Going to Lancaster, PA

So we have some pretty wonderful friends getting married in Lancaster, PA over Memorial Day weekend. Having never been to Pennsylvania, I am excited to see some of this "Dutch Country" I keep hearing about.

So here this is what I found as things to do:
Historic Downtown Lancaster

Lancaster Central Market 

23 North Market Street Lancaster, PA 17603        (717) 735-6890

Saturday 6 am to 2 pm

Historic Lancaster Walking Tour 

1-3 West King St. Lancaster, PA 17602     717 392 1776

A walking tour of Downtown Lancaster. Allow 1-2 hours. Check for coupons on Website. Cash only.

$7 at 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday

James Buchanan’s “Wheatland”

1120 Marietta Ave Lancaster, PA 17603                  717 392 4633

The stately home of President James Buchanan and explore the rooms, stairwells and stories where the secrets and details of his political and personal life intersect.

Admission is typically $12

Cemetery at St. James Episcopal Church

119 N Duke Street (at the corner of Orange and Duke Streets) Lancaster, PA 17602          717-397-4858

Beautiful stained glass and See gravestones from the 1700's and 1800's in this old cemetery behind the church.

Miesse Candies and Factory Tour 

118 North Water Street Suite 102 Lancaster, PA 17603                    (717) 392-6011

The factory tour will take approximately 30 minutes. Advanced reservations are required. Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM Sat 9 AM - 2 PM. Closed toed shoes and not tank tops

North

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum 

2451 Kissel Hill Road Lancaster, PA 17601               717 569 0401

A historic trip back to the early German settlements(Folk) in the area     $10 for AAA Mon – Sat 9 – 5 and Sun 12 - 5

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

219 East main Street Lititz, PA 17543-2011             717 626 4354

Make your own Preztel tour…..

$3.50 Closed on Sundays 9 - 5

Ephrata Cloister

632 West Main Street Ephrata, PA 17522

1732 German Religios Community with interesting architecture and folk music, art, and history

Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 12-5pm $9

EAST

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society 

2215 Millstream Rd Lancaster, PA 17602-1499      717 393 9745

Enjoy the walk-through exhibit area describing the Mennonite way of life along with a free film in their theater. While there, you can take advantage of their Coupon.

$5 Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Amish Farm and House

2395 Covered Bridge Drive

Lancaster, PA 17602

717 394 6185

A brief look into how the Amish live.

$10 admission 7 days a week 10-4

Yes, this is how I plan. It is a bit ridiculousness. Last night, I had a meeting about our 2 days in Washington D.C. which is going to be epic.

What sounds the most interesting to you?