This is a nice activity to check out if you're in the area. The tour takes about 30 minutes and…read moreincludes a history of the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory. They even give you a piece of pretzel dough so you can learn how pretzels were made back in the day. The presentation room can get pretty warm since the ovens are running. I was surprised to learn that you don't get to eat the pretzel you make--they only give you a pretzel-shaped bag as a keepsake. If you want fresh pretzels, you can buy them in the gift shop afterward. There's a small parking lot on the side as well as street parking. Overall, it's a good experience and a fun way to spend some time if you're nearby.

If your a pretzel lover & find yourself in Litiz,PA , be sure to check this place out…read more The staff were very accomadating, when I had to change tour from July 3, to July 4 later tour in the day. Charlie, our tour guide made the history of pretzel & Sturgis family interactive, fun well learning history of oldest pretzel bakery. My favorite part of the tour was viewing the old style kitchen and oven. I love how the bakery stayed within the family. For me, visiting there production factory of other well known pretzels, felt like a piece of puzzle; into pretzel history. The tour itself $6, 1/2 hour long, 150 year old bakery, where the soft pretzel are still made. The decor,pretzel tree, and products were sold, with soft pretzels, made in house , and option to get cheese on the side. Side note: The location in Reading, PA , connected to bakery , has a catalog, to order pretzels, pretzel tins etc.. A must visit for Lancaster PA, on everyone list.

I was gonna take my daughter to North Museum of Nature and Science...but the tickets were sold out…read moreon Easter morning. Then I found Turkey Hill Ice cream Experience only 30min away from Lancaster, and decided to visit. We bought the double scoop experience (comes with ice cream test lab) and obviously that was the highlight of the place! The test lab is about 45min experience and the whole thing with self-guided tour takes about 1hr 30min to 2 hours depending how crowded it is. The visit was fun and of course my 5-year-old daughter had a great time eating tons of ice cream!

Visted on the 4th of July, perfect tourist attraction for locals and all ages…read more Even being solo for the experience, with families and kids was relaxing, and pleasent. Admission prices are reasonable, and who doesnt love unlimited samples of iced tea, and lemonade, icecream on a hot day. Vistors have a choice between one scoop, two scoop, or three scoop attraction. I choose one scoop; hilights of my visit- learning history of Turkey Hill, process of icecream being made, creating a virtual icecream flavor, watching the production , live from interactive camera in one of the exhibits. Be sure to take the few moments, to watch the introduction video. My favorite ice cream sample flavors were Graham Slam & Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake. An attraction must, well visiting Lancaster, PA. My recommendation would be too sell a few more flavors that you offer , with unlimited tastings. My favorite was orange icedtea.

After spending time in Egypt, I've always said that purgatory would be living as a donkey in Egypt…read moreas my punishment and now I have the flip side of the coin, if I am to be rewarded, I would be living as a fat duck in Lititz Spring Park... Liitz has Amish and Mennonite neighbors, but it was the Moravian's who settled in Lititz in the mid 1700's. Today you are entering God's country where everything is gentle and pristine, passing acres of well maintained farmland, hearing the sounds of horses hooves clattering on the tiny streets until you reach the bosom of mother nature. The town folks are so friendly, everyone takes the time to smile and say hello and it is a dog friendly town which many visitors take advantage of. Outside of the visitors center you will find the largest Rolex clock I have ever seen ( and I have been to Rolex in Switzerland ), the clock was donated on the 250th anniversary of Lititz. Benches are everywhere and made out of recycled milk cartons. They have the oldest commercial pretzel factory in America, Wilber's Chocolate factory, woman are outside of their homes watering their flower boxes and sweeping the sidewalks. It's quaint, I love it and I wish there were more towns like it. The small town is speckled with gourmet shops where you can buy exotic foods, many antique stores and ice cream parlors, but they are all nestled inside of very old and well maintained buildings, which are basically set up like row homes. The Lititz Museum and Johannes Mueller House are a big part of the Lititz Foundation holding relics from the first inhabitants of the town of Lititz. My husband and brother in law chose to pass on visiting these two "homes" which had rooms filled with antiques, the most gorgeous inlaid grandfather's clocks and were set up to show how they lived when they settled here. Old finds prove this land was once inhabited by the native Indians. There is a small charge to tour the Mueller house and it is free to tour the museum, although they do have a donation jug along with free literature on the history of this town. The Sutter Room, dedicated to General John Sutter, founder of Sacramento, California, a resident of Lititz from 1871 to 1880, is furnished with items from his home. Other rooms throughout the museum offer items seen nowhere else in the world. The town of Lititz has the oldest all girls college-preparatory school, Linden Hall, was founded in 1746 and is still recognized as one of the nations top boarding schools. Stroll through Lititz Spring Park, walking along the canal that runs through the center of it, marveling at the beautiful lush gardens and don't forget to feed the fat ducks, you never know whom it may be. I can not express in words my love for Lititz, pristine, quaint, friendly and like stepping back in time. It's the home town everyone wishes was theirs.

From the owner: Come learn the fascinating history of Lititz, Pennsylvania! read more

Awesome experience with Becka our very knowledgeable and fun guide! I learned so much and I'm a…read morenative of Lancaster!!!

I was fortunate enough to find Kendra's tour company. I cannot recommend Kendra's tours highly…read moreenough! (If I used all the superlatives in my mind, my review would sound unreal.) I have never had a better city tour experience, or a more attentive, sensitive, personable, professional guide. I felt like I was visiting a friend, and getting to share her day as she visited with her friends. If you're looking for an amazing experience with absolutely scrumptious food, history told with heart, and a chance to meet some of the most welcoming people in one city, Kendra's tours are for you.

Ok, ok. I'll be the first to review. I love this place. I love the people. And I LOVE those love…read morefeast buns. Lititz Moravian looks like a museum from the road, in fact - most people think that it is a museum. But if you venture inside, you'll find a bustling, mission working, community loving family. Moravian is similar to lutheran, believe Jesus to be God's son, died for our sins and saves us all. They love unconditionally, and have traditions that define them but do not break them. They're also Easter people, at 2am on Easter morning, the trombone choir walks around town playing loudly to announce that Christ has risen! I no longer live down the block from Lititz Moravian, but they will always be in my heart. Look them up, and if you happen to be in lititz, certainly stop by. In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; and in all things love.

From the owner: Join Us at Lititz Moravian Congregation!…read more Lititz Moravian Church has been a place of worship since its consecration on August 13, 1787, serving Christ and the community for over two centuries. Steeped in history, Church Square is home to several buildings that tell the rich story of the Moravian faith. We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. All are welcome to experience the warmth and fellowship of our congregation. Additionally, we offer self-guided tours of the church and cemetery grounds. For a more in-depth experience, you may also call the church office to schedule a tour with one of our knowledgeable guides where you can explore the history of the sanctuary, the Single Brothers' House, and other historical landmarks within Moravian Church Square. Come visit us and learn about the enduring legacy of the Moravian faith!

We did the market and beyond food tour and it is definitely worth the money! $50 each and you stop…read moreat 7-8 locations. Food is included in the ticket price and you definitely get more than $50 worth of food. Jennifer was our tour guide and she was so awesome, excited, knowledgeable, and overall just an amazing person to lead the tour. We're excited to go back and try the other tours they offer

Just took the food tour of Lititz last Saturday. I live in Lititz and learned some new and…read moreinteresting facts about my town. We enjoyed some yummy treats and visited some of our favorite shops. The tour guides were well informed and were very accommodating and each had their own style. I think this is a great date day for couples or a group of friends. Well done!

I was in Lancaster PA for Labor Day weekend and looking for something to do when I came across…read morehelicopter rides at DCH. it was Saturday, but we're lucky enough to book a 30 minute ride around noon. We went up with pilot Adam. He was great, and made mine and my friends first helicopter ride an awesome experience. he explained everything to us, showed us around the helicopter, and made sure we understood his instruction. once in the air he pointed out the various sights in and around Lancaster PA. the ride was so smooth! at some points I forgot I was in a helicopter!! afterwards he showed us around the hangar and the old Vietnam war plane the pilots are restoring. all in all it was a great experience and I cannot wait for my next helicopter ride. Thanks DCH!!!!!

From the owner: Dutch Country Helicopters offers flight training, photo flights, and tours in the Lancaster County…read morearea.

We had the privilege of joining Bill and Bonnie on one of their horse-drawn carriage rides around…read morethe farm. Their hospitality leading up to the ride was fantastic, the weather was a bit 'iffy' so we ended up pushing back to later in the afternoon. It was still a bit cold and overcast when we arrived and we ended up being the only couple to join them. Blankets were in the carriage waiting for us and we were greeted as soon as we pulled up, the ride was enjoyable and informative... we learned about the farm and a bit about the battle, both Bill and Bonnie were super friendly and it was a pleasure to meet them! After the ride was over we had the opportunity to go back to the barn and meet all the horses. We learned more about each of them and got to feed them carrots, absolutely worth the price and a ride we would definitely do again, hopefully under better weather next time!

From the owner: Come enjoy a one-hour horse-drawn carriage tour at Silvershire Farm just a 15 minute drive north of…read moredowntown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ride with us through the picturesque countryside landscapes and orchards of Adams County. In the spring witness the beauty of the orchards as the trees begin to blossom. In the fall view the majestic colors of the mountains and surrounding hills as the trees change to yellows, ambers, and scarlets of the fall. The rest of the year enjoy the beauty of the rolling hills, countryside fields, and orchards as they begin to fill up with various fruits and crops in preparation for harvest. Enjoy the leisurely and relaxing pace of your carriage as it is pulled by two gentle giants, our Shire draft horses. Along the way you will also see an Elk herd as well as a variety of other animals. We will narrate your journey with a history of the area during the Civil War Battle at Gettysburg, as well as that of the orchards and the history of the Shire horse. At the end of your one-hour ride, you can meet and take pictures with your team and feed them treats. *Kids and adults like this part of the tour.* Click the “Book Now” button on our website to view available tour dates. Costs for one hour rides are as follows: Adults $32 (13 y/o and older) Children $16 (6-12 y/o) Youngsters 5 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rides can be booked 24 hours a day on our website.