Taking the Time to Visit the National Watch and Clock Museum
National Watch and Clock Museum Bottom Line: A must-see for anyone interested in the history of time. Cost: Adults: $8, Children: $4 Hours: Vary, see website Website: NAWCC.org Location: View in a...
View ArticleVisiting the White Cliffs of Conoy: Lancaster County's Newest Outdoor Adventure
I’m always on the lookout for new things to see and do, especially when they are close to my home in Harrisburg. So, when I heard about a brand new outdoor destination along the Susquehanna River in...
View ArticleTouring the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery in Lititz
Sturgis Pretzel Factory Bottom Line: A nice, short tour gives a great history of pretzel making in America. Cost: Adults: $3.50, Children: $2.50 Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9a-5p MLK Day-March 15...
View ArticleVisiting the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: The...
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is home to 29 covered bridges, the most of any county in the state and even more than all but a handful of states. Since there are too many bridges to cover in a single...
View ArticleExperiencing Amish Culture with a Visit to the Lancaster County Mud Sales
The snow is finally over, spring is here, the rains have started, and in Lancaster County it’s Mud Sale season! What are Mud Sales you ask? Mud Sales are the popular events held on weekends during the...
View ArticleHowling with Wolves at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Wolf Sanctuary of PA Bottom Line: A great place to learn about wolves and get a close look at them. Cost: Varies by tour, See website Hours: Tours Saturdays and Sundays Tours Tuesday and Thursday by...
View ArticleUncovering Pennsylvania’s Religious Heritage at Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster...
When Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681, one of the core tenants of the new colony was religious freedom. While this freedom might seem ordinary today, it was quite novel in the late 17th...
View ArticleTasting Tradition at Wacker Brewing Company in Downtown Lancaster
Hidden away in a back alley in downtown Lancaster is Wacker Brewing Company, one of the newest breweries in Lancaster County. However, despite having opened its doors in late 2014, Wacker Brewing...
View ArticleVisiting the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County: The Northeastern Bridges
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is home to 29 covered bridges, more than any other county in the state. In the past, I’ve covered the five covered bridges in southwestern Lancaster County, and today...
View ArticleVisiting Wheatland, the Lancaster County Home of President James Buchanan
Despite Pennsylvania being the birthplace of the United States, you might be surprised to learn that only one president was born in the Keystone State: President James Buchanan. And, while other...
View ArticleVisiting the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County: The Northwestern Bridges
Among covered bridge aficionados, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is legendary. In fact, there is no county in Pennsylvania that has more historic covered bridges than Lancaster County’s 29....
View ArticleThe Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire: Fun for the Whole Family
As I entered the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I felt like I was instantly transported to some kind of alternate dimension. A place where it wasn’t...
View ArticleExploring the History of American Weapons at the American Military Edged...
When it comes to museums in Lancaster County, PA, there are many great ones to choose from. However, if you’re looking for something a bit unique and different, don’t miss the fantastic American...
View ArticleHiking in Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve in Lancaster County to Discover Why...
Tucked away in the extensive wooded area along the Susquehanna River in lies Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve. Drive too fast on River Road, just off of Route 372, and you might miss its first parking lot,...
View ArticleMean Cup Coffee Shop Brings an Energetic Atmosphere to Lancaster, PA
You can’t go to Mean Cup Coffee Shop in Lancaster, PA without being thoroughly stimulated. From the constant hum of conversation, to the occasional buzz of café equipment, and the mellow indie music...
View ArticlePassenger Coffee Serves Coffee with a Purpose in Downtown Lancaster, PA
People, planet, and profit. These three missions are evident in everything that Passenger Coffee strives to do. But to fully experience their product, you’ll have to linger in the café a little longer...
View ArticleThe Come Eat Lititz Food Tour Offers Food with a Side of History
Whenever I’m exploring a new town, I always hope to get a taste of the region and its culture through food. This desire often requires online research or a serendipitous run-in with a local foodie....
View ArticleHow to ‘Survive’ Nookside Stables’ Horseback Riding Adventure
Upon your arrival at Nookside Stables in Manheim, PA you can expect to be greeted by seemingly endless wooden fences, horse-grazed pastures, and a posse of cats that act like they own the place. From...
View ArticleSpoil Your Dinner and More with Tuktuk Lancaster
As a Lancaster County resident and regular frequenter of the downtown area, I’ve heard a lot about Tuktuk Lancaster. Over the summer of 2017, Timm and Kristina Wenger’s efforts to offer tuktuk tours in...
View Article10 Ways to Get in the Christmas Spirit in and around Lancaster, PA
Christmas in Lancaster, PA really kicks into gear after the tree lighting ceremony in the center of town, which takes place this year on Friday, November 24. But, if you’re still recovering from the...
View Article
