Visit Lancaster – Spring 2024 - Lancaster County Travelers Guide

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NATURALWINES

Wheretofindnaturalwines inLancastercity.

MAP

FromdowntowntoAmish country, use thishandymaptoplan yourvisit.

NOSUNDAY SALES

Take aSundaydrivethrough scenicAmish country.

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FOODTRUCKS

Threefestivalsto satisfy your foodtruckcravings.

SMALL TOWN MANHEIM

There’splentytoshop,dine anddointhis cozytown.

LancasterCountyismanythings. Of course,it’s thehomeoftheAmish,aplace where youcanseehorse-drawnbuggies rollingthroughbucolicfarmland.

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Spendtheday ontheSusquehannaRiver withour pontoon rentals! Whether you want to relaxorhave a fun-filledday withfriends and family, it’s justa short trip West ofLancaster.

Butthecountyalsocontainsabustling city,withquirkyshops,galleries, nightclubsandnationally renowned restaurants.

Lancasterwasonceknownasthe “MunichofAmerica”andhas recently seenthatbrewingheritage revivedinthe thrivingcraftbeerscene.

Andshoppershaveplentytodohere, whetherthey’re interestedinoutletmalls orantiquesdealers.

Forfamiliesorfoodies,artloversor historybuffs,shoppersorlivemusicfans, LancasterCountyisagreatplacetovisit.

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a ala a ic FAVORITE WINESHOPS

STORYANDPHOTOS BY SALLYREYNOLDS

Lancasterisnotknownasa hotbedofwineinnovation.Due to ourGermanheritageandour climate,Lancaster Countyismore likely to be recognized forits prominentcraftbreweryscene, with over40breweriesscattered acrossthe county.

Butthepresenceofinteresting wineinLancasterisgrowingand we nowhave threelocalbottle shopsthatspecializeinorganic andnaturalwines. Thesebottle shopsareallinLancastercity, withina5-minutedrive ofeach other.

Thedefinitionofnaturaland organicwinecanbeabittricky. Allnaturalwinesareorganic, butnotallorganicwinesare natural. The term “organic” relates to thegrowingof thegrapes.Organicwine grapesarenottreatedwith syntheticchemicals to kill weeds,bacteria,moldor pests. Regularwinesare allsprayedwithchemicals duringthegrowingseason.

The term“natural” refers to thewinemakingprocess

andmeansthatthewinemaker doesnotuseinterventionsand additivessuchas yeast,sugar, copper,sulfites,preservatives, stabilizers,orpasteurization. The goalofnaturalwinemakingis to producewinethatisalivewith wildmicrobiology, resultingina freshandlivelytaste

If you’dlike to experience Lancaster’snascentnaturaland organicwinescene,checkout thesethreebottleshops:

Thedifferencebetween regular winesandorganicandnatural winesisamazing. Naturaland organicwinestastealive,juicyand refreshing,and regularwinesjust don’t. If you’venevertriedwines likethese,visitoneofthesebottle shopstogetsomeexpertguidance toexplorethisexcitingnichein theworldofwine.

TheBottleShop at uca

436 W. James St.,Lancaster|Lucalancaster.com

Lucaisafarm-to-table Italian-inspired restaurantthatopenedin 2016,butitalsohasasweetlittlebottleshopintheentryway.The selectioniscurated by the ownerandincludesbottlesfromaround theworld.Thechoicesspanwhites,sparkling, rosés,and redsplus twolesscommontypes,pét-natsandorangewines.

Pét-natisshorthandforpétillantnaturel,a Frenchtermfor winethathasbeenbottledwhilethefermentationprocessisstill happening, resultinginawinethatissoftlyfizzyandalittlehazy. Orangewinesaremadefromwhitegrapesthatarefermentedwith thegrapeskinslefton,incontrasttowhitewine,where thegrape skinsare removed. Orangewinesrangeincolorfrompalepeachto deep russetandhave moredepthandboldnessthanwhitewines.

AtLuca,I recentlypickedupabottleof Piccolo Rose Piquette by Matic Wines,in Slovenia.Thewinewasalovelyblushcolor, refreshinglybubbly,withlightfruitandminerality. Since Sloveniais anew regiontome,Ialsopurchasedanother Slovenianwine, Pullus Pinot Noir2021.Thecolorwasbright ruby withfreshfruityflavors andanunderlyingearthiness.Ifoundbothwinesdelightfullyeasy todrink.

VineBar

237N.Prince St,Lancaster| Vinebarvino.com

Unlike Lucaand Passerine, Vine Barisfocusedonwinetasting andbottlesalesandisnotafull-service restaurant,althoughthey dooffersnacks(charcuterie,olives,crackers,cheese)togowith yourtastings. Vine Barcurrentlyworkswithjusttwoproducersof organicandnaturalwines,bothofwhomare in Italy.

Boscode Mediciisnear Pompeiiand Vesuvius,growinggrapesin thearea’s mineral-rich volcanicsoils. Madreviteisin Tuscanynear Lake Trasimeno.Botharesmallproducersthathavebeenfamily ownedandoperatedforgenerations.

Thewinechoicesincludewhite, red, roséandsparkling,andthisis theonlyplaceinthe United Stateswhere youcantasteandpurchase

PasserineCafé

114N.Prince St.,Lancaster|Cafepasserine.com

Passerineopenedinearly2023asalivelyneighborhoodcaféwith excellentfood,cocktails,andnaturalandorganicwines(andbeers) fromsmall,little-knownproducersmostlyalongtheeastcoast.

Bottleshopchoicesinclude reds,whites, rosés,orangewines, sparkling,pét-natsandasmallselectionofartisanalcidersand beers.

Thebottleshopisinthefoyeras youwalkin,andthestaffwould behappytoguide youtoachoicethatisto yourtaste. In mylast visitto Passerine,ImentionedthatIwasmakingbeefstew for dinner,sooneofthestaffmemberssuggestedthatItry Spaghetti Western2021fromThe Austin Wineryin West Texas.Thiswas myfirst-ever Texaswine. It wasrichanddarklyfruitywithhintsof fennelandpepper, perfectforthemeal.

theseproducers’wines.

Thetasting roomistuckedoff Prince Street,inalittlebrickenclosedcourtyardwithafewprivateparkingspots(sopark on Prince Street). Youmaythink you’re notintherightplace,butas youwalkback,looktothelefttofindthedoorway.Thespaceis brightandopen,withhelpfulstaff. EverytimeIhave beento Vine Bar, oneofthe owners, Justine,hasbeenaknowledgeableand friendlypresence.

Itookhomea rosé,La Bisbetica2022from Madrevite.Thiswine has very bright, refreshingflavorsofgrapefruitandstrawberr y, and wasdelightfulwithbrunch.

Lo c al Picks

Restaurantsaregreat,butsometimes street foodisall youneed.Lancasterisa food-truckhotspotwhere youcansample flavorsfromall overthe world(andlocally of course).Checkoutsomeofthe events below where youcan expand yourpalate, supportsmallbusinesses,andhave fun!

WHAT

Lancaster CommunityMarket WHEN

Saturday, April13th,10am–4pm WHERE TangerOutlets

311 StanleyK TangerDr,Lancaster COST

Free to thepublic

Tanger OutletsisTHEshoppinghubfornativesand touristsbuton April13thfoodiescanjoininonthe fun! Hosted by K MarketingCo.(FormerlyMJ Squad Events),LancasterCommunity Marketwillfeature someofthecounty’s favoritecomfortfoodsincluding smokedbrisket,spicychickensandwiches,andcreamy “Moo Shakes”. Bringthekidsforfacepaintingand otherfunactivitieshosted by localnon-profitsandvisit numerousartisans,crafters,and vendorsfromthearea. kmarketingco.com/events

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•Skip’s Food Truck

• J.R.’s BrisketLLC

•G’s Concessions

•MooShakes Milkshakes

•Joe’sFish Sandwich

•Cafe301,LLC

• StradaCafe

•Johnny’sEats& Treats

• Yianni’s Gyros Food Truck

•Carmen’sLatin AmericanSoul Food

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WHAT

Food TruckFrenzy

ManheimFire Co. Edition WHEN

Sunday, May19th,12pm-5pm WHERE

ManheimFireDepartment

83SMain St,Manheim COST

Free to thepublic-Proceeds benefittheManheimFire Department

Give backto yourlocalfiredepartmentwhilechecking outalltheeatsandtreatsfromacrossthecounty.

Manheim’s foodtrucklineupoffersawiderange ofselectionsincludingsomeunexpected,high-end options. Oneofthosebeingthechickennaantacowith marinated Indianspicechickenandmintsaucefrom BalaSaahas. Youcanalsosamplefamiliarfavoriteslike aclassicwalkingtacofrom Walk-O Tacoorabuffalo chickenandcheesestuffedpretzelfrom Uncle Paul’s Stuffed Pretzels. Makeitafamilyexperienceandtour thefirestation,joinacornholetournament(signupon their website),takeafireextinguishertrainingandeven goonafiretruckbucketride!Clearly,thiseventwill befire.

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•G’s Concession

•Noel’sCafè

•Cupcakes By Casey

• AuntieAnne’s Pretzels

•ScoopODough

•BalaSaahas

•Uncle Paul’s StuffedPretzels

•PhillyCheesesteak Co

• Stoney’sBurgers andFries

•HolySmoked Meats

•GrapplingCrab Shack

• Walk-O Taco

•ItalianOvenOn Wheels

WHAT Lancaster Vegfest WHEN

Saturday, June1st&Sunday, June2nd,12pm-5pm

WHERE

Buchanan Park

901Buchanan Ave, Lancaster COST

Free to thepublic.

$5donationencouraged at thedoor. DonationswillbenefittheLancaster FarmSanctuary,alocalnon-profit that rescues farmanimals.

Theeighthannual Vegfestwillfeatureall-things veganincludinganamazingselectionofcruelty-free grub. Expectalotmorethantofu…Rangingfrom Asiancuisinetofrozenorganicbananawhip, enjoy abroadselectionoffoodtrucksandpop-ups. For thefashionistasandentertainmentseekers-There willbe over100 vegan vendors,abeergarden, yoga, speakersandlivemusic.Themissionofthiseventis toeducatethecommunityaboutthepositiveimpact ofaplant-baseddietonpeople,animals,andthe environment. Keepaneyeontheir websiteforupdates onentertainment!

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•Randevoo Food Truck

•Bananarama Food Truck

• Papermill Food

• Korea Taqueria Food Truck

•BalaSaahasIndian Food Truck

•Ebru Coffee Co.

•Bitchy Vegan Homo

• Stanley’s Foods

•AsiaFusionElite

•Dutch County Concessions

• Trailer TrashChili Dogs

•Crème (SaturdayOnly)

• The Confident Baker (SaturdayOnly)

• Paranormal Pop Ups (SundayOnly)

Lancaster County

1 401Prime

401N.PRINCE ST., LANCASTER 717-606-1515

2 Amish Farmand House

2395 COVEREDBRIDGEDR., LANCASTER 717-394-6185

3 AnnieBailey’s Irish Public House

28-30E.KING ST., LANCASTER 717-393-4000

4 TheBelvedere Inn

402 N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-2422

5 BistroBarberet& Bakery

26E.KING ST., LANCASTER 717-690-2354

6 BouldersMiniature Golf

312PRIMROSELN., MOUNTVILLE 717-285-7007

7 BuildingCharacter

342N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7201

8 Bully’sRestaurant &Pub

647 UNION ST,. COLUMBIA 717-684-2854

9 C’estLa Vie 18N.MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-7319

10 Clemintine’s 25E.MAIN ST., LITITZ 717-626-6688

11 ConwaySocialClub 28E.KING ST., LANCASTER 717-393-4446

12 Decades

438N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-282-1421

13 Diyo Fusion

101N.QUEEN ST.,SUITE115 LANCASTER 717-719-4832

14 DriftSpa

25S.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-803-8593

15 DutchAppleDinner Theatre

510CENTERVILLERD., LANCASTER 717-898-1900

16 Emma’s Popcorn 4038OLDPHILADELPHIA PIKE,GORDONVILLE 717-781-2557

17 EnvyStudio 24 W. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-435-9343

18 FreshlyGreek 2355OREGONPIKE, LANCASTER 717-984-6548

19 Fulton Theatre 12N.PRINCE ST., LANCASTER

20 HimalayanCurry &Grill 22E.ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-393-2330

21 HistoricLancaster Walking Tour 38PENNSQUARE, LANCASTER 717-392-1776

22 John Wright Restaurant 234NFRONT ST., WRIGHTSVILLE 717-252-0416

23 Josephine’s Downtown 50 W. GRANT ST., LANCASTER 717-299-7090

24 Lancaster DispensingCo. 33N.MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-4602

25 Lapp Valley Farm 244MENTZERRD., NEWHOLLAND 717-354-7988

26 Let’sRoll Electric Bike Shop

23E. WALNUT ST., LANCASTER 717-229-1219

27 LongLevel Marina 1809 LONGLEVELRD., WRIGHTSVILLE 717-252-1589

28 McCleary’sPub 130WFRONT ST., MARIETTA 717-426-2225

29 Miller’sSmorgasbord 2811LINCOLNHIGHWAY E., RONKS 800-669-3568

30 Mt.GretnaSummer MusicSeries

3RD ST.&GLOSSBRENNER AVE.,MT.GRETNA 610-212-8709

31 National WatchAnd Clock Museum 514POPLAR ST., COLUMBIA 717-684-82614

32 PerDiem

50ROCKLITITZBLVD., LITITZ 717-500-3436

33 Puff‘NStuff

121E.CHESTNUT ST., LANCASTER 717-393-9772

34 TheRailroad HouseInn 280WFRONT ST MARIETTA 717-426-4141

35 Scoops IceCream &Grille 312PRIMROSELN., MOUNTVILLE 717-285-2055

36 Shady Maple Smorgasbord 129 TODDYDR., EAST EARL 717-354-8222

37 Smokehouse BBQ& Brews

3121OLDPHILADELPHIA PIKE,BIRDINHAND 717-768-4400

38 SouvlakiBoys

1 W. JAMES ST., LANCASTER 717-208-6243

39 TheSpice& TeaExchange

20 W. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-394-4328

40 TFBCatering 50ROCKLITITZBLVD., LITITZ 717-333-8623

41 Tiny Town 533 JANET AVE., LANCASTER 717-947-7350

42 VintageCandy Shop

38 W. KING ST., LANCASTER

43 WolfSanctuary of PA 465SPEEDWELL FORGERD.,LITITZ 717-626-4617

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ALL SHOWS HELD AT ADVERT ISEMENT

COMINGTO GRETNATHEATRE JUNE 20-29

SeeLarry McKenna’s hit musicalcomedy featuringthe music of BURT BACHARACH

3RD ST.& GLOSSBRENNER AVE.

ancasterCountySmallTowns| MANHEIM

STORYANDPHOTOS BY

MAGGIENOON

Lancaster Countyhasa wealthofsmall towns,eachwithits ownuniquevibe. Manheim,inthenorthernpartofthe county,hasa wealthofuniqueandlocally ownedbusinesses,makingit wortha stop during yourvisit to thearea.

Throughoutthe year,Manheimhosts eventsintheirMarketSquare. Inlate springandearlysummer, youcancheck

Shop

PrussianStreetArcade

49 NMain St,Manheimprussianstreet.com

Thismarketfeaturessmallboothsfromhundreds of vendorsalltogetherinonelargespace. Here youwillfinduniqueandcurateditemsranging frompostcardsandposterstovintageitemsand homedecor.There’s alittlebitforeveryone.

Boutique1780

24 NMain St,Manheim|boutique1780.com

Thiswomen’s clothingboutiquecarriessizessmall to3xas wellasshoesandaccessories.Thestaffis very friendlyandishappytohelp yougetexactly what you’re lookingfor. Ifyoudon’t getachance tovisitthestoreinperson,theyalsoofferonline shopping.

Cottage & Vine

10MarketSquare, Manheim| cottagevine.com

Ifyouareaplantloverthisistheboutiquefor you.Therearemanyplantsandpotstochoose

outBaronBrew Fest,HistoricalSociety Events,1st Thursdays,ortheAnnual MemorialDay Parade.Findmore informationaboutthese repeating events at lovemanheim.com. Usethishandyand comprehensivelist ofallthefunthings to seeanddoin Manheim,oneofour favoritesmall towns.

frominadditiontoothergoods,likeplant earringsandgifts.Allthepotsherehavedetailed designsthat youwon’t findelsewhere.

The Turntable Vintage Audio& Records

45MarketSquare, Manheim theturntablestore.com

Thisstore hasahugeselectionofnewandused vinyl,CDs,andeventapesand8-tracks. It also carriesaselectionofbeautifulequipment you’ll needtoplay yournewmusicalfinds.Thisis probablythecleanestandmostorganized record store you’lleversee.

Divine Consign

37 MarketSquare, Manheim manheimconsignment.myshopify.com Thisconsignmentshopispackedtothebrim. Findeverythingfromwomen’s,men’s,andkid’s clothingtohouseholditemsandbooks.

TheShack Restaurant &Mini olf

662SOak St,Manheim theshackmanheim.com

Thisisnotonlya restaurant,butanall-in-one familyfunstopwithitsconnectedminigolf course. Grababitetoeat,play18holes,and finishoff youradventurewithascoopoflocally madeicecream.There’sevenamerry-goroundfromthe1920s.The Shackisonlyopen seasonallyfrom Aprilto October.

Kreider Family Farms

1463Lancaster Rd,Manheim kreiderfarms.com

TheKreider Farms Farm Tourisfunforthe family. Startingattheir welcomecenter, you boardabusthattakes youthroughwhatthey call,“Kreider Valley”toseeequipment,fields, andtheirdairyfarm.Thetourtakes youinside afewbarns,onewherecowsarebeingmilked onacarousel,andonecalledthe “mooturnityward” where wewere luckyenoughto seeanewlybirthedcalf. To wrapupthetour youcanclimbtothetopofasiloandenjoya coldbottleofmilk.

Pennsylvania Renaissance

Faire at MountHope state 2775 Lebanon Road,Manheim parenfaire.com

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faireisopen on Saturdaysand Sundaysfrommid-August through October.Themedtothe Merrie Olde Englishdaysofknightsandprincesses,here you’llexperienceliveentertainmentincluding jousting,colorfullycostumedvillagers,and merrymakers.Therearemusical,magical, comedic,andtheatricalperformancesacross the vastfairgrounds. Year-round, Mount Hope Estateisawineryandhostsotherexciting eventsincluding Flavorfest, Blues& Brews,and theCeltic Fling& Highland Games. Be sureto checkouttheir websiteforalltheyhavetooffer.

Root’s CountryMarket and Auction

705Graystone Rd,Manheim rootsmarket.com

Open year-round,every Tuesday. Root’s isboth indoorsandoutdoorssoit’s agoodplaceto visitrainorshine.Thiscombofleaandfarmers markethosts over200standholdersselling everythingfromfreshmeatsandbakery items tohandmadecraftsandantiques. Makesure tostop by Byers Butterflake Bakeryandgraba pieceofdeliciouscakeor Creekside Producefor amazingseasonalfruitand veggies.

Dine&Drink

TheCat’sMeow

215SCharlotte St,Manheim|thecatsmeowmanheim.com

This1920sthemed,family-ownedandoperated restaurantisthe bee’s knees. It’s alittlemoreupscalethantheother restaurantson thislistbuttheatmosphereisstillcasualenoughtoenjoywith family.Thereisagood varietyofmenuitems,fromwingsand quesadillastoseafoodandfilet.Ihadthetenderlointips,andthey were aperfectlycookedandfullofflavor.

Manheim TwinKiss

309SMain St,Manheim|manheimtwinkiss.com

Afamily ownedandoperated,old-timeysodashop restaurant withgreatburgersandicecream.Ipersonallylove theirfried pickles!

TwistedSistersIceCream andHandmadeChocolates

47 NMain St,Manheim|beforevertwisted.com

Here youcangrablunch,ascoop,andasnackfromlocal businessesacrossthecounty. Twisted Sistersoffershand-dippedice cream,softser ve icecream,and Italianice,whicharealldelicious. Ifyou’re hungryformoregrabanacaibowl,somehandmade chocolatesorsomethingfromtheirlunchmenu.Theyalsohave anicecreamtruckoraprivate roominhouseavailablefor your nextspecialevent!

Mill72BakeShop&Café

45NMain St,Manheim|mill72.com

Thiscaféoffersdeliciousbakedgoodsandcoffeeandabrightand airyaesthetic. It’s alsogreatoptionforbreakfastandlunch. Since alltheirfoodismadewithlocalingredients, you’llbeinforafresh bite.

ArtificeAles&Mead

55NMain St,Manheim|artificeales.com

Artificeser vestheir ownbeerandmead,plusasimplefood menuwithexcellentburgers.Theyhavealovelypatioareathatis enclosedincold weather,butopentothefreshaironsunnydays.

To seemoreofwhatManheimhas to offer, visitlovemanheim.com.

STORY BY ANDREWALBRIGHT|PHOTO BY QUINN STALEY

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KIRA&ANDREWALBRIGHT

Sundays inLancaster County, Pennsylvania,offeraglimpseintoa wayoflife steepedintraditionand tranquility. WiththeAmish communityobservingthisdayassacred,visitorsareinvited to experience a uniqueaspectoftheirculture.

Onestrikingfeatureof Sundays inLancasterCountyisthe closureofAmishbusinesses, markets,and roadsidestands. Commonlyfoundthroughoutthe region,theseestablishmentstypically offera varietyofhomemadegoods, includingwhoopiepies,bakedgoods, rootbeer,quilts,chickenBBQ,and handcrafteditems. However, on Sundays,“No Sunday Sales”signs dotthelandscape,signalingthe community’s commitmenttoobserving theirdayofworship.

Whilenavigatingthewinding roads,visitorsmayfindthemselves behindcourtingbuggiesandgroupsof churchgoersmakingtheirwaytoand fromservices. SundaysinLancaster areknownforabundantbuggytraffic, whichisthetraditionalmodeof transportationfavored by theAmish community. It’s a reminderoftheslower paceoflifeembracedinthisbucolic region,wheretimeseemstostandstill amidstthebeautyofthecountryside.

Despitetheabsenceofbusiness activity,theback roadsofLancaster

Countycomealivewithadifferent kindofenergyon Sundays. Everyother Sunday,familiesandneighborsgather aftertheir3-hourchurchserviceatan Amishmember’s homeforalightlunch andleisurelyactivitiesagainstthescenic backdropof rollingfarmland.The Amishdonothavechurchbuildings; instead,theyconducttheirchurch serviceswithintheirhomes. Services are rotatedthroughoutthe year,visiting eachhouseholdapproximatelyonce a year,dependingonthenumberof householdsinthechurchdistrict.

Amishchildrenand youngadultscan beseenengaginginafternoonoutdoor gameslike volleyballandbaseball, enjoyingthesimplicityofthis ruralway oflife.

ForthoseexploringLancasterCounty ona Sunday,theabsenceofcrowdsadds tothepeacefulambianceoftheday. Visitorscangetasenseoftheserenity ofAmishcountry by takingaleisurely drivethroughthefarmlandandpausing toadmirethelovelyviewsinthisarea.

Beyondtheoutwardpeacefulness, SundaysinLancasterCountyoffer anopportunityfor reflectionand connectionwithnature.Asthesun castsitsgoldenglow overthe rolling hillsand verdantfields,there’sasenseof harmonythatenvelopsthelandscape. It’s atimetoappreciatethesimple

pleasuresoflifeandtoembracethe beautyofthenaturalworld.

SundaysinLancasterCountyprovide a refreshingescape—achancetoslow down, recharge,and reconnectwith whattrulymatters.Whether you’re a visitorseekingtoexperiencethecounty’s countrysideoralocalwhoappreciates Amishculture,there’ssomething undeniablyspecialabout Sundaysin thisidylliccornerof Pennsylvania.

So,if youfind yourselfinLancaster Countyona Sunday,takeamoment topause,breathe,andsavortheessence ofthisenchanting regionthatIcall home—atruetreasurenestledinthe heartof Pennsylvania—evenif youcan’t buyafreshlymadewhoopiepie.

ThisQR CodeprovidesaGoogle Mapofsuggested stops fora scenicdriveintheheartofAmish country. Remember to takethe back roads,driveslowly,and beonthelookout forhorse& buggies;it’s all tooeasy fora fast-movingcar to besurprised andneed to slamonthebrakes to avoidanaccident.

Postcard-worthyDrive: Bart TownshipandBeyond

En jo y Eu ro peaninspired casual fa re inourtrendy andlivel y, oper-air, bistr o withlunch Tu esd ay through Saturda y from 11 :30am to 3pm.

Lancaster ’s mostimmersiv e finedining ex perienc e is no w the re gions fore most sea fo oddestination.