If you are looking for a vacation that combines the old with the new, come see us in Lancaster, Pa. Many times you will read these little content bios extolling the adventures of stepping back in time to a calmer simpler era. Well, there’s not a place in America that can touch Lancaster, Pa.
The city of Lancaster is full of fun activities for the entire family. The city of Lancaster, Pa is not a small quaint place. On the contrary, there are over 500,000 who call it home. To support the local residents, the hospitality industry has become a major source of revenue. There are many restaurants and eateries offering a full array of cuisine from burgers and pizzas to 5 star elegant restaurants.
However, the main attraction is the Amish country which lies just outside of Lancaster, Pa. Once you enter this area of Lancaster County, you’ll find a unique blend of shopping, entertainment and all flavors of unique cooking combined to make Lancaster County one of America’s favorite vacation destinations for people of all ages. Over 10 million people visit Lancaster’s Amish Country each year. Because it so special, many visitors return year after year.
Not only do we have the Amish, but there are also the Mennonites, the Brethren, and the other “Plain People” of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country / Lancaster County. There are over 25 different Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren church groups in Lancaster County and each of these sects have slightly different traditions and their specific interpretations of the Bible. The more traditional groups are called ‘old order’. They do not permit electricity or telephones in their homes. By restricting access to television, radio, and telephones, the Amish are better able to keep the modern world from intruding into their home life.
Lancaster and Lancaster County, Pa is steeped in the traditions of the old and the new. Whether it’s a trip on a horse drawn buggy or slip sliding at the water park, you can find something to do and something to see.
Put Lancaster, Pa on your “to do “list. Once you come, you’ll come back—guaranteed…..