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Artworks At Doneckers
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A 4-story marketplace of
artists' studios and galleries selling designer crafts, quilts, fine
art and collectibles. 100 N. State St., Ephrata. 717-738-9503.
Bube's Brewery / The Brewery
Gallery –
Changing exhibits of local
artists in the gallery, part of a restored 19th century brewery
complex, much of which can also be viewed. 102 N. Market St., Mt.
Joy. 717-653-2056.
Central Park –
Located on the southern
edge of Lancaster City. Picnicking, ballfields, volleyball and
tennis courts, playground, stream fishing, fitness and hiking
trails, historical sites.
Chickies Rock Park –
The second largest regional
park in Lancaster County. Scenic overlooks of the Susquehanna River,
hiking trails, stream fishing, picnicking, playgrounds, historical
sites. Route 441, between Columbia and Marietta.
George's
Woodcrafts –
See craftsmen at work
building solid wood furniture of walnut, oak and cherry. Five show
rooms of finished furniture and gifts. 9 Reichs Church Road,
Marietta. 717-426-1004 or 426-1685.
Go Antiquing –
Sunday mornings in
Adamstown, you'll find one of the largest concentrations of antiques
in the nation. In addition, antique shops and markets are located
everywhere in Lancaster County.
Go To Market –
Visit Lancaster County's farmers'
markets, where you'll
find stands overflowing all year with fresh vegetables, meats,
cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods and crafts.
Hayloft Candles –
Visit the petting zoo and
browse through the fine gift shop featuring candles, quilts, pillows
and homemade ice cream. 97 S. Groffdale Rd., Leola. 717-656-9463.
Heritage Center Museum of
Lancaster County –
Museum and education center
dedicated to the exhibition, research and preservation of Lancaster
County decorative arts from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Free
to individuals; charge for groups requesting guided tour. Penn
Square, Lancaster. 717-299-6440.
Herr Foods, Inc.
– Free
video presentation and tour of a snack foods production plant. Over
20 items include popcorn, chips and pretzels. Box 300, Nottingham.
800-284-7488.
Hershey's Chocolate World –
Enjoy a free chocolate
making tour. Visitors Center also provides information on other
Hershey area attractions. Free 2 hour parking in Chocolate World
lot. Park Blvd., Hershey. 717-534-4900.
Kitchen
Kettle Village –
See jams, jellies and
relishes being made in this village of shops. Route 340,
Intercourse. 717-768-8261.
Lancaster Graphics Gallery –
Visit an art gallery
specializing in posters and limited edition prints of and about the
Lancaster area. 34 N. Water St., Lancaster. 717-397-5552.
Lancaster Newspaper Newseum –
A multi-media
sidewalk-access news museum showing equipment from by-gone newspaper
production methods, the evolution of newspapers spanning 200 years,
and more. 28 S. Queen St., Lancaster. 717-291-8676.
Mennonite
Information Center –
Enjoy the walk-through
exhibit area, "Bringing
Love to Life - Mennonites On A Journey Of Peace,",
along with the film "Postcards
From A Heritage Of Faith".
No admission charge for either the exhibits or the film. 2209
Millstream Road, Lancaster. 717-299-0954.
Mt. Hope Wine Gallery –
Wine and gift shop offering
free wine tastings. 3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, (Rt. 340),
Bird-in-Hand. 717-768-7194.
Muddy Run Recreation Park –
Complete facilities for
fishing, picnicking and boating (electric, row & paddle--*fee
for boat rentals). Ballfields, hiking trails and playground
equipment. 172 Bethesda Church Rd. W., Holtwood. 717-284-4325.
Nissley Vineyards –
Family owned and operated
winery and vineyards, offering free self-guided tours for groups of
14 people or less. 140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge. 717-426-3514.
Old Candle Barn –
See candle making and
quilting demonstrations; gift shop filled with hand-dipped candles
and crafts. 3551A Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340), Intercourse.
717-768-3231.
Pennsylvania Dutch Candies –
Candy plant tours and
bicycle museum. Manufactures, imports and distributes candies,
snacks and ethnic PA Dutch foods. 408 N. Baltimore Ave., Box 128,
Mt. Holly Springs. 717-486-3496.
Rothman Gallery –
This art gallery located at
Franklin & Marshall College features rotating displays from the
college's permanent collection of paintings, frakturs, tinware,
quilts, glassware, cabinetry, folk art and fine art. Steinman
College Center, College Avenue, Lancaster. 717-291-3879.
Scenic Drive Through Covered
Bridges –
Explore the charm of
covered bridges throughout Lancaster County. You'll find 28 covered
bridges along scenic back roads.
Scenic Drive Through Amish
Farmlands –
Explore the rolling Amish
farmlands throughout Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster County.
Stoudt's Microbrewery –
One of the leading
micro-brewers in the country. Free 45 minute tour of the
microbrewery. Rt. 272 North, Adamstown. 717-484-4385.
Susquehannock State Park –
In addition to hiking and
horseback riding trails, the 224 acre park offers picnicking,
ballfields, playgrounds. Drumore, PA. 717-548-3361.
Twin Brook Winery –
Free wine tasting and tour
of commercial farm winery. Grapes grown on the 70 acre premises are
made into estate bottled wines. 5697 Strasburg Rd., Gap.
717-442-4915.
Wilbur
Chocolate Company –
Candy factory, outlet and
museum exhibiting antique candy production equipment and antique
molds. See candy being made. 48 N. Broad St., Lititz. 717-626-3249.
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