shine event.Information: 717-627-3439
June 20, 2008 - Movie Night in June - Lititz Springs Park; begins at 8:15pm. Free popcorn & movie - guests should bring their
own blankets or cushions. Information: Moravian Manor 717-626-0214
June 21, 2008 - Gala in the Gardens - Wine & cheese, mingling with friends, & bit of tripping the light fantastic!
June 27 & 28, 2008 - Antique Show & Huge Bake Sale - Sponsored by the Lititz Historical Foundation at John R Bonfield
Elementary
School. Friday June 27, 10am-6pm & Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm. Admission at door.
JULY
July 3, 2008 - Independence Day Parade at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club. Entertainment follows in Lititz Springs
Park. Information: www.lititzlions.org
July 4, 2008 - 191st Fourth of July Celebration in Lititz Springs Park. Rain date is Thursday, July 5, 2008. Gates open at noon;
entrance fee charged. Entertainment all day, including Baby Parade, Queen of Candles Pageant, 7000 candles illumination, hi-tech
fireworks display. Information: Lititz Springs Park Welcome Center, 717-626-8981.
July 26, 2008 - Village Art Association’s 41st Annual Outdoor Art Show - Sponsored by the Village Art Association. 9 a.
m.-5 p.m. Free rain or shine event. One of the most enjoyable and most highly regarded art shows along the east coast, don't miss it!
Local artists showcase and sell their stunning works. Information: www.lititzart.com or Deb Smith - 717-626-0866
AUGUST
August 9, 2008 - Lititz Rotary Craft Show – Lititz Springs Park and downtown streets 8am - 4pm. One of the biggest and most
popular craft shows on the east coast! Main Street and Broad Street will be closed down completely during this event. Off site
parking at the middle and high schools will be available. Free rain or shine event. Information: Robert Martin (717)626-6875
or email: pebblecreek12@dejazzd.com
August 10, 2008 - Evening of Music in the Gardens - Held in the lovely Mary Oehme Gardens, directly behind the Lititz Museum
on Main Street at 6:30pm. Bring your own lawn chair. Free event.
August 30, 2008- Fall Antique Show and Sale - Lititz Springs Park 9am – 4pm (Rain or Shine). Free admission.
Information: Millie Eby, (717) 626-5727
SEPTEMBER
September 13, 2008 – Teddy Bear Day in the Park, Sponsored by Lititz Women of Today - 10am - 3pm. Family-friendly fun!
Games, food, activities & the popular Teddy Bear Day Parade.
OCTOBER
Oct. 11th, 2008
Lititz Chocolate Walk
A "chocolate for charity" event (now in it's 7th year!) is sponsored by the Lititz Area Kiwanis Club and Wilbur Chocolate Co.
Chocolate and candy makers will be located in almost 2 doz. locations in historic downtown Lititz, demonstrating and selling their wares
from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Free admission to meet and greet all the chocolatiers-HOWEVER- for those true chocoholics,
Chocolate Walk buttons are sold so that the wearer of the button can receive a free sample at each of the stops along the route! The
buttons go on sale by July 1st at a cost of $ 15.00 each through Sept 30th, 2008, when the cost increases to $ 20.00 each. Buttons
are limited to only 2000 in number and we have sold out for the last 2 years, so we strongly advise patrons to purchase buttons
EARLY! ALL proceeds are donated to the Schreiber Pediatric Center, the Lititz Public Library, and Lititz Kiwanis children's
programs. Information: for tickets and all questions about this event, please call Caryn Griffiths at (717) 626-8141.
Caryn is located at Gypsy Hill Gallery, 47 E. Main St., Lititz, Pa. 17543 or visit www.lititzchocolatewalk.com.
Rain or Shine Event
October 12 & 13, 2008 - The Artisan's Porchwalk - Friday 10/12, 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10/13 10am - 4pm, Rain or Shine. Free
event. A show and sale of fine art and crafts on private porches and lawns, in beautiful, historic downtown Lititz, PA! A Chinese
Auction will be held and the Manor's cafe will open to the public. Information: Moravian Manor - 717-626-0214
October 27, 2008 - Lititz Lions Halloween Parade - In downtown Lititz, starting at 7pm. In case of inclement weather the parade
will be canceled & there is NO rain date. Sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club. Information: www.lititzlions.org
NOVEMBER
November 28-29, 2008 - Black Friday Weekend - Shop beautiful, historic downtown Lititz, with many shops, boutiques, museums,
restaurants, Inns, B&B's and more! Many stores will have extended hours Friday night for late shopping. For a list of our member
businesses and annual events, please visit www.shoplititz.com
DECEMBER
December 5 – 6, 2008 - Hometown Christmas Weekend Some new twists will be added to this weekend in 2008 courtesy of the
Kiwanis Club of the Lititz Area! Tree lighting and songfest in Lititz Springs Park. Santa will arrive and join in the festivities on Friday
evening and his visiting hours for the holidays will start that night. On Sat. Dec. 6th, Santa and the Mrs. will take their traditional
morning fire engine ride about town on Lititz Fire Company's # 1 engine. They will then take up visiting hours for the rest of the holiday
season.
For more information on the new and exciting additions to this event please visit www.lititzchocolatewalk.org.
Regular visiting hours thereafter will be: Fridays, 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m
*****Some events, dates, times, and sites are subject to change.******
LITITZ ATTRACTIONS
Picture a pleasant stroll along tree-lined streets in Old Town Lititz. Unique shops, restaurants and museums compliment the 250 year
old heritage and architecture.
NEW!! Penn Cinema. Brand new, state of the art movie theater right here in Lititz. Located across from the Lancaster Airport on
Airport Road. 717.626.7720. www.penncinema.com
539 ART & FRAMERY - 47 E. Main St.
ALWAYS NEW TO YOU CONSIGNMENT - 21 S. Broad St.
THE BARKING LAMB - 49 N. Broad St.
CREATIVITY FOR YOUR HOME & GARDEN - 55 E. Main St.
ENGLISH'S COUNTRY CORNER - 39 E. Main St.
FORGET ME NOT - 61 E. Main St.
GYPSY HILL GALLERY - 47 E. Main St.
HEAVENLY SOAPS & SCENTS - 37 E. Main St.
HESS CLOTHING - 11 S. Broad St.
HIGH SPORTS, INC. - 727 Furnace Hill Pike
KATHY'S FOLK ART & RUG HOOKING - 29 S. Broad St.
LINDEN HALL SCHOOL - 212 E. Main St.
LITITZ MUSEUM AND MUELLER HOUSE - 145 E. Main St.
LITITZ SPRINGS PARK - Route 501 & Main Street
LITITZ WATCH COMPANY - 119 N. Broad St.
MAIN STREET PEDDLER - 22 E. Main St.
MOMMY AND ME - 34 E. Main St.
MORAVIAN CHURCH SQUARE - Main Street
NEXT TO NEW FINE FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT - 41 S. Broad St.
POTS BY DePERROT - 201 S. Locust St.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S CORNER - 201 N. Broad St.
STURGIS PRETZEL HOUSE - 219 E. Main St.
SUE'S BACK PORCH - 26 E. Main St.
THE TEDDY BEAR EMPORIUM, LTD. - 51 N. Broad St.
THE BARKING LAMB - 49 N. Broad St.
THE HERB SHOP - 18-20 E. Main St.
THE NORTH STAR - 53 N. Broad St.
THE SASSY TASSEL - 35 E. Main St.
THE WOOD DUCK - 23 N. Broad St. (Rear)
TIGER'S EYE - 49 E. Main St.
WILBUR CHOCOLATE'S CANDY AMERICANA MUSEUM - 48 N. Broad St.,
RESTAURANTS/COFFEE SHOPS
A PERFECT BLEND - 27 E. Main St. - Tea House and Restaurant
CAFE CAPRICCIO - Warwick Plaza - Great Italian Restaurant and incredible Pizza
CAFE CHOCOLATE - Main St. - Incredible and healthy chocolate treats - also great food!
DANNER'S DELI - 53 E. Main St. - Really good little deli right on Main St.
DOSIE DOUGH - 45 S. Broad St. - Coffee, fresh sweet rolls, bagels and sandwiches
GENERAL SUTTER INN - 14 East Main St. - Upscale fine dining - our favorite!
GLASSMYER'S rESTAURANT- 23 N. Broad St.- Locals favorite - breakfast and lunch only
GRECO'S ITALIAN ICES - 49 N. Broad St. (Rear) - Homemade ice cream and sandwiches
ISAAC'S RESTAURANT - 4 Trolley Run Rd. - Good, different and healthy options
LITITZ FAMILY CUPBOARD RESTAURANT & BUFFET - 12 West Newport Rd. - Best buffet around!
METRO PIZZA - N. Broad St. - Take out only - good pizza
THE PANTRY - N. Broad St. - Friendly place with varied hometown menu
ROMA PIZZA - 54 E. Main St. - Eat in or take out pizza
SCOOTER'S RESTAURANT - 921 Lititz Pike - Good food, bar, popular place
SPILL THE BEANS - 43 E. Main St. - Coffee, bagels, and sandwiches
LANCASTER COUNTY INFORMATION
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is as diverse and fascinating as it is scenic. When people think about Lancaster County and the
Pennsylvania Dutch Country, they often think about the Amish.
There are many ways to explore and learn about the fascinating Amish culture and lifestyle while you are here. Come and enjoy our
beautiful rolling farmlands, take a horse and buggy ride or a steam train ride through our peaceful countryside where our Amish neighbors
still live without the use of electricity and motor vehicles. Discover Amish communities where life moves at a slower pace and centers
around time-honored traditions and values.
You'll find beautiful scenery dotted with one-room schoolhouses and wooden covered bridges, modern farm machinery being pulled
behind four-and six-mule teams, homemade clothing and quilts gently blowing in the breeze, and where you'll hear the clip-clop of horses'
hooves echoing down quiet country roads. Tour the covered bridges as you enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and make sure you stop for
some Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. This is an area that visitors have grown to love. Wherever you go here you'll find Pennsylvania Dutch
hospitality and individualized attention.
However, once people arrive here, they begin to realize the broad diversity of unique attractions for all ages! Our world famous stage
shows, incredible food, fantastic outlet and antique shopping, our historical heritage, and the fun activities for all ages often cause
visitors to stay longer than they had planned!
The relaxing atmosphere, the peaceful scenery, and the variety of our many unique attractions and family activities have made Lancaster
County one of America's favorite vacation destinations. Over five million people visit Lancaster County each year. Come see us and
we know you'll have a wonderful time!
http://www.padutchcountry.com/my_pa_dutch/download_map_and_visitors_guide.asp
To find out more about our area, visit the official Pennsylvania Dutch Country website or download the official PA Dutch Country
Map and Visitors Guide.
LANCASTER COUNTY ATTRACTIONS THAT SHOULDN'T BE MISSED!!
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from the Rockvale Square Outlets), Lancaster, PA 17602, 800-648-4102, 717-397-7700.
The music never stops at "Lancaster's Entertainment Showplace." American Music Theatre presents two spectacular music revues: "The Revue"
(April 1 - Oct. 14) and "AMT Christmas" (Nov. 2 - Dec. 30), and plays host to over 50 celebrity concerts every year.
Amish Farm and House
2395 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-394-6185
Learn about the Old Order Amish of Lancaster County on a guided house tour. Explore the 25-acre working farm, investigate the barns and see
the farm animals. Amish buggy rides and playground available. Open daily year round.
Balloon Flights Daily by the United States Hot Air Balloon Team
Lancaster Host Resort Inn, 800-763-5987
The best year-round Amish/PA Dutch farmland adventure tours available. Experience real fun for all ages. Call now to reserve your flight. One-
hour flight -- $169.00 per person
Biblical Tabernacle Reproduction
Mennonite Information Center, 2209 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-0954
Visit the full-size reproduction of Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness, designed from Biblical descriptions in the book of Exodus. Lecture tours
explain the history and spiritual significance of this dwelling place of God among his people. Guests representing many faiths and cultures from all
over the world have found this fascinating.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-898-1900
Dinner and a Broadway musical with nationally selected performers and a live orchestra. Great entertainment!!
Landis Valley Museum - 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA. A large outdoor museum demonstrating Pennsylvania German Rural Heritage.
Demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills serve to interpret and preserve the past PA German rural life including printing, leatherwork, pottery
making, spinning and weaving. High quality and informative for those who are looking back to the past. Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:
00 pm, Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. 717.569.0401.
Mount Gretna This was originally a camp meeting, now it’s a quaint little town tucked away in the woods with a very unique summer events
calendar. One of the best place for the arts and entertainment in the county. Classical, Jazz and Gospel music are routinely performed here each
year. Highly recommended.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - The Faire, beginning Monday August 11-12 through October 27-28, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM is only part of
this unique entertainment venue! Don't miss the winery, theater, Celtic fling, the mansion and many more events throughout the year. Just 15 minutes
up the road.
Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 717-299-4300, 800-292-4301
All Comedy, All the Time! Fine dining and critically acclaimed shows in Paradise, PA. When was the last time you had a good laugh? America's only
all comedy dinner theatre! Call for tickets 717.299.4300 or order on-line.
Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre
Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7800
Sight & Sound brings the Bible to life on one of the world's largest live performance stages. Join us for "Noah, The Musical", June 19 - October
23, 2004. Celebrate Christmas with "The Miracle of Christmas" November 13, 2004 - January 8, 2005. Backstage tours are available.
Living Waters Theatre
Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-7800
Sight & Sound® places you in the heart of the action in this intimate 650-seat live theatre setting. The biblical story "Abraham & Sarah" comes to
life on stage April 3 - October 23, 2004. Then join us for "Making Memories - The Christmas Watershow", November 13, 2004 - January 8, 2005.
RIDE A TRAIN!!!
Strasburg Railroad - Founded in 1832, the Strasburg Rail Road celebrates the 175th Anniversary of its railroad charter in 2007. Ride the
Cagney Steam Train, a miniature version; operate a hand-powered Pump Car or watch the little ones "steer" the pint-sized Cranky Car. Browse
the Thomas™ Toy Store. Discover an amazing railroad bookstore and railfan shop filled with apparel and merchandise.
Don't forget to bring your appetite. You can enjoy food, drinks and entertainment while riding aboard Strasburg Rail Road, or grab a bite at our
Trackside Café. See Dining Options.
The Milk & Honey Line. This is the "other train ride" that most people don't know about. The Middletown & Hummelstown (Milk & Honey)
Line. Thirty minutes to west. They take you to the Indian Echo Caverns and return. You can ride the train, tour the beautiful caverns and return on
the train. A great way to spend the day.
Indian Echo Caverns is just thirty minutes to the west of us. This is where the Susquehannock Indians came to 300 years ago. There are 5
"rooms" and 3 cavern lakes. For a special treat, Ride the M&H Railroad to get to the Caverns. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 to 6.
Remainder of the year, 10 to 4.
Choo Choo Barn - Traintown USA
Route 741 East, Box 130, Strasburg, PA 17579, 800-450-2920
See Lancaster County like you've never seen it before, captured in miniature! Built by hand over the last 60 years, the Choo Choo Barn is home
to over 150 animated figures and 22 operating trains. Featured in Lionel Train's "Historic Layout Series". Don't forget your camera! Open daily,
April - December.
Lancaster Barnstormers Minor League Baseball - Lancaster's own minor league baseball team! Take a trip to their beautiful new park and
have a great time watching a really good team!
Wolf Sanctuary of PA WOLVES!!! There are only thirteen wolf sanctuaries in the nation, and one of them is just 5 minutes up the road, next
to Speedwell Forge Lake. Their purpose is to save and preserve the Wolf; to give back to the wolf their dignity and as much freedom as possible.
They have over thirty wolves here on 25 acres. They include the Eastern Timber Wolf, Western Timber Wolf, Arctic Tundra Wolf, British
Buffalo Wolf and the Colombian Buffalo Wolf. The Buffalo Wolves are nearly extinct in the US. Tours are available by appointment only, call
717.626.4617.
FREE THINGS TO DO IN LANCASTER COUNTY!!
Middlecreek Wild Life Area. If you want to see birds and wildlife, this is it!!! Only a 20 minute drive from here into the woods. Geese, ducks,
eagles, swans, deer, grouse, pheasants, bob-tail quail, rabbits and over 400 different kinds of wildflowers. There are hiking trails through out. The
Visitor Center is open to the public from March 1 through November 30 and is free. One wall of windows with tables of binoculars gives everyone
the opportunity to see incredible amounts of birds. A movie is shown along with displays and information on wildlife. This is the year-round home for
about 5,000 geese and in early spring over 40,000 snow geese make this one of their regular migration route stops. A great outdoors place to bring
the kids!
HIKING - The Conestoga Trail runs north to south through Lancaster County. It begins four miles north of Brickerville at the intersection
of Route 322 and Horseshoe Trail and continues 65 miles south to the Norman Wood Bridge (Route 372) just below the Holtwood Dam. This
trail passes within 5 miles of the B&B. Here on the northern end, you'll find rolling wooded hills that turn into the rich farm meadows and fields that
you expect find in Lancaster County. This trail passes 5 covered bridges, old mills and historic houses. The southern 15 miles is in the river hills with
some beautiful vistas overlooking the Susquehanna River. If you want to see the real Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this is absolutely the best way to
do it!
The Horseshoe Trail is a 140 mile trail that actually extends from Valley Forge, near Philadelphia, to the Appalachian Trail, 12 miles north of
Hershey. It passes within 10 miles of our B&B and goes through miles of State Game Lands in our section. Here you can hike and ride
horseback.
Mt Gretna Trails. There is a nice trail near Mt. Gretna that goes to a hill top. Good for the Sunday afternoon hiker, not too intense.
Afterwards, stop by the Jigger Shop to get some ice cream or a sundae.
Demuth Foundation - There's no admission charge for you and your family to visit the Demuth Foundation to see the preserved home and
gardens of the renowned American modernist artist Charles Demuth (1883-1935). 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-299-9940.
Dutchland Quilt Patch – Local Amish and Mennonite women demonstrate
quilting Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 - 5:00 at 2851 Lincoln Highway East,
Ronks, PA 17572, 800-411-3221.
George's Woodcrafts – See craftsmen at work building solid wood furniture of walnut, oak and cherry. Five show rooms of finished furniture
and gifts. 9 Reichs Church Road, Marietta. 717-426-1004 or 426-1685.
Go Antiquing – Adamstown, Pennsylvania is known as the Sunday Antiques Capital. You'll find one of the largest concentrations of antiques in
the nation. Also, numerous other antique shops and markets can be found throughout Lancaster County. To get a link to the Antiques Shopping
Directory, click here.
Go To Market – Visit Lancaster County's Farmers Markets, where you'll find stands overflowing all year with fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses,
flowers, herbs, baked goods and crafts. The Central Market in center city Lancaster is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the
nation. It's open Tuesdays and Fridays. Root's Country Market and Auction, located just off of Route 72 in Manheim, is open Tuesday's. The
Green Dragon Market and Auction in Ephrata is open Friday's.
Go Parking – Central Park on the southern edge of Lancaster City, offers picnicking, ball fields, volleyball and tennis courts, playground, stream
fishing, fitness and hiking trails, and historical sites. Chickies Rock Park, off Route 441 between Columbia and Marietta, offers a fabulous scenic
overlook of the Susquehanna River along with hiking trails. Long's Park, at Harrisburg Pike and U.S. Route 30 has huge children's play areas, a
large pond where you can feed ducks and geese, a petting zoo, and occasional free concerts. Muddy Run Recreation Park south of Lancaster at
172 Bethesda Church Rd. W. in Holtwood offers facilities for fishing, picnicking and boating (electric, row & paddle --*fee for boat rentals), plus
ball fields, hiking trails, and playground equipment.
Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County – Museum and education center dedicated to the exhibition, research and preservation of
Lancaster County decorative arts from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Free to individuals; charge for groups requesting guided tour. Penn
Square, Lancaster. 717-299-6440.
Herr Foods, Inc. – Free video presentation and tour of a snack foods production plant. Over 20 items include popcorn, chips and pretzels. Box
300, Nottingham. 800-284-7488.
Hershey Farm - Free walking trail, free self-guided tour of their flower and vegetable gardens, free children's play areas, free photo
opportunities with various Amish buggies, and free on-site farm animals to see. Route 896, Strasburg, PA 17579, 717-687-8635, 800-827-8635.
Hershey's Chocolate World – Enjoy a free chocolate making tour. Visitors Center also provides information on other Hershey area
attractions. Free 2 hour parking in Chocolate World lot. Park Blvd., Hershey. 717-534-4900.
Intercourse Canning Company – Come to the Cannery. Viewing the cannery is free and so is sampling a variety of pickles, vegetables, relishes,
salads, jams and jellies. 3612 E. Newport Road, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-0156.
Kauffman's Hardware & Countrywares, Inc. – Take a step back in time in their 18th century building. Discover three floors of unique
shopping and local history six days a week. 201-215 East Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557, 717-354-4606.
Kitchen Kettle Village – See jams, jellies, and relishes being made, and sample the finished products in this quaint village of shops. Route 340,
Intercourse. 717-768-8261.
Lancaster Graphics Gallery – Visit an art gallery specializing in posters and limited edition prints of and about the Lancaster area. 34 N. Water
St., Lancaster. 717-397-5552.
Lancaster Museum of Art - Permanent and changing exhibits of regional, national, and international artists. 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster,
PA 17602. 717-394-3497.
Lancaster Newspaper Newseum – A multi-media sidewalk-access news museum showing equipment from by-gone newspaper production
methods, the evolution of newspapers spanning 200 years, and more. 28 S. Queen St., Lancaster. 717-291-8676.
Mennonite Information Center – Enjoy the walk-through exhibit area describing the Mennonite way of life along with a free film in their theater
at 2209 Millstream Road, Lancaster. 717-299-0954.
Old Candle Barn – See candle making and quilting demonstrations; gift shop filled with hand-dipped candles and crafts. 3551A Old
Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse. 717-768-3231.
The Outhouse – Not what you'd expect! This combination store and fun house is truly an enjoyable
experience for all ages. Ask for a free foot of chocolate when you're there. In the Village of Dutch
Delights, 2853 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, PA 17572, 717-687-9580.
Pennsylvania Dutch Candies – Candy plant tours and bicycle museum. Manufactures, imports and distributes candies, snacks and ethnic PA
Dutch foods. 408 N. Baltimore Ave., Box 128, Mt. Holly Springs. 717-486-3496.
The People's Place Quilt Museum – Free admission. Open Mondays - Saturdays 9-5; closed Sundays. 3510 Old Philadelphia Pike,
Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-828-8218.
Rothman Gallery – This art gallery located at Franklin & Marshall College features rotating displays from the college's permanent collection of
paintings, frakturs, tinware, quilts, glassware, cabinetry, folk art and fine art. Steinman College Center, College Avenue, Lancaster. 717-291-3879.
Scenic Drive Through Covered Bridges – Explore the charm of covered bridges
throughout Lancaster County. You'll find 28 covered bridges along scenic back roads.
Pennsylvania is often recognized as the birthplace of covered bridge building. From the
1820s to 1900 there were about 1500 covered bridges built in Pennsylvania. Because many state residents realize the importance of these historic
bridges, Pennsylvania has the largest number of covered bridges in the nation. Today 219 bridges remain in 40 counties (Pennsylvania has a total of
67 counties). Lancaster County has more than any other county.
Scenic Drive Through Amish Farmlands – Explore the rolling Amish farmlands
throughout Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster County.
Stoudt's Microbrewery – One of the leading micro-brewers in the country. Free 45 minute tour of the microbrewery. Rt. 272 North,
Adamstown. 717-484-4385.
That Fish Place – See tropical fish, reptiles, and much more at the world's largest aquarium and pet supply store. Fascinating for all ages.
237 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-299-5691.
Wenger Gallery – Enjoy original fine art by Amish and Mennonite artists. Wenger Gallery is above Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant at 2811-A
Lincoln Hwy. E., Ronks, PA 17572, 717-687-5221.
Wilbur Chocolate Company Candy factory, outlet and museum exhibiting antique candy production
equipment and antique molds. See candy being made. 48 N. Broad St., Lititz. 717-626-3249.
Wine Tasting and Breweries - Numerous local vineyards offer free wine tasting and tours. See the PA Dutch website for a directory of local
Wineries and Breweries.
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