Enjoy the Beauty of Pennsylvania Amish Country

Enjoy a slower pace of life by visiting Pennsylvania Amish country. Away from the bustle of cars, crowds, and cramped cities you can enjoy open landscapes and charming towns. Stroll down to one of Lancaster’s covered “kissing bridges” with your sweetheart or ride through the back roads of Pennsylvania Amish Country on a horse and [...]

Getting Things Done in Intercourse PA

Nobody knows for sure how the village of Intercourse PA got its name. Founded in 1754 the village was originally known as Cross Keys after an old tavern. The name however changed to Intercourse in 1814 – possibly it was named after the entrance to a racetrack named Entercourse, perhaps it refers to the joining [...]

The Hans Herr House of Lancaster County

Get a taste of what it was like to live in colonial Pennsylvania by visiting the Hans Herr House – the oldest still standing European structure in Lancaster County. Built in 1719 this house is also the oldest Mennonite meeting place in the Western Hemisphere. The Hans Herr House and Museum strives to teach its [...]

Historical Lancaster Central Market

In the center of downtown Lancaster you will find Central Market. Started before 1730, Lancaster City’s Central Market is a landmark of unmeasured proportions. Now housed in a pre-1900′s building in the center of Lancaster, it’s the oldest farmers market in the nation. It’s also known as one of the top five farmers markets to [...]