Top Things to do in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Top Hotels in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
- 1. Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites
- 2. Fulton Steamboat Inn
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lancaster (Amish Country), PA
- 4. Amishview Inn & Suites
- 5. Lancaster Arts Hotel
- 6. Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center
- 7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lancaster
- 8. Best Western Plus Revere Inn & Suites
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster
- 10. Comfort Suites Amish Country
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Top 5 Biking Trails in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Discover the best top things to do in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, United States including Conewago Recreation Trail, Pinnacle Overlook, Turkey Hill Overlook Trail, Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, Enola Low Grade Trail.
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1. Conewago Recreation Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By eddE7296KF
This is a great trail for biking that will take you all the way up to the Lebanon county fair grounds, but no need to go that far, the Jigger Shop in Mount Gretna is far enough. It is roughly 12 miles from the start of the trail on Rt 230 in E-town to the Jigger Shop, maybe half of it on a slight incline. Basically when you get to the top of the hill, or close to it, you get off the trail and head down another path to a road that takes you right into Mount Gretna. It's hard to miss. Best part is you can treat yourself to an ice cream or milk shake, and they have cold water to refill your water bottles for the ride back, and roughly half the ride back is on a slight down hill decline. Last time I went the whole distance the trail was not is such great shape beyond Mount Gretna, but that may have changed.
2. Pinnacle Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Pannipannini - Maryland, United States
We did a long bike from Kelly’s Run parking lot to Pinnacle and beyond. The Conistoga Trail is the perfect day-long home opportunity. Amazing scene - albeit some steep climbs. You need water and layered clothing (depending on the time of year) and good shoes. Rock scrambles happen.
3. Turkey Hill Overlook Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Pannipannini - Maryland, United States
We did the entire trail to the end and looped back on the rail trail. You can make it longer if you like with the loops that weave in/out of the main trail. Great no matter what the season - unbeatable scenery and quiet.
4. Northwest Lancaster County River Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By deckm
This trail is my go-to every weekend that I can. It's flat as others have stated, although there are many short low-angle grades that will have you downshifting here and there. There's nothing boring about this ride because one minute you're twisting and turning through the forest and the next minute you're riding past large open fields and pastures. Except for one short section through Marietta, you will hardly see any houses at all. Marietta by the way is quaint and has wonderful shops and restaurants. There are many places along the way to view the Susquehanna including multiple boat launches, lots of park benches and picnic tables, and two parks with covered picnic areas (no fires). The larger one is The RiverTrail Pavilion and is accessible by car from Marietta. It has a small playground, a soda vending machine, and two portable toilets. The smaller one, Koser Park, is in Bainbridge and has a pavilion, park benches, a grassy area to sit and gaze at the river, and the Bainbridge Inn and other eateries just over the railroad tracks. Speaking of railroad tracks, the Norfolk-Southern railway parallels the whole bike trail and it's not unusual to hear and see a long line of freight trains slowly rumbling by. One of my favorite aspects of the trail is the sheer variety of scenery, and except for crossing the street in Columbia to get from the parking areas to the beginning of the trail, there are no intersections to stop at, typical of other trails. You may encounter cars in Marietta and at some of the parking areas but it's minimal and there are always paths to the side and off the street, as well as street bike markings in Marietta. The other thing that I like about the NWLRT is that it's very well maintained. The only downside is that if you wait until late morning or the afternoon especially on a weekend the trail gets to be very busy with all manner of walkers, riders, skaters, families, children, and other groups who may not be aware of the need to keep to the side of the trail so you'll find yourself announcing "On your left!" more than you might like, so go early if you can. Also, please take your litter with you!
