2018 Group Planning Guide

23 Pages·2017·2.95 MB·English

2018
Discover Lancaster
group planning guide
Contents
Strasburg Rail Road™
What’s New. .................... 1 Lodging ....................... 21
News You Can Use ........... 2 Shopping ..................... 31
2018 Events & Festivals ..... 3 Theater ....................... 34
2018 Theater Schedule ...... 3 Tour Services. ............... 38
Attractions. .................... 4 Regional Tours. ............. 40
Dining ......................... 16
Turkey Hill Tea Discovery Sight & Sound Theatres®
What’s
Lancaster offers your group a diverse If you are still hungry be sure to
and historic destination where you stop in the Locally Made Food Shop
can experience beautiful farmlands, New in which features only locally made
farm-to-table dining, and entertaining gourmet food items. Guests will be
theatre performances. Shop for able to explore the different types
2018
handmade goods or the latest of foods that Lancaster County has
designer brands while you are here, to offer. Samples of jams, jellies,
and take in the variety of attractions mustards, oils, and vinegars will be
all located in one county. available on a self-serve basis, as well
as select dressings and honeys. As
If your group loves theater, Sight If history is your group’s main focus, guests walk through the store, signs
& Sound Theatres® invites you to a new exclusive package created will let you know what town specific
Welcome experience the greatest rescue story by Strasburg Rail Road™ and Old items were made in. Only steps away,
of all time! Jesus, the action-packed Windmill Farm allows your group enjoy a meal at Miller’s Smorgasbord,
musical adventure takes you on a to experience the extraordinary. You it’s the perfect one stop shop. To
miraculous journey alongside the can escape the hustle and bustle as learn more contact: Danielle Dowlin,
most famous person who ever walked you embark on a steam-powered [email protected].
Lancaster is a centrally located, drive-to destination with easy access from Philadelphia, New York, the earth, and the people whose lives journey through Lancaster County
Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. It is comprised of a thriving downtown as well as distinctive towns with he changed forever. The show runs on the country’s oldest short-line “Kumme Esse” means come eat
their own unique story. Both are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Amish farmlands. from March 10, 2018 - January 5, railroad, followed by an up-close in Pennsylvania Dutch, and with
2019 and is approximately 2.5 hours. and personal tour of an authentic Lancaster Food Tours you can do
Groups travel together for many reasons, from family reunions to student field trips, from faith-based retreats
For more information about the working Amish farm. For more just that! In three hours, guests will
to friends’ getaways. But whatever the reason, there’s one thing they all can agree on.
show please contact: Simi Telesco, information contact: Alicia Patton, experience the vibrant food scene
With its expected traditions and unexpected surprises, Lancaster provides a rich variety of activities and [email protected]. [email protected]. in the City of Lancaster, the small
experiences, guaranteed to satisfy any group traveler. If you’re looking for a themed trip, and aren’t sure town of Lititz, or beautiful Lancaster
where to begin, we have a number of trip ideas on our website you can start with. Just look under the Groups Want to experience the flavors of For another one-of-a-kind Amish County. Our guides will lead you on
Toolkit section on the webpage listed below. the world all in one place? Discover, excursion venture to The Amish a culinary adventure that includes
You won’t want to miss top-quality shopping, dining, and lodging. Plus with our reputation as an easily- taste, and experience tea from Experience for an Amish cooked local recipes and tastes from around
accessible value destination – it’s clear that a visit to Lancaster is as fascinating as it is economical. around the world in a way you never meal served on the farm. Until now, the world. Contact us to learn about
have before! Learn about tea origins, you could eat on an Amish farm with our special group tour or to discuss
So while group planning isn’t rocket science (depending on who you ask), we’re happy to provide you with
aromas, and unique flavors from one food from a non-Amish restaurant, customizing one just for your group.
some expert assistance.
of our tea experts at the Turkey Hill or eat in an Amish restaurant, but Please speak to: Amy Blackburn,
Contact us today at 717-735-1640 or DiscoverLancaster.com/GroupTours, and let our team help you craft a Tea Discovery. So where does tea not on a farm. At last, you can have [email protected].
group experience that all of you will remember for years to come. come from? The answer... Turkey Hill, an Amish cooked (legally licensed)
of course. Your entire Tea Discovery meal served in an Amish home on the
experience will be a fun-filled (and farm, followed by an informative Q&A ONE OF NTA’S
yes, educational) 30 minutes. For session with the Amish. For more
TOP 21 DESTINATIONS
more information contact: Kim Dolly, information contact: Clinton Martin,
DESIGNATION KEY FOR MEMBER LISTINGS: [email protected]. [email protected]. FOR GROUPS IN 2018
Student Designated VIP Pennsylvania AAA AAA
Friendly Heritage Pass Historical & Museum Discount Rating
Property Commission
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NEWS YOU CAN USE 2018 THEATRE SCHEDULE
With Brunswick Tours, you can learn about the Amish “Straight from the
Horse’s Mouth.” You’ll be welcomed into an Amish home to sit down with an
Amish family for a casual chit-chat while you enjoy homemade root beer and
snacks. Go right to the source and ask the horse!
Tasting events are a unique and fun way to experience Gracie’s on West Main,
where head chef and owner, Jim, along with his kitchen staff, collaborate to
bring our guests fun and interesting tasting events at an affordable price point.
Usually between 5-8 courses, each tasting event has a different theme, and DATE(S) PRODUCTION THEATRE
are a chance to highlight local ingredients in new and interesting ways. Some January 11 – February 3 Something’s Afoot Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
exciting events include Game Night and An Italian Christmas, focusing on Jim’s January 13 Violin Sensation Rachel Barton Pine Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
childhood Italian family meals. January 16 – February 11 Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Fulton Theatre
January 27 – March 28 Death at the Garage Sale Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse
New offerings are available at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant! Try one (or February 8 – March 17 Ring of Fire Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
both) of the brand new plated BBQ menu options for groups. Choose from February 17 Bernstein Meets Rachmaninoff Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
the smoked BBQ platter and the pulled pork or chicken BBQ sandwich platter.
March 6 – 31 Guys and Dolls Fulton Theatre
Each platter features meats that are smoked on property, and paired with Bube’s Brewery
March 10, 2018 – January 5, 2019 Jesus Sight & Sound Theatres®
homemade, signature “Smoke” sauce.
April 18 – October 27 Magic & Wonder: Dream Bird-in-Hand Stage
March 22 – April 28 Showboat Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Try a historic brewery tour and lunch or dinner at Bube’s Brewery. Tour a
March 27 - October 27 The Home Game Bird-in-Hand Stage
historic 19th century brewery, tavern and museum complex. For groups who
April 4 - May 26 Whose Wife is it Anyway? Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse
dare to venture on the spooky side of things, try a ghost tour. Customizable
April 7 Tchaikovsky’s “Pathetique” Symphony Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
packages for groups of all sizes, ages and budgets are available.
April 17 – May 20 Million Dollar Quartet Fulton Theatre
A newly renovated hotel with updated guest rooms, lobby area and exterior is May 1 – October 5 Songs of the Silver Screen American Music Theatre
what you will find at the Hampton Inn Lancaster. Stays include complimentary May 3 – June 17 Grease Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
breakfast, Wi-Fi, and bus parking. May 19 Verdi Requiem Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
June 2 – August 11 Getting Momma Married Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse
Create a room of chatter by viewing the newly handpainted mural of Lancaster June 5 – July 22 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Fulton Theatre
County in our group tour room, while you enjoy delicious homemade desserts June 21 – August 4 The Wizard of Oz Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
at Hometown Kitchen. August 9 – September 15 Swing! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
August 18 – October 27 Love, Lies and the Lottery Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse
The new Tru by Hilton Lancaster East is located in the heart of Lancaster. Find September 18 – October 14 Treasure Island Fulton Theatre
the right balance in each room with free Wi-Fi, natural light, a comfy mattress
September 20 – November 10 Sister Act Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
and a 55” TV. From healthy to indulgent, selection abounds with the “build
November 1 – December 30 The First Noel American Music Theatre
your own” breakfast toppings bar. Create-your-own bagels, donuts, cereal,
November 3 – December 29 Christmas in Paradise Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse
grits & more—all complimentary. Find a lobby with areas to let you work, play,
November 13 – December 30 42nd Street Fulton Theatre
lounge and eat. Exercise in a fully equipped fitness center, then unwind in the
November 6 – December 29 A Christmas to Remember Bird-in-Hand Stage
indoor heated pool.
Tru by Hilton Lancaster East November 7 – January 1, 2019 Magic & Wonder of Christmas Bird-in-Hand Stage
November 15 – December 31 A Christmas Carol Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
“Tradition with a twist.” Whether its tasting freshly “put up” jams and jellies
in the county’s original canning kitchen, stretching cheese curds, or tasting 2018 EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
award-winning estate wine from grapes grown and harvested right here in the
area, this experience gives your group a taste of our most popular traditions DATE(S) EVENT LOCATION
while revealing some new, unexpected indulgences at Kitchen Kettle Village. February 16-19 Fire & Ice Festival Downtown Lititz
March 9-11 Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival Lancaster City
One hour prior to the dinner and show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre,
March 21-24 AQS QuiltWeek® Lancaster County Convention Center
your group can have a private instructional session with our professional
April 7 Victorian Tea and Tour Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
actors and creative staff which can be as interactive as you would like.
April 12-15 LAUNCH Music Conference Lancaster City
May 11-12 Herb & Garden Faire Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
Red Pin Kitchen and Bar features house-made specialties ranging from classic
May 18-19 Annual Rhubarb Festival Kitchen Kettle Village
dishes to innovative eats in an industrial modern setting. Have a seat at the
May 26-27 Great PA Flavor Fest Mount Hope Estate & Winery
bar and enjoy classic cocktails, wine selections, or your favorite beers on tap.
June 16 Music For Everyone Festival Kitchen Kettle Village
Brand new arcade games can also be enjoyed. Let yourself be a kid again and
let the good times roll at Rocky Springs Entertainment Center. June – Augus Long’s Park Summer Music Series Long’s Park
September 1-3 Long’s Park Art Festival Long’s Park
September 8 Whoopie Pie Fest Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn
Rocky Springs Entertainment Center September 21-22 Tailgating Festival Kitchen Kettle Village
November 3-4 Trains & Troops Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Nov. 23 - Dec. 22, Select Dates Kitchen Kettle Christmas Kitchen Kettle Village
December 26-28 Yuletide at Rock Ford Rock Ford Plantation
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A is for Amish Buggy Rides AAA Buggy Rides Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides
We will be the highlight of your Amish Country vacation. at Plain & Fancy Farm
Take a journey in a horse and buggy from our premier Include AAA Buggy Rides for your group during your GROUP FRIENDLY YEAR-ROUND, 7 DAYS A WEEK!*
location in the heart of Amish Country next to the next visit to Lancaster County. Our friendly drivers will Your itinerary just isn’t complete without a buggy ride!
Strasburg Rail Road™. Located at the Red Caboose Motel, enlighten and entertain your group with fascinating Our group carriages assure that you have the flexibility
we have one of the largest free petting zoos in the area. stories and information about the Amish lifestyle. of planning a ride for a short fill-in time slot, or a more
indepth hour ride and tour of a working private Amish
Our horse stable, animal barn, view tower, and buggy
We are located at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse dairy farm.
rides are open seven days a week.
and offer free parking. Your motorcoach group can easily be accommodated
Our buggy drivers are from Amish, Mennonite in 3-4 carriages that board simultaneously. Spacious
CHOOSE FROM THREE DIFFERENT BUGGY RIDES:
and Brethren backgrounds, and are knowledgeable parking is a few steps away!
and friendly. They will provide you with more than just 1. The Ultimate Four-Mile Country Buggy Ride In 2018 we are offering exciting new BUGGY RIDE PLUS*
a ride, but an experience. We can explain Amish history, Enjoy a relaxing tour in the country through a Amish Packages that include meal and tour options.
tradition and myth. By appointment, take a special farm, where your group will be able to witness the Your Amish and Mennonite drivers are your “inside
tour with Caleb, Big Steve and others from Discovery unique Amish lifestyle on real working farms. guides” to life here in Amish Country. We are surrounded
Channel’s reality show. 2. The Five-Mile Covered Bridge Ride by scenic all-Amish farms and villages. Your group will
love some “breathing room” in your busy day!
From 20 minutes up to an hour or more, our different Take full advantage of your group’s time spent
We are ideally located between Bird-in-Hand and
rides stop at Amish homes, farms and shops, where you in Lancaster County by experiencing a ride through Intercourse on Route 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm, and only
can meet the children and family. Pass terrific scenery a real covered bridge on back country roads. a short drive from the local theatres.
and noteworthy Amish landmarks. Ride with others and 3. The Amish Farm Tour 2018- Tour & Tasting: Travel back in time in our horse
embrace community as the Amish do, or ask for private Buggy stops and tours a real Amish farm. Experience and carriages through a private working Amish dairy
rides. All are welcome and accommodated with our large Amish farm life firsthand while you tour farm; then stop at a wine and beer gallery for a wine or
and small, open and closed buggies. the milking stable and farm. sparkling cider tasting from one of our local vineyards.
(Est. time: 75 mins)
Call for group rates. We offer group buggy rides Monday The Amish Town Tour** – You will ride through a private
through Saturday all year-round, conditions permitting. Amish farm and pass Amish-owned businesses.
(30 - 40 mins)
The Amish Farm Tour** – Experience a private Amish
dairy farm run without electricity. Learn how the Amish
live the “farm to table” lifestyle. Your driver escorts you
through the barns and dairy. See the cows and big draft
horses used in field work. (50 mins - 1 hr)
*Weather permitting **Mon – Sat; Sun: 30 min. countryside ride only
Open year-round and Sundays!*
312 Paradise Ln, Ronks, PA 17572 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk, Intercourse, PA 17534 3121 Old Philadelphia Pk, Ronks, PA 17572
717-725-8664 717-989-2829 / F 717-442-6348 717-723-0478
[email protected] / contact: Jesse Moore [email protected] / contact: Reuben Stolzfus [email protected] / contact: Laura Karam
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
aisforamishbuggyrides.com AAAbuggyrides.com amishbuggyrides.com
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adventure sports In hershey amish experience & amish farm & house Amish village
Magic Lantern Show

Build team spirit and camaraderie with the attractions Surrounded by Amish countryside on Route 340, we have Explore the history and modern customs of the Amish at Spend some time in the heart of PA Dutch Country
at Adventure Sports. Team building is enhanced with been providing tours since 1959. All tours are group-only the original Amish home open to the public. for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pennsylvania
the Outdoor Laser Tag attraction. Played in daylight on experiences with study guide provided to students. The • Tour the 1805 farmhouse with knowledgeable guides Amish live today.
a three-acre field, strategy and fun combine as teams property includes a hotel, restaurant, and buggy rides. Take a guided tour through our 1840s Amish farmhouse
• Amish One-Room Schoolhouse, built by the Amish
maneuver through the various game formats. • Amish Artisans Shopping Adventure– tour includes four where our guide will discuss the lifestyle, history,
• R ace on the go-karts or cruise in the bumper boat Amish stops, five free gifts • Educational schoolhouse presentations and culture of the Amish community.
pond. Watch out for the squirt guns or you will • Interactive visits with our renowned woodcarver After the escorted house tour, walk freely through
• Amish Cooked Meal Served on a Farm– legally licensed
get wet! Amish meal in an Amish home. Add card-making. • Authentic 15-acre farm, featuring historic barns, farm our sprawling 12-acre Village.
• Play miniature golf among lavish flowers, fountains animals, scooter trail, covered bridge, picnic area and Village includes:
• Amish Visit-in-Person Tour– Lancaster’s only designated
and waterfalls. walking trails • Barn filled with our friendly farm animals
Heritage Tour—Amish dairy farm, Q&A in Amish home,
• Batter up in the lighted baseball/softball and session with Amish schoolteacher • Step-on guide service for a 1, 2, or 3-hour countryside • One-room schoolhouse, maintained and decorated
batting range. tour by our Amish staff
• Amish Aeroponics– Farming of the Future • Village Store with Amish-made crafts and souvenirs
• C ool off in the air-conditioned arcade and ice • Guides fluent in French, German, Chinese, Spanish and
• From One Room to “Rumpsringa” • Smokehouse Market featuring Amish-made jams,
cream parlor. Italian. Call for reservations. jellies and treats
• The picnic pavilion can be reserved as your • Savor the Flavors Cookin’ Tour 2018 Special Events: • B lacksmith barn displaying field tools used by the
gathering place. • Amish Wedding Celebration Amish
• A lighted golf driving range with pro instructors • Sheep Shearing Days: May 4 and 11, 2018 • Pavilion for picnic lunches
• Amish Country Christmas
provides additional fun. • Fall Farm Days: October 6, 7 and 8, 2018 • Handicapped-accessible walkways
• Our newest attraction, TARGET GOLF, turns the Besides the acclaimed “Jacob’s Choice” special effects • Evening Lamplight Tours: The perfect group activity for Groups of 20 or more:
driving range into a game that is fun for both Amish production, we present Magic Lantern Shows, a the fall evenings. Includes a hay ride! • Specialty pricing for adults, children and students
golfers and non-golfers. rare entertainment experience from the 1800’s. Patriotic, with advanced reservations
• Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant Dining & Tour Packages
Christmas, and Bible Stories shows—perfect complements • Step-on-Guide available to take groups on a
Group rates apply for groups of 20 or more and must to our Sight & Sound Theatres® meal package. Specials for Groups: 90-minute Countryside Backroads tour
be booked up to 24 hours in advance. We are open • Family-Style Packages with Hershey Farm Restaurant
10 AM - 10 PM daily, mid-May through Labor Day. Private “What Price Freedom?”— a unique Underground Railroad • Discounted rates for 15 passengers or more • Conveniently located minutes away from Sight &
parties are available for groups of 50 or more during the Experience combining Magic Lantern Show with live • Ample free motor coach parking Sound Theatres®, outlets and lodging
spring and fall. costumed performers. • Complimentary admission for tour leader and bus driver • Lunch and Learn Package: Interactive session with
staff followed by a traditional boxed lunch
Adventure Sports is located three miles south of Hershey The Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School- • Handicapped accessible • Free parking
on Route 743. GPS address: 3010 Elizabethtown Rd, guided tours of Lancaster’s only Designated Heritage Site • Complimentary admission and beverage for guide
Open year-round, 7 days a week, even Sundays!
Hershey, PA 17033. Amish attraction. and bus driver
Come for a tour—get an experience! Located on Route 30 East next to the American Music Open 7 days a week, March – December. Weekends only,
Theatre and close to many Lancaster attractions. January – February.
3010 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 3121 Old Philadelphia Pk, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 2395 Covered Bridge Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602 199 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572
717-533-7479 / F 717-533-2959 800-555-2303 / 717-768-8400 x217, 214 / F 717-768-7864 717-394-6185 / F 717-394-4857 717-687-8511 / F 717-687-8478
[email protected] / contact: Alishia Landis [email protected] / contact: Clinton Martin [email protected] / amishfarmandhouse.com [email protected] / amishvillage.com
AdventureHershey.com AmishExperience.com contact: Peggy Nana-Sinkam contact: Amber Dienner
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carlisle sports emporium dutch wonderland Echo Dell - Indian Echo Caverns go ‘n bananas
Family Amusement Park
Carlisle Sports Emporium is Central Pennsylvania’s year- Located in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County, Dutch Many exciting and interactive programs are available for Lancaster’s premier indoor family entertainment center.
round indoor and outdoor mega entertainment complex Wonderland features over 35 rides and Duke’s Lagoon your school or scout group here at Indian Echo Caverns. Hours of great fun, kids birthday parties, and private
with over 75,000 sq. ft. of indoor activity space and acres water play area. Dutch Wonderland offers something for Programs, taught by trained staff, are designed for events.
of outdoor fun! Known as “The Place to Play,” we are everyone in your group! students of all grade levels, and scouts of every rank. We
Attractions include:
the perfect destination for all ages and every occasion. offer year-round programs and the weather is never a
• Royal Savings on Admission • Congo Café (full-menu)
Our interactive fun features indoor and outdoor go-kart problem! Geology and history become real as we walk
• Laser Tag (24-player)
• Birthday Parties
tracks, two 18-hole Castle and Western themed miniature you through the natural wonder of our caverns on our
• Spin Zone (bumper cars)
golf courses, a 7,500-sq. ft. 2-tier LASERTRON laser tag • Delicious Catered Meals 45-minute guided tour.
• Mini-Bowling
arena, batting cages, a roller skating rink, Victory Lane
• Girl Scout Brownie & Daisy Camp-O-Ree Couple your tour with one of our hands-on, fun and • Ropes Course
Café, and the largest arcade in the area with the latest
(special event) educational programs. • Arcade Games
games!
• Ballocity (three levels with thousands of foam balls)
Ordering group tickets is quick and easy! Go to • Rockin’ Rocks • Mining in Society
• Laser Frenzy (laser maze)
We provide multiple venues for hosting business dutchwonderland.com and click on the “Group Sales” • Fossils Forever • Camp Adventure (Scouts)
meetings or group events. Due to this broad array tab to get started! Open Monday - Thursday 11 AM until 9 PM, Friday 11 AM
• Barnyard Bash • Geode Cracking, and more…
until 10 PM, Saturday 9 AM until 10 PM, and Sunday 12
of exciting activities and many meeting spaces, we Looking for more fun? Be sure to visit us during
specialize in parties, go-kart track rentals, and group our seasonal events: • Indian Lore PM until 9 PM. Options include all-inclusive day passes,
or pay for individual attractions. Free Admission for our
outings of any size. Not to mention we love hosting bus Our trained staff will bring out the best in your group and
Happy Hauntings – A fun, fall family event featuring spectators.
and tour groups! If you’re looking for things to do in the send them home ready for more.
themed rides, special entertainment and trick-
area, Carlisle Sports Emporium is the place to go!
or-treating! Of course, what trip to Indian Echo would be complete
without a visit to Gemstone Discovery to pan for and
The Carlisle Sports Emporium is easily accessible from Dutch Winter Wonderland – A festive treat for families
identify minerals and precious gems at our old-fashioned
all the major highways of south Central Pennsylvania. offering beautiful holiday decorations, over 20 rides,
water wheel and sluice? What a great souvenir!
We’re located just off Interstate 81 and the Pennsylvania millions of twinkling lights and more!
Turnpike, making us just minutes away from Camp Hill, Don’t forget to ask about overnight camping packages We encourage you to enjoy our unique and memorable
Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Gettysburg and Lancaster. at Old Mill Stream Campground at Dutch Wonderland— setting including covered picnic pavilions, an outdoor
play area and an expansive lawn to relax and enjoy
located just steps away from the Castle doors!
nature. You can also interact with our petting barnyard
animals and learn fun facts about the residents.
Special group pricing is also available so you can make
the most of your visit. Simply contact us to book your
group and select your activities.
29 South Middlesex Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 368 Middletown Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 1170 Garfield Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
717-258-4741 / F 717-258-8858 866-386-2839 / F 717-291-2257 717-566-8131 717-287-5000
[email protected] / contact: Julie Hill [email protected] / dutchwonderland.com [email protected] / contact: Karen Nye [email protected] / contact: Joan Wurster
carlislesportsemporium.com contact: Group Sales indianechocaverns.com gonbananas.com
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hersheypark® julius sturgis pretzel bakery kitchen kettle village kreider farm’s farm tour

Discover why happiness is best when shared when you The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is the first commercial Start your Lancaster County adventure at Kitchen Kettle Take the Kreider Farm’s Farm Tour and see how old-
bring your group to Hershey The Sweetest Place On pretzel bakery in America. Founded in 1861, this historic Village. We call it Tradition… with a Twist. Bring the best fashioned dedication to quality milk products harnessed
Earth®! Ride high and splash by at Hersheypark on your location is still maintained today by the Sturgis family. of PA Dutch Country to your group with more than 40 with state-of-the-art technology produces an unbeatable
favorite rides, water attractions, and all 14 coasters, Located in beautiful Lititz, Pennsylvania, our tour provides specialty shops and plenty of hands-on activities, some team. We are a local family-owned, sustainable, award-
including the all-new Breakers EdgeSM Water Coaster and a fun and insightful look at the birth of pretzel baking you have come to expect… and others you didn’t. Be sure winning dairy farm. Our Micro-Mooery is an amazing
WhitecapSM Racer. Then, get a taste of all things sweet in the region. to leave time to grab a quick lunch, too! operation to see. Our 90-minute guided dairy farm tour
at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction. Plus, groups During our tour, your group will: Tradition. Don’t miss these favorites: offers a high-tech view of farming including a drive
down the middle of our Maternity Barn, and a drive past
can save up to 55% off admission and enjoy exclusive, • Get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting • Feast on local foods with lunch on your own, or try
our Loafing Barn known as the Cow Palace. The Kreider
discounted catering options. Start planning your group’s • Learn about the history of pretzel baking in America one of our group only meals.
Farms Silo Observation Tower offers guests a climb to the
visit today! • See the original 19th-century pretzel ovens built • Watch our local farm women “put up” more than
top of the Silo for a 360 degree view of our Farm and the
by Julius Sturgis 90 varieties of jams & relishes in the area’s original
beautiful Lancaster County farmland surrounding Kreider
• Watch our bakers twisting soft pretzels by hand canning kitchen. Don’t forget the FREE samples!
• 4 sweet experiences for one low price: Farms.
• Receive a small bag of pretzels baked by America’s • Engage in a Food Fight, our fun tour of regional PA
o Hersheypark original pretzel-baking family Dutch treats. Information and Reservations: Advance reservations
for the farm tour are required. A waiver must be signed
o The Boardwalk At Hersheypark Groups can also visit our retail store, where we feature • Tour the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage. Add a
by all guests taking the tour. Tours are offered Monday-
pretzels baked by the descendants of Julius Sturgis, using private group dinner and make-your-own whoopie pie
o ZooAmerica® Saturday between the hours of 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
the same techniques he pioneered in 1861. with our Clip Clop & Shop experience.
Lunch options are also available. Contact the farm tour
o Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction Your group will find: • Enjoy FREE admission, FREE bus parking, plus guide
director to schedule your group.
• 1 FREE ticket for every 10 purchased • Fresh-baked, hand-twisted soft pretzels & driver perks.
All Are Welcome – Whether your group is a vanload of
• Exclusive all-you-care-to eat catered events • Traditional, flavored, and chocolate-coated varieties …With A Twist! Try these fun NEW options: senior visitors, a school bus of students on a field trip or a
(groups of 40 or more) of hard pretzels • Watch a cheese stretching and taste the resulting motorcoach of tourists enjoying the sights and farmlands
• Unique pretzel-themed gifts and collectibles creamy mozz ball.
• Save up to 30% with pre-purchased meal tickets of Lancaster County, we can accommodate any size
We are a group-friendly facility. • Fill your bag with traditional & unexpected tastes of
group! Groups of 25 guests may ride on our new Trolley
• FREE bus park with FREE bus driver admission Accommodations: the Village with our Tradition With a Twist experience. No. 3 or our Kreider Farms Bus.
• Men’s and women’s bathroom facilities • Get up close and personal with the hands-on Village
The Lancaster Inn & Suites would be happy to discuss 
• Parking for one bus curbside in front of building Insider experience!
overnight hotel accommodations for your family or group
• Handicapped accessibility • Snuggle into one of our Christmas tours: Holidates or
during your visit in our area! Contact the hotel at
Gifts From the Heart.
Please call us or visit the group tour page 717-665-5440 or toll-free 877-720-1202.
• Don’t miss our students-only experiences.
(juliussturgis.com/grouptours.html) on our website
* Open year ‘round, 9 AM - 5 PM. Reservations A moooving and udderly unique experience!
for more information about group tour reservations.
encouraged, but not required.
100 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 219 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk, Intercourse, PA 17534 1463 Lancaster Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
800-242-4236 717-626-4354 / F 717-625-1313 717-768-2706 / 800-732-3538 / F 717-768-2795 717-665-5039
[email protected] / Contact: Group Sales [email protected] / contact: Kurt Van Gilder [email protected] / contact: Lisa Arrell [email protected] / contact: Debora Lobb
HersheyparkGroups.com juliussturgis.com kitchenkettle.com kreiderfarms.com
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lancasterhistory.org landis valley village National watch & clock museum RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA
& farm Museum
Lancaster Campus of History
President James Buchanan’s Wheatland
Excursions into the past depart daily. Step inside Immerse yourself back in time into the largest living Gather your group and experience a fun and fascinating All aboard! Experience the awe-inspiring power of trains.
Wheatland, the home of 15th US President James history PA Dutch Village in the Country. A mini- trip into the world of timekeeping at the National Watch & Climb aboard a caboose, take the throttle in an authentic
Buchanan, and explore the rooms and stairwells where Williamsburg, but better! An authentic crossroads village, Clock Museum. These treasures of time range from early locomotive cab, sit in an engineer’s seat, inspect a 62-ton
the stories and secrets of his personal and political which was the hub of all industrial transactions dating sundials to modern marvels. The facility, with a beautiful engine from underneath and go hands-on in the railway
life intersect. Set amidst 10 lush acres, the President’s from the 1700s–1900s. Experience the old ways of life with rotunda, theater and spacious galleries, is just part of education center!
Federal-style mansion and gardens are the perfect foods, crafts, gardening and farming. the reason why groups from all over the world have
Discover an amazing, world-class collection of more than
backdrop for an unforgettable experience. Original Costumed guide interpretation in historic buildings come to experience North America’s largest collection of 100 historic American locomotives and railroad cars,
furnishings and personal artifacts tell the story of timekeeping artifacts, including an eleven-foot-tall French
Buchanan, the US President who struggled to calm a Horse-drawn wagon rides through the village statue clock, enchanting German musical clocks and the some of which are open to explore.
divided nation on the brink of civil war. Your guests will An 1800s Tavern, including open-hearth cooking demos Engle monumental clock with 48 moving figures! Encounter railroad barons, builders and iron horses:
experience a private focus tour with experienced guides
Experience traditional craftsmen plying their trades Enjoy shopping with your group at the “Yours, Mine and  • Restoration Shop Tour
in period costume.
including: tin, gun and blacksmithing, quilting and more Hours” gift shop, where unique gifts can be purchased.  • Workin’ on the Railroad Tour
TOURS
• Wheatland History Tours: Open mid-January through Exhibit showcasing the differences between the Amish The National Watch & Clock Museum’s facility is and other special tours! Or enjoy a self-guided visit!
and Mennonite lifestyles and dress attire handicapped accessible with plenty of seating for almost
December 30, Monday through Saturday. Call for any size group. Celebrate railroad heritage with:
details as schedule changes during Yuletide season. Learn about our agriculture, farming, and use of historic
• Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival (April)
• Yuletide Performances: Begin the Saturday after breeds of animals on the farm
Thanksgiving and run on Fridays and Saturdays Customized tours for seniors with minimal walking, bus Museum Hours: • Reading Railroad Days (July)
through December 30.
parking, bathrooms, ADA compliant, and Museum Store April – Memorial Day: • Garden Railways Tour (October)
Wheatland is located on the parklike 10-acre setting Special annual events, student programs and workshops, Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM • 1940s Swing Dance, with a live band (November)
of LancasterHistory.org’s Campus of History, which also holiday package tours, and media available Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM
includes a museum of Lancaster County history and  • Trains & Troops (November)
Research Center. After your tour, stroll next door to visit Sticky buns, homemade meals, Victorian teas, wine Memorial Day – Labor Day:  • Home for the Holidays (December)
one of our four galleries, our county Research Library & tastings, served in our 1856 Historic Hotel/Tavern Monday – Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM and other unique exhibits and special events!
Archives, and our unique Museum Store featuring original “Behind the Scenes tours:” collections with guns, quilts,
gifts by local craftsmen. We’re minutes from Route 30, dolls & toys and heirloom gardens December – March: Take advantage of great rates, escort and driver comps,
just one mile from Lancaster City and great restaurants Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM convenient boarding and ample on-site free parking.
Complete day and Multi-day package itineraries
abound. Come visit and experience the rich history of Closed Sunday
Orientation video, Museum store. WiFi and virtual tours.
Lancaster County. Open year-round, Tuesday–Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM, Sunday
The Museum is closed on major holidays. Open year-round.
12 PM – 5 PM. Operator rates. Administered by PHMC and
Landis Valley Associates. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Follow us on
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
230 N President Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 514 Poplar St, Columbia, PA 17512 300 Gap Road, PA Rt. 741, Strasburg, PA 17579
717-392-4633 / LancasterHistory.org 717-581-0431 / 866-371-2342 / F 717-560-2147 717-684-8261 / F 717-684-0878 717-687-8628/ F 717-687-0876
[email protected] [email protected] / contact: Joyce Perkinson [email protected] / contact: Abby Krouse [email protected] / contact: Ann C. Davis
contact: Stephanie Townrow landisvalleymuseum.org museumoftime.org rrmuseumpa.org
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Strasburg rail road™ strasburg scooters turkey hill experience wolf sanctuary of pa
A Postcard at Every Turn Extinct is Forever
Strasburg Rail Road™ offers your group an unparalleled Now THIS is a back roads tour. Enjoy a guided covered Come learn how our ice cream is made, milk mechanical Listen! The stillness is broken by the soulful songs of the
experience in Lancaster County. Comfortably seated bridge tour through beautiful Pennsylvania Amish cows, sit in a vintage milk truck, create and design your Wolves of Speedwell Forge.
aboard authentically restored passenger cars, your group Country on your own 50cc scooter. With an experienced own virtual ice cream flavor, star in your own Turkey Hill Founded in 1980, Wolf Sanctuary of PA is a non-
will take a 45-minute ride behind a real, operating steam
engine. As more than 2,500 acres of farm fields pass by guide riding along, your group is treated to exceptional commercial and learn about the people and culture profit rescue, providing a safe, loving haven for
their windows, the story of Lancaster County will unfold views of Lancaster County’s countryside, including of Turkey Hill Dairy. Discovery and delight abound for displaced wolves and wolf-dogs. Originally created
before their eyes. Amish homesteads and one-room schoolhouses, as well all ages! Enjoy unlimited FREE samples of select ice as a private rescue, Wolf Sanctuary of PA has grown
as authentic 19th century covered bridges. With 35+ cream and iced tea products. into an educational facility, offering guided tours for
Plan ahead to enjoy a picnic grove, where your group can miles of backcountry roads to explore, this tour offers The Turkey Hill Experience is group friendly and an opportunity to view the wolves and learn about
disembark and have a leisurely lunch. You can bring your a unique and exciting way to get in touch with historic ADA compliant. We offer free on-site motorcoach conservation and biology.
own, or purchase a boxed lunch from our restaurant. Pennsylvania.
parking and free admission for the driver and escort. In Come take a tour and meet these wonderful ambassadors
Do you want a behind-the-scenes look at the railroad? Strasburg Scooters provides first-class customer service, addition, there is a well-stocked gift shop for your group’s of the wild. The tour is a leisurely walk from pack to pack
Add a Mechanical Shop Tour to your visit and enjoy while offering guests the opportunity to explore the shopping enjoyment. on the outside of the enclosures, and guides introduce
learning about the railroad from real railroad workers. rolling hills and roads less traveled. Rated the #1 tour in Groups are strongly encouraged to make reservations the wolves and provide information on wolf conservation
Lancaster County by TripAdvisor.
in advance to ensure seating availability in the Turkey Hill and biology. Our weekend public tours last about 1-1.5
Ask about our new IRON HORSE & AMISH FARM Tour! • Covered bridge or customized group tour available to Taste Lab: a hands-on, educational experience allowing hours, and no reservation is needed but be sure to arrive
meet your needs you to develop and taste the flavor you created virtually. on time to ensure admission. Private tours last about 2
Our group accommodations include:
• Discounts for groups of 10 or more Seating is limited in the Taste Lab. Reservations are hours and must be booked in advance. The tours are all
• Accommodating groups of 15+ required and a nominal additional fee applies. Special walking and it’s all outside, so dress for the weather and
• View the most picturesque scenery in Lancaster County
• Free on-site bus parking with easy access group pricing is available. be ready to ask lots of questions. Motorcoaches, school
• On-site café • Three Scooter options We offer package deals with other area attractions. buses, mystery tours— all are welcome!
• A 76-seat Dining Car aboard the train with lunch or o Single-seat scooter Be sure to ask your personal group sales representative Tours are offered once per day on Tuesdays, Thursdays,
dinner service about all the options. We welcome your groups for Saturdays and Sundays. Please visit our website for
o Double-seat scooter
• Two picnic groves with abundant seating “fun in the making!” complete information on tour dates, times, and special
o Scoot Coupe events.
• Railroad Store, Gift Shop and Toy Store
• No motorcycle license required
• Adjacent to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
• Must be 18 or older with valid drivers license to operate
• ADA Access: We can accommodate your ADA needs,
a scooter
but we have some restrictions. Please call in advance
to discuss your needs.
301 Gap Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 242 Gap Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579 301 Linden St, Columbia, PA 17512 465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
717-687-6193 / F 717-687-6194 717-344-2488 844-VISIT-TH (844-847-4884) x108 / F 717-684-5197 717-626-4617
[email protected] [email protected] / contact: Marc Crusemire [email protected] / contact: Kim Dolly [email protected] / contact: Dawn Darlington
StrasburgRailRoad.com StrasburgScooters.com TurkeyHillExperience.com wolfsanctuarypa.org
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DINING DINING
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How do you handle a hungry crowd? Offer them good, Dine in elegance among the splendors of Lancaster Our name says it all—good food and plenty of it. Our
fresh, homemade food - and plenty of it. When it comes County at Fireside Tavern. Located just minutes from local cooks have had many years of experience creating
to cooking, we use only the freshest ingredients, sourcing Sight & Sound Theatres® and American Music Theatre, the traditional Lancaster County PA Dutch favorites that
as much as possible from local farms. Your group can Fireside Tavern is the perfect choice for your group. we serve, including crispy fried chicken, real whipped
enjoy traditional Pennsylvania Dutch food plus a variety Whether it is our roaring fireplaces and views of potatoes, fresh pepper cabbage and homemade bread.
of other delicious dishes - so there’s something for Lancaster farmland, or our expertly prepared braised beef Our restaurant has been included in AAA’s Top 10 list of
everyone. If your group includes youngsters, they’ll be and crab cakes, the experience goes above and beyond a best “down-home dining” restaurants in North America.
delighted with the kid-friendly favorites on our unique typical meal in Lancaster County. Our all-you-can-eat meals are served family-style directly
Noah’s Ark kids’ buffet. And everyone will want to save to your tables by our friendly, experienced wait staff.
room for dessert, including our homemade oatmeal • Complimentary meal for driver and escort of groups
pie and famous shoofly pie plus other mouthwatering of 50 or more • Bake shop with a wide variety of pastries, pies,
desserts. • Group and banquet facilities for groups of 25-350 cookies and PA Dutch treats
guests • Gift shop with a huge selection of handcrafts
Restaurant Features:
• Conveniently located on Route 896, minutes away from and collectibles
• Group dining for 150; banquet for 200
many major attractions • Group and banquet facilities with seating for
• Several dining-style options, including smorgasbord, • Postcard-like views of Lancaster farmland groups of 25-450 guests
soup-and-salad bar, and menu dining
• Spacious parking and handicapped accessible with on- • Special group and student rates with complimentary
• Full service from 6 AM until 8 PM, Monday - Saturday property motorcoach parking meals for driver/escort
• Bird-in-Hand Stage show and meal packages • Customized menus and options to fit your needs and • Group reservations recommended
budget • Local tour guides available with advance reservation
• Group savings on Sight & Sound Theatres® packages
• Two hotels located on-site • Located on Route 896, just minutes away from many
• Customized packages available
• Serving lunch & dinner of Lancaster’s outlets, theatres, markets and other
• Complimentary meal for driver and escort • Famous Tomato Bisque soup featured in Bon-Appetit attractions
• Bus parking & complimentary dumping station magazine • Open Monday – Saturday 11:30 AM - 8 PM and
• Full bar service with beer, wine, and spirits available Sunday 11:30 AM - 5 PM (seasonal)
• Located next to the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
• AAA recommended. Members of ABA, PBA, OMCA,
Unique Dining Experiences: MMA, VMA, NCMA, GMOA and TNCA
• Cornfield Banquet • Ample free parking, handicapped-accessible
• Amish Christmas Celebration and smoke-free facility
• Amish Wedding Feast
• Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum Package
2760 Old Philadelphia Pk, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 1500 Historic Dr, Strasburg, PA 17579 150 Eastbrook Rd, Smoketown, PA 17576
800-627-1910/ F 717-768-1118 717-687-7979 / F 717-687-3560 717-394-7111 / 800-767-0976 / F 717-394-8516
[email protected] / contact: Group Sales [email protected] / contact: Stephanie Kirkessner [email protected] / contact: Glen Lapp
Bird-in-Hand.com dsfireside.com goodnplenty.com
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