Learn about the craft of pretzel-making and try your hand at twisting your own pretzel.
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Take the 15-minute free tour of the Intercourse Pretzel Factory (A6). Celebrate every season with special events such as the Rhubarb Festival, the Seven Sweets and Sours Festival, and the Berry Jam Festival. There are unique shops to explore and sample Pennsylvania Dutch food. Founded in 1754, this has long been a destination for farmers to replenish supplies and socialize.
Coupons are available on their website.Īt the junction of PA-340 and PA-772 is the town of Intercourse. Then indulge in a traditional all-you-can-eat Pennsylvania Dutch dining experience. The theater uses multiple projection screens, a three dimensional set, and special effects to explore 400 years of Amish culture and tradition. At Plain and Fancy Farm and the Amish Experience Theater (A4), observe life on an Amish farm with a guided tour and buggy ride. Consider getting off-the beaten-track touring the Amish countryside, homes, one-room schoolhouses and covered bridges to the clip-clop of horses’ hooves. There are a number of Amish buggy ride businesses along the route. Bird In Hand is also part of the Country Murals Trail. Today, you’ll discover homegrown hospitality - quaint shops with hand-crafted items, a farmers market, bakeries and restaurants offering Pennsylvania Dutch delicacies such as hand-rolled Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels. You then arrive in the gracious village of Bird In Hand which dates back to the 1700s and was a meeting place for farmers and a convenient rest stop for travelers. Passing miles of verdant farmland, you will notice Amish farms, barns and homes, recognizable for the lack of electric wires leading to them. Our drive begins leaving Lancaster on PA-462 east to PA-340, the Old Philadelphia Pike. Experience this historical landmark with a contemporary theatre performance or register for a backstage tour. The Fulton Theatre (A1) has been a cultural focal point since 1852 and is the oldest continuously-operating theater in the country. Delight in the assortment of fresh produce, cheeses, meats, baked goods, tea and handmade crafts. Be sure to note the lively, outdoor murals painted on many of the downtown buildings.ĭon’t miss the hustle and bustle of Lancaster Central Market (A3), the oldest continuously-operating farmers market in the country. On North Queen Street, explore antique shops, glass studios and collectible shops. On the first Friday evening of each month, over 90 galleries are open, and you can meet artists and enjoy special receptions. Peruse the work of local artists on Prince Street better known as Gallery Row. Lancaster is a vibrant city, featuring museums, theaters, cafes, shops and art galleries. The Mennonite Information Center (I2) features exhibits, information, books, gifts, recordings, Amish and Mennonite cookbooks and more. Discover eleven different architectural styles spanning from 1710 to 1945 by strolling downtown on your own or on a guided tour with a costumed interpreter.Īt the Downtown Lancaster Visitors Center (I1), find local and regional information, maps, exhibits, and tour info. Hundreds of historical landmarks remain and it boasts the largest National Historic Register District in the United States. Lancaster was Pennsylvania’s capital from 1799 to 1812 and almost became the nation’s capitol. Tobacco farms can still be seen in the countryside. It eventually was lauded as the second largest tobacco seed leaf market in the country. Construction of the railroad in the 1800s led to Lancaster becoming an industrial center with tobacco production at its core. History abounds in Lancaster, established in 1730 as a wilderness trading post. Please respect their beliefs and refrain from taking photos. The Amish and Mennonites are religious communities that shun worldliness and most do not look kindly on having their photograph taken. We begin our tour in the city of Lancaster, the heart of Amish Country and home to the largest and oldest Amish community in the United States.
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