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Lititz, PA
Enjoy the charm and history of an 18th century
stroll along tree-lined streets with unique
shops, inns, stores, galleries and a variety
of businesses. This
small town so well preserved, lined with small
shops, a tea room and the newest addition, a
chocolate bar, is also home to Wilber
Chocolate.
"What
a spectacular spot this is. I really didn't
want to leave"
Visitor’s
Bureau and Tourist Info sites:
Lancaster
County Visitors and Conference Bureau
The Official Site of the Pennsylvania Dutch
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mennonite
Information Center,
Historical Society & The Tabernacle Reproduction
Our knowledgeable staff
and exhibits interpret the faith and the practices
of Amish and Mennonite peoples, explain the
meaning and purpose of the original Old Testament
Tabernacle, and help area visitors to better
enjoy their visit to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Hershey,
PA
Visit the "Sweetest Place on Earth."
Longwood
Gardens
Just a little over an hour from the inn, it
is a wonderful drive through Amish country.
We just love this botanical garden of the DuPont
family.
Renningers
Flea Markets
This is the flea market of all flea markets.
"Your
inn is relaxing and nourishing to body and spirit.
"
- Nick and Kris
Restaurants
that we recommend:
The
General Sutter Inn
On the square in Lititz with a wonderful outdoor
patio in nice weather. Werner’s favorite
is their buffalo tenderloin!
The
Log Cabin
Known for their steak and seafood, the Log Cabin
is considered one of Lancaster’s best.
Groff's
Betty Groff made PA Dutch cooking famous. This
is her family restaurant.
Gibraltar’s
Mediterranean Grill
Lilly’s
on Main (Ephrata)
Who would think meatloaf could be served in
such style! Our guests rave about the raspberry
chicken.
Old
Greenfield Inn
Casual but nice atmosphere and great food.
Meritage
One of our favorites located in center city
Lancaster. Phone: 717-396-1189
The
Cameron Estate Inn and Restaurant
This is also the spot that we send folks looking
for an inn wedding.
Carrs
"Our
first time ever to stay at a B&B. This will
be hard to beat. We loved it."
- Carl and Kathleen, Greencastle, PA
Other
Area Attractions
The
Fulton Opera House
Built
in 1852, the Fulton features the graceful elegance
of the Victorian era. This national historic
landmark offers Behind-The-Scenes tours with
stories of some of the biggest names in entertainment
and the rich history that makes this theatre
unique. Follow this link for the scheduled performances
and tickets.
Sight
and Sound Millennium Theater
Inspirational
theater with sets to rival Broadway! Follow
the link for current productions and tickets.
American
Music Theater
A
wide variety of shows from Anne Murry to the
Capital Steps.
Nissley
Vineyards
One
does not usually think of vineyards in Lancaster
but Nissley Vineyards is located in Marietta
along the Susquehanna River. In the summer their
lawn concerts are a must see. Take a picnic
and enjoy an evening of music and dance in the
vineyard!
The
Ephrata Cloister
National
historic landmark founded in 1732. German religious
community. This is a beautiful place to walk,
and is an interesting place to visit. The tour
of the restored buildings is also interesting.
Cornwall
Iron Furnace
Cornwall Furnace, in blast from 1742 to 1883,
is one of the world's best-preserved 19th-century
charcoal iron making facilities. The massive
stone furnace, steam-powered air-blast machinery,
and several related buildings survive intact.
Primarily a producer of pig iron products, Cornwall
Furnace cast cannon for the American Revolution.
Demuth
Foundation
Restored
home and garden of early American modernist
painter Charles Demuth (1883-1935) in historic
downtown Lancaster are open to the public as
a museum with a permanent collection of Demuth
art and memorabilia and rotating exhibits. Adjacent
to the Demuth Tobacco Shop c. 1770 - the oldest
operating tobacco shop in America.
The
Hans Herr House
The
1719 Hans Herr House, built in that year by
Hans’ son Christian, is the oldest surviving
dwelling place of European settlers in what
is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is
the oldest still-standing Mennonite meeting
house in the Western Hemisphere. It is reputed
to have been the home of Hans Herr and his wife
Elizabeth. It was certainly the home of Christian
Herr and his wife Anna, and several of Christian
and Anna’s children. Both Hans Herr and
Christian Herr were bishops of the Mennonite
faith.
Landis
Valley Farm Museum
Landis
Valley Museum is a nationally significant living
history museum that collects, conserves, exhibits,
and interprets Pennsylvania German material,
culture, history and heritage from 1740 through
1940. Parts of the movie, ‘The Color Purple’
were filmed here.
Horst
Auction
This
is the classic estate auction site that has
auctions most Wednesdays.
Hot
Air Ballooning
For those wishing a balloon ride over Lancaster
County.
Pennsylvania
Renaissance Faire
Experience
the Fantasy of the Pennsylvania Renaissance
Faire!
Wheatland
The
Lancaster estate of President James Buchanan.
"...
such a relaxing and peaceful departure from
our hectic lives."
- This place is a gem. Doug and Elaine
