What are good places to visit while I stop by Lancaster, PA for the weekend?

Answer 1

There's actually quite a lot to do in the area, but it depends on what you're looking for. Do you enjoy shopping, sightseeing? Will you have your family with you?

Lancaster has a LOT of shopping. There are quite a number of outlet malls, plus all the antiques you could ever want (and then some). There are also Amish farmers markets, where you can pick up fresh produce and crafts.

The Wilbur chocolate factory is in Lititz; the Hershey factory & Hershey Park aren't far, either.

Dutch Wonderland is a popular amusement park for children:
http://www.dutchwonderland.com/

It may sound a little cheesy, but the corn maze? Is *awesome*. My boyfriend goes every year around Hallowe'en--we get a big group of people and go late at night (they have extra activities for the kids, but it's just as much fun for adults).
http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com

If you're interested in the Amish, there's a quilt museum in Intercourse (yes, Intercourse), plus buggy rides, folk festivals, and homesteads.

This time of year, the PA Renaissance Faire is held at the Mount Hope winery. In addition to performances, music, and jousting, there are some wonderful crafters and artisans. If you've never been, I highly recommend it!
http://www.parenfaire.com

In addition, there are a number of theatres and playhouses, spas, hiking trails, and restaurants.

For more information on the area, check out the visitors bureau website: http://www.padutchcountry.com/

Answer 2

If you are looking for the typical tourist stops, just head to Route 30 / Lincoln Highway East......that's were alot of the touristy things are, also the outlets. Intercourse, Paradise and Bird-in-hand are all popular attractions as well. There is a Visitor Center off the Greenfield Exit of Route 30. If you are in the area on Friday there is a great farmers market in Ephrata called The Green Dragon. Some really good antique-ing out that way too along North Reading Road/Adamstown area near the Turnpike.
Downtown Lancaster has some historical sights, Central Market, and some really cool shops and restaurants.
There is a beautiful place to hike/view wildlife called Middle Creek Wildlife Preserve...also known as "The Project" or "Project 70" to locals.
A big tourist favorite is Shady Maple ...its an all you can eat PA Dutch buffet. Can be a little crazy during the season...nice gift shop there. They do breakfast and lunch/dinner. Other great restaurants are Bubes Brewery in Mt. Joy, Hadyn Zugs in East Petersburg, Stoudts Black Angus in Adamstown, Silk City Diner in Denver...desserts to die for...Suko Thai in Mountville...
Other entertainment...Hands on House in Landis Valley... 80's Lanes and Games in Ephrata...Laser Dome in Lancaster and although this is in Lebanon County, you can take 72 N. to the PA Ren Faire.
Have fun!!

Answer 3

so some distance as places to eat, try relatives cabinet on Rt. 340 in chook-in-Hand or Hershey Farm in Strasburg. Miller's is excellent yet costly for what you get. additionally in Strasburg is the railroad which supplies you a distinctive thank you to ascertain the geographical area. in case you're in Strasburg take care of your self to a pair super ice cream on the Creamery. Kitchen Kettle Village in intercourse has a superb variety of super little shops and a shop with jams, jellies, baked products, etc you are able to pattern your way by using. To get slightly historic past on the Amish try the Amish journey Theater or the Amish Farm. in case you like Christmas, I fairly propose the national Christmas midsection, it has an magnificent reveal of Christmas products for the period of historic past and greater. Farmer's Markets are a brilliant thank you to pattern close by products. try the chook in Hand Farmer's industry or the significant industry in downtown Lancaster. green Dragon is quite a brilliant flea industry with a lot of non-Amish, non-Lancaster particular stuff which you will discover everywhere. you won't manage to triumph over the little stands the Amish have set up alongside the line the two for solid, selfmade nutrition. The buggy rides are a solid thought. The drivers are customarily Amish and Mennonite and those we had have been friendly and receptive to questions.

Answer 4

Lancaster has several great attractions, primarily Amish cultural centers, crafts, and arts.

If you have time, take a side trip to Intercourse, PA or Bird-In-Hand, PA. There are several great clusters of shops, Amish villages, etc along the way.

Answer 5

Tanger Outlets on Rt 30. as well as Rockvale Outlets on Rt 30.

Amazing Maize Maze (several acre corn maze on Cherry Crest Farms), off of Rt 30.

Answer 6

Landis Valley Museum is alot of fun
http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/

For some AWESOME food check out the Shady Maple (there's a store there, too!): http://www.shady-maple.com/

Answer 7

the bird in hand farmers market
kitchen kettle village--bird in hand
on Rt 30 there are two huge outlets--always good
strausburg railroad--train museum across the street~~

Answer 8

hershey park