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Lancaster County's Ice Cream Trail

Nothing says summertime like a delicious scoop (or three) of ice cream. It's pure happiness in a cone! Lancaster is the cream of the crop as Pennsylvania's top milk-producing county, so it should come as no surprise that we're home to so many creameries and ice cream shops, each with...

Step Back in Time at Historic Poole Forge Park

Lancaster County is known for its rich agricultural history. As you tour our beautiful countryside, you'll see family farms dotting the landscape that have worked the land for generations. Early American agricultural operations relied heavily on materials like iron, and iron production...

Take a Sip at Lancaster County Distilleries

You might be surprised to learn there is an impressive and growing lineup of distillers of fine spirits nestled in the Lancaster landscape. Thanks to our abundant agriculture, distilleries here have access to local crops of corn, barley, and other grains and fruit. And with craft-distilled...

Amish Business Spotlight: Emma's Gourmet Popcorn

When you visit Lancaster County to explore Amish Country and learn about its people and their customs, part of the adventure is shopping at Amish-owned cottage businesses. Small shops are common, including dry goods stores, bulk foods stores, and quilt and crafts shops. Some of these home-based...

A Day of Antiquing in New Holland

New Holland is a charming borough of about 5,300 people in eastern Lancaster County. Its earliest settlers arrived in the early 1700s. Like many Pennsylvania Dutch communities, New Holland's economy is rooted in agriculture.

Amish Cheeses and Soaps at Misty Creek Goat Dairy

It probably goes without saying that the Amish community in Lancaster County is a major draw for visitors. As the oldest settlement of Amish people in the United States, tourists are fascinated by their slower, simple lifestyle. Amish farmsteads dot the countryside, and many Amish families have...

Mother's Day Flowers and Plants at Lancaster Nurseries

Spring is a beautiful time of year in Lancaster County as the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside  comes alive with blooming flowers and other seasonal plants. Whether you're preparing for spring planting or want to pick out a stunning Mother's Day gift, the best place to find all your...

Treating our Guests to Amish-made Garden Path Soap

At the Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village, we're proud to support local people and businesses that embody Lancaster County's charm and heritage. It's just one of the reasons we provide our guests with...

Fine Italian Cuisine at Lancaster's LUCA

Lancaster County is known for its hearty, home-cooked Pennsylvania Dutch cooking that fills your belly and warms your soul. From chicken corn soup and schnitz un knepp to shoefly pie and whoopie pies, Lancaster has a robust cuisine that's truly all its own. Still, if you're visiting the...

Catch a Performance at the Fulton House

You don't have to travel to New York City to see Broadway-caliber shows. The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster is Central Pennsylvania's premier regional theatre that first opened its doors in 1852. (It is thought to be the oldest...