Dean & Christine’s Guidebook
Things to do
A one-of-a-kind Bible theater featuring live animals & incredible effects. A must see attraction for those interested in Bible stories.
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Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdA one-of-a-kind Bible theater featuring live animals & incredible effects. A must see attraction for those interested in Bible stories.
Dutch Wonderland is a family-friendly amusement park near Lancaster.
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Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy EDutch Wonderland is a family-friendly amusement park near Lancaster.
This place is a highlight for our family! There are lots of fun activities for children of all ages.
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The Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland AveThis place is a highlight for our family! There are lots of fun activities for children of all ages.
This is a place where the little ones can pretend to be construction workers, mailmen, firefighters, grocery clerks and much more!
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Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster
721 Landis Valley RdThis is a place where the little ones can pretend to be construction workers, mailmen, firefighters, grocery clerks and much more!
Take a ride on an old steam train through picturesque Amish farm land.
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Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap RdTake a ride on an old steam train through picturesque Amish farm land.
This place has has an amazing model village with lots of moving parts. Children and any model train fan will be in their glory here!
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Choo Choo Barn
226 Gap RdThis place has has an amazing model village with lots of moving parts. Children and any model train fan will be in their glory here!
Want to see something unusual? Check out the Wolf Sanctuary and see wolves up close! Be sure to book your tour in advance.
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Wolf Sanctuary of PA
465 Speedwell Forge RdWant to see something unusual? Check out the Wolf Sanctuary and see wolves up close! Be sure to book your tour in advance.
Oregon Dairy includes a grocery store, restaurant, awesome playground for the children and more! Our children really enjoy their big playground area, and parents can eat ice cream while they watch! For the full experience, take the farm tour. In the fall they also have a corn maze.
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The Market at Oregon Dairy
2900 Oregon PikeOregon Dairy includes a grocery store, restaurant, awesome playground for the children and more! Our children really enjoy their big playground area, and parents can eat ice cream while they watch! For the full experience, take the farm tour. In the fall they also have a corn maze.
This place is any toy lover's dream! What started as a farm toy shelf at an tractor dealer has grown into a stand-alone store with toys of all sizes for all ages!
Outback Toys
555 W Lincoln AveThis place is any toy lover's dream! What started as a farm toy shelf at an tractor dealer has grown into a stand-alone store with toys of all sizes for all ages!
If you want to experience the farm, try a tour at Kreider Farms. A unique fixture is their silo with an observation deck! You'll want to get a reservation in advance. Oh, and be sure to get some Kreider Farms chocolate milk from their store before you leave. It's one of our family's favorites!
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Kreider Farms
1461 Lancaster RdIf you want to experience the farm, try a tour at Kreider Farms. A unique fixture is their silo with an observation deck! You'll want to get a reservation in advance. Oh, and be sure to get some Kreider Farms chocolate milk from their store before you leave. It's one of our family's favorites!
Come see me (Dean) at work! We build modular log homes, and people come from all over to check it out. We have several model homes (open for self-guided tours) and we also offer factory tours during office hours. It'd be a real treat to show you around!!
Cozy Cabins, LLC
Come see me (Dean) at work! We build modular log homes, and people come from all over to check it out. We have several model homes (open for self-guided tours) and we also offer factory tours during office hours. It'd be a real treat to show you around!!
If you want a fun local thing to do, try par 3 golf at Springside (right across the road from the Cottage). This place gives you all the fun of regular golf, but without the need for that first long drive.
Springside Par 3 Golf Course
135 South Ridge RoadIf you want a fun local thing to do, try par 3 golf at Springside (right across the road from the Cottage). This place gives you all the fun of regular golf, but without the need for that first long drive.
South Hills Park in Lebanon has a very nice disc golf course. It's something we enjoy doing as a family, and this is one of our favorite places. The park itself is over 100 acres and has a lot of other amenities and fun things for the family.
Don't have discs? Message us and we'll be glad to lend you ours!
South Hills Disc Golf Course
40 State DriveSouth Hills Park in Lebanon has a very nice disc golf course. It's something we enjoy doing as a family, and this is one of our favorite places. The park itself is over 100 acres and has a lot of other amenities and fun things for the family.
Don't have discs? Message us and we'll be glad to lend you ours!
If you're in the area on a Friday, give Green Dragon Farmer's Market a try. This large market brings folks from far and near. It consists of many small eateries, and a huge assortment of merchandise, plus a small-animal auction. It's open every Friday
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The Green Dragon
955 N State StIf you're in the area on a Friday, give Green Dragon Farmer's Market a try. This large market brings folks from far and near. It consists of many small eateries, and a huge assortment of merchandise, plus a small-animal auction. It's open every Friday
Previously a railroad bed has been converted to a beautiful paved bike/walking trail that connects Ephrata to Warwick. And the Ephrata end is even lighted at night! It is a great place to walk as well, soaking in the local atmosphere while you get exercise. Bikes can be rented from the Warwick end of the trail.
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Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail
Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-TrailPreviously a railroad bed has been converted to a beautiful paved bike/walking trail that connects Ephrata to Warwick. And the Ephrata end is even lighted at night! It is a great place to walk as well, soaking in the local atmosphere while you get exercise. Bikes can be rented from the Warwick end of the trail.
Neighborhoods
If you like antiques, you are in luck! The antiques capital of the USA is Adamstown, PA - only a 10 minute drive from the Cottage! There is a large collection of antique shops along Route 272. Plan your visit at: http://www.antiquescapital.com/Antique-Shops/
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Adamstown
If you like antiques, you are in luck! The antiques capital of the USA is Adamstown, PA - only a 10 minute drive from the Cottage! There is a large collection of antique shops along Route 272. Plan your visit at: http://www.antiquescapital.com/Antique-Shops/
Lititz was voted the "Coolest Small Town in America", and for good reason! This historic town is full of one-off cafes and small shops run by local entrepreneurs. It's also is the home of Wilbur Chocolate. It's only a 25 minute drive from the Cottage, and is a grand place to stroll as a couple or a family. Plan your visit using the town website: https://lititzpa.com/
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Lititz
Lititz was voted the "Coolest Small Town in America", and for good reason! This historic town is full of one-off cafes and small shops run by local entrepreneurs. It's also is the home of Wilbur Chocolate. It's only a 25 minute drive from the Cottage, and is a grand place to stroll as a couple or a family. Plan your visit using the town website: https://lititzpa.com/
Food scene
Very good pizza, stromboli, calzones, and other Italian food - within walking distance of the Cottage!
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
188 East Main StreetVery good pizza, stromboli, calzones, and other Italian food - within walking distance of the Cottage!
If you like diners with great food, large menus, and generous portions, Park Place Diner is the place for you! It's the local default for our family, when celebrating birthdays or for any other reason we're taking the family to a sit-down-to-order restaurant.
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Park Place Diner & Restaurant
2270 N Reading RdIf you like diners with great food, large menus, and generous portions, Park Place Diner is the place for you! It's the local default for our family, when celebrating birthdays or for any other reason we're taking the family to a sit-down-to-order restaurant.
If you love seafood, we've got a local place you'll love - Kyma Seafood!
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Kyma Seafood
1640 N Reading RdIf you love seafood, we've got a local place you'll love - Kyma Seafood!
Folks travel from surrounding states to experience Shady Maple Smorgasboard. It is the largest smorgasboard in the east! It's worth the drive (about 20 minutes from the Cottage). And if you happen to be visiting over your birthday, you get a free meal!
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Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy DrFolks travel from surrounding states to experience Shady Maple Smorgasboard. It is the largest smorgasboard in the east! It's worth the drive (about 20 minutes from the Cottage). And if you happen to be visiting over your birthday, you get a free meal!
This cute diner by the railroad tracks in Richland is one of our favorite places to visit as a couple (date night, yay!) This place is run by local Mennonites. The food and atmosphere won't disappoint! Check their hours before visiting for dinner. They close early.
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Richland Railroad Diner
1 S Race StThis cute diner by the railroad tracks in Richland is one of our favorite places to visit as a couple (date night, yay!) This place is run by local Mennonites. The food and atmosphere won't disappoint! Check their hours before visiting for dinner. They close early.
This amazing ice cream shop is adjacent to the family farm, and all the ice cream is made on-site using only natural flavors. There is a window where you can watch the ice cream being made from scratch.
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Fox Meadows Creamery
2475 W Main StThis amazing ice cream shop is adjacent to the family farm, and all the ice cream is made on-site using only natural flavors. There is a window where you can watch the ice cream being made from scratch.
Kountry Korner is a local small restaurant that is a regular stop for sandwiches and especially ice cream. In the summer you can eat outside at picnic tables. We, as a family, really enjoy this place!
Kountry Korner Drive-In
610 PA-897Kountry Korner is a local small restaurant that is a regular stop for sandwiches and especially ice cream. In the summer you can eat outside at picnic tables. We, as a family, really enjoy this place!
A popular local eating place - especially for families. Boehringer's is a small drive-in eatery with only outdoor seating. Families love this place, with picnic tables by the creek, and the ever-present ducks to feed!
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Boehringer's Drive-In
3160 N Reading RdA popular local eating place - especially for families. Boehringer's is a small drive-in eatery with only outdoor seating. Families love this place, with picnic tables by the creek, and the ever-present ducks to feed!
If you love quaint cafes, try Courtyard Cafe on Main Street in Denver. They focus on healthy food choices, and deliver a first rate experience.
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Courtyard Cafe on Main
349 Main StIf you love quaint cafes, try Courtyard Cafe on Main Street in Denver. They focus on healthy food choices, and deliver a first rate experience.
This place is a farm market with local produce and Mennonite foods as well as a fabulous place to get ice cream!
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Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery
5035 Bernville RdThis place is a farm market with local produce and Mennonite foods as well as a fabulous place to get ice cream!
Experience popcorn like never before! This business started in the basement of an Amish home, and has become a popular staple around here. Visit their new location, and try some for yourself!
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Emma's Gourmet Popcorn LLC
4038 Hill RdExperience popcorn like never before! This business started in the basement of an Amish home, and has become a popular staple around here. Visit their new location, and try some for yourself!
City/town information
Hershey, PA is the home of the Hershey chocolate bars. Less than an hour's drive will get you to Hershey Chocolate World, Hersheypark, downtown Hershey, and more. It's a great place to spend a weekend with the family or friends.
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Hershey
Hershey, PA is the home of the Hershey chocolate bars. Less than an hour's drive will get you to Hershey Chocolate World, Hersheypark, downtown Hershey, and more. It's a great place to spend a weekend with the family or friends.
Sightseeing
Middle Creek is 6,000 acres of wildlife refuge. If you enjoy bird watching, hiking, picnicking in nature, etc. you'll want to check this out! They also have a museum with a lot of hands-on things for children to do, as well as nature/animal movies to watch - all free of charge.
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
100 Museum RdMiddle Creek is 6,000 acres of wildlife refuge. If you enjoy bird watching, hiking, picnicking in nature, etc. you'll want to check this out! They also have a museum with a lot of hands-on things for children to do, as well as nature/animal movies to watch - all free of charge.