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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 #620 on: August 25, 2022, 07:35:02 PM »
I was there yesterday, I would say it was about 80 percent frum jews there, there's a reason for it, it's a really good product and lot of different and interesting things to do

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #621 on: August 25, 2022, 09:24:33 PM »
Is there a shachris minyan at Wyndham tom morning? What time?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #622 on: August 25, 2022, 09:27:36 PM »
Cherry crest gets REALLY HOT. If you tolerate heat great. If not aim for a day that the temp isn’t 90 and you will have a much better experience.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #623 on: August 25, 2022, 10:27:39 PM »
Cherry crest gets REALLY HOT. If you tolerate heat great. If not aim for a day that the temp isn’t 90 and you will have a much better experience.
Agree. There is not to much shade there. Was there today,. But it's a very good place to visit was there for 6 hrs and couldn't cover everything.  Would go again but not when the temperature is 90 and sunny

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #624 on: August 26, 2022, 01:32:12 PM »
Thanks for all the input. Seems like the Wyndham has more to offer than others, like 2 pools and play centers. Anyone stay there and would they recommend it, or should I stay at residence inn or Homewood suites?
I see Dutch wonderland has now an end of summer sale for $34.99

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #625 on: August 27, 2022, 11:33:17 PM »
Thank you. I’m assuming nothing closer to Hershey.

Any one went to shul in Harrisburg? Their website only shows a 6:45 minyan.

Was there a later minyan?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #626 on: August 27, 2022, 11:34:00 PM »
is the meal pass from Hershey worth it? does it come out cheaper than buying directly from the kosher food truck?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #627 on: August 28, 2022, 11:38:11 AM »
Was there a later minyan?
There was a 8AM as well (atleast last week)

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #628 on: August 28, 2022, 12:58:53 PM »
Anyone know if there will be minyan/food next week Sunday-Monday (Labor day)

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #629 on: August 28, 2022, 03:31:38 PM »
Is there a shachris minyan at Wyndham tom morning? What time?
Any minyanim there tonight and tomorrow?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #630 on: August 28, 2022, 04:45:26 PM »
Anywhere to buy kosher bread, baguettes etc.?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #631 on: August 28, 2022, 08:21:32 PM »
Thanks for all the input. Seems like the Wyndham has more to offer than others, like 2 pools and play centers. Anyone stay there and would they recommend it, or should I stay at residence inn or Homewood suites?
I see Dutch wonderland has now an end of summer sale for $34.99
I stayed there and highly recommend it for kids
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #632 on: August 29, 2022, 12:02:09 AM »
Can you use a George Forman and pizza maker in the Wyndham?

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« Reply #633 on: August 29, 2022, 10:14:45 AM »
Can you use a George Forman and pizza maker in the Wyndham?
Not officially but I saw plenty
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #634 on: August 29, 2022, 10:26:41 AM »
Duke’s Lagoon at Dutch CLOSED today, Monday. Most water rides closed, but Double Splash Flume IS OPEN.
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #635 on: August 29, 2022, 10:38:21 AM »
All water rides at Dutch CLOSED today, Monday.
They’re giving free tickets at the gate for 2023 season as compensation.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #636 on: August 29, 2022, 10:56:54 AM »
They’re giving free tickets at the gate for 2023 season as compensation.
Even if you purchase tickets at the gate? Or only if you purchased before?

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #637 on: August 29, 2022, 11:05:49 AM »
 ;) BOGO day? Didn’t ask, we purchased 2022 Any Day tickets in advance online.

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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #638 on: August 29, 2022, 11:58:43 AM »
Hi,
I left a travel stroller in Cherry crest farm.
Is anyone able to bring it back to Monsey?
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Re: Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread
« Reply #639 on: August 29, 2022, 01:38:51 PM »
Thanks for all the input. Seems like the Wyndham has more to offer than others, like 2 pools and play centers. Anyone stay there and would they recommend it, or should I stay at residence inn or Homewood suites?
I see Dutch wonderland has now an end of summer sale for $34.99
Hi,

From my searching seems like Residence inn has the biggest and newest full kitchend rooms, with what is the Wyndham better?