Written by Troobabiee7 on January 14, 2009
- I love a good road trip. There's nothing like rolling the windows down, cranking the music up, and hitting the wide, open road... even if it's just for a three hour trip. This...
Written by pippin on December 17, 2000
- I couldn't possibly talk about PA Dutch country without mentioning the food. Oh, the food... Do try it. If you are a foodie, some of these shouldn't be missed.
The local version of Chicken Pot Pie...
Written by EPearl on September 21, 2002
- For a different type of shopping, try a very large "flea market" located close enough to Lancaster. On Sunday mornings, beginning at sunrise, up to 400 vendors gather for your shopping pleasure. You...
Written by pippin on July 15, 2001
- Let's face it, the only reason people are coming to Lancaster, besides seeing spectacular countryside, is to see the Amish. Amish country isn't a zoo; the Amish people live, work and interact with the local...
Written by pippin on December 18, 2000
- A favorite for the kids is the STRASBURG RAIL ROAD on
East Main Street in Strasburg. You can take a short ride through the country on a real steam engine locomotive.
If you are into nature,...
Written by pippin on December 17, 2000
- Simply put, the "Plain" folk are the Amish, who strive to live a simple pure life without the entrapments of modern life. Yes, just like in the movie "Witness" they do refer to outsiders as...
Written by EPearl on September 17, 2002
- For a relaxing drive through the Amish countryside, try taking a buggy ride. You will ride through the back roads, listening to the stories, told by the buggy driver, about Amish life. Ride...
Written by cmcintire77 on February 4, 2005
- A must is to visit Shady Maple! There is an all-you-can-eat buffet that is huge! If visiting on a weekend, they are closed Sundays. Downstairs you can buy handcrafted items made in Amish country, even...
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