| If your planning a trip to Lancaster County, | | | | variety of rides but they are a little tamer, even older |
| Pennsylvania, your going to want to get the most out | | | | children, 10 - 13, will probably enjoy this park. You will |
| of it. I have been to the area several times and there's | | | | probably find this park to be less expensive and it is |
| a lot to see and a lot to choose from; of course, what | | | | right on Route 30 so you can do more attractions in |
| you want to see will depend the type of trip your | | | | the same day, if you have the energy. |
| taking. This list is a mixed list and could work for a | | | | 4. Amish Farm House |
| couple or a family. | | | | This is interesting for the whole family, if you have any |
| 1. Hershey Park | | | | interest in Amish culture. Its not run by the Amish now, |
| You've seen the commercials, "Get Hershey Park | | | | if it was you wouldn't see them offering tours but it is |
| Happy". Although not in Lancaster county, it's just an | | | | an authentic working farm. The buggy ride costs a little |
| hour north. There is the amusement park which is quite | | | | extra but its a fun ride. |
| nice but there is a nice museum which simulates how | | | | 5. Rockvale Square |
| chocolate is made and best yet, its free! After the tour | | | | If you like to shop, you will like this place. Its a sprawling |
| there is a store with tins of souvenirs and of course, | | | | shopping complex with various outlets, some with good |
| chocolate. But beware, because some of the prices | | | | prices, some not so good. Its actually not far from |
| for the candy are not always that great. The park is | | | | Dutch Wonderland so you can drop mom off here |
| expensive but if you plan ahead you can find some | | | | and dad can take the kids to the amusement park. :) |
| decent coupons, also its a good idea to take your | | | | 6. Kettle Kitchen Village |
| lunch but you can't take it into the park; however, there | | | | This is a nice little family place. Its a variety of shops, |
| are picnic areas, and transportation to the parking area. | | | | not really an Amish theme but there is a very |
| 2. Route 30 | | | | interesting place that does canning. They have |
| This is the main drag through the tourist area in | | | | demonstrations and samples. They have really good |
| Lancaster and more than likely you will end up on this | | | | kettle corn at the village too.. Also there is a really cool |
| road, if you are coming from the east or west. There | | | | insect vendor, its something to see. Be sure to let the |
| are plenty of hotels and motels all along this road, its | | | | kids check out the petting zoo. The village is within |
| called Old Philadelphia Pike. If you drive the length of | | | | walking distance of a lot of crafty type shops. |
| this through Lancaster you will see all kinds of things to | | | | 7. Peaceful Valley Furniture |
| do and visit. If you have the notion, you can take it all | | | | If you are looking for Amish crafted furniture, this place |
| the way into Philadelphia. | | | | has a large variety with pretty good prices. |
| 3. Dutch Wonderland | | | | 8. Strausburg, PA |
| This is a nice, smaller amusement park. If you have | | | | This is a railroad town. It has quaint shops and even |
| younger children this is a better choice. There is a nice | | | | miniature golf. You can take a real train ride too. |