If you are looking for a cool place to go for a weekend try Lancaster, Pennsylvania, better known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Lancaster is the home to the Amish community. They have been there since the 16th century and the town is filled with history. In Dutch Country you can visit trains, pretzel factories and even ride in an authentic Amish buggy. The following attractions definitely deserve a visit.
• Amish Barn Buggy Rides
• Dutch Wonderland
• Re-creation of an Amish village
• Strasburg Rail Road
• Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
• Intercourse Pretzel Factory
• Lancaster Newspapers Newseum
• Country Barn Farm Land
• Kitchen Kettle Village
• Wilbur Chocolate Factory Store
Visit the Lancaster County website for more information on the attractions listed and more to help plan your trip to Lancaster, PA.
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Photo by Anita Ritenour