AAA Buggy Rides. A is for Amish Buggy Rides ATTRACTIONS. Attractions. Kitchen Kettle Village

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1 A is for Amish Buggy Rides AAA Buggy Rides We will be the highlight of your Amish Country vacation. Red Caboose 312 Paradise Ln, Ronks, PA aisforamishbuggyrides.com Kitchen Kettle Village 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk, Intercourse, PA / F buggyride@comcast.net / AAAbuggyrides.com contact: Reuben Stolzfus Take a journey in a horse and buggy from our premier location in the heart of Amish Country next to the Strasburg Rail Road. Located at the Red Caboose, we have one of the largest free petting zoos in the area. Our horse stable, animal barn, view tower and buggy rides are open seven days a week. Our buggy drivers are from the Amish, Mennonite and Brethren backgrounds and are knowledgeable and friendly. They will provide you with more than just a ride, but an experience. We can explain Amish history, tradition and myth. By appointment, take a special tour with Caleb, Big Steve and others from Discovery Channel s reality show. From 20 minutes up to an hour or more, our different rides stop at Amish homes, farms and shops, where you can meet the children and the family. Pass terrific scenery and noteworthy Amish landmarks. Ride with others and embrace community as the Amish do, or ask for private rides. All are welcome and accommodated with our large and small, open and closed buggies. Include AAA Buggy Rides for your group during your next visit to Lancaster County. Our friendly 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. 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. DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 7

2 Aaron & Jessica s Buggy Rides At Plain and Fancy Farm Adventure Sports in Hershey Amish Experience & Magic Lantern Shows Amish Farm & House 3121 Old Philadelphia Pk, Ronks, PA amishbuggyrides@gmail.com / amishbuggyrides.com contact: Laura Karam, Marketing Director Open year-round and Sundays! 3010 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA / F fun@adventurehershey.com AdventureHershey.com contact: Alishia Landis 3121 Old Philadelphia Pk, Bird-In-Hand, PA / x217, 218 / F clinton@amishexperience.com / brad@amishexperience.com AmishExperience.com contact: Clinton Martin, Brad Igou 2395 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA / F peggy@amishfarmandhouse.com amishfarmandhouse.com contact: Peggy Nana-Sinkam GROUP FRIENDLY YEAR-ROUND, 7 DAYS A WEEK!* A visit to Amish country just isn t complete without a buggy ride! Our group carriages assure that you have the flexibility of planning a ride for a short fill-in time slot, or a more indepth hour ride and tour of a working private Amish dairy. Your motorcoach group can easily be accommodated in 3-4 carriages that board simultaneously. Spacious parking is a few steps away! In 2016 we will are offering exciting new BUGGY RIDE PLUS* Packages to add to your Amish experience, that include meal and tour options. Your Amish and Mennonite drivers are your inside guides to life here in Amish Country. We are surrounded by scenic all-amish neighborhood farms and villages. Your group will love some slow down time included in your busy itinerary! We are ideally located between Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse on Rt 340 at Plain & Fancy Farm, and only a short drive from the local theatres. We d love to give you some fresh ideas; or schedule our standard rides: Cookie Run** (Grades K-12 only) Ride through a private Amish farm. Pause for (optional) cookies and drinks. Pass a one-room school and Amish businesses. (20-25 mins) The Amish Town Tour** You will ride through a private Amish farm and pass Amish-owned businesses. (countryside ride only on Sundays) (30-40 mins) The Amish Farm Tour** Experience a private Amish dairy farm run without electricity. Learn how the Amish live the farm to table lifestyle. Your driver escorts you through the barns and dairy. See the cows and big draft horses used in field work. (50 mins - 1 hr) *Weather permitting **Mon Sat; Sun: 30 min. countryside ride only Build team spirit and camaraderie with the attractions at Adventure Sports. Team building is enhanced with the Outdoor Laser Tag attraction. Played in daylight on a three-acre field, strategy and fun combine as teams maneuver through the various game formats. 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, TARGET GOLF, turns the driving range into a game that is fun for both golfers and non-golfers. Group rates apply for guests of 20 or more and must be booked up to 24 hours in advance. We are open daily mid-may through Labor Day. Private parties are available for groups of 50 or more during the spring and fall. Adventure Sports is located three miles south of Hershey on Route 743. GPS address: 3010 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA NEW Magic Lantern Shows! Travel back over 100 years to experience the kind of entertainment Americans enjoyed before the movies drama, singing, and spectacular Victorian images in the only permanent theater of its kind. Bible Stories, Patriotic, and Christmas shows available year-round. Exclusive theme tours with certified step-on guides, only available to groups: Farm of the Future Tour Tour a futuristic Amish greenhouse where lettuce grows in the air on revolving towers. Something truly different. Amish Visit-in-Person Tour Lancaster s ONLY designated Heritage Tour for groups. Visit Amish on the farm and at home, with schoolteacher presentation. Amish Country Cookin Tour Cooking demo or Bizarre Foods presentation, followed by bakeshop visit, wine tasting, relish sampling, family-style feast. Includes Amish cookbook. Freedom Trails The American History Magic Lantern show combines with a costumed actor for this new tour focused on the Civil War and Underground Railroad. Always available, the Total Amish Experience with guided farmlands tour, meal at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant, plus Jacob s Choice Special effects, unforgettable story of an Amish boy caught between two worlds. Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School The ONLY designated Amish Heritage Site. Tours explain life without electricity, Plain clothing, and eight-grades-in-a-room education. Complete interpretive center, surrounded by scenic Amish farmland on AAA Scenic Cultural Byway. Special group and student rates. 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. Amish One-Room Schoolhouse, built by the Amish. Educational schoolhouse presentations. Interactive visits with our renowned woodcarver. Authentic 15-acre farm, featuring historic barns, farm animals, scooter trail, covered bridge, picnic area, and walking trails. Step-on guide service for a 1-, 2-, or 3-hour countryside tour. Guides fluent in French, German, Chinese, and Spanish with advance reservation. Special Events & Tours: Katie s Classroom: Enjoy Amish schooltime with our resident schoolteacher. Sheep Shearing Days: May 6 and May 13, 2016 Evening Lamplight Tours: The perfect group activity for the fall evenings. Good N Plenty Restaurant Dining & Tour Packages. Specials for Groups: Discounted rates for 15 or more. Complimentary admission for tour leader and bus driver. Ample free motorcoach parking. Handicapped accessible. Open year-round, 7 days a week, even Sundays! Located on Rt 30 E next to the American Music Theatre and close to many Lancaster attractions. 8 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 9

3 The Amish Village Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park Hershey s Chocolate World Attraction Hersheypark 199 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA / F amber@theamishvillage.net theamishvillage.net contact: Amber Dienner 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA / / F infodw@dutchwonderland.com dutchwonderland.com contact: Group Sales 251 Park Blvd, Hershey, PA groupsales@hersheys.com hersheyschocolateworld.com contact: Group Sales 100 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA HersheyparkGroups@HersheyPA.com HersheyparkGroups.com contact: Hersheypark Groups Spend some time in the heart of PA Dutch Country for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pennsylvania Amish live today. Take a guided tour through our 1840 s Amish farmhouse where our guide will discuss the lifestyle, history, and culture of the Amish community. After the escorted house tour, walk freely through our sprawling 12-acre Village. Village includes: Barn filled with our friendly farm animals One-room schoolhouse, maintained and decorated by our Amish staff Village Store with Amish-made crafts and souvenirs Smokehouse Market featuring Amish-made jams, jellies and treats Blacksmith barn displaying field tools used by the Amish Pavilion for picnic lunches Handicapped-accessible walkways Groups of 20 or more: Specialty pricing for adults, children and students with advanced reservations Step-on-Guide available to take groups on a 90-minute Countryside Backroads tour Family-Style Packages with Hershey Farm Restaurant Conveniently located minutes away from Sight & Sound Theatres, outlets and lodging Lunch and Learn Package: Interactive session with staff followed by a traditional boxed lunch Free parking Complimentary admission and beverage for guide and bus driver Open 7 days a week March December. Weekends only January February. Dutch Wonderland is a family amusement park located in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County. Featuring over 35 rides and Duke s Lagoon water play area, Dutch Wonderland offers something for everyone in your group! Royal Savings on Admission Birthday Parties Delicious Catered Meals Brownie & Daisy Camp-O-Ree (special event) Ordering group tickets is quick and easy! Go to dutchwonderland.com and click on the Groups tab to get started! Looking for more fun? Be sure to visit us during our seasonal events: Happy Hauntings A fun, fall family event featuring themed rides, special entertainment and trickor-treating! Dutch Winter Wonderland A festive treat for families offering beautiful holiday decorations, over 20 rides, millions of twinkling lights and more! Don t forget to ask about overnight camping packages at Old Millstream Campground at Dutch Wonderland located just steps away from the Castle doors! EXPLORE THE MANY WONDERS OF CHOCOLATE! Experience the transformation from cocoa bean to a HERSHEY S Milk Chocolate Bar on HERSHEY S GREAT AMERICAN CHOCOLATE TOUR Ride. Free admission includes a FREE sample. At HERSHEY S Create Your Own Candy Bar Attraction, immerse yourself in an authentic HERSHEY S factory experience, choose your ingredients, and design your own wrapper. Learn the origins of chocolate at HERSHEY S CHOCOLATE TASTING ADVENTURE Attraction and experience the delicious art of tasting chocolate! Take entertainment to a whole new dimension at HERSHEY S GREAT CHOCOLATE FACTORY MYSTERY IN 4D Show! Through stunning digital animation and special effects, you become part of the show by interacting with our characters to help solve the mystery. Visit our shopping experience with an exclusive line of HERSHEY S CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction gifts, chocolates and merchandise. Enjoy delicious food options at HERSHEY S Food Court for quick grab-and-go sandwiches as well as hot sitdown meals. Top it off with ice cream or a homemade delectable dessert from HERSHEY S Bake Shoppe, including exclusive HERSHEY S candy-inspired cupcakes, cookies, classic cakes, brownies and molded bars. School Group Tours, designed for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, offer educational opportunities from mid-september until the end of May. Open daily, year-round (closed 12/25). Hersheypark has something for everyone with more than 70 rides and attractions, including 13 thrilling coasters; award-winning shows and live entertainment; splashing fun at The Boardwalk At Hersheypark ; and more than 200 animals at ZooAmerica. Sweeten the deal for your group with exclusive discounts and benefits: Up to 45% off regular admission One FREE escort ticket for every 20 tickets purchased FREE admission to ZooAmerica when entered from within Hersheypark FREE bus parking with FREE bus driver admission Access to Hershey s Chocolate World Attraction Exclusive all-you-can-eat buffets available for groups of 40 or more Save up to 30% with pre-purchased meal tickets (includes refillable souvenir cup) Performance groups/in-park performance opportunities Hersheypark is a destination for every season. Guests of all ages will enjoy Springtime In The Park SM, Hersheypark In The Dark SM, and Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. Call Hersheypark Groups today at to book your next group outing! 10 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 11

4 Illusionist Brett A. Myers Magic & Wonder Show at the Bird-in-Hand Stage Intercourse Canning Company Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery Kitchen Kettle Village 2760 Old Philadelphia Pk, Bird-in-Hand, PA (866) LancasterMagicShow.com contact: Tonya Martin 13 Center St, Intercourse, PA / F store@icanning.com intercoursecanning.com contact: Cheryl Johnson 219 E Main St, Lititz, PA / F info@juliussturgis.com juliussturgis.com contact: Jen Bergman 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk, Intercourse, PA / / F larrell@kitchenkettle.com kitchenkettle.com contact: Lisa Arrell The Magic & Wonder Show is a two-hour theatrical experience full of moments that take your breath away. All ages will enjoy grand illusions, live animals, comedy and audience participation. Relive the childlike wonder of seeing fireflies for the first time or experiencing your first snowfall. Join Illusionist Brett A. Myers and our personable cast on a unique, magical journey that will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime. We invite you to suspend reality and dream the impossible! Bird-in-Hand Stage Amenities: Conveniently located at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord Tiered seating for up to 175; wheelchair accessible Discounts for groups of 20 or more Discounted lunch and dinner packages at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord, featuring farm-fresh selections and Grandma Smucker s favorite Pennsylvania Dutch recipes Discounted lodging packages Complimentary ticket for driver (and escort with groups of 20 or more) Bus parking; complimentary dumping station Less than three miles from outlets, Sight & Sound and American Music Theatre The Bird-in-Hand Stage delights audiences with Broadway-style musicals from Amish Country and The Magic & Wonder Show and has quickly become a must-see stop for live performances. Intercourse Canning Company is a unique stop for foodies traveling to Lancaster County! Reservations for groups are encouraged, but not required schedule in advance, or give us a 15-minute heads-up if you need a great fill-in activity. Tour operators, group leaders and bus drivers receive a FREE gift! Free samples, daily. No admission fees. Enjoy everything we have to offer from pickled goods, vegetables, sweets, treats, snacks, jams, dips, salsa, sauces and spreads, gourmet flavored coffee and so much more! Canning Kitchen Demonstrations (April December) Wednesdays Saturdays, 11am - 3pm See what s cooking in the canning kitchen, where we ll demonstrate the process of creating and preserving our specially made products for you. Special Events Be sure to join us for our special events, where we re always cooking up something good! Enjoy spreads of delicious home-cooked recipes featuring our products alongside our typical spread of samples as well. Check our website to see a list of upcoming events! Private Tasting Parties Enjoy even more variety by scheduling a private tasting party with us. Feast on a spread of home-cooked goodies, specially prepared for you and your group. We ll plan a menu with you and cater to your tastes. Reservations are required. Call us for more details! Hours April December Monday Saturday 9:30am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm January March Monday Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday Closed 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 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-friendly 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 (juliussturgis.com/grouptours.html) on our website for more information about group tour reservations. Start your Lancaster County adventure at Kitchen Kettle Village. We call it tradition with a twist. Bring the best of Pennsylvania Dutch Country to your group with more than 40 specialty shops and plenty of hands-on activities, some you have come to expect and others you didn t. Be sure to leave time to grab a quick lunch, too! Tradition. Don t miss these favorites you ve come to expect: Feast on local foods with lunch on your own, or try one of our group-only meals. Watch our local farm women put up more than 90 varieties of jams and jellies in the area s original canning kitchen. Don t forget the FREE samples! Explore Local. Find hundreds of locally-made items and foods throughout the Village. Embark on a traditional Lancaster County sensory experience with our Clip Clop & Shop tour. Tour the picturesque countryside in a horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy FREE admission, FREE bus parking, plus guide and driver perks. With A Twist! Try these fun NEW options: Taste a cheese curd in our new cheese shop and listen to a Cheese Chat. Engage in a Food Fight, our fun tour of regional PA Dutch treats. Sip award-winning local estate wine from Waltz Vineyards. Discover a passion for ultra-premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars in our taproom. Fall in love with our exclusive Pandora horse and buggy charm (there s a new Brighton buggy charm, too)! *Open year round, 9am - 5pm. Reservations encouraged, but not required. 12 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 13

5 Kreider Farms Farm Tour Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum National Christmas Center Family Attraction & Museum The National Watch & Clock Museum 1463 Lancaster Rd, Manheim, PA kreiderfarms.com contact: Debora Lobb 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA / / F c-jperkins@pa.gov landisvalleymuseum.org contact: Joyce Perkinson 3427 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise, PA / F heidi@nationalchristmascenter.com nationalchristmascenter.com contact: Heidi Brennan 514 Poplar St, Columbia, PA / F akrouse@nawcc.org museumoftime.org contact: Abby Krouse Take the Kreider Farms Farm Tour and see how old-fashioned dedication to quality milk products harnessed with state-of-the-art technology produces an unbeatable team. We are a local family-owned, sustainable, award-winning dairy farm. Our Micro- Mooery is an amazing operation to see. Our 90-minute guided dairy farm tour offers a hightech view of farming including a drive down the middle of our modern loafing barn, known as the Cow Palace or the new Maternity Barn. Visit the Milking Carousel, a cow merry-go-round that offers fresh samples of Kreider Farms milk. Filled with facts and humor, we please groups of all ages. In fact, our farm tour program hosts thousands of visitors each year. Information and Reservations: Advance reservations for the farm tour are required. Tours are offered between the hours of 9:30am and 1:30pm. Lunch options are also available. Contact the farm tour director to schedule your group. All Are Welcome Whether your group is a vanload of senior visitors, a school bus of students on a field trip or a motorcoach of tourists enjoying the sights and farmlands of Lancaster County, we can accommodate any size group! Groups of 25 guests may ride on our new Trolley No. 3. The Lancaster Inn & Suites 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! Step back in time into another place and immerse yourself in a relationship with a world long ago. Reflect in quiet and serene surroundings, horses clopping and the aroma of cooking in the air. Connect the past with the future in this authentic 1700s 1900s open-air living history Pennsylvania German Village, the largest in the county. AAA rated A Gem & Must See. Experience agriculture, farming and our historic breeds of animals used on the farms Costumed guide interpretation in historic buildings Horse-drawn wagon rides in beautiful surroundings and colors; experience a 1700s log farm complex and the Dutch culture Meet the 1800s tavern keeper while learning about taverns of yesterday Traditional craftsmen plying their trade Amish and Mennonite differences through stories and exhibits Customized tours for seniors, minimal walking, bus parking, bathrooms, handicapped accessible, museum store Special events, thematic food, harvest, garden and specialty tours, student programs and workshops, holiday tours Tastings with sticky buns, homemade meals, Victorian teas; wine tastings; served in our 1856 historic hotel/tavern Behind the scenes tours : collections with guns, quilts, dolls and toys and gardens Offering day and multi-day package itineraries Open year-round 9am - 5pm, Sunday 12pm - 5 pm. Operator rates. Administered by PHMC and Landis Valley Associates. 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 1950 s 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 Jan 8, 2017; 10 am - 6pm. Open all year for groups of 20+. Allow 1 1 /2 hours for visit. Ample free parking. No stairs, Wheelchair-accessible, seating available throughout. Gift Shop. Visit our website for more information: NationalChristmasCenter.com. 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: April Memorial Day: Tuesday Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm Memorial Day Labor Day: Monday Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm December March: Tuesday Saturday 10am - 4pm Closed Sunday The Museum is closed on major holidays. 14 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 15

6 President James Buchanan s Wheatland Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center Strasburg Rail Road All Aboard For a Full Steam Adventure 230 N President Ave, Lancaster, PA Michelle.Strohm@lancasterhistory.org LancasterHistory.org contact: Michelle Strohm 300 Gap Rd, Strasburg, PA / F cdamschrod@pa.gov rrmuseumpa.org contact: Cindy Damschroder 455 Camp Rd, Stevens, PA or sunny@refreshingmountain.com refreshingmountain.com contact: Sunny Redcay 301 Gap Rd, Ronks, PA / F groups@strasburgrailroad.com StrasburgRailRoad.com contact: Dianne Rapp Excursions into the past depart daily. Step inside Wheatland, the home of 15th US President James Buchanan, and explore the rooms and stairwells where the stories and secrets of his personal and political life 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 artifacts tell the story of Buchanan, the US President who struggled to calm a divided nation on the brink of civil war. Whether you choose a private focus tour with period-dressed interpreter or a wine and cheese reception under the trees or on the back porch, our event experts can help you plan an experience your guests will cherish. TOURS Wheatland History Tours: Open Presidents Day weekend through December 23, Monday through Saturday. Call for details as schedule changes during Yuletide season. Yuletide Performances: Begin the Friday after Thanksgiving and run on Fridays and Saturdays through December 30. Wheatland is located on the parklike 10-acre setting of LancasterHistory.org s Campus of History, which also includes Lancaster County s Historical Society. After your tour, stroll next door to visit one of our four galleries, our county Research Library & Archives, and our unique Museum Store featuring original gifts by local craftsmen. We re minutes from Rt 30, just one mile from Lancaster City and good restaurants abound. Come visit and experience the rich history of Lancaster County. 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 American locomotives and railroad cars, some of which are open to explore. Encounter railroad barons, builders and iron horses: Restoration Shop Tour Workin on the Railroad Tour And other special tours! Or, enjoy a self-guided visit! Celebrate railroad heritage with: Reading Railroad Days (July) Garden Railways Tour (October) Trains & Troops (November) 1940s Swing Dance, with a live band (November) Home for the Holidays and Christmas With The Conductor (December) And other unique exhibits and special events! Take advantage of great rates, escort and driver comps, convenient boarding and ample free on-site parking. Orientation video, museum store, Wi-Fi and virtual tours. Open year-round. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. Experience high-flying adventure at Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center! Our two zip line canopy tours boast nearly a mile of zip lines and challenge elements and are sure to get your heart racing. We have options for all ages as well as adventure recreation programs for groups of people. If you would prefer keeping your feet on the ground, perhaps you would enjoy spending your time relaxing by our near-olympic sized pool, including a 30-foot water slide, diving board, and wet playground. While on our property, enjoy your time away from the busyness of life and reconnect with the serenity of nature. Home to many forms of wildlife and beautiful trees and flowers, you will be sure to leave feeling refreshed. Our facility is also a conference venue for up to 450 overnight guests. We have various types of lodging to suit student groups, church retreats, and corporate events. We offer 11 conference rooms onsite and also onsite dining options. Climb aboard our larger-than-life authentic steam train while traveling through Pennsylvania Dutch Country during a 45-minute ride. Marvel at 1,000 acres of farm fields, pass our Amish neighbors and enjoy beauty as far as the eye can see. Join us for lunch or dinner aboard our Dining Car, ride our Pint-Sized Pufferbelly Miniature Steam Train or other train-themed fun extras at the station, 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. Want a behind-the-scenes look at the railroad? Add a Mechanical Shop Tour to your visit and enjoy learning about the railroad from real railroad workers. Our group accommodations include: Accommodating groups of 15+ Free on-site bus parking with easy access A counter-serving restaurant A 76-seat Dining Car aboard the train with lunch or dinner service A picnic grove with seating for 100 Railroad Store and Gift Shop Toy Store Off-peak rates for 3pm trains or later when available ADA Access: We can accommodate your ADA needs, but we have some restrictions. Please call in advance to discuss your needs. 16 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 17

7 DINING BEST WESTERN PREMIER EDEN RESORT & SUITES Arthur s Terrace & Garfield s Restaurant Turkey Hill Experience 301 Linden St, Columbia, PA VISIT-TH ( ) x108 / F groupsales@turkeyhill.com TurkeyHillExperience.com contact: Kim Dolly Come learn how our ice cream is made, milk mechanical cows, sit in a vintage milk truck, create and design your own virtual ice cream flavor, star in your own Turkey Hill commercial and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy. Discovery and delight abound for all ages! Enjoy unlimited FREE samples of select ice cream and iced tea products! The Turkey Hill Experience is group friendly and ADA compliant. We offer free on-site motorcoach parking and free admission for the driver and escort. In addition, there is a well-stocked gift shop for your group s shopping enjoyment. Groups are strongly encouraged to make reservations in advance to ensure seating availability in the Turkey Hill Taste Lab: a hands-on, educational experience allowing you to develop and taste the flavor you created virtually. Seating is limited in the Taste Lab, reservations are required and a nominal additional fee applies. Special group pricing is available. We offer package deals with other area attractions. Be sure to ask your personal group sales representative about all the options. We welcome your groups for fun in the making! Whitaker Center For Science and the Arts 222 Market St, Harrisburg, PA ARTS (2787) groupsales@whitakercenter.org whitakercenter.org contact: Group Sales Coordinator A PLACE TO DISCOVER IT ALL With three venues under one roof, Whitaker Center has something exciting to offer your group year-round. Dive into science with three floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed for families with children 12 and under at Harsco Science Center. Take in a documentary or Hollywood blockbuster on the largest screen in Central PA at our digital cinema or experience the intimacy of a live concert, theater or dance performance in Sunoco Performance Theater. Whether you need a fun rainy day activity for the kids, a new idea for date night, or a truly memorable way to celebrate a special occasion, there is always something exciting going on at Whitaker Center. Group rates are available! Plan your visit today at Central PA s most engaging entertainment venue for guests of all ages. Don t miss our limited time exhibit for summer 2016, GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World or the special events happening during Holiday Fun at Whitaker Center! Wolf Sanctuary of PA Extinct is Forever 465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz, PA wolfsanctuary@gmail.com wolfsanctuarypa.org Tour Coordinator: Dawn Darlington Listen! The stillness is broken by the soulful songs of the wolves of Speedwell Forge. For over 30 years, the Darlington family has provided a safe, loving haven for these wolves who found themselves without a place in the natural world. Originally created as a private rescue, the Wolf Sanctuary of PA has grown into an educational facility. Come take a quiet walk with one of our guides and meet these wonderful ambassadors of the wild. Look into their eyes and feel the intelligence and sensitivity of these spiritual animals. Please visit our website at wolfsanctuarypa.org for complete information on days, times and special events. Our tour is 60 to 90 minutes of wolves, wolf hybrids, wolf facts and tour guide humor. It s all walking and it s all outside, so dress appropriately and be ready to ask lots of questions. The tour is a leisurely walk on the outside of the enclosures. Yes, you will see wolves. They come to the fence to greet the group and get treats from your guide. Motorcoaches, school buses, mystery tours, all are welcome! Your bus driver and group coordinator are free. The Wolves of Speedwell can only be viewed on guided tours offered once per day on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website or Wolf Sanctuary of PA for more details. 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA / F amahan@edenresort.com EdenResort.com contact: Amy Mahan 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, friendly 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 people Lancaster s finest Champagne Sunday Brunch - Served every Sunday - Featuring made-to-order 10:30am - 2pm in the beautiful Eden Courtyard - Served in a beautiful 30-foot-high garden atrium with large Polynesian water fountain omelets, waffles, pancakes, grilled steaks and handcarved meats, fresh seafood and made-to-order pasta station, an extensive salad bar, fresh fruit, cheese, bread and a vast array of delectable desserts Central location with plenty of on-property motorcoach parking Visit us at EdenResort.com for photos, menus, directions and more! dining 18 DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours DiscoverLancaster.com/grouptours 19