Visit Lancaster – Summer/Fall 2022 – Lancaster County Travelers' Guide

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Explore Mt. Gretna A retreat town that feels like a summer camp for grown-ups.

Tacos? Yes, tacos!

Need a break from traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food?

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Cideries & Meaderies Enjoy an ice-cold beverage at these three hot spots.

Three distinctive Lancaster city dining experiences

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Paddle Conewago Lake in Mt. Gretna, PA Photo by Vinny Tennis

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TACOS

Need a break from traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food?

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CIDERIES

Enjoy an ice-cold beverage at these three hot spots

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MAP

From downtown to Amish country, use this handy map to plan your visit

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FRIDAY NIGHT FUN

First, Second, Third, and Fourth Fridays are special around Lancaster

Lancaster County is many things. Of course, it’s the home of the Amish, a place where you can see horse-drawn buggies rolling through bucolic farmland.

But the county also contains a bustling city, with quirky shops, galleries, nightclubs and nationally renowned restaurants.

Lancaster was once known as the “Munich of America” and has recently seen that brewing heritage revived in the thriving craft beer scene.

And shoppers have plenty to do here. whether they’re interested in outlet malls or antiques dealers.

For families or foodies; craft beer fans or history buffs; shoppers or music lovers, Lancaster County is a great place to visit.

Thanks for joining us!

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MT. GRETNA

A retreat town that feels like a summer camp for grown-ups

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Established in 1976

38 Penn Square, Lancaster PA 17603 Just Across the Alley from Central Market

717-392-1776 www.historiclancasterwalkingtour.org

Group and Theme Tours by Request Adult $8.00 Senior $7.00 Youth (6-18) $1.00 Children 5 and under Free

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Lancaster City’s

Elevated Dining Experience At YORGOS LANCASTER enjoy lunch, dinner, and late-night fare 7 days a week.

And breakfast on the weekends! We offer an extensive array of craft beers, cocktails, liquors, and a large wine and champagne selection for dinner. Casual pub fare on the first floor. Authentic Greek-influenced dishes at Kefi Mediterranean Taverna on the second floor. Rooftop-terrace dining with beautiful views overlooking the city at Little Mykonos on the third floor. Celebrate every reason and season with us!

We also offer two exquisite venue options to accommodate large parties and events.

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While Lancaster is best known for Pennsylvania Dutch specialties like pork and sauerkraut, scrapple, chicken pot pie and fasnachts, we also have a small but vibrant taco scene. Are Lancaster tacos as authentic as what you’ll fi nd closer to the Mexican border? Maybe not, but find offer great food at reasonable prices and that doesn’t matter. These family-friendly restaurants offer are worth a visit when you’re in town.

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Tacos in the city Cocina Mexicana

115 N. Prince St., Lancaster THE FOOD Cocina Mexicana was Lancaster’s fi first rst Mexican restaurant.

Service is helpful and the setting cannot be beat. Reliably fresh and tasty, the standard tacos are all worth ordering: al pastor, carne enchilada, carne asada, pollo, carnitas, chorizo and lengua. For something a little diff different, erent, try their arabes tacos; strips of grilled pork with an unusual sour chipotle sauce and sauteed onions, these are tangy and just a bit spicy. Their Their fi fish sh and shrimp tacos are on point with pristine seafood and crispy slaw. The The menu includes a full range of tortas, enchiladas, burritos, platters and, of course, guacamole and salsas. Do not miss dessert! Their Their flan, flan, when they have it, is the best in the county.

PLAN YOUR VISIT The restaurant is in a cluster of artsy businesses ringing a The hipster outdoor patio. For an adult-oriented summer day in the city, spend the afternoon visiting the art galleries along gallery row on Prince Street and the shops in the 300 block of Queen Street. Stop into Cocina Mexicana for an early taco dinner, then trot next door to see a movie or show at Zoetropolis, an arthouse theater and restaurant/bar.

After your movie, saunter over to Columbia Kettleworks’ 2nd Gear Taproom and sip a freshly brewed kirsche weisse on the patio. Not ready to go home yet? Wander back to Zoetropolis’s bar for a cocktail made with charcoal-infused grey vodka, among other locally distilled spirits.

Tacos in Lititz

Chilangos Mexican Restaurant 56 N. Broad St., Lititz

THE FOOD Chilangos’ staff are welcoming and while the restaurant is often crowded with customers, the team works quickly.

Classic Mexican tacos are served in a bright, lively dining room in the back. Chilangos has excellent carne asada, chorizo, lengue and al pastor tacos. In an uncommon twist, their chicken tacos use grilled chicken (not roasted) for an exceptionally juicy and savory result. Chilangos also off offers ers birria tacos. Birria is beef that is slow-cooked until it is meltingly tender then piled on a soft corn taco shell with cheese and quickly pressed on a hot griddle. Cilantro, lime and onions are served on the side and add brightness and texture when sprinkled into the warm birria taco. Th Thee menu also has guacamole, homemade salsas, tortas, nachos, tamales, burritos, quesadillas and fajitas.

PLAN YOUR VISIT Have a family day in Lititz by taking the kids to Lititz Springs Park to feed the ducks and play on the playgrounds.

Grab a tasty taco lunch at Chilangos, then walk around town to check out the shops: Aaron’s Books, Wilbur Chocolate and Outback Toys are perfect for the kids. At Julius Sturgis Preztel Bakery, take an historic tour and roll your own soft pretzels. Grab an ice cream cone along Main Street and go home tired and happy.

Tacos in the western ‘burbs

Tequila Mexican Grill Bakery and Store

805 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster

THE FOOD Tequilas is a small restaurant with a shop stocked with a brightly colored Mexican items like purses, shoes, jewelry, and decor. Staff is friendly and happy to explain any menu items. The taco portions are generous – my three barbacoa tacos were so stuffed with tender beef, cheese, cilantro and onions that I could only finish two. The barbacoa was served with a beef consume dipping sauce sprinkled with cilantro and minced onion, and so tasty I finished as if it were soup. The al pastor tacos had the expected pineapple but were delightfully spiced up with a bit of added chorizo. Carnitas were also a winner, with slow-cooked pork. Tequilas also offers seared fresh tuna tacos, a Tex-Mex option that was also generous in portion but much lighter. The rest of the menu contains all the standbys, from guacamole to nachos, burritos, enchiladas, tortas, and platters.

PLAN YOUR VISIT There is nothing to plan; you come to Tequila’s for the food, not for any nearby adventures. The restaurant is in a nondescript building along Rohrerstown Road, a busy suburban thoroughfare. Tequila’s is within easy driving distance of downtown Lancaster, Penn Medicine Lancaster and Park City Center mall but Tequila’s is worth a visit, no matter where in Lancaster County you’re coming from.

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Visit Lancaster’s Newest Indoor Playplace — TINY TOWN! Made up of 11 luxury playhouses, kids will go wild with imagination! Unplug and let children role play, explore, and make new friends. Snack bar, coffee, wifi, cafe seating, and bring your own food (no peanut products please) and dance parties everyday!

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Local Picks CIDERIES

BY VICTORIA BOTSWICK

Warm weather is upon us and there is nothing better than ending the day with an ice-cold glass of …. cider or mead? Across Lancaster County cider and mead options seem to be popping up everywhere. Here are three of the hottest spots to cool down with one of these refreshing beverages.

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Artifice Ales & Mead 55 N MAIN ST, MANHEIM

Artifice Ales & Mead offers a unique drink for those with an adventurous palette: mead. Mead is made with fermented honey and tastes similar to a lightly sweet wine. As a beer enthusiast, I was hesitant to order an entire glass of mead. Fortunately, Artifice offers four-glass flights so that you can mix and match small pours of both mead and beer. I was pleasantly surprised by Artifice’s peach mead that tasted like a fruity ray of sunshine.

Artifice’s food was equally enjoyable, my favorite being the maple roasted brussels sprouts which were caramelized and crispy. My dining partner described these sprouts as “the only way I would eat them!” Artifice offers a comfortable environment for an evening out or a relaxed afternoon with friends.

Artifice is owned and operated by the same team that runs Meduseld Meadery in Lancaster, where you can drink mead, throw axes, and enjoy the occasional sight of a man in a kilt.

Wyndridge Farm Tasting Room 398 HARRISBURG AVE, LANCASTER

Wyndridge Farm Tasting Room offers locally made beer and cider on the northern edge of Lancaster city. This is Wyndridge’s second outpost; their original restaurant and brewery/cidery is in Dallastown. Wyndridge’s Lancaster location provides an array of ciders and beer on tap, but the widest assortment is found in their canned cider.

Wyndridge has a seasonal selection of summer ciders including mojito and my personal favorite, pineapple mango cider. Their flatbreads were just right for pairing with cider, especially the hot pepperoni flat bread topped with ricotta and hot honey drizzle.

Worth noting is that Wyndridge Farm Tasting Room is a half-block north of the Warehouse District Beer Garden at 555 N. Charlotte St. After enjoying ciders at Wyndridge, stroll down to the Beer Garden for additional libations, a game of cornhole, food trucks, and live entertainment.

The Fridge

534 N MULBERRY ST, LANCASTER

Located on Mulberry Street near both Wyndridge and the Beer Garden, The Fridge is a hangout for those who appreciate excellent craft beer. The Fridge’s wide selection of craft ciders includes Levengood’s, a crisp local staple. What I love about The Fridge is that you can sample hand crafted drinks from across the county and across the globe without leaving the building. If you see something you want to try later, you can buy a mixed six-pack to take home.

I particularly enjoyed a Salt and Sand margarita cider made by the inventive Graft cidery in the Hudson Valley. Graft has been a driver of cider innovation in the U.S., launching flavors such as rhubarb spritz, Moscow mule, salt gose, sake plum, kombucha, and many more.

Some of their ciders are in cans printed with a fantasy story series that you can enjoy while you sip. And the artwork on Graft cans is a whimsical window into a world of nomads, tiger-sharks, and castaways.

These ciders are worth seeking out and The Fridge is where to find them.

With your cider, enjoy The Fridge’s thin-crust pizza topped with mushrooms, kale and gruyere. Or, try the Bat Out of Hell all-natural hot dog with bacon, arugula, tomato, and spicy hell aioli. Hell yeah!

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BOWLING ALLEY • RETRO ARCADE • COCKTAILS • RESTAURANT

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WE ARE A GREAT VENUE FOR EVENTS! Email us at hello@decadesbowl.com 438 N Queen Street, Lancaster, Pa 17603 717-282-1421 decadeslancaster.com

Lancaster’s Favorite Local Restaurant Since 1978 Experience Dispensing Co., where the locals eat. Adjacent to the Historic Central Farmers Market....an easy walk from the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

We have a large selection of appetizers and we serve only the freshest soups and salads. We offer an extensive Tex Mex menu and delicious overstuffed sandwiches. Try one of our famous burgers!

We have something for everyone...at affordable prices.

Enjoy a drink from our diverse collection of local, national and international beer with many available on draft!

• Casual Atmosphere • Kid Friendly • Non-Smoking

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Gallery Grow showcases an inviting workspace to create your own terrarium, shop or just explore our unique space. You’ll find an eclectic collection of houseplants, air plants, succulents, kokedama, pottery & more.

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Friday Night Fun STORY AND PHOTOS BY HOPE BROCIOUS

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Small towns across Lancaster County love Friday nights.

And who can blame them?

After a long work week, there is nothing more enjoyable than hitting up your favorite small town’s unique businesses and events. Here are all the towns celebrating Fridays in Lancaster County.

Second Friday

Third Friday

As one of the Coolest Small Towns in America, historic Lititz celebrates the second Friday of each month with downtown shops and eateries staying open extended hours. Many businesses offer live entertainment, refreshments, giveaways, special sales, and more. Spend the evening hours watching the sidewalks come to life and linger through the streets enjoying the opportunity to browse stores and boutiques as the summer sun sets.

During the months of May through September, Downtown Lancaster City comes alive with the sound of music on the third Friday of the month between 5 pm and 8 pm. Music Friday is hosted by the City of Lancaster and Music for Everyone.

You can visit many of the city’s retailers, restaurants, and other various outdoor spaces to catch live music acts performing. You can also catch free concerts at Binn’s Park during the summer months at the 100 block of North Queen Street.

If you love music, check out the monthly schedule for Music Friday at https://lanc.news/fridays to find where your favorite types of music will be played. Enjoy time seeing what the city has to offer alongside the sounds of some amazing local musicians.

LITITZ; SHOPS AND EATERIES OPEN UNTIL ABOUT 9 PM

ELIZABETHTOWN; 4 PM – 7 PM

First Friday

DOWNTOWN LANCASTER CITY; 5 PM – 9 PM

Downtown Lancaster City’s First Friday is a must if you are a fan of arts and culture. The city is home to so many great art galleries and studios that stay open later for the festivities. You will find many of the city’s boutiques and retailers are also open late, as well as museums such as The Demuth Museum. Many of them offering special entertainment for the evening.

There is also plenty of great food venues to grab a bite to eat for dinner while you stroll the city. While Downtown Lancaster’s First Friday is geared more towards adults, the Lancaster Science Factory does offer free admission to 70+ interactive exhibits, which is great for kids and adults alike.

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I am a native of Elizabethtown and in recent years it has really gone through a “glow-up.” Within walking distance of the town square you will find so many small businesses selling consignment and new clothing, gifts, toys, candy, home goods, and so much more. There are also many fabulous restaurants – including a brewery – to grab a bite to eat.

Every second Friday of the month, nearly all the stores in town open their doors to participate in the monthly themed event and scavenger hunt. It is truly a family-friendly and kid-friendly event. The scavenger hunt takes you through the town’s cute collection of shops where you collect clues or answer trivia questions. Once complete, you hand in your form at The Candy Unicornium for the chance to win the grand prize.

Second Fridays also include other fun things for kids to do, like face-painting or characters related to the theme of the event. We visited during the Alice in Wonderland theme and got to meet the Queen of Hearts and check out the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Table, as well as the square’s flowerbeds decorated with special flowers with faces from the film. You may even get to grab some delicious chocolates and other candy from Mars Incorporated, which participates in community events.

Elizabethtown’s Second Friday celebrations are amazing for kids, but also great for adults who want to be able to browse stores while their children look around for clues and trivia questions. It is a win-win for the whole family.

MUSIC FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN LANCASTER CITY; 5 PM – 8 PM

Fourth Friday

MOUNT JOY; 5 PM – 8 PM

Mount Joy is a cute, small town with its fair share of shops, bakeries, and restaurants on Main Street. Like many other Friday events, these businesses stay open later and offer special sales during the event. Each month has a different theme, but still gives the opportunity for visitors to explore all Mount Joy has to offer in the later evening hours.

COLUMBIA; 5 PM - 8PM

Discover Columbia Golden Punch Card Tickets will be offered to local shoppers to use through the holiday season, kicking off the special event on September’s Fourth Friday. September Fourth Friday also includes a sip and shop with wine provided by a local winery.

June - Kickoff to Riverfest: Restaurants are creating food, drinks, and desserts in a firey/spicy theme, Sweet Mama’s Mambo Sauce @ the Market.

July - Summer in the Streets: A carnival theme with games, balloon animals, face painting, and live music with Blessing & Fowler August - End of Summer Fun: Back to school supplies Scavenger hunt, bicycle raffle, and more.

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Katy M. Clites GG, CSM (NAJA) KNS Fine Jewelry Inc. Independent Jewelry Appraisers www.IJA-Gemologist.com Closed Monday and Tuesday Wed. & Thursday 10-5 • Friday - 10-8 Saturday - 10-5 • Sunday 1-5

www.murphys-mercantile.com Tuesday - Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 6:30pm Sunday 9am - 2pm 261 Locust St • Columbia, PA 17512 717.449.5756

GELTZ GOTZ GOODEZE, LLC Two Rooms & a Hall to find the perfect item for one & all Marlene Geltz – Owner harlycol@aol.com Follow us on Facebook 430 Locust Street • Columbia, PA 17512 • 717-318-1233

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The most chill and relaxing Cigar Lounge in Lancaster, and your one-stop shop for all your smoking and tobacco needs!

Find us on Facebook and Instagram @LancoSmokes

20 S. 3rd Street | Columbia, PA 17512 | 717-342-2262 SUMMER/FALL 2022

More to Discover in 4TH FRIDAY SCHEDULE July 22 - Summer in the Streets A carnival theme with games, balloon animals, face painting and live music.

August 26 - End of Summer Fun Back to school supplies scavenger hunt, bicycle raffle & more.

September 23- Sip n Shop Enjoy our many shops and sip wine from a local winery.

Coffee & Cream

We are a coffee shop, ice cream shop and trail-side pit stop next to the river.

Open 7 days a week Monday - Sunday OPEN 7AM www.coffee-and-cream-coffee-shop.business.site Find Us On Facebook • 717-449-5488 101 N. Front St • Columbia, PA 17512

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Starview Brews are out of this World!

NOW FEATURING Broiled Maryland Imperial Style Crab Cakes. NO FILLER! www.starviewbrews.com 224 Locust St | Columbia, PA 17512 717-681-8987

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A Journey Through Time

647 Union Street • Columbia, PA 17512 • 717-684-2854 Closed Sun & Mon • Tues. - Thurs. 4pm to 9pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm to 10pm

A Staycation Under The Sea!

NOW – AUGUST 6 Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. This fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl and Part of Your World.

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MAKE TRACKS FOR REAL TRAINS! EXPLORE Steinman Station passenger depot, enjoy building and playing with trains in Stewart Junction railway education center and stroll back in time along Main Street. There’s an operating HO scale model layout, a Museum store, a working restoration shop and a research library and archives, by appointment.

EXPERIENCE the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s amazing, world-class collection of 100 historic American locomotives and railroad cars. Sit in an engineer’s seat, climb aboard a caboose and inspect a 62-ton locomotive from underneath. Learn the basics of how trains operate and what they do.

It’s just train fun for all ages! Free parking, free WiFi. Rated a AAA GEM attraction.

Visit RRMuseumPA.org or call (717) 687-8628

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Come test your golf skills amid cascading waterfalls, gently rolling streams and serene ponds.

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— A Touch of Elegance — A PERFECT PLACE TO CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY

8 STURGIS LANE LITITZ, PA | (717) 627-1776 ATEAAFFAIRLITITZ.COM

Real. Good. Food.

Traditional Smorgasbord (Lancaster’s Original!)

Soup and Salad Smorgasbord If you miss Miller’s you’ve missed Lancaster County!

Authentic, slowly-smoked brisket, turkey, chicken and pork accompanied by signature cocktails, local wines and hand-crafted brews...twelve on tap!

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Mount Gretna

BY MAGGIE NOON | PHOTOS BY VINNY TENNIS

Mount Gretna is one of my favorite small town destinations in the summer. The large old trees and quaint cottage houses make it feel like a whimsical forest escape. It feels like a grown-up summer camp and has a magical ability to make you forget any worries and truly relax. Here are some of my favorite places to visit when I’m there:

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Jigger Shop

202 GETTYSBURG AVENUE, MOUNT GRETNA JIGGERSHOP.COM

Mt. Gretna Hideaway

40 BOULEVARD STREET, MOUNT GRETNA MTGRETNAHIDEAWAY.COM

The Mt. Gretna Hideaway is a restaurant and bar with a large patio for outdoor seating. The outside atmosphere at the Hideaway is more relaxed, like a family friendly sports bar, while the dining room inside is more upscale.

They have everything on the menu from wings to filet mignon so there will be something that everyone will love. I personally recommend the Mount Gretna Lake Water cocktail and their blackened Cajun chicken pasta.

The restaurant and bar also hosts events and live music throughout the year, which could be an added bonus to your visit

The Jigger Shop is open daily from Memorial Day until mid-September. I love the old-fashioned soda shop vibe and hanging out with friends on the covered porch.

While the shop does offer food, it’s really known for ice cream. I’m an avid ice cream lover, so I can’t pick just one favorite sundae, but the signature Jigger is their specialty. The Jigger is two and a half scoops of French vanilla ice cream, with either chocolate or butterscotch (my choice) topping, whipped marshmallow, and Jigger nuts. If you get nothing else, this sweet treat will hit the spot.

Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach

130 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LEBANON MTGRETNALAKE.COM

Mt. Gretna Lake is like having a local beach getaway but much closer to home. It’s open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is super family friendly with lots of activities. There are diving boards, a volleyball court, picnic areas, and a snack bar.

You can also rent inner tubes, canoes, and beach chairs for the day. Right now, the lake is limiting capacity so all daily admission tickets must be pre-purchased online.

Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show & Summer Craft Show

101 CHAUTAUQUA DRIVE, MOUNT GRETNA MTGRETNAARTS.COM & MTGRETNASHOWS.COM

The Mt. Gretna Art Show & Summer Craft Show are technically two separate events, but they happen simultaneously and are just a short walk apart during the third weekend of August. The Art Show is a juried show, meaning that you must be selected to display your work there. The show takes place in the main area of the small town under shade from hundred-year-old trees. In addition to seeing art of every variety from over 150 artisans, there is a gourmet food court and live entertainment. Just down the road, close to where you’ll park for both events, is the Summer Craft Show. At this event you’ll find any and everything, from handmade doll clothes to metal sculptures and paintings to pottery, there is certainly something for everyone.

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