Antique Automobile Club of America Museum. AAA Buggy Rides VIP. A World-Class Automotive Experience

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1 Antique Automobile Club of America Museum A World-Class Automotive Experience 161 Museum Drive Hershey, PA Contact: Mike Patterson ext. 105 F mpatterson@aacamuseum.org AAA Buggy Rides We will be the highlight of your Amish Country vacation. At Kitchen Kettle Village 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike Intercourse, PA Contact: Reuben Stolzfus / F buggyride@comcast.net Include AAA Buggy Rides for your group during your next visit to Lancaster County. Our drivers will enlighten and entertain your group with fascinating stories and information about the Amish lifestyle. We are located at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse and offer free parking. Choose from three different buggy rides: 1. The Ultimate Four-Mile Country Buggy Ride! Enjoy a relaxing tour in the country through a real Amish farm, where your group will be able to witness the unique Amish lifestyle on real working farms. Cruise through time with antique automobiles, buses and motorcycles in unique scenes and settings! Stroll through eight decades in time while traveling from New York to San Francisco. It s a trip down memory lane as you recall the cars from your early driving days. Museum Highlights: Home of the Museum of Bus Transportation, featuring the largest number of buses under one roof in the country! Home of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, featuring a changing display of more than 20 motorcycles, Cushman and scooters. Recreated 1900s auto machine shop, 1940s gas station and authentic Valentine diner. Interactive photo stop area. Looking for the limelight? Be sure to see the Lakeland bus used in the movie Forrest Gump, Betty White s custom Cadillac or several cars from the 1930s-50s used in The Good Shepherd movie. Our changing exhibits and events always provide something new to see and do. It s a year-round destination for groups of all ages! Guided tours and on-site catering are also available. Group rates are available for 10 or more guests with advance reservations and school tours are available for preschool through high school. OPEN DAILY 9 am 5 pm Closed: thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day & New Year s Day. 2. The Five-Mile Covered Bridge Ride. Take full advantage of your group s time spent in Lancaster County by experiencing a ride through a real covered bridge on back country roads. 3. The Amish Farm Tour. Buggy ride stops and tours a real Amish farm. Experience Amish farm life firsthand while you tour the milking stable and farm. Call for group rates. We offer group buggy rides Monday Saturday all year round, conditions permitting. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 9

2 Adventure Sports in Hershey 3010 Elizabethtown Road Hershey, PA Contact: Janet Hill / F fun@adventurehershey.com Aaron and Jessica s Buggy Rides 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-In-Hand, PA Contact: Sarah Petersheim / aaron.n.jessica@hotmail.com Come ride with us. Located at Plain & Fancy Farm on Route 340, we are a family-owned business. Surrounded by Amish farms and shops, our four-mile or longer rides can follow several routes. You can a real Amish village, harness shop, grocery store, furniture shop, blacksmith shop and more. Our longer ride stops at a real lived-in Amish house and farm. See the cows in the barn. Visit the milk house and see how cows are milked. See the need new copy diesel engines and how the farm is run without electricity. Experience the wonder of real Clydesdale workhorses and big mules in the stable. Choose an existing route or allow us to tailor a ride to your request. Our drivers will make your ride informative, accurate, authentic and safe. We are located only minutes from Sight & Sound Theatres, Strasburg Rail Road and other Lancaster. Our rides run daily. Reservations are a plus, but unexpected visitors are always welcome. We have plenty of free and easily accessible parking for buses and vans. Build team spirit and camaraderie at Adventure Sports in Hershey. We can provide a day of fun with many activities for your group. Race on the go-karts or cruise in the bumper boat pond. Watch out for the squirt guns or you will get wet! Miniature golf among lavish flowers, fountains and waterfalls. Batter up in the lighted baseball/softball batting range. Cool off in the air-conditioned arcade and ice cream parlor. The picnic pavilion can be reserved as your gathering place. A lighted golf driving range with pro instructors provides additional fun. Our newest attraction, Outdoor Laser Tag, is unique to PA. A hybrid of paintball and indoor laser tag, our three-acre field provides daytime fun with bunkers, bridges and obstacles. Fun for ages eight and up. Group rates apply for guests of 20 or more and must be booked up to twenty-four hours in advance. We are open daily mid-may through Labor Day and weekends in the spring and fall. During the spring and fall, private parties are available for groups of thirty or more. Adventure Sports is located three miles south of Hershey on Route 743. GPS address is: 3010 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

3 Amish Farm and House 2395 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA Contact: Peggy Nana-Sinkam / F peggy@amishfarmandhouse.com Amish Experience Theater & Amish Country Homestead 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm) Bird-In-Hand, PA Contact: Sherri Patko ext. 221 or 217 Toll Free: F sherri@amishexperience.com Complete interpretive center surrounded by scenic Amish farmland: Jacob s Choice in the Amish Experience Theater Special effects and unforgettable story of an Amish boy caught between two worlds. Amish Country Homestead the ONLY Amish house tour designated a Heritage Site Tours of the nine rooms explain life without electricity and plain clothing. The attached Fisher one-room school is part of tour. Explore the history and modern customs of the Amish at the original Amish home open to the public. Tour the 1805 farmhouse with knowledgeable guides. Authentic 15-acre farm, featuring historic barns, farm animals, scooter trail, covered bridge, picnic area and walking trails. Amish One-Room Schoolhouse, built by the Amish. Educational schoolhouse presentations. Interactive visits with our renowned woodcarver. Step-on guide service for a 1-, 2-, or 3-hour countryside tour. Guides fluent in French, German, Russian, Spanish and Hebrew with advance reservation. Combo packages available with Good N Plenty Restaurant, another Lancaster landmark Special Events: Sheep Shearing Days: April 27 and May 4 Fall Farm Days: October 6-8 Evening Lamp Light Tours: the perfect group activity for the fall evenings Specials for Groups Discounted rates for 15 or more Ample free motorcoach parking Complimentary admission for tour leader and bus driver Handicapped accessible Schoolhouse tours Open year-round, 7 days a week, even Sundays! Located on Route 30 East next to the American Music Theatre and close to many Lancaster. Add our certified step-on guides, with Amish stops. Exclusive theme packages only available to groups, all with guides: Amish Visit-in-Person Tour Lancaster s only designated Heritage Tour for groups. Visit Amish on farm and at home, with schoolteacher presentation. Amish Country Cookin Tour food demo or Bizarre Foods presentation, followed by pretzel twisting, wine tasting, relish sampling, and family-style feast. Autographed Amish cookbook. The Old & the Moo Tour an Amish dairy farm, and then visit a modern farm or Kreider s computerized milking operation. From One Room to Rumspringa Amish education up close. Q&A with Amishman at home. Plus school games, Homestead tour, Jacob s Choice. Amish Wedding Celebration Courting and wedding customs, marriage of two guests, special wedding feast, gift for all. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 11

4 Brandywine River Museum 1 Hoffman s Mill Road Chadds Ford, PA Contact: Dawn Dowling / F grouptours@brandywine.org Discover an unparalleled collection of works by three generations of the Wyeth family and an outstanding collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting. The Amish Village 199 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, PA Contact: Shane Ackermann / F Shane@TheAmishVillage.net Just down the street from Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre is a 12-acre village offering an authentic look at Amish life. Your group will be escorted through our 1840 Amish Farmhouse, where a guide will answer your questions and share accurate, up-to-date information about the Amish living in Lancaster County. After the escorted house tour, walk freely through our Village Grounds. Village Grounds include: Barn with animals Village store, offering Amish-made crafts and souvenirs Smokehouse Market, where you can taste Amish-made jam, apple butter and other goodies A blacksmith shop is available for custom programs in a unique setting Fully furnished Amish one-room schoolhouse (real Amish teacher greets guests seasonally) Perfect for groups: Shops featuring local products Spacious grounds great for groups Ample picnic tables bring your lunch Grounds are handicapped accessible. Restrooms for the group are available. Rates and schedule: Special rates offered to organized groups with prior reservations (call ) No charge for your escort or driver Open 7 days a week: March December Open weekends only: January February (weather permitting) Delight in the beauty of art and nature. Galleries boast original beams and wide-board floors, while glass-walled lobbies provide expansive views of the Brandywine River and inspiring countryside. Enjoy special exhibitions throughout the year, including A Brandywine Christmas, with an extensive O-gauge model railroad, and famous critter ornaments made from natural materials. Enjoy lunch in the Museum Restaurant, open daily 10 am to 3 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays, January March). Lunch vouchers available. The Museum Shop features a wide selection of gifts, jewelry, pottery, art reproductions, home decor items, cards and books. Open daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed Christmas Day). The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. Groups of 14 or more with prior reservations receive discounted admission and self-guided tours. Guided tours available with at least two weeks notice. Average visit is one to two hours. Complimentary admission for escort and driver. Free parking with ample motorcoach space. Please visit our website, for information on upcoming exhibitions and events, directions, and more! 12 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

5 Dutch Wonderland Family Entertainment Complex 2249 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA Contact: Stephanie Harris / F Toll Free: sharris@dutchwonderland.com Over 48 acres of fun for kids and families, featuring DUTCH WONDERLAND Family Amusement Park, Wonderland Mini-Golf and Old Millstream Campground. Carlisle Sports Emporium 29 South Middlesex Road Carlisle, PA Contact: Jamie Plasterer / F Jamie@carlislesportsemporium.com Have the time of your life at the Sports Emporium, the place to play! The Sports Emporium offers day or night, indoor and outdoor interactive fun for all ages, all year-round! Our facility can easily handle any size group from 10 1,000+, and we will gladly work side by side with you to cater to your group s needs. Featuring: Lasertron Laser Tag: New 2-story arena in 2011 action-packed team game in giant blacklight arena. 3 Go-kart tracks for all ages: We put you in the driver s seat on our ¼ mile Grand Prix Track, our high-performance Indoor FasTrack or our super slick Clover Leaf. Two 18-hole castle and western-themed miniature golf courses with beautiful landscaping and cascading waterfalls. Roller skating rink Batting cages Hi-tech arcade The Victory Lane Café or outside catering It s A KINGDOM FOR KIDS! And a great place for day trips, overnites, and pure FUN for your group! DUTCH WONDERLAND has so much to offer groups of 20 or more: Royal Savings on Admission Duke s Mid-Day Buffet Birthday Parties Brownie & Daisy CAMP-O-REE DUTCH WONDERLAND Family Amusement Park: Groups love our 30 fun-filled rides, including 2 roller coasters! Bring your swimsuits and towels and cool off at Duke s Lagoon, our 12,000-square-foot waterplay area! Enjoy THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE Show, and dance with Princess Brooke, Duke the Dragon and the Knight of DUTCH WONDERLAND at Funsation Celebration! Don t forget our themed seasonal events HAPPY HAUNTINGS and WINTER WONDERLAND! WONDERLAND MINI-GOLF: An 18-hole course that is challenging for experienced golfers and fun for those just learning! Have an exclusive Mini-Golf Group Tournament! Show your Park Admission stub and play FREE! OLD MILLSTREAM CAMPGROUND: Located along the banks of the stream, bordered by Amish farmland and just steps away from DUTCH WONDERLAND make it a great group getaway! For Groups: 3 pre-assembled packages for groups Discounted group rates and custom packages Parties, group events, track rentals and overnight lock-ins meeting room or ballroom available Outdoor picnic pavilion Complete catering services available Buses and tour groups of all sizes are welcome Ample parking Only minutes from Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster and York. Visa, MasterCard accepted. ATM on premises. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 13

6 Farmland Fun at Verdant View 429 Strasburg Road Paradise Twp., PA Contact: Don or Ginny Ranck / F Toll Free: ginny@verdantview.com Ephrata Cloister 632 West Main Street Ephrata, PA Contact: Elizabeth Bertheaud ebertheaud@pa.gov Historic Ephrata Cloister was one of America s earliest religious communities. Founded in 1732 by a German immigrant, the Brothers and Sisters at Ephrata became known for their architecture, music, Frakturschriften (a form of calligraphy) and printing business. Before people came to see the Amish, they came to see EPHRATA! You should too! Here you can explore: A 28-acre National Historic Landmark 9 unique buildings dating between 1735 and cemeteries Museum exhibit Prelude to the New World, an introduction to the Ephrata Cloister Museum Store offering books, souvenirs, postcards and traditional handcrafts made by local artisans Experience real farm life and view verdant pastures on a working Lancaster County four-generation family farm. Interact with or view from a wagon: cows, calves, steers, goats, rabbits, kittens and more. Learn historical perspective and current practices of Mennonites and Amish. See Amish neighbors traditional farming with horses as well as modern agriculture. Take a tour through the fields (approx. 30 mins.). Excellent fit with in Strasburg or on Routes 30 or 340. Each of the two Farmland Fun wagons seats 30 adults or 45 children. Stay clean and tidy while riding in the shade of a covered wagon built for safety and comfort. Wheelchair accessible ramp, wide steps and handrail for easy boarding. Fold-down tables are ideal for a picnic meal. Specialty tours by request, Monday through Saturday, such as milking a cow and feeding a calf. Group tour leaders are free. Student ideal for school groups, scouts, reunions, birthdays or other celebrations. Portable toilets and hand-washing facilities available. Stay overnight at our Verdant View Farm B&B, visit or call for rates and availability. Guided tours available year-round. Tours include a 15-minute video and a 45-minute guided tour of the Sisters House and Meetinghouse. Other buildings can be explored as time permits. Special-interest tour options, minimal walking tours, and school programs available by special request. Call for information. Open Monday Saturday, 9 am 5 pm and Sunday noon 5 pm. 25 minutes from Lancaster. 15 minutes from PA Turnpike Exit 286. Group and tour operator rates. Ample bus parking. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and supported by Ephrata Cloister Associates. AAA rating GEM 14 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

7 Herr s Snack Factory Tour 271 Old Baltimore Pike Nottingham, PA Contact: Jennifer Arrigo / F Toll Free: jennifer.arrigo@herrs.com Heritage Center of Lancaster County 5 West King Street Lancaster, PA Contact: Wendy Nagle / F wnagle@lancasterheritage.com Lancaster City comes to life in a fusion of arts, heritage & architecture, as the Heritage Center of Lancaster County presents a series of interactive programs designed with your groups in mind. Featuring museum educators, objects from our premiere decorative arts collection, and fascinating stories from our city s past. Amish Arts in the City Would you like to know more about Amish history and culture? The depth of our Amish Arts collection is unrivaled. Tour our quilt, furniture, and toy collections with our museum educator, then plan a visit with standholders at neighboring Central Market. Curatorial Tours Join our museum s curator for a behind-the-scenes tour of our permanent collections of decorative arts. From Fraktur to letterpress, German shrank to English highboy, 18th-century pewter and silver to perhaps the region s most significant collection of textiles including 82 Amish quilts from the former Esprit Quilt Collection. The Printed Word We have a team of artisans with centuries-old (but still trendy) equipment to demonstrate the power of the printed word and the art of letterpress printing. It s a hands-on experience that is great for s! Call for reservations and pricing. Just steps away from Lancaster s Central Market and our downtown Convention Center. Come enjoy Herr s Free Snack Factory Tour. See Herr s potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips, cheese curls and popcorn being made right before your eyes. Sample our tasty potato chips fresh and warm from the cookers. Herr s offers lots of family fun with: guided tours, a full gift shop, Chipper s Café for your lunch or party, a fun video with Chipper and his friends as your on-video tour guides and much more! Herr s Snack Factory can accommodate groups of 20 or more for evening tours, 3 pm and after. Evening tours must be scheduled in advance. Be sure to check our website, under Visitor Center Community Calendar for all of our upcoming events at the Herr s Snack Factory. Herr s is conveniently located only minutes from Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge, the Brandywine Valley and PA Dutch Lancaster County and only one hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore. We are handicapped and wheelchair accessible and have plenty of FREE parking. Herr s Snack Factory Tour is open Monday Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm and Fridays, 9 am to 11 am. While we always welcome unexpected guests, large groups must make a reservation. Free Tour Call SNACK. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 15

8 HERSHEYPARK 100 West Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA Contact: Hersheypark Groups Toll Free: HERSHEY S CHOCOLATE WORLD 251 Park Boulevard Hershey, PA Contact: Connie Comrey groupsales@hersheys.com Get ready for a fun-filled day of chocolate-packed adventures! Explore our assortment of sweet chocolate! And immerse yourself in the Many Wonders of Chocolate at Hershey s Chocolate World Attraction! Ever wonder what kind of candy bar you d create? Well, here s your chance to find out at Hershey s Create Your Own Candy Bar. Come immerse yourself in an authentic Hershey s factory experience. Choose your ingredients. Design your own wrappers. Join our chocolate experts at Hershey s University and learn the origins of chocolate at Hershey s Chocolate Tasting Adventure. See artifacts from the world s best cacao-growing regions and experience the delicious art of chocolate tasting! Grab your 3D specs. Sit back. And enjoy a full-cinema HD experience that will captivate audiences of all ages at Hershey s Really Big 3D Show! A shopper s paradise for anything and everything Hershey s at Hershey s Shops! From candies, confections and fresh-baked cookies. There s sweet gifts, souvenirs, including toys, apparel and collectibles. Enjoy delicious food options from soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches and more at our Food Court. Treat yourself to a sundae, milkshake or Hershey s famous hot cocoa. Top it off with a delectable chocolate dessert or fresh-baked pastry from Hershey s Bake Shoppe. Open daily, year-round (closed12/25). Rush to Hershey! New for 2012, ride the edge on Skyrush SM, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Hersheypark! Here, enjoy over 65 rides and, including 12 thrilling roller coasters, live entertainment, and a full waterpark experience with The Boardwalk at Hersheypark. THREE for one low price: Hersheypark, The Boardwalk At Hersheypark, and ZooAmerica Up to 45% off regular admission One FREE escort ticket for every 10 tickets purchased Over 65 thrilling rides and, featuring 12 roller coasters The Boardwalk At Hersheypark with 9 water FREE admission to ZooAmerica when entered from Hersheypark FREE bus parking with FREE bus driver admission Access to Hershey s Chocolate World Exclusive all-you-can-eat buffets available for groups of 40 or more Save up to 20% with pre-purchased meal tickets (includes refillable souvenir cup) Performance groups in park performance opportunities Award-winning shows and live entertainment Hershey also offers year-round fun with unique events during Springtime In The Park SM, Halloween In Hershey, Christmas In Hershey, and Chocolate-Covered February. Call Hersheypark Groups today at to book your next group outing! 16 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

9 Intercourse Canning Company 3612 East Newport Road Intercourse, PA Contact: Susan Adams / F susan@icanning.com Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course 777 Hollywood Blvd Grantville, PA Contact: Joey Venezia joey.venezia@pngaming.com There s No Place Like Hollywood! A red carpet experience awaits your group when you visit Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Central Pennsylvania s premier entertainment facility open 24/7 and just minutes away from Lancaster and Hershey. now featuring over 50 of the most action-filled table games! Craps Roulette Poker Black Jack And Many More! More than 2,450 hot slots Elegant fine dining Final Cut Steakhouse Mountainview Dining and Terrace Lounge Great casual fare EPIC Buffet Skybox Sports Bar Glitterati s Celebrity Grill Extra s Coffee Bar Free live entertainment in our unique Hollywood on the Roof venue Exciting live and simulcast thoroughbred racing year-round Intercourse Canning Company is located in the quaint village of Intercourse. Music and aromas fill the air in our 3,000-squarefoot store that is handicapped accessible. A host will board the motorcoach and escort your group inside, providing a FREE overview of the canning process as you look into the glass-enclosed kitchen. Sampling is free around the store, with items such as pickled vegetables, jams, salsas, butters, relishes, sauces, mustards, gourmet coffees, teas, dip mixes and much more! Available by reservation is a Tasting Party with a bigger spread of samples for $9 per person. The authentic Lancaster County Cannery has Amish and Mennonite folks working in the kitchen. The Cannery hours are 9:30 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. The store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Memorial Day through Christmas. Winter hours, January through March, 10 am to 4 pm. We will be happy to extend our hours for you by appointment. Ample motorcoach parking No stairs to climb Handicapped-accessible bathrooms Free overview of the cannery process through our glassenclosed kitchen Nationwide mail order and shipping Optional Tasting Party with a bigger spread $9 per person (by reservation) Call about group tours Calling all Bus Groups! Groups of 35 or more receive exciting incentives that include free slot play and meal discounts. Convenient bus parking only steps away from the action. Group Leaders earn additional incentives with larger groups. Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course always puts your group in the spotlight!!! Visit for up to date details of promotions & events Join us on GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL FOR HELP. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 17

10 Kitchen Kettle Village 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike Intercourse, PA Contact: Lisa Arrell / F Toll Free: larrell@kitchenkettle.com Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery 219 East Main Street Lititz, PA Contact: Erin Sturgis / F info@juliussturgis.com The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. Founded in 1861, this historic location is still maintained today by the Sturgis family. Located in beautiful Lititz, Pennsylvania, our tour provides a fun and insightful look at the birth of pretzel baking in the region. During our tour, your group will: Get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting Learn about the history of pretzel baking in America See the original 19th-century pretzel ovens built by Julius Sturgis Watch our bakers twisting soft pretzels by hand Receive a small bag of pretzels baked by America s original pretzel-baking family 42 specialty shops and restaurants along the way to our world-famous canning kitchen are jammed full of Lancaster County s simple pleasures. Watch local farm women put up more than 80 varieties of jams, jellies, preserves, sauces, dressings, relishes, fruit butters, and more. Your group can sample each and every flavor FREE! We re tucked in the town of Intercourse and open every day except Sunday and Christmas. FREE admission. FREE parking ample bus parking, too! No reservation needed. Enjoy lunch at one of our many eateries, from the group-popular Café with its wall of windows overlooking pristine Lancaster County farmland to simple deli takeout sandwiches at the Smokehouse Shop. Your group will love our made-before-your-eyes treats such as creamy fudge, kettle corn popcorn, warm potato chips, buttery soft pretzels, and Lapp s famous ice cream, made on the nearby Lapp family farm. See the sights of the surrounding area from Reuben s horse-drawn carriage ride, shop for that special treasure, tap your toes to Banjo Jimmy, or get up-close-and-personal with one of our experiential tours we re always adding new ones. Guides and drivers always receive Simply...World Famous discounts throughout the Village when enrolled in our special guide and driver program! Groups can also visit our retail store, where we feature pretzels baked by the descendants of Julius Sturgis, using the same techniques he pioneered in Your group will find: Fresh-baked, hand-twisted soft pretzels Traditional, flavored, and chocolate-coated varieties of hard pretzels Unique pretzel-themed gifts and collectibles We are a group- facility. Accommodations: Men s and women s bathroom facilities Parking for one bus on property Handicapped accessibility Please call us or visit the group tour page ( grouptours.html) on our website for more information about group tour reservations. 18 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

11 Lancaster Barnstormers 650 North Prince Street Lancaster, PA Contact: Vince Bulik / HITS F vbulik@lancasterbarnstormers.com Kreider Dairy Farm Tour 1455 Lancaster Road (Rt. 72) Manheim, PA Contact: Farm Tour Director farmtour@kreiderfarms.com Take the Kreider Dairy Farm Tour and see how old-fashioned dedication to quality milk products harnessed with state-of-the-art technology produces an unbeatable team. Our 90-minute guided dairy farm tour offers a high-tech view of farming including a drive down the middle of our Titanic-sized loafing barn, otherwise known as the Cow Palace, and a visit to the Milking Carousel with a bird s eye view of the cow merry-go-round. Filled with facts and humor, we please groups of all ages. In fact, our farm tour program hosts thousands of visitors each year. Information & Reservations: Advance reservations for the farm tour are required. Times and sizes of tours are limited. Contact the farm tour director to schedule your group. Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, is a beautiful state-of-the-art professional baseball stadium located in downtown Lancaster. The Barnstormers play in the Atlantic League and host 72 home games from April through September. The Barnstormers are a prime option for affordable family fun with ticket prices starting as low as $6! Each home weekend, fans can look forward to fireworks and every Sunday all kids can run the bases after the game! Experience nine innings of entertainment with on-field contests, giveaways and fun interactive promotions! Our stadium features several climate-controlled party suites and a gorgeous outdoor picnic area. The Barnstormers have proudly hosted numerous different events, including weddings, family reunions, business meetings, group outings, baseball tournaments, concerts, charity walks, and more! With our full-service in house-catering company you can choose from a variety of menus or we can customize one that fits your needs! With award-winning delicious Hess s BBQ and our full-service in-house catering company we can accommodate outings small or large during games or on non-game days; simply let us know what your vision is and we will do the rest! Parking is FREE! Book a group and the group leader will throw a ceremonial first pitch! Experience top-notch entertainment in a ballpark second to none! All are Welcome Whether your group is a vanload of senior visitors, a school bus of s on a field trip or a motorcoach of tourists enjoying the sights and farmlands of Lancaster County, we can accommodate any size group! The Country Inn & Suites Manheim would be happy to discuss overnight hotel accommodations for your family or group during your visit in our area! Contact the hotel at or toll-free A moooving and udderly unique experience! grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 19

12 Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum 2451 Kissel Hill Road Lancaster, PA Contact: Joyce Perkinson / F Toll Free: c-jperkins@state.pa.us Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum 37 North Market Street Lancaster, PA Contact: Wendy Nagle Celebrating 100 years in Lancaster City! / F wnagle@lancasterheritage.com The museum is housed in a grand Beaux-Arts bank building originally owned by the Lancaster Trust Company, a once prosperous community bank that failed during the Great Depression. Constructed in 1912 and closed in 1932, this building stood empty for much of its life. In 1982, Lancaster developer Owen Kugel restored the building to its original beauty. Notable for the main banking room with its 64-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling and molded stone wall panels. Authentic 1700s 1900s Living History Village preserving and demonstrating early Pennsylvania Amish, Mennonite & German culture, A Mini Williamsburg. Agriculture & farming using historic breeds of animals and crops Costumed guides and traditional craft demonstrations Victorian Village and buildings, including 13-minute video Horse-drawn wagon rides and tasting with sticky buns Tours customized and suited for senior citizens with minimal walking. Thematic food, harvest, garden and specialty tours, programs, events and meals. Rated must see by AAA. New Sweet N Salty Tour: Landis & Stickies; Sturgis & Pretzels; Wilbur & Chocolate food tour; also Now & Then: comparing historic farming versus modern day, including cow-milking carousel. Holiday tours with lunch and vignette with the Belsnickel! Wine tasting and Victorian Tea in historic hotel/tavern Progressive food tours; backstage quilting tours Special Events Herb Faire: May 11 and 12 Harvest Days with a real pumpkin patch: October 13 and 14 Country Christmas Village: December 1 and 2, 8 and 9 Open year-round, 9 5, Sundays Noon 5. Exits off 30/222 on 272 (Oregon Pike). Close to Sight & Sound. Operator rates. Administered by PHMC with LV Associates Support. The stunning architecture of this 1912 Beaux-Arts Bank is accented by exhibitions in the building s textile gallery, featuring the rich and diverse textile traditions of Lancaster County and southcentral Pennsylvania. At the heart of the Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum s permanent exhibition is what many scholars consider to be the finest collection of authentic late 19th-20th century Amish Quilts indigenous to this region. Located in the heart of Lancaster s Market Square, the museum is just steps away from Central Market and the Lancaster County Convention Center. We welcome your requests for special events, exclusive tours and curatorial classes for pre-formed groups. 20 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

13 The National Watch & Clock Museum 514 Poplar Street Columbia, PA Contact: Abby Krouse / F akrouse@nawcc.org National Christmas Center Family Attraction and Museum 3427 Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30) Paradise, PA Contact: Heidi Brennan / F heidi@nationalchristmascenter.com Enjoy the magic, memories, history and traditions of Christmas throughout the year! WE ARE MORE THAN YOU EXPECT! National Christmas Center is a one-of-a-kind family attraction and museum. Visitors set their own pace on this self-guided indoor tour of 20,000 square feet of Christmas memories. Fifteen main galleries and numerous, ever-changing smaller exhibits bring the holiday to life for guests of all ages! Exhibits: Window-shop in a recreation of a 1950s Woolworth s 5&10 Explore Toyland Train Mountain, nestled under the branches of a giant Christmas tree Return to your childhood as you step into the pages of a fairytale, walking the cobblestone streets of TudorTowne animated storybook village Enjoy the delightful animated figures in Santa s North Pole Workshop Step back in time and follow a life-sized Nativity Walk And so much more Open weekends March/April, daily May 2012 Jan 6, 2013; Open all year for groups of 20+. Allow 1 ½ hours for your visit. Ample free parking. No stairs, Wheelchair-accessible, Seating available throughout. Gift Shop. Visit our website for more information. Memories Rekindled, History Revisited at National Christmas Center! Gather a group and experience a fun and fascinating trip into the world of timekeeping at the National Watch and Clock Museum. These treasures of time range from early sundials to modern marvels. The facility, with a beautiful rotunda, theater, and spacious galleries, is just part of the reason why groups from all over the world have come to experience North America s largest collection of timekeeping artifacts, including an eleven-foot-tall French statue clock, enchanting German musical clocks, and the Engle monumental clock with 48 moving figures! Enjoy shopping with your group at the Yours, Mine and Hours gift shop, where unique gifts can be purchased. The National Watch and Clock Museum s facility is handicapped accessible with plenty of seating for almost any size group. Museum hours for April thru Memorial Day are Tuesday Saturday 10 am 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm 4 pm. Memorial Day thru Labor Day, Monday Saturday 10 am 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm 4 pm. December through March the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am 4 pm and closed on Sunday. The Museum is closed on major holidays. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 21

14 QVC Studio Tour 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA Contact: Larry Denney / F Toll Free: larry.denney@qvc.com President James Buchanan s Wheatland 230 North President Ave Lancaster, PA Contact: Jane Heavner ext. 223 F jane.heavner@lancasterhistory.org Excursions into the past depart daily. Step inside Wheatland, home of 15th US President James Buchanan, and explore the rooms and stairwells where stories and secrets, both political and personal, intersect. Set amidst 10 lush acres, the President s Federal-style mansion and gardens are the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable experience. Original furnishings and personal items help tell the story of Buchanan, the U.S. President who struggled to calm a divided nation on the brink of civil war. Whether you elect to experience Yuletide during the holidays, take a spooky Spirits tour in October or relax with a wine and cheese reception under the trees, our experts can help you plan an experience your guests will cherish. Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views into the studio through the tour, including a spectacular view from the Observation Deck. Standing 50 feet above the 20,000-squarefoot broadcast area, guests can watch QVC programs in progress and may even catch a glimpse of a favorite host or guest! Daily tours 10 am to 4 pm, every hour on the hour. Priced admission. Reservations required for groups. Tour hours and availability subject to change without notice. Call for details. Tours: Daily Life at Wheatland 1856 Presidential Campaign The Rebellion and Retirement Overview of Wheatland Find your place in history. Wheatland is located in the park-like, 10-acre setting of the LancasterHistory.org campus, which includes Lancaster County s Historical Society & President James Buchanan s Wheatland. We re minutes from Route 30 and one mile from downtown Lancaster City. Whether you visit in person or online, LancasterHistory.org is a hub for understanding, interpreting and sharing the rich history of Lancaster County and its unique place in Pennsylvania and United States history. 22 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

15 Rock Ford Plantation 881 Rockford Road Lancaster, PA Contact: Sam Slaymaker / F rockforddirector@comcast.net Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Road PA Rt. 741, P.O. Box 125 Strasburg, PA Contact: Cindy Adair / F info@rrmuseumpa.org All aboard! Experience the awe-inspiring power of trains. Climb aboard a caboose, take the throttle in an authentic locomotive cab, sit in an engineer s seat, inspect a 62-ton engine from underneath and go hands-on in the delightful railway education center! Discover an amazing, world-class collection of more than 100 historic locomotives and vintage railroad cars, some of which are open to explore. Encounter railroad barons, builders and iron horses! White Glove Tour Children s Tour Restoration Shop Tour Garden Railways Tour Workin on the Railroad Tour (October 7, 2012) Curator s Tour Celebrate railroad heritage! Conrail Days (May) Pennsylvania Railroad Days (June) Reading Railroad Days (July) Hogwarts Express Parties (August) Model Railroading Days (October) Trains & Troops (November) 1940s Swing Dance, with a live band (November) Home for the Holidays & Polar Express Parties (December) The gracious circa 1794 Georgian-style brick mansion of General Edward Hand, Adjutant General to George Washington during the Revolutionary War, allows visitors to experience refined country living as it existed during the early years of the American Republic. Exquisitely furnished with three floors of period antiques, Rock Ford is located along the banks of the Conestoga River on 33 rolling acres just minutes from outlet shopping, Sight & Sound Theatres and historic downtown Lancaster. The museum is air conditioned for visitor comfort. Rock Ford offers group visitors a variety of specialty focus tours including the following offerings: Rock Ford s collection of 24 Pennsylvania Rifles dating from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. General Hand and the American Revolution 18th-Century Medicine Ghosts, Lore and Legends of Rock Ford Plantation Candlelight Yuletide and Halloween tours With adequate advance notice, you may also arrange a catered lunch or tea at our special event facility on the grounds of the plantation. Take advantage of great rates, escort and driver comps, convenient boarding and ample free on-site parking. Orientation video, museum store. Open year-round. AAA Rated GEM Must See destination. Find us on Facebook. grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 23

16 Susquehanna Glass Factory Outlet and Tour 731 Avenue H Columbia, PA Contact: Laura Koch ext 109 / F Toll Free: sales@susquehannaglass.com Strasburg Rail Road A Paradise of Fun 301 Gap Road Ronks, PA Contact: Mike Resch / F groups@strasburgrailroad.com Travel through Pennsylvania Dutch Country as an authentic steam locomotive pulls your group past working farms, our Amish neighbors and beauty as far as the eye can see. Join us for lunch or dinner aboard our Dining Car, ride our miniature steam train and visit our unique shops. Plan ahead to enjoy a picnic grove, where your group can disembark and have a leisurely lunch. Bring your own or purchase boxed lunches at our restaurant. The Susquehanna Glass Company is one of this country s oldest, continuously operating, family-owned decorating and factory stores. Since 1910, The Susquehanna Glass Company has been hand cutting stemware, barware and crystal gifts for local customers, corporations and many of the country s best retail stores. Take a walk back in time with a FREE factory tour of our original building, where you can watch our artisans cutting intricate patterns at stone wheels as they customize and personalize glass and giftware. In addition to hand cutting, see modern decorating techniques for glass, metal and wood, including deep etching, laser engraving and color screening all products in our factory. Don t miss this unique opportunity to see an American factory still in operation. The Susquehanna Glass Factory tours can be booked on a Tuesday or Thursday 10:30 am or 1 pm throughout the year. Glass-cutting demonstrations are held in the factory every Saturday. Reservations for groups are appreciated. Visit the store Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. We will be happy to ship your purchase anywhere across the country at reasonable rates. While in town, cross the road to visit the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, home to a world-class collection of historic locomotives, and stroll through the quaint town of Strasburg. Our group accommodations include: Accommodating groups of 15 and up Free on-site bus parking with easy access A 60-seat counter-serving restaurant A 54-seat dining car aboard the train with lunch or dinner service A picnic grove with seating for 100 Railroad Store & Gift Shop Toy Store ADA Access: We can accommodate your ADA needs, but we have some restrictions. Please call in advance to discuss your needs. 24 / grouptours.padutchcountry.com

17 / dining Best Western Premier Eden Resort & Suites Arthur s Terrace & Garfield s Restaurant 222 Eden Road Lancaster, PA Contact: Amy Mahan / F amahan@edenresort.com dining Turkey Hill Experience 301 Linden Street Columbia, PA Contact: Bob Adams ext. 100 F Toll Free: crela@turkeyhill.com So much more than a tour, the Turkey Hill Experience is a new attraction that appeals to all ages. The Experience celebrates things that never get old good food, good fun and family traditions. The Turkey Hill Experience is an educational celebration of the famous Lancaster County ice cream and iced tea, and the family-run dairy where it all started. The interactive exhibits let you create your own virtual ice cream flavor, design your own virtual ice cream packaging, become the star of an ice cream commercial and explore the history of Turkey Hill. Voted Lancaster s Favorite Hotel, Best Banquet Facility and Central Pa s #1 Champagne Sunday Brunch Again and Again. The Eden Resort offers your group a variety of dining options: Arthur s Terrace Fine dining with a comfortably chic ambiance -Featuring served meals as well as our famous Grande Buffet -Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Garfield s Fun, atmosphere -Diverse menu including lunch and dinner buffets and a uniquely casual a-la-carte menu -Lunch and dinner served daily Private Dining Facilities -10 Beautiful private dining rooms perfect for groups from 40 to 400 people Lancaster s finest Champagne Sunday Brunch - Served every Sunday from 10:30 am 2 pm in the beautiful Eden Courtyard - Served in a beautiful 30-ft high garden atrium with large Polynesian water fountain - Featuring made-to-order omelets, waffles, pancakes, grilled steaks & hand-carved meats, fresh seafood & made-to-order pasta station, an extensive salad bar, fresh fruit, cheese, bread & a vast array of delectable desserts Central location with plenty of on-property motorcoach parking Visit us at for photos, menus, directions and more! The relaxed fare of our Creamery Café is the perfect complement to the free samples of your favorite Turkey Hill iced tea and ice cream flavors. Top it all off with a visit to our well-stocked gift shop so that you can bring home a piece of Lancaster County and a Turkey Hill memento. For more information, call or visit TurkeyHillExperience.com to plan your experience! The Turkey Hill Experience is located off the Columbia Exit of Route 30 at 301 Linden Street, Columbia, PA grouptours.padutchcountry.com / 25