Location: Lancaster
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Pennsylvania Dutch country is a fascinating destination to explore. Visitors will get a glimpse of farm life as it was in the early 1800s. Visit markets and farm stores for homemade shoofly pie and fresh produce, or shop for a handmade quilt. President James Buchanan's elegant home, Wheatland, is no less historic but contrasts sharply to the simpler Pennsylvania Dutch heritage sites in Lancaster. Consider a side trip to nearby Hershey, home of Hershey Park and the Hershey chocolate factory.
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1. Landis Valley Museum
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4.5 based on 337 reviews
Due to the precautions taken regarding COVID-19, the museum will be closed until further notice. Relax and roam through the authentic crossroads village and farms of Landis Valley as you learn the rich history of the Pennsylvania Germans of Lancaster County. Comprised of over 40 buildings on 100 acres, the museum is the guardian of 65+ varieties of heirloom seeds and the largest collection of Pennsylvania German artifacts in the U.S. Through costumed demonstrators, special events, group tours, award-winning exhibits, and educational programs for adults and children you'll come away all the more enriched by your experience here.
Reviewed By leoh5 - Jenkintown, United States
Great place to visit. We went when they had their end of season festival. We enjoyed all of their home-made recipes of Apple Cider and Sour Krauts! Told my wife how to prepare it herself! Great stuff!
2. Biblical Tabernacle Reproduction
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By dorisl811 - Springfield, United States
The first presentation for the day was at 10am. It was filled to capacity! The presenter was informative and thorough in his presentation and the replica of Moses' tabernacle was thought provoking. Wonderful to learn more. Also, bookstore has a lot to offer and the 10 Commandments Cloth Wall hanging (which my husband bought) was well made and well priced. It now hangs in our home. Lots of treasures there to be found. The website also offers a $1 discount which makes the entry fee $8 (adult).
3. Rough and Tumble Historical Association
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Rough and Tumble is celebrating it's 69th year in 2017. Ride 2 steam railroads, See Steam Traction Engines running as well as antique Tractors. Visit the Saw mill, model shop, Auto Museum, Stationary Steam Museum, Blacksmith Shop, and Gas Engine area. Visit the antique Earth moving construction area as well as the Line Shaft machine Shop. Watch a parade of power and sled pulling on the track.Check our schedule of events on our web site and enjoy the may areas of Rough and Tumble Historical Association.
4. Demuth Museum
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3.5 based on 32 reviews
The life and works of artist Charles Demuth (1883-1935) can be explored by visiting the art museum housing his major works and the adjacent 18th-century buildings that were home to his family for five generations.
