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Shuls:
Kesher Israel (great minyan with breakfast after shachris)
Chabad
Degel Israel

Hotels Near Shuls:
IHG Only one in walking distance from KI, 36min
Days Inn 17min from Chabad
ABVI 25min from Chabad
SPG, None are walking distance:
Sheraton 7k/C&P (3 suites, corner rooms are very large, kids aren't allowed in the club lounge)

FP 4k
FP 3k/C&P


Kosher Food:
Central PA's Kosher Mart
The shul has a limited number of items for sale including packaged food items and dairy including chalav yisrael milk, yogurt and ice cream. Kosher meat and chicken are available at:
  • Weiss Markets, 1700A Fruitville Pike, Lancaster (717) 397-8127
  • Wegman’s, 2000 Crossings Blvd, Lancaster (off Harrisburg Pike)
Chalav Yisrael (Kreider Farms) milk is available at:
  • Giant Food Store (at Stone Mill Plaza), 1360 Columbia Ave., Lancaster
  • Weiss Markets (Kendig Square) 2600 Willow Street Pike, Willow St, PA

Attractions - Harrisburg: - Check Groupon for Deals
http://www.hersheypark.com/
https://www.hersheys.com/chocolateworld/en_us.html
https://www.laketobias.com/
http://indianechocaverns.com/
http://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton


Attractions - Lancaster: Check Groupon for Deals
Dutch Wonderland
Cherry Crest Farm
Crayola Factory
Kreider Farm Tour
Turkey Hill Factory

Go 'n Bananas https://gonbananas.com/
Verdant View Farm Tours
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #240 on: August 29, 2017, 10:45:15 AM »
A couple of questions regarding lancaster :
How is the sheraton harrisburg Hershey suite in the hotel?
Has anyone been to barnyard kingdom?
Any other fun activites for a 2 and 4 yr old. Going next Sunday monday so a lot of attractions are closed due to labor day.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #241 on: August 29, 2017, 01:14:53 PM »
2 tickets for Dutch wonderland $25 OBO
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #242 on: August 29, 2017, 02:37:27 PM »


A couple of questions regarding lancaster :
How is the sheraton harrisburg Hershey suite in the hotel?

Was there a few years ago ( not the suite ) they had 1 floor that was pretty bad, I had booked through Hotwire  and they refused to relocate me to a different floor.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #243 on: August 29, 2017, 07:56:06 PM »
For the record, "Go n Bananas" is great, especially in the rain. It's like Chuck e Cheese and ice cream kids(Lakewood) on steroids. Cooler, Funner, Bigger etc.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #244 on: August 30, 2017, 11:41:33 PM »
I see four points at york, pa is much less points. Has anyone stayed here ?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #245 on: August 30, 2017, 11:54:25 PM »
I see four points at york, pa is much less points. Has anyone stayed here ?
Sheraton Harrisburg is where you'll have the minyanim,assuming it's not too late in the season.
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #246 on: September 04, 2017, 09:12:07 AM »
What aged kids would you say would enjoy?

My and 5, 6 and 8 year olds loved it. My 3 year old enjoyed the animals but it was definitely not his favorite activity.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #247 on: September 06, 2017, 01:54:54 PM »
Just came from lake tobias. Kids loved it.

We did Lake Tobias last weekend, Kids loved it as well, the safari, petting zoo and reptile show. (although it was an hour+ drive from Lancaster :()

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #248 on: September 06, 2017, 01:56:22 PM »
We did Lake Tobias last weekend, Kids loved it as well, the safari, petting zoo and reptile show. (although it was an hour+ drive from Lancaster :()
I went from Harrisburg. About 40 minutes.
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #249 on: September 23, 2017, 10:53:52 PM »
Hershey park sukkot - you can get the ticket and Insurance (option to cancel) for the price of a regular ticket group rate. Use the code special.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #250 on: September 25, 2017, 12:18:39 AM »
Does the Doubletree Lancaster have a picnic area to make your own bbq grils?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #251 on: September 25, 2017, 07:47:22 PM »
Does the Doubletree Lancaster have a picnic area to make your own bbq grils?

I used a George Foreman in thier Sukkah, a few years ago, IINM someone else did a disposable grill outside. They have quite big grounds, call them up and ask.
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #252 on: December 17, 2017, 09:20:35 AM »
Is there a minyan in any hotel tomorrow ?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #253 on: December 18, 2017, 08:36:17 PM »
Can someone add this to the wiki?
Kosher food.

I called the college which has kosher meals, but they are off now and luckily he mentioned about the Weis supermarket on fruitville road that carries packaged deli and cheese.

The deli came in really handy today!


Weis Markets
1700 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-8127

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #254 on: December 19, 2017, 01:21:23 AM »
Can someone add this to the wiki?
Kosher food.

I called the college which has kosher meals, but they are off now and luckily he mentioned about the Weis supermarket on fruitville road that carries packaged deli and cheese.

The deli came in really handy today!


Weis Markets
1700 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-8127
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #255 on: March 15, 2018, 08:43:54 PM »
Dutchland & Cherry Crest Farms Are still closed - Winter Schedule.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #257 on: June 18, 2018, 01:58:57 PM »
Is there kosher food in Dutch Wonderland?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #258 on: June 18, 2018, 02:08:35 PM »
Is there kosher food in Dutch Wonderland?
There wasn't last summer
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #259 on: July 12, 2018, 02:33:34 PM »
What is the best way to get the ultimate amish experience? Drive/walk around or with a tour? any tour recommendations? thanx