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Guide to Local Boutiques One-of-a-kind clothing and accessories

Holiday Cookie Hunt The best local cookie-makers

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Adventures with Tweens Bowling, arcades and escape rooms

Four unique and distinctive dining experiences in Lancaster city

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Lancaster’s new contemporary take on a classic American steak house 4 0 1pr imela n caster.co m 40 1 North Pri nce Street L a nc aster, PA 7 17-60 6-1515

An exceptional and totally immersive dining experience. josephinesdowntown.com 5 0 Wes t Gra nt St. L a n ca s ter, PA 7 17-2 9 9 -709 0

European inspired casual fare with a trendy and lively vibe. c lv l a n ca ster.co m 18 North Market St. L a ncaster, PA 7 17-299-7 3 19 A Cu l ina ry Ce le brati o n of L i fe

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DISCOVER SPEAKEASIES

Where to find unique clothing and accessories.

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

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COOKIE MAKERS

Great places to take kids at that in-between age.

Three favorite places to enjoy homemade holiday cookies.

Five special spots to enjoy a cocktail.

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COSTUMED GUIDED TOURS

Hours: Monday 5-8pm Tuesday-Saturday 5-8:30pm Lunch Buffet 11:30-1:30pm Closed Sunday

Tues through Sat at 1PM Market Days Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 AM and 1 PM April through October 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 $10.00 Senior $8.00 Youth (5-18) $1.00 Children 5 and under Free

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The Yorgos Family Brings

a Little Piece of Greece to Lancaster City 3 destinations. 1 location. Enjoy casual pub fare on the first floor. Our second floor dining room, Kefi, brings the ambiance of the Mediterranean to your table offering authentic, Greek-influenced dishes as well as delicious steak and seafood options. Enjoy the views of Lancaster City while dining on our third floor rooftop terrace and dance the night away on Friday & Saturday evenings with our Live DJ. For cocktail lovers, we have an extensive selection of craft beers, cocktails, liquors, wines, and champagnes available.

Celebrate every reason & season with us! Book your large party or event now!

Casual Pub Fare

Mediterranean Taverna

Terrace & Lounge

Restaurant & Venue | We accommodate large parties and events!

Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Dine-in or carry-out.

Mon – Fri 10:30 am – 2:00 am, Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 2:00 am | Kefi open 4:30-9:30 pm daily

717.394.6977 | 66 N. Queen St.| Lancaster, PA | YorgosLancaster.com

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Insider’s Guide to Retail Shopping STORY AND PHOTOS BY LINDSEY MCCALLUM I have a list of boutiques that I turn to when I am in need of a little retail therapy. It might be because I need something new for a special event, a night out, or a unique gift item. Sometimes I just want to treat myself, but I always want to support local business owners.

Fashion & Accessory Stops in Lititz Atlas General Store 46 E Main St, Lititz atlasgeneralstore.com

This shop has cute and affordable jewelry options that are on-trend but in a classic way that is easy to wear. My personal favorite right now is the selection of Rifle Paper Company hair accessories. They dial up any outfit and the headbands can be worn all day without discomfort. There is something for everyone here so make this a stop if you are doing any gift shopping. In addition to the variety of accessory options they also have home décor, kitchen and bar goodies, stationary, puzzles, beauty, the list goes on!

Heavenly Soaps & Scents

33 E Main St, Lititz heavenlysoapsandscents.com

Of course, they have gorgeous soaps and candles but the back half of the store has a surprisingly cute selection of clothing and toys for babies and toddlers.

Clemintines

For the classic styles that never miss.

MinD’s Boutique

4 Sturgis Ln, Lititz | mindsboutique.com

Stop in for unique jewelry for all ages, great jackets, bags, and scarves. Plus comfy gauzy apparel for any season.

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79 E Main St, Lititz | mariezboutique.com

I found perfect fall sweaters made of the softest materials. They’re great with jeans or over a dress when you don’t want to ruin your look but need that extra warm layer.

Boutique1780

24 N. Main St, Manheim (a short drive from Lititz) boutique1780.com

The shop offers the latest trends and also classics that never go out of style, all without breaking the bank. Boutique1780 is size inclusive, and also has shoes!

Unique Styles in Downtown Lancaster 334 N. Queen St, Lancaster telltaledress.com

This is like a dress treasure hunt, look for vintage beauties that you can’t find anywhere else. Shopping here reminds me of a vintage Anthropologie because you can find some true gems in this little shop.

45 N. Market St, Lancaster ellicott.co

BellaBoo

32 N. Queen St, Lancaster bellabooonline.com

For babies and kids, this is the spot. This shop has the cutest kids’ clothing, pjs and shoes, always the best brands that you may not have heard of. BellaBoo’s items are comfy and durable, plus, they have the best selection of toys, games, and puzzles.

Chyatee

101 N. Queen St, Suite 103, Lancaster chyatee.com

This is wearable art. You won’t find colors, textures, or styles like this anywhere else and everything is designed locally by owner Timbrel Chyatee. You can even book an appointment for Chyatee Bespoke and work together to create your own custom piece!

Pappagallo and Nicole Taylor Boutique

Telltale Dress

Ellicott & Co

25 E. Main St, Lititz clemintineslititz.com

MinD’s Boutique

Marie & Z Boutique

28 W. Orange St, Lancaster pappagallolancaster.com 325 N. Queen St, B01, Lancaster nicoletaylorboutique.com

Always ahead of the latest fashion trends.

Chyatee

Telltale Dress

For the fellas, this is a must for the softest clothing, handmade leather goods, and great gift items.

Atlas General Store

Clemintines

Atlas General Store

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Three Little Birds Boutique 1200 Gilbert Way, Ste D11, Lancaster tlbboutique.com

This is really my go to for all occasions: date night, important work meeting, lunch with friends, etc. You’ll find familiar brands like Free People, Z Supply, Marine Layer, and Steve Madden, but also will be introduced to new brands every visit. I found my favorite pair of work pants (professional and comfortable, I’ll take all the colors please!), and my new favorite jeans (thanks to a denim event they hosted with Liverpool), and most exciting is their own brand JoFlower. JoFlower clothes are designed and made by the owner with gorgeous floral patterns and luxurious fabrics. My favorite top is a JoFlower that I’ve worn to work events, charity dinners, and casually with jeans. I cannot say enough about this place, including that there is an area for little ones to sit and read or color so they stay happy while you browse.

They have a new custom line launching at the end of the year, called Strait Laced. I saw a sneak peek they shared on social media last summer and I already have the wide leg, paper bag waist trousers on my wish list!

Downtown Lancaster’s bead shop and open studio

Fun for the entire family!

BRIDAL PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • DATE NIGHT • FAMILY NIGHT 52 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 • 717-490-6551 thebeadworks.com WINTER/HOLIDAY 2023

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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

33 North Market Street Downtown Lancaster Located One Block From Hotel Open Every Day 11am - 10pm

717.299.4602

Menu can be found at www.dispensingco.com

Gift cards always available in any amount with no expiration.

LET’S ROLL IKES ELECTRIC B ER T S IN LANCA & COLUMBIA

Our e-bikes are perfect for a fun trip around Lancaster County and a great way to experience everything our area has to offer.

You can rent from either of our two locations.

Choose to either explore historic Lancaster City or ride the rail trails that follow the Susquehanna River.

23 E Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 • 717-229-1219 132 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512 • 717-380-2203

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70+ SHOPS UNDER 1 ROOF

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Beauty FOR ONE AND ALL!

Women’s & Men’s Cuts, Color, Style, Hair Extensions, Bridal Service, Private Event Suite

2023

Voted #1 Beauty Salon

24 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603 • 717.435.9343 • bnvied.net

DRIFT AWAY IN LUXURY AT OUR

Facials, Massages, Waxing, Spray Tans Located at the Lancaster Marriott

Sister spa

FRESH LOCAL FLAVORS Located in the historic Steinman Hardware Building, The Pressroom has all of the charm for a unique dining experience just steps from downtown Lancaster’s Penn Square.

The dining room maintains the beauty of the building dating to the mid 1700’s.

As you enter, the warm feeling of mahogany surrounds you as you are guided to a cozy booth or a table by the window. During the summer months, guests enjoy dinner al fresco in the neighboring Steinman Park. The menu is seasonally inspired featuring great burgers with crispy fries, fresh salads, seafood, beef and pork entrees as well as creative sandwiches. Don’t miss the specialty flatbreads, freshly baked in the classic pizza oven. Cozy up to the bar for a night out with friends including a daily happy hour, raw oysters, and an elevated selection of craft cocktails.

7 17.399. 5400 | 26-28 W. KING ST. | PRESSROOMRESTAURANT.COM validated parking at the Steinman Park G arage

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Fun Spots in Lancaster for Tween Kids STORY AND PHOTOS BY HOPE BROCIOUS My daughters and nieces are ages 7 to 12 and already they are picky about activities because they are suddenly just too cool for most things. Many activities in Lancaster County are geared either towards little kids or much older teens, making it hard to find fun things to do with tweens. I took my daughters and nieces on a tween activity exploration and here are the places we all loved the best.

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Decades Lancaster

438 N Queen St, Lancaster decadeslancaster.com At Decades Lancaster, you are in for a boutique bowling alley experience with a retro flair!

Decades Lancaster is located within the historic 15,000-square foot Stahr Armory. The bowling area features six lanes with lovely chandeliers overhead. My kids got a kick out of the bowling pins on strings, or string pinsetters. They also thought it was cool that the ball traveled between the lanes up the shoot to the ball return instead of underneath the floor.

Decades has large couches for relaxing between your turns, and a wooden table between lanes for food and drinks. My kids were living their best life with the full-service food and drinks to the lanes while we bowled. And the food was great! I recommend the Decades burger but make sure you upgrade to the truffle fries…they were outstanding. The fried soft pretzel bites with cheese sauce and agave mustard were also delicious to snack on while we bowled.

Not a bowler? You don’t have to bowl to order food. They have a large bar in the arcade area and a seating area if you want to dine restaurant-style.

Decades has a huge selection of retro arcade games. My kids were a bit taken aback by the image quality of the games but had a fun time trying the classics, especially Pacman.

Pro tip: Decades Lancaster is 21+ after 8:30PM. If you plan a visit, I suggest reserving a lane or getting there earlier, closer to the time they open. It is possible that you may have to wait for a lane, but that will give you time to explore the arcade.

Rocky Springs Entertainment Center

1495 Millport Road, Lancaster | rockysprings.net Rocky Springs Entertainment Center sits on the grounds of the former Rocky Springs Amusement Park. While the park has long since closed, Rocky Springs Entertainment Center occupies the former site. They have bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and the best little restaurant all in one building.

Our trip there started off with bowling. Each lane has spacious and comfortable seating for large groups, so if you are bowling next to someone else, you don’t feel like you are on top of them. They also start glow bowling at 4:30PM so we got the full experience without having to be out until midnight. They have large screens with music videos playing and along the top of each lane, they have vintage photographs of the old amusement park.

Laser tag was also super fun, but this is only offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We had an odd number playing, so instead of splitting into two teams, it was every woman for themselves. A true reminder of how competitive my kids really are! The inside of the arena is amusement park-themed to pay homage to Rocky Springs’ history. You can dodge shots from your opponents between Penny Land, a carousel, and other attractions you would find at an amusement park. The playing field gives off that abandoned park feel, but without being too scary.

Outside of the laser tag arena is a decent sized arcade. My kids were set loose with $10 on their game cards and had a blast running from machine to machine to rack up tickets to cash in for prizes.

Attached to the bowling alley is Red Pin Bar & Grill. I was

impressed with the modern, industrial look of the space that opened out onto a large patio. Given that we are at a bowling alley I was surprised when the waiter said their signature dish was their crab cakes. But, for the sake of research, I indulged in the Lump Crab Cake Sandwich. It was delicious and was easily one of the best, if not the best, crab cake I have ever eaten. They also have a good selection of gourmet burgers, salads, pizzas, and more.

My kids ordered the traditional fare off the kid’s menu. Usually, they only ever finish about half of their food, but they devoured every bite of their meals along with the pretzel bite appetizers served on a wooden board made to look like pins set up in a lane.

The desserts are also to die for. They had a seasonal Apple Butter Cake that I tried, and the apple butter was made fresh there as well. There is also a bar with plenty of beer and mixed drinks. My favorite? Rumspringa…appropriate for Lancaster County’s Amish roots.

We spent about four hours at Rocky Springs Entertainment Center, but honestly, we could have stayed even longer. The kids had such a great time!

Pro tip: Plan a visit during the weekend to do all the attractions.

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Escape Room Lancaster

1018 N Christian St Suite 110, Lancaster | escaperoomlancaster.com If you are planning a day in downtown Lancaster, be sure to carve out working our way through, it was super fun. The best part? The kids an hour of your time and give Escape Room Lancaster a try. They have were working together, without arguing – always a win in my book! a few rooms with varying degrees of difficulty available. On our visit, Who would have thought an hour locked in a room with your we chose the Dino Lab. We were on a team of researchers who are lost children could fly by so quickly? on an isolated island with dinosaurs. We find an “abandoned lab” to While we didn’t make it out in time, we had a blast and plan to go explore but end up separated from the rest of our team. We had to back and conquer some of the other rooms. Their current rooms are work our way through various challenges to try and reunite with our Escape the 1980’s, Sherlock’s Office, and Dino Lab. Another room, team and avoid the island’s dinosaurs.

Atlantis, is currently in the works and is slated to open soon.

We had a slow start, but once we started figuring out clues and

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Dance parties at 11:30am & 1:30pm!

Dance parties at 11am and 2pm!

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Visit Lancaster’s Most Unique 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!

533 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 | (717) 947-7350 | tinytownpa.com | FB: TinyTownLLC

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BOWLING LASER TAG PARTIES EVENTS

ENTERTAINMENT FOR WHATEVER STRIKES YOUR FANCY! Rocky Springs Bowling Hours: Mon, & Wed 4:30pm - 10pm Tues & Thurs 12:00pm - 10pm Fri 4:30pm - 12am Sat 12:30pm - 12:30am Sun 12:30pm - 9pm Glow Bowling from 4:30pm till close on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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Book Your Next Event at Our 8 Lane Private Hideout Lounge with Private Outdoor Patio, Bar, Pool Table & Shuffleboard

Red Pin Bar & Grill Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs 4:30pm - 10pm Fri 4:30pm - 12am Sat 12:30pm - 12:30am Sun 12:30pm - 9pm

redpinbarandgrill.net 1495 Millport Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602 717-394-6162

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401 Prime

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

2 Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House

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

3 The Barn at Paradise Station

312 PARADISE LN., RONKS 717-687-5000

4 The BeadWorks

52 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-490-6551

5 The Belvedere Inn 402 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-2422

6 Bird-in-Hand Corporation

2715 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, BIRD-IN-HAND 717-768-8271

7 Bistro Barberet & Bakery

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

8 Building Character 342 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7201

9 Casey Jones’ Restaurant

312 PARADISE LN., RONKS 717 687-5000

10 Central Market 23 N. MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-735-6890

11 C’est La Vie

18 N. MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-7319

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

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13 Conway Social Club 28 E. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-393-4446

14 Country Lane Furniture

10 NATHAN LANE, ANNVILLE 717-867-5701

15 Decades

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

16 Drift Spa

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

17 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

510 CENTERVILLE RD., LANCASTER 717-898-1900

18 Emma’s Popcorn

4038 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, GORDONVILLE 717-781-2557

19 Envy Studio

25 Historic Lancaster Walking Tour

38 PENN SQUARE, LANCASTER 717-392-1776

26 Homestead

Furnishings 161 S. RIVER ST., MARIETTA 717-426-1800

150 N. PRINCE ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7133

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28 Josephine’s Downtown

50 W. GRANT ST., LANCASTER 717-299-7090

29 Lancaster

Dispensing Co. 33 N. MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-4602

30 Lapp Valley Farm

31 Let’s Roll Electric

22 Fulton Theatre

16 W. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-299-9963

136 BROWN ST., MIDDLETOWN 717-944-4435

20 Freshly Greek

454 NEW HOLLAND AVE., LANCASTER 1028 LITITZ PIKE, LITITZ 2101 STRICKLER RD., MANHEIM 717-394-2422

37 The PotteryWorks

Railroad

244 MENTZER RD., NEW HOLLAND 717-354-7988

21 Frisco’s Chicken

50 ROCK LITITZ BLVD., LITITZ 717-500-3436

27 Hummelstown

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

2355 OREGON PIKE, LANCASTER 717-984-6548

36 Per Diem

Bike Shop

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

32 Madcap & Co. 310 N QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-299-0827

33 Mainspring Of Ephrata

16 E. MAIN ST., EPHRATA 717-721-6196

38 The

Pressroom Restaurant + Bar 26 W. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-947-7821

39 Re-Uzit of New Holland

707 W. MAIN ST., NEW HOLLAND 717-354-8355

40 The Red Caboose Motel

312 PARADISE LN., RONKS 717-687-5000

41 Rocky Springs

Entertainment Center

1495 MILLPORT RD., LANCASTER 717-394-6162

23 Harvey’s BBQ

34 Miller’s Smorgasbord

42 Souvlaki Boys

24 Himalayan Curry &

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43 Susquehanna Stage

304 E. MAIN ST., MOUNT JOY 717-653-4224

Grill

22 E. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-393-2330

2811 LINCOLN HIGHWAY E., RONKS 800-669-3568

Clock Museum

514 POPLAR ST., COLUMBIA 717-684-82614

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

133 W. MARKET ST., MARIETTA 717-426-1277

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533 JANET AVE., LANCASTER 717-947-7350

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465 SPEEDWELL FORGE RD., LITITZ 717-626-4617

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66 N. QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-6977

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21 W. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-390-2868

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Two Lancaster County favorites at one great spot!

Cafe & grill serving breakfast and lunch

Creamery & Cafe

• Handcrafted small batch ice cream and farm fresh milk • Huge selection of jams, relishes, sauces, and gifts

Over 80 flavors of gourmet popcorn

Now servin and fresh frug coffee it crepes!

• Build your own gift boxes and baskets • Stop in to taste test our popular flavors and see the popcorn being made!

EMMA’S GOURMET POPCORN | 4038 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, GORDONVILLE, PA | 717.781.2557 | EMMASPOPCORN.COM LAPP VALLEY FARM CREAMERY | 4040 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, GORDONVILLE, PA | 717.354.7988

A blend of tradition, character and quality

(717) 393-4000

anniebaileys.com

@anniebaileys

A hidden reprieve from the bustle of everyday life

(717) 393-4446

conwaysocialclub.com

@conwaysocialclub

Where farm-to-table meets rock n' roll

(717) 500-3436

perdiemlititz.com

@perdiemlititz

tfbcatering.com

@tfbcatering

Treat your guests to a taste experience like none other

(717) 333-8623

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Local Picks HOME AWAY FROM HOME HOLIDAY COOKIES

BY MAGGIE NOON | ILLUSTRATIONS BY BAILEY WATRO

One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking with my family to make the perfect holiday cookie tray. However, if you’re visiting you probably didn’t bring your oven, so I’m taking you around Lancaster County to assemble your very own holiday cookie tray with what I think would be amazing top-notch selections.

S. Clyde Weaver sclydeweaver.com

East Petersburg - 5253 Main Street, East Petersburg Manheim Township - 1509 Lititz Pike, Lancaster Farmer’s Market Stands in Lancaster County, including Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market, Central Market, Lancaster County Farmer’s Market, Root’s Country Market

Sand tarts are a key component to the holiday cookie tray for anyone local to PA Dutch country. These paper-thin treats are so light that you can eat quite a few without regret, which is good because their mouth-watering flavor will leave you wanting more! Sand tarts are not, in fact, as dry as sand as the name might lead you to believe. They are crisp with a sugared sweet top and a buttery finish. S. Clyde Weaver has the best sand tarts around so make sure to stop in for a batch of theirs.

Zig’s Bakery & Cafe zigsbakery.com

Lititz - 88 East Newport Road, Lititz Farmer’s Market Stands in Lancaster County - Central Market, and The Market at Wilbur

My favorite type of cookies to make for the holidays are iced sugar cookies. At Zig’s, you can find these year-round. The cookie portion of these is fluffy and almost cake-like.

They are chewy, moist, and topped with the perfect amount of not-too-sweet buttercream icing. Decorated with seasonal sprinkles, these cookies will take you right back to your childhood.

While you’re at Zig’s, be sure to grab their Russian tea cookies. They look like little snowballs which is perfect for your holiday cookie tray. These bite-sized treats are coated in powdered sugar and taste like pure butter. They have a touch of crunch from chopped nuts but are mostly soft, quickly melting in your mouth.

Taylor Chip taylorchip.com

Manheim Township - 1573 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, Intercourse - 23 Center St, Intercourse, Hershey - 121 Towne Square Dr, Hershey

Taylor Chip is a favorite local cookie store that offers seasonal flavors in addition to their everyday treats. Last year their seasonal offerings included peppermint mocha, gingersnap, maple pecan, apple pie, and toasted coconut. Seasonal flavors aside, their snickerdoodle cookie tastes like the holidays regardless of the time of year. It is cinnamon forward with a nice crumble. Like all of Taylor Chip’s cookies, it has an ooey gooey center with slightly crispier edges. My all-time favorite cookie of theirs is the salted caramel pretzel. The cookie’s buttery brown sugar flavor melts in your mouth and is topped with a not-too-sweet caramel drizzle and thick pretzel pieces for an extra crunch that hits the spot.

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Voted Favorite Greek Restaurant, Favorite Food Truck & Favorite Place to Get a Salad!

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Dine-In, Take-Out & Catering Available 1 W. James St. Lancaster • 717.208.6243 • Tuesday-Saturday 11am-8pm • BYOB

A MODERN FRENCH INSPIRED BISTRO & BAKERY

Barberet pays tribute to the beloved French bistro, where good food, good wine, and better company commingle to create an unmistakable

Joie De Vivre!

26 E. King St., Lancaster • 717.690.2354 • B A R B E R E T L A N C A S T E R . C O M Bistro Hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-9pm • Fri Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm • Sat Brunch 11am-3pm • Bistro Closed Sun & Mon Bakery Hours: Tue-Thur 7am-9pm • Fri & Sat 7am-10pm • Sun 9am-2pm • Bakery Closed Mon

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Eat. Stay. Play.

So much to do. So much to see.

Right in your own backyard.

312 Paradise Lane, Ronks • 717.687.5000 ParadiseStation.us

Give the Dutch Apple Experience with our Gift Certificates!

AVAILABLE IN ANY DOLLAR AMOUNT

Something for Everyone!

2024 SEASON ON SALE NOW

Do all your gift shopping under one roof

Hours Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Bird -in -Hand 2705 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand • Bird-in-Hand.com

JAN 19-FEB 17

FEB 23-MAR 30

APR 5-MAY 12

MAY 17-JUNE 22

YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT

The of Photo: Norma Jean Roy

Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village offers a carefully curated collection of high-quality, locally made home furnishings and décor, artwork, candles and soaps, handbags, jewelry and other accessories - even children’s toys and gifts - in a setting that’s as unique as the goods themselves.

BROADWAY’S TONY AWARD ®-WINNING BEST MUSICAL IS BACK

JUNE 28-AUG 10 AUG 16-SEPT 28

OCT 4-NOV 9

NOV 15-DEC 29

CONCERTS Homeward Bound

Two Men - Two Pianos a TribuTe To billy Joel & elTon John

A TRIBUTE TO

Olivia NewtonJohn Tribute

FEB 5, 6

SIMON &

GARFUNKEL MAR 4, 5

APR 14, 15, 16

OCT 21, 22

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AT A GREAT VALUE!

Order online at DutchApple.com or call 717-898-1900 510 Centerville Road Lancaster, PA 17601

Real Good Food - Since 1929 -

Lancaster’s Original Buffet 2811 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Ronks, PA Reservations encouraged | Walk-ins welcome OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. www.millers1929.com or call 800.669.3568

Make Sure to Visit The Shoppes at Miller’s for great holidays gifts & more!

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Unwind with a great meal in the heart of Lancaster County, Smokehouse BBQ & Brews offers a full menu including meats smoked low n’ slow, Lancaster County favorites and more. Plus, enjoy a large selection of local craft beer, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails. Located between the villages of Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand.

Walk-Ins Only | No Reservations | Takeout Open Thursday to Monday.

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA SmokehouseBBQandBrews.com VISIT LANCASTER

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1,000’s Of Beautiful Accessories, Lamps, Inspirational & Wall Art, Granite Cheese Cutting Boards & So Much More

Family Owned & Operated Since 1989

Come Visit Us...It’s Worth the Drive

Hand-Crafted Furniture that feels like Home This Holiday Season Gather Around a New Country Lane Handcrafted Table

Sliding Mirror Jewelry Armoires, Cabinets & Boxes, 20 Styles & Sizes.

Many Children’s Gifts, Glider Rockers, Curios & More!

Large inventory of Live Edge Slabs in floor displays & in our store workshop

Large selection of dining sets to fit every decor.

75 Dining sets in stock ready for immediate pickup or delivery

12 Months Same As Cash

Visit Us This Season At Our 61,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom. Most Items Are Available For Immediate Pick Up Or Schedule Delivery.

We Do Custom Work 450 Locally Handcrafted Solid Wood Occasional Tables in Showroom

Multi-Purpose Live Edge Bar Tables & Standing Desks

Large Selection of Top Quality Crafted Upholstery

Locally Handcrafted Quality That Can Be Enjoyed For Generations

75 Entertainment Centers.

Can heat up to a 1,000 sf room

Browse Our Huge Bedroom Display area of Beautiful Handcrafted Solid Hardwood Bedrooms

50 Solid Wood Desks In Showroom. From Live Edge Stand Up Desks, Secretary, Executive & So Many More

Most items in store are available for immediate pick up or schedule delivery.

Come Visit Us in our 61,000 Sq. Ft. store. 10 Nathan Lane Annville, PA 17003 | (717) 867-5701 | CountryLaneFurniture.com

Treasures

CLOTHES • BOOKS • HOUSEWARES • FURNITURE • JEWELRY

Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland, Inc.

A Non-Profit Thrift Shop

707 W. MAIN ST., NEW HOLLAND | (717) 354-8355 NEWHOLLANDREUZIT.ORG | MON-SAT 9AM-5PM

Clemintines M-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4 Parking behind store 25 E. Main St., Lititz 717-626-6688 clemintineslititz.com Email us at clemlititz25@gmail.com Please like us on Facebook

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Conway Social Club

SPEAKEASY

STYLE Cocktail Spots

Conway Social Club

Proof

Conway Social Club

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SALLY REYNOLDS Mention speakeasies and you’ll conjure up old films where thirsty guests knock on secret doors.

A small panel opens in the door and two eyes peer out and the visitor must say the password.

That speakeasy vibe can be found in several places in Lancaster. These bars don’t have bright signs and shining windows, they are up a flight of stairs, in a cellar, or behind a nondescript door.

But step inside and each one offers a fun take on Lancaster County’s impressive cocktail scene.

Thistle Finch Burley Bar

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Conway Social Club

28 E. King St., Lancaster conwaysocialclub.com To find Conway Social go to Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub and look to the right for a black, unmarked door. Knock on the door knocker and wait a moment for the host to bring you upstairs to the dark and clubby interior. The main attraction here is a list of impeccably inventive cocktails organized in menu chapters such as The Garden, The Meadow, and The Library.

Conway Social is probably the most adventurous cocktail bar in the city and rivals anything you’d find in New York or Philly. A recent favorite was Dill on the Garry: Hendricks gin, aquavit, fennel, dill, Solerno blood orange liqueur, cucumber, and merengue. The result is pale opaque green, richly herbaceous and refreshing. The food choices are excellent too.

Thistle Finch Burley Bar

417 W. Grant St., Lancaster | thistlefinch.com Drive down an unprepossessing side street and find the bland metal door across from a skate shop to enter Thistle Finch’s Burley Bar. The cocktails here are fewer in number than Conway Social and more traditional. I had the Beekeeper (yes, gin again): Market Alley Barrel-Rested Gin, chamomile honey, lemon, and celery bitters. It was tart and a little sweet, light, and restorative. The food menu is simple, featuring burgers, handhelds, salads, and snacks. If they are offering the Cuban sandwich when you go, get it. It’s the best Cuban I’ve had in Lancaster, with rich ham and pork beautifully balanced by snappy pickle and mustard, pressed on a fresh roll.

Tellus 360

24 E. King St., Lancaster | tellus360.com Tellus itself is hard to miss. It’s a dominant building on East King Street and on weekend evenings there is likely to be a line to get inside. Tellus is huge with rooms on three floors and a rooftop, but you are heading to the basement. Walk past the bathrooms to the end of the nondescript concrete corridor and enter the wooden door on your left. Inside is a cozy space with a wall of old vinyl albums. There are party lights, a dart board, board games, wooden tables, booths, and a small bar. The scene here is like a party in a friend’s living room, if you have really hip friends. The cocktails are standard, and the food is casual fare from several vendors. I had a gin and tonic and it was fine, but you’re not here for fancy cocktails, you came in search of a speakeasy vibe and a fun time, and you’ve found it.

Proof

30 N. Queen St., Lancaster prooflancaster.com Walk slowly along Queen Street and keep your eyes out for the small “Proof ” sign above a metal staircase descending below street level. Take the stairs down and enter a space that combines sleek modern furnishings with rustic stone walls.

The cocktails at Proof are less extensive than at Conway Social but similarly intriguing. Since I am a dedicated gin fan, I ordered the South Frog: tomato and basil infused Bluecoat gin, house-made parmesan vermouth, and long hot pepper olive oil, which made a spicy, savory, and herby sipper, with hints of pizza flavor. The food here is outstanding, making Proof a worthwhile destination even if you aren’t a cocktail drinker.

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Order your catering now for the holidays!

Central PA’s Favorite BBQ Dine In | Take out Catering: weddings, corporate, parties

Polar Bear Express Dates: Special date! Friday, 11/24 at 6pm.

Regular schedule is Saturdays and Sundays at 5pm. 11/25 through 12/23

Santa's Surprise Train

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays at 12pm.

11/25 through 12/17

Prices: Adult (12+) - $22.

Child (2-11) $18.

Infant under 2 lap held $6.

Outdoor seating in warmer weather Thursday Night Rib Night Specials Sunday Harvey's Original Half Chicken Dinner Special

ALL MEATS SMOKED IN HOUSE | FAMILY OWNED

304 E. Main St. | Mount Joy 717-653-4224 Restaurant | 717-449-0656 Catering Facebook & HARVEYSBARBECUE.COM Thurs. - Sat. 11:30 am - 8 pm | Sun. 11:30 am - 7 pm

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Enjoy the region's most unique and exceptional fine dining experience immersed in classic Hollywood glamour.

josephinesdowntown.com

Join us Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm for our “Glamour” Happy Hour with Half Price appetizers and $3 Off wine and bubbles by the glass.

50 West Grant St.

Lancaster, PA

717-299-7090