Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread

[Joel]

Lancaster Chol Hamoed trip report:

We went to Herrs factory on the way to Lancaster. Kids and adults loved it! We were lucky as the other people who would have been on our tour were one big family and were running late. We ended up getting a private tour, and it was fascinating.

We stayed at the Double Tree. It was pretty meh, except for the water playgrounds which the kids really enjoyed.

Day 2 we did Kreider Farm. Once again both kids and adults had a nice time. The mashgiach for Pride of the Farm came onto the bus to answer some questions and we got to see a newborn calf.

After that we went fruit and vegetable picking at Brecknock Orchards. Admission was free, and they provided shears, wagons and ice cold water. Besides the orchard they also had a playground with many activities for kids. A kiddie hay maze, play tractors, lawn games etc. Great value for your money!

Day 3 we did a farm tour at Old Windmill Farm which is an authentic Amish farm. We got to milk a cow, hold baby goats, chickens and bunnies, feed horses and calves, collect eggs and take a hayride. Kids also got a barrel train ride and got to "harvest" fruit and vegetables. It was an awesome experience and the family living on the farm were nice and friendly.

We drove to the Pinnacle Overlook for lunch. Breathtaking views! DW loved that we passed an Amish schoolhouse on the way. Was cool to see!

We did a horse and buggy ride with Abe's. The nice part about Abe's is that you get a private tour regardless of how many people you are.

Day 4 we did Cherry Crest which needs no explanation....

[letav_aved]

Need 29 tickets to Hershey, what’s cheapest way to get?

[MoYS]

We drove to the Pinnacle Overlook for lunch. Breathtaking views! DW loved that we passed an Amish schoolhouse on the way. Was cool to see!

Thanks for the TR. Is pinnacle overlook a hike, or can you just drive up?

[Joel]

Thanks for the TR. Is pinnacle overlook a hike, or can you just drive up?

From the parking lot it’s a 5 minute walk

[avadah]

Where are there weekday minyanim?

[HudZ]

Where are there weekday minyanim?

Wiki

[avadah]

Just making sure its the latest info.

[avadah]

Anyone know of hotels with connecting rooms?

[sylk]

Anyone know of hotels with connecting rooms?

Doubletree lancaster

[yoyo414]

which hotels currently have a shachris minyanim daily from 8/19 until 8/22

[aygart]

which hotels currently have a shachris minyanim daily from 8/19 until 8/22

Probably all

[YitzyS]

Summer schedule for Lancaster Kosher. (The owner asked me to spread this)

[HudZ]

Summer schedule for Lancaster Kosher. (The owner asked me to spread this)

Did he say we get a discount if we like the post. 

[yoyo414]

Probably all

what times are the shachriss usually

[Moshe Green]

what times are the shachriss usually

Its people on vacation... what do you think?

[Blazer]

Anyone know where I can get Dutch Wonderland discounted tickets. 

[Spoon]

Anyone know where I can get Dutch Wonderland discounted tickets.

Sign up for their emails they have frequent flash sales. You can also try funex.


Keep in mind they are only open weekends this time of year

[iluv2travel]

Keep in mind they are only open weekends this time of year

They're open every day this week 10 am to 6 pm. Starting next week it's weekends only.

[Explorer1]

Hi anyone have any experience with Hampton Inn in Lancaster?

[AROCKS1]

Anyone planning on staying at the Residence Inn Lancaster next week or have experience staying there recently? Looking to see if they have minyanim there like the doubletree (which is sold out for the beginning of next week).