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Lancaster Travel Guide: 250 reviews and 340 photos
We covered a good portion of the county, and of course visited Intercourse, Blue Balls, and some of the obvious attractions. However, I would have to say that the joy of this part of the country is definately in the small personal treasures to be found at local vegetable stands, at chance encounters, and quiet moments at dusk.
I miss the sound of the clip clop which you hear on a regular basis in Lancaster County....so much so that I thought something was missing when I left. The Amish and Mennonite population moves quietly about amidst all the tourist hub-bub, weaving a peacefulness all around them as they go......
These "girls" were so friendly I couldn't believe it. Maybe they thought I had something to eat?? I found them on a quiet farm road around 6 in the evening....when they were clearly bored and looking for someone to talk to. :-)
So many wonderful animals on the back roads. I have a travelogue of many that I met along the way.
- Pros:Peaceful, beautiful,clean,quiet,pure, delicious
- Cons:We can't photograph those beautiful faces
- In a nutshell:Ya gotta love it !
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Comments (18)
We spent some time in the area last year. It's such a beautiful part of the country. I love the covered bridges, jams, & pies!
With friends living in Lancaster County it's one place in the US I've visited often - I just LOVE Ephrata - one of my all-time favourite places anywhere, a real must-see for anyone heading that way.
Nice page, Janet. You are right - the Cloisters do remind me a bit of Brugge.
Hi Janet, Interesting Page, I thought I should find out a little about Lancaster, as we stay overnight in June.
I was in Lancaster as a child traveling with the family. I' wouldn't mind going back as an adult. You have a completely different perspective when your in your 40s then when you are 6 or 7.
It was nice to revisit your Lancaster page--the Amish add such a unique dimension to one's visit here. You can see their touch everywhere...nice tips,Janet.
This looks a really charming area - but it would be a mistake for us to go there: I'd never get my wife out of the quilt shops. :-)
The B&B where we stayed in Hershey offered meals with an Amish family. They are becoming quite the business people. I have never done that and may have to check out the churchtown B&B.
I think you described me in there when you had a tip about why people went to Intercourse (ahem...). I hadn't realised you could get Buggy rides there and eat with the Amish. Nice page!
I havent got much time to build up my lancaster page though, but I found your page is more astounishing. excellent! the amish is so cool and laid back. I love it.