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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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Author Topic: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread  (Read 196152 times)

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Re: Hershey park Area Labor Day 9/4-9/5
« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2011, 10:40:23 AM »
We will probably be staying at the Sheraton Harrisburg.

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #21 on: August 22, 2011, 12:34:32 PM »
Yes, another Country Inn
Getting reviews from trip advisor

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Re: Hershey park Area Labor Day 9/4-9/5
« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2011, 10:11:25 AM »
The shul in Lancaster davens at 7am + 1/2 hour drive from our hotel = not my idea of a vacation getting up at 6am  ;D

Looking to arrange somethin at a more civilized hour...
On Monday 08/22 there was a minyan at 8 and at 8:30 at the shul. I know that's not late enough to be considered civilized :) but its getting there.

But then there's the drive

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Re: Hershey park Area Labor Day 9/4-9/5
« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2011, 11:02:11 AM »
just spoke to a friend that was there, he said that if you go down in the lobby of the hotel it looks like a big shul with minyunim every 15 min  :)

I'm not sure what hotel he was, I can try to reach him and ask him,

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Re: Hershey park Area Labor Day 9/4-9/5
« Reply #24 on: August 23, 2011, 03:23:17 PM »
just spoke to a friend that was there, he said that if you go down in the lobby of the hotel it looks like a big shul with minyunim every 15 min  :)

I'm not sure what hotel he was, I can try to reach him and ask him,
Please find out which hotel. thanks.

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Re: Hershey park Area Labor Day 9/4-9/5
« Reply #25 on: August 23, 2011, 11:09:56 PM »
any good hotel deals?

Im looking for a hotel with a nice pool

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Re: Hershey park Area Labor Day 9/4-9/5
« Reply #26 on: August 24, 2011, 12:11:52 AM »
Please find out which hotel. thanks.
I PM'ed my friend, now waiting for his respond, hope to post it as soon as he will answer me.

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2011, 08:57:58 PM »
Does anyone know about a minyan in Lancaster tomorrow morning?

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #28 on: August 28, 2011, 09:38:55 PM »

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discounts/coupons for attractions in hershey/lancaster
« Reply #29 on: June 19, 2012, 04:36:32 PM »
if anyone knows of any coupons or discount codes for any attractions in hershey/ lancaster please post a link or code!
attractions that im interested in:
hershey garden
hershey zoo
boating or water activities
train museum
amish town
horse buggy
corn maze
bowling
laser tagging
mini golf
kosher restaurants
 good ideas welcome!!


Thanks!


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Re: discounts/coupons for attractions in hershey/lancaster
« Reply #30 on: June 20, 2012, 11:23:38 AM »
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Re: discounts/coupons for attractions in hershey/lancaster
« Reply #31 on: June 20, 2012, 11:49:27 AM »
Save $12 on tickets to hershey park. Use Code 16061
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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #32 on: July 20, 2012, 12:35:40 PM »
Is anyone going to be there over the summer? What is the situation with Kosher food?

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #33 on: July 23, 2012, 12:32:49 PM »
if it possible to get around Lancaster without taking my car?
just with public transportation

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #34 on: July 24, 2012, 12:42:22 AM »
Is anyone going to be there over the summer? What is the situation with Kosher food?
Not much, but there is a Giant supermarket there I think. They have a kosher section with matza balls and grape juice :)

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #35 on: July 24, 2012, 12:43:15 AM »
if it possible to get around Lancaster without taking my car?
just with public transportation
horse and buggy (sorry, I just had to :) )

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #36 on: July 24, 2012, 12:46:14 AM »
Not much, but there is a Giant supermarket there I think. They have a kosher section with matza balls and grape juice :)
Price chopper?

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #37 on: July 24, 2012, 01:14:25 AM »

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #38 on: August 06, 2012, 12:07:38 AM »
Anybody being in Lancaster area this week?

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Re: Lancaster, PA Master Thread
« Reply #39 on: August 06, 2012, 12:08:37 AM »
Anybody being in Lancaster area this week?
Dates? Time? Hotel?
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