Archive for the ‘Lancaster’ Category
By: Sarah Long |
Yesterday a new show opened at the Rainbow Dinner Theatre, “America’s only all comedy theatre.” I may have said this before, but I’m not someone who just laughs out loud at things that I think are funny, such as tv shows or movies, but going to Rainbow makes me laugh out loud. My husband was [...]
Tags: comedy, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Lancaster PA, PA Dutch Country, Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Theater, Theatre
Posted in Casual Dining, Historic Towns, Lancaster, Theaters, performance •
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By: Sarah Long |
Remember the days of being a little kid and having the urge to bang on the keys of any piano you came in contact with, only to be scolded about five seconds later by the nearest adult who, for some reason, was not enjoying the cacophony of sounds you were producing?
Well, thanks to Music for [...]
Tags: Art & Entertainment, downtown Lancaster, entertainment, Keys for the City, Lancaster, Music, Music for Everyone, Outdoors, pianos
Posted in Entertainment, Historic Towns, Lancaster, performance •
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By: Jan Garrabrandt |
Recently I saw Lancaster in a whole new way. Yes, I have been in the city many times and have taken several tours. But this was on two wheels – no, not thosetwo wheels, these were side by side……as on a segway. Here’s the view from the top:
Talk about fun. It reminded me of my [...]
Tags: heritage, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Outdoors, segway, Tour
Posted in Historic Towns, Lancaster •
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By: Sarah Long |
As someone very unfamiliar with anything rural, the Amish culture has always fascinated me. My experience with them consisted mainly of passing them in my car on the drive back to college. I was curious about their Amish rules and culture, ‘how did they live without electricity?’ or ‘are they ever allowed to shave [...]
Tags: Amish, cows, culture, Dutch Country Roads, farm, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Lancaster County PA, Pennsylvania, Tour
Posted in Amish, Bird-in-Hand, Farmers Markets, Intercourse, Lancaster, New Holland, farm heritage •
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By: Sarah Long |
Planning on redoing a room in your house? Want to find some quality pieces that have been hand crafted here in Lancaster, PA? Between the incredible antique shops & malls that we have, and the handmade Amish furniture, you’re sure to find the unique piece you’re looking for.
Antiques
For antiques, make your first stop Adamstown, PA [...]
Tags: Amish, Antiques, Art & Culture, Family Shopping, furniture, hand crafted, Lancaster, Lancaster County
Posted in Amish, Antiques, Casual Dining, Family Shopping, Galleries, Historic Towns, Indoor Shopping, Lancaster, Restaurants •
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By: Daina Savage |
If it’s spring, it must be garden tour season, a must for voyeurs and avid green thumbs alike. Where else can you view tropical poolscapes perched near school athletic fields, shady green havens tucked amid otherwise nondescript housing developments, or the latest exotic plant offerings in otherwise traditional settings.
It’s the juxtapositions and the possibilities that [...]
Tags: Gardens, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Outdoors
Posted in Gardens, Green Travel, Lancaster, Photography •
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By: Sarah Long |
Whether you come in the bright sunshine or come to a rainy Lancaster County, we’ve got tons of great things to do! Rain is a good thing for Lancaster, as it helps us to provide the freshest summer produce and ripest, juiciest fruit at our numerous farm markets and roadside stands.
So, if you find yourself [...]
Tags: Amish, Art & Culture, entertainment, Family Shopping, Galleries, History, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Museums, Music, Theater
Posted in Amish, Bird-in-Hand, Entertainment, Factory Tours, Family Recreation, Family Shopping, Galleries, Hershey, Historic Towns, House Museums, Indoor Shopping, Intercourse, Lancaster, Lititz, Railroads, Strasburg, Theaters, Transportation museum, farm heritage, performance •
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By: Sarah Long |
Just last week the American Quilters Society Quilt Show and Contest was here in Lancaster. Quilts remind me of snow flakes, they’re all unique. My Aunt is an avid quilter and she has made me a few pieces. The work put into a quilt never ceases to amaze me. Every thread and pattern is in [...]
Tags: American Quilter Society, Amish, AQS Quilt Show & Contest, Art & Culture, Going Local, Lancaster PA
Posted in Amish, Art Exhibit, Artisan Trails, Fairs & Festivals, Indoor Shopping, Lancaster •
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By: Adrian Whicker |
The next time you visit Lancaster County, I highly recommend spending some time at The Spa at Intercourse Village. I have been a regular customer on trips to Lancaster County since March 2008.
The Spa is housed in an historic home on the Old Philadelphia Pike (340) in the middle of Intercourse. The Spa is part of [...]
Tags: Amish, indoors, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Spas
Posted in Amish, Historic Towns, Intercourse, Lancaster, Spa •
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By: Karen Hendricks |
There is a saying that goes something like this: “Instead of worrying about the destination, focus on the journey… for it’s the journey that is truly important.” So in that spirit, I’m going to focus on a fun way to journey across PA, wherever your final destination may be: traveling via Amtrak.
Spring fever sent my [...]
Tags: Amtrak, Harrisburg train station, Harrisburg Transportation Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania by rail, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Railroads, scenic drives
Posted in Altoona-Johnstown, Downingtown, Green Travel, Harrisburg, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Railroads •
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