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1 2015 Group Planning DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours Discover the expected. And the unexpected.

2 Cover photo by Steve Stickler, MindMotion Films Contents News You Can Use Regional Tours Events & Festivals Theatre Schedule Attractions Dining Lodging Shopping Theatre Tour Services Index Welcome Groups travel together for many reasons, from family reunions to student field trips, from faith-based retreats to friends getaways. But whatever the reason, there s one thing they all can agree on. The heritage of Lancaster County s Amish farmlands and the history of Downtown Lancaster s city streets provide a rich variety of activities and experiences guaranteed to satisfy any group traveler. And our distinctive towns and villages make great stops, too, each one with a unique story carved into its dining, shopping, and historic properties. Plus, there s always something new happening ( so keep reading!) Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country and with a reputation as an easily accessible value destination, we have plenty to see and do here for every group, no matter the size or time of year. Our tour-planning services include itinerary building assistance, unique tour and event ideas, and connections to attractions, lodging, and restaurants. We also have a number of themed Sample Itineraries on our website just look under the Groups Toolkit section on the webpage listed below. So start planning today by contacting us at or DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours, and we ll help you create a personalized, one-ofa-kind group experience. Designation key for member listings: Student Friendly Designated Heritage Property VIP Pass Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission AAA Discount AAA Rating

3 DISCOVER what s new in 2015 From the taste of delectable chocolate or ice cream to moving stage experiences to fresh insights about our Amish neighbors, we ve got plenty of new offerings for your group to enjoy in Lancaster County this year! American Music Theatre, Lancaster Inspire A brand-new AMT Original Show celebrating the moving power of music. Our professional singers, dancers and orchestra will delight audiences with beautiful songs in the style of Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Celtic Woman, Sarah Brightman and many others. This show has the power to uplift, enchant and inspire! Nicole Sutton, nsutton@amtshows.com Fulton Theatre, Lancaster Central Pennsylvania s premier regional theatre (and National Historic Landmark) combines Broadway-caliber musicals, comedies and dramas with the grandeur of ornate Victorian architecture productions include Agatha Christie s And Then There Were None, The Producers, The Full Monty, The Wizard of Oz, and Elf! Adam Andrusky, groups@thefulton.org Amish Experience Theatre, Bird-In-Hand Travel back over 100 years to experience an authentic Bible or Christmas Magic Lantern show, the kind of projected entertainment Americans enjoyed before there were movies. Drama, singing, and spectacular Victorian images in the only permanent theater of its kind in the world. A living national treasure. Clinton Martin, clinton@amishexperience.com Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, Strasburg Experience an authentic PA Dutch familystyle meal at the Amish home of Henry and Linda Stoltzfus. During your group s visit, the Stoltzfus family will serve a wonderfully prepared catered meal and share stories of Amish life in Lancaster, PA. Sherry Wertz, groupsales@hersheyfarm.com Bird-In-Hand Family Restaurant & Stage, Bird-In-Hand Josiah for President will take your group on an unlikely path to the White House as an Amish man wins a write-in campaign for President of the United States. From the producers of The Confession and Half-Stitched. groupsales@bird-in-hand.com Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant, Bird-In-Hand Amish Wedding Chalk Talk Enter the world of the Amish wedding and discover the rituals, religious meanings and pure joy that it brings to the Plain community. Senses will be engaged through music, storytelling and the amazing chalk artistry of Elva Hurst, a former Old Order Mennonite telling her family s personal story, followed by a traditional Amish wedding feast! pfgroup@plainandfancyfarm.com Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse Aged & Pressed A sampling experience where Old World traditions meet New World flavors. You ll taste award-winning ultra-premium olive oils from our new oil and balsamic taproom, a variety of artisan and local cheeses, and fine handcrafted wines from locally owned Waltz Vineyards. Pairing suggestions included! Cork & Fork A culinary experience featuring fine food and drink. You ll sample handcrafted estate wines from award-winning Waltz Vineyards, a local boutique winery. Then explore our specialty shops before a private dinner in our own Kling House Restaurant with a menu prepared just for your group. Tour & Pour Experience our local culture from two perspectives. You ll travel our back country roads in a horse-drawn carriage as your driver reveals the Amish way of life. Then return to the Village for a private wine tasting, where you ll sample some of the finest wines our local farmlands produce. Lisa Arrell, larrell@kitchenkettle.com Search for discoverlancasterpa on DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 3

4 NEWS you can use Get in the zone with team-building or other activities at the new Sky Zone indoor trampoline park or the new Landing Zone tactical laser tag gaming facility. Check out the Lititz area for group-friendly dining, with the fresh offerings of the Lititz Family Cupboard down the street from the town center or the Brickerville House Family Restaurant just north of town. Enjoy some new overnight accommodations expected in the spring, with a hotel at the Spooky Nook Sports complex and a Hampton Inn in Mount Joy. Sporting a new name in 2015, Rainbow s Comedy Playhouse in Paradise features a great set of sidesplitting shows and delicious, locally sourced fare. Added to Hersheypark s line-up of more than 70 rides and attractions in summer 2015 will be Laff Trakk, the first indoor, spinning glow-coaster in the United States. Plan to attend one or both of our two 2015 ABA Top 100 Events: the Whoopie Pie Festival at Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, and A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens. Marvel at the new full-dome digital theater and renovated exhibit areas of the renamed North Museum of Nature & Science in Downtown Lancaster. New Group Experiences All-In-One Tours, Cruises & Receptive Services, Lancaster County Three new unique group experiences, good for all ages. Gaming with the Amish Spend up to three hours with an Amish family on their farm and in their home, including dinner and learning what they do for play during their down time. Student Tour Your students will enjoy a morning tour with one of our expert guides to give them the Amish experience of a lifetime. After a boxed lunch on the farm, students will learn about Amish schools and farm chores, and even play games with Amish children. Haunted Lancaster Meet Augusta Bitner, a woman who died on the eve of her wedding and continues to haunt Lancaster today. Discover the haunted tunnels under our local Franklin & Marshall College. Join a paranormal team and hear their findings. This six-hour experience includes a tour of the city, graveyards, and Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. Believe? You will! Bob Neff Tours, Lancaster County Lancaster County s Faith, Plain & Simple Visit a full-scale production of the Biblical Tabernacle, then drive through the countryside as your Amish guide gives personal insights into being raised Old Order Amish. After lunch, immerse yourself in a Sight & Sound production. Add-ons may include a fellowship dinner and hymn sing. 4 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours

5 REGIONAL tours Lancaster County, the Hub and Spoke of Central PA Looking for a group trip that maximizes your fun and value while minimizing your travel? We ve got you covered here in Lancaster County, with a central location that provides easy access to numerous regional sites and approximately 7,750 total overnight rooms whose sheer variety will be sure to meet every group s expectations and budget. HERSHEY 28 miles The chocolatey aromas and exciting rides of Hershey are only 40 minutes down the road. We re also close enough that you can easily add Lancaster County to any itinerary that is motoring through New York City, Niagara Falls or Washington, D.C. So, if you re in the regional neighborhood, be sure to stop on by! GETTYSBURG 55 miles The gripping history and cultural events of Gettysburg are just 70 or so minutes away. PHILADELPHIA 77 miles You can also head just a bit further east to enjoy the hearty cuisine, artistry and rich history of Valley Forge, the Brandywine Valley and Philadelphia. Distances and Driving Times Traveling From Distance Driving Time Baltimore, MD 73 miles 1.5 hours Cleveland, OH 363 miles 6 hours Manhattan, NY 152 miles 3 hours Philadelphia, PA 77 miles 1.5 hours Traveling From Distance Driving Time Richmond, VA 212 miles 4 hours Toronto, ON 467 miles 8 hours Washington, D.C. 118 miles 2.5 hours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 5

6 2015 EVENTS and FESTIVALS DATES EVENT LOCATION 3/11 3/14 AQS QuiltWeek Lancaster County Convention Center 4/15 4/18 Voice of the Prophets Lancaster County Convention Center 5/8 5/9 Herb & Garden Faire Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum 5/15 5/16 32nd Annual Rhubarb Festival Kitchen Kettle Village 5/23 5/24 Great PA Flavor Fest Mount Hope Estate & Winery 6/7 8/30 Long s Park Summer Music Series Long s Park Amphitheater 6/26 6/28 Celtic Fling & Highland Games Mount Hope Estate & Winery 7/6 7/ US Women s Open Lancaster Country Club 7/21 7/26 Mennonite World Conference Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, PA 8/1 Yummie s Birthday Party Kitchen Kettle Village 8/8 11/1 Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Mount Hope Estate & Winery 9/4 9/6 Long s Park Art & Craft Festival Long s Park 9/5 Whoopie Pie Festival Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn 9/18 9/19 41st Annual Tailgating Festival Kitchen Kettle Village 9/21 9/27 World Meeting of Families Conference Various locations in Philadelphia, PA 10/10 10/11 Harvest Days Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum October Yuletide at Rock Ford Rock Ford Plantation November Trains & Troops Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 11/26 1/10/2016 A Longwood Christmas Longwood Gardens Thanksgiving Christmas Old-Fashioned Christmas Kitchen Kettle Village (Fridays and Saturdays) Thanksgiving New Year s Eve Yuletide at Wheatland President James Buchanan s Wheatland (Weekends) 2015 THEATRE schedule DATES PRODUCTION THEATRE 12/30 2/14 Mid-Life 2! The Crisis Continues Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 1/2 4/18 Moses Sight & Sound Theatres 1/23 3/21 Squabbles Rainbow Comedy Playhouse 1/27 2/15 Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None Fulton Theatre 2/6 3/28 Murder at Mount Hope Theatre in the Mansion 2/17 3/8 Venus In Fur Fulton Theatre 2/19 3/21 The Dixie Swim Club Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 2/20 2/22 Of Significance, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Fulton Theatre 3/10 4/4 The Producers, The New Mel Brooks Musical Fulton Theatre 3/26 5/2 Funny Girl Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 3/28 5/23 The Hallelujah Girls Rainbow Comedy Playhouse 4/1 11/28 Josiah for President Bird-In-Hand Stage 4/10 4/12 Jubilation, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Fulton Theatre 4/19 10/9 Inspire American Music Theatre 4/21 5/17 The Full Monty, The Broadway Musical Fulton Theatre 5/7 6/13 Les Miserables Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 5/22 5/24 In Tribute, Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Fulton Theatre 5/22 10/17 Joseph Sight & Sound Theatres 5/30 8/8 Too Many Cooks Rainbow Comedy Playhouse 6/2 7/12 The Wizard of Oz, A Dazzling Spectacle to Engage Every Age Fulton Theatre 6/18 8/1 Oklahoma Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 8/6 9/19 West Side Story Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 8/15 10/24 Over the River & Through the Woods Rainbow Comedy Playhouse 9/24 11/7 Church Basement Ladies A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 9/29 10/25 Addams Family Fulton Theatre 10/31 12/27 Good Night Mrs. Puffin Rainbow Comedy Playhouse 11/3 11/15 Poe Evermore Theatre in the Mansion 11/4 12/30 The 2015 Christmas Show American Music Theatre 11/7 1/2 Miracle of Christmas Sight & Sound Theatres 11/12 12/23 A Christmas Story, the Musical Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 11/17 1/3 Elf Fulton Theatre 12/2 12/23 Dickens of a Christmas Theatre in the Mansion 6 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours