Guidebook for Leacock-Leola-Bareville
Food Scene
Very good food with a creative environment. Listed as 4.5 star and within walking distance.
Gracie’s on West Main is one of Lancaster, PA’s premiere full-service restaurants, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sweet treats. Voted Best Breakfast in Lancaster several years in a row, we feature American diner and comfort food with interesting flavor combinations and a unique twist. We’re the perfect place for a quick bite to-go, a casual meal with family and friends, or a specialty coffee drink and dessert.
We here at Gracie’s are committed to quality food. We try to source as much local as possible, and make everything fresh, from scratch. We smoke our own meats, make our own jams, sauc
34 locals recommend
Gracie's On West Main
264 W Main StVery good food with a creative environment. Listed as 4.5 star and within walking distance.
Gracie’s on West Main is one of Lancaster, PA’s premiere full-service restaurants, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sweet treats. Voted Best Breakfast in Lancaster several years in a row, we feature American diner and comfort food with interesting flavor combinations and a unique twist. We’re the perfect place for a quick bite to-go, a casual meal with family and friends, or a specialty coffee drink and dessert.
We here at Gracie’s are committed to quality food. We try to source as much local as possible, and make everything fresh, from scratch. We smoke our own meats, make our own jams, sauc
Funck's
365 W Main StGood bar and grill. Within a mile of house.
Stop by Achenbach's Pastry for our great tasting baked goods that are home to Lancaster County. Achenbach's is known for our no preservatives-added homemade goodness.
Achenbach's Pastries, Inc
375 E Main StStop by Achenbach's Pastry for our great tasting baked goods that are home to Lancaster County. Achenbach's is known for our no preservatives-added homemade goodness.
Experience authentic PA Dutch cooking at Good ‘N Plenty. Our unique family style dining, personalized menu dining or convenient take out program features delicious, fresh foods. Prepared and served by our dedicated and experienced staff, guests from near and far enjoy the scrumptious food and friendly service. After lunch or dinner, visit our lower level bakery. The aroma will guide you to a wide variety of family recipes that include award winning whoopie pies, fresh baked breads, shoo fly pies, fruit pies, seasonal treats and much more. Check out the wide variety of crafts, items and souvenirs in our gift shops. Our petting zoo and play area is very popular with the children. With plenty o
24 locals recommend
Good 'N Plenty Restaurant
150 Eastbrook RdExperience authentic PA Dutch cooking at Good ‘N Plenty. Our unique family style dining, personalized menu dining or convenient take out program features delicious, fresh foods. Prepared and served by our dedicated and experienced staff, guests from near and far enjoy the scrumptious food and friendly service. After lunch or dinner, visit our lower level bakery. The aroma will guide you to a wide variety of family recipes that include award winning whoopie pies, fresh baked breads, shoo fly pies, fruit pies, seasonal treats and much more. Check out the wide variety of crafts, items and souvenirs in our gift shops. Our petting zoo and play area is very popular with the children. With plenty o
This is the type of house where knocking isn't necessary, being on a first-name basis is common practice, and where cleaning the BBQ off your face or wiping your hands before you've finished eating isn't necessary. Smokehouse BBQ And Brews is a place where food isn't simply eaten. To us, it's so much more than that. We like to savor each and every hardy bite on our plate. Food is what brings family and friends to the table for good conversation, savory meals, and memorable experiences!
9 locals recommend
Smokehouse BBQ & Brews at Plain & Fancy Farm
3121 Old Philadelphia PikeThis is the type of house where knocking isn't necessary, being on a first-name basis is common practice, and where cleaning the BBQ off your face or wiping your hands before you've finished eating isn't necessary. Smokehouse BBQ And Brews is a place where food isn't simply eaten. To us, it's so much more than that. We like to savor each and every hardy bite on our plate. Food is what brings family and friends to the table for good conversation, savory meals, and memorable experiences!
Established in 1929 and newly renovated to reflect bygone days, step back in time as you savor Lancaster’s Original, award winning smorgasbord.
Our Traditional Smorgasbord includes appetizers, soups, salads, breads, hot entrees, and bakery fresh desserts. Find Miller’s own Heritage dishes, as well as many American favorites.
Our Soup, Salad & Bread Smorgasbord features EIGHT made-from-scratch soups, including seafood bisque, Lancaster County chicken corn, sausage & cabbage, cream of potato, vegetarian vegetable soup and chili, and two soups du jour. Add Signature Salads & Bakery-fresh breads and you’ve discovered a “soup & salad” offering like no other.
22 locals recommend
Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant
2811 Lincoln Hwy EEstablished in 1929 and newly renovated to reflect bygone days, step back in time as you savor Lancaster’s Original, award winning smorgasbord.
Our Traditional Smorgasbord includes appetizers, soups, salads, breads, hot entrees, and bakery fresh desserts. Find Miller’s own Heritage dishes, as well as many American favorites.
Our Soup, Salad & Bread Smorgasbord features EIGHT made-from-scratch soups, including seafood bisque, Lancaster County chicken corn, sausage & cabbage, cream of potato, vegetarian vegetable soup and chili, and two soups du jour. Add Signature Salads & Bakery-fresh breads and you’ve discovered a “soup & salad” offering like no other.
Arts & Culture
A visit to Sight & Sound Theatres® is truly an unique experience. Story, song and spectacular staging bring the Bible to life on stage. With professional actors attired in elaborate costumes, meticulously detailed sets towering up to 40 feet high, trained animals, unmatched special effects and memorable music, Sight & Sound shows inspire more than 800,000 guests every year.
256 locals recommend
Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdA visit to Sight & Sound Theatres® is truly an unique experience. Story, song and spectacular staging bring the Bible to life on stage. With professional actors attired in elaborate costumes, meticulously detailed sets towering up to 40 feet high, trained animals, unmatched special effects and memorable music, Sight & Sound shows inspire more than 800,000 guests every year.
Take a guided tour of an authentic 1840's Amish farmhouse and learn about today's Amish lifestyle. Then, after your farmhouse tour, explore our 12-acre village grounds, mingle with our Amish staff and say "hi" to Mr. Ed the horse. Even have your picture taken on a real Amish buggy.
Have fun while learning something new with the area's only authentic Amish lessons, taught in our one-room schoolhouse. During the summer, an actual Amish schoolteacher will share her wisdom along with a real Amish lesson. As winter arrives and Christmas nears, see how the Amish decorate for Christmas in the one room schoolhouse and enjoy the Amish Holiday Tradition Tour. Decorations will captivate, seasonal samp
61 locals recommend
The Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge RdTake a guided tour of an authentic 1840's Amish farmhouse and learn about today's Amish lifestyle. Then, after your farmhouse tour, explore our 12-acre village grounds, mingle with our Amish staff and say "hi" to Mr. Ed the horse. Even have your picture taken on a real Amish buggy.
Have fun while learning something new with the area's only authentic Amish lessons, taught in our one-room schoolhouse. During the summer, an actual Amish schoolteacher will share her wisdom along with a real Amish lesson. As winter arrives and Christmas nears, see how the Amish decorate for Christmas in the one room schoolhouse and enjoy the Amish Holiday Tradition Tour. Decorations will captivate, seasonal samp
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a living history village of Pennsylvania Dutch life. Once an actual rural crossroads village, Landis Valley has more than 40 historic structures located on 100 scenic acres. Costumed guides explain Pennsylvania Dutch traditions and folklore and skilled artisans demonstrate traditional crafts and open hearth cooking. Horse-drawn wagon rides are also offered. The museum also features heirloom gardens, authentic farmsteads, historic breeds of animals, and an outstanding museum store.
35 locals recommend
Landis Valley Museum
2451 Kissel Hill RdLandis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a living history village of Pennsylvania Dutch life. Once an actual rural crossroads village, Landis Valley has more than 40 historic structures located on 100 scenic acres. Costumed guides explain Pennsylvania Dutch traditions and folklore and skilled artisans demonstrate traditional crafts and open hearth cooking. Horse-drawn wagon rides are also offered. The museum also features heirloom gardens, authentic farmsteads, historic breeds of animals, and an outstanding museum store.
Each year more than 12,000 visitors from throughout the world find their way to this historic site, nestled in the heart of a thriving Amish community in eastern Lancaster County. Visitors to the site, which features a remarkably preserved water-powered grain mill, step back in time to learn about milling history along the banks of scenic Mill Creek. The adjacent 1855 miller's house, home to three generations of Resslers, is a clear window to early 20th century housekeeping and family life. The home is preserved just as it was when brother and sister Franklin and Anna Ressler offered their neighbors the finest flour, along with neighborly hospitality.
Mascot Roller Mills
2900 Stumptown RdEach year more than 12,000 visitors from throughout the world find their way to this historic site, nestled in the heart of a thriving Amish community in eastern Lancaster County. Visitors to the site, which features a remarkably preserved water-powered grain mill, step back in time to learn about milling history along the banks of scenic Mill Creek. The adjacent 1855 miller's house, home to three generations of Resslers, is a clear window to early 20th century housekeeping and family life. The home is preserved just as it was when brother and sister Franklin and Anna Ressler offered their neighbors the finest flour, along with neighborly hospitality.
National historic landmark founded in 1732. German religious community. Unique architecture - early music - printing - fraktur - exhibits - special events - tours - orientation - video - landscaped setting - free parking.
54 locals recommend
Ephrata Cloister
632 W Main StNational historic landmark founded in 1732. German religious community. Unique architecture - early music - printing - fraktur - exhibits - special events - tours - orientation - video - landscaped setting - free parking.
Go to many major museums across the country, and you have a good chance of seeing a painting by Charles Demuth (1883-1935). Come to the Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and you are guaranteed an intimate, rotating view of our permanent collection, which consists of 50 Charles Demuth originals, as well as the opportunity to experience the environment in which Demuth created his more than 1,000 watercolors, drawings and architectural oils. Stand in his studio and look out at the antique graden from which he drew inspiration for his beloved and masterful floral watercolors, or see the view that motivated Demuth to undertake his Precisionist works based on Lancaster buildings.
16 locals recommend
The Demuth Museum
120 E King StGo to many major museums across the country, and you have a good chance of seeing a painting by Charles Demuth (1883-1935). Come to the Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and you are guaranteed an intimate, rotating view of our permanent collection, which consists of 50 Charles Demuth originals, as well as the opportunity to experience the environment in which Demuth created his more than 1,000 watercolors, drawings and architectural oils. Stand in his studio and look out at the antique graden from which he drew inspiration for his beloved and masterful floral watercolors, or see the view that motivated Demuth to undertake his Precisionist works based on Lancaster buildings.
The 1719 Hans Herr House stands as the oldest structure and the oldest Mennonite meetinghouse in Lancaster County. Built by the Herr family as their residence and their community's meetinghouse, it is the only remaining dwelling of the very first group of settlers in the area. Experience the charm of its medieval Germanic architecture and discover early colonial and Mennonite history and culture by viewing the museum buildings featuring agricultural and domestic life exhibits.
12 locals recommend
1719 Hans Herr House
1849 Hans Herr DrThe 1719 Hans Herr House stands as the oldest structure and the oldest Mennonite meetinghouse in Lancaster County. Built by the Herr family as their residence and their community's meetinghouse, it is the only remaining dwelling of the very first group of settlers in the area. Experience the charm of its medieval Germanic architecture and discover early colonial and Mennonite history and culture by viewing the museum buildings featuring agricultural and domestic life exhibits.
A sweet, historic brand iconic to the downtown Lititz shopping area, Wilbur Chocolate has a new location – right across the street from the former store. Parking, easy access, and a better shopping experience await guests. But, more importantly, the smell of chocolate from the candy kitchen greets you while you enjoy a free chocolate sample! Watch candy makers creating confectionery favorites and enjoy interesting displays of tins, packaging, equipment, and more from days gone by. You will find a large variety of chocolate specialties, signature Wilbur Buds, and beautifully packaged gifts to buy!
Join our video hosts on a self-guided tour through the world of Chocolate, beginning with the c
36 locals recommend
Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store
45 N Broad StA sweet, historic brand iconic to the downtown Lititz shopping area, Wilbur Chocolate has a new location – right across the street from the former store. Parking, easy access, and a better shopping experience await guests. But, more importantly, the smell of chocolate from the candy kitchen greets you while you enjoy a free chocolate sample! Watch candy makers creating confectionery favorites and enjoy interesting displays of tins, packaging, equipment, and more from days gone by. You will find a large variety of chocolate specialties, signature Wilbur Buds, and beautifully packaged gifts to buy!
Join our video hosts on a self-guided tour through the world of Chocolate, beginning with the c
The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, established in 1861, is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. Visitors can tour the original 19th century pretzel bakery, get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting, and learn the history of pretzel making in the United States. You can also see old-fashioned soft pretzels being made by hand.
28 locals recommend
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
219 E Main StThe Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, established in 1861, is the first commercial pretzel bakery in America. Visitors can tour the original 19th century pretzel bakery, get a hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting, and learn the history of pretzel making in the United States. You can also see old-fashioned soft pretzels being made by hand.
Visit the historic village which is Lititz. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns and bed and breakfasts and much more! Check out our many member businesses on our website. Make sure to pick up our "Lititz Directory" when you get to town for a map and listing of our many members. Don't forget to visit our famous Wilbur Chocolate, Sturgis Pretzel, and explore the many side streets and shopping district treasures!
Venture Lititz
7 South Broad StreetVisit the historic village which is Lititz. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns and bed and breakfasts and much more! Check out our many member businesses on our website. Make sure to pick up our "Lititz Directory" when you get to town for a map and listing of our many members. Don't forget to visit our famous Wilbur Chocolate, Sturgis Pretzel, and explore the many side streets and shopping district treasures!
Essentials
GIANT Food Stores
450 E Main StSundance Car Wash and Laundry
118 W Main StSharp Shopper Grocery Outlet
340 W Main StDiscount grocery
Shopping
Lot's of cute little arts and crafts shops. The pretzel factory is among the shops.
38 locals recommend
Lititz Springs Park
24 N Broad StLot's of cute little arts and crafts shops. The pretzel factory is among the shops.
ndoor, air-conditioned Farmers Market featuring local vendors with a wide variety of homemade goodies. Fresh meats, cheese, fruits & vegetables, baked & canned goods, spices, and candy. Other stores on the premises: Bird-in-Hand Candle & Gifts, Farmers Market Gift Shop, Snyders Crafts, and Fashion Brand Linens & Lingerie.
Farmers Market open 8:30AM -5:30PM on the following schedule: Friday & Saturday, year round; Wednesday, April through November; Thursday: July through October.
36 locals recommend
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market
2710 Old Philadelphia Pikendoor, air-conditioned Farmers Market featuring local vendors with a wide variety of homemade goodies. Fresh meats, cheese, fruits & vegetables, baked & canned goods, spices, and candy. Other stores on the premises: Bird-in-Hand Candle & Gifts, Farmers Market Gift Shop, Snyders Crafts, and Fashion Brand Linens & Lingerie.
Farmers Market open 8:30AM -5:30PM on the following schedule: Friday & Saturday, year round; Wednesday, April through November; Thursday: July through October.
Stroll through our village of 42 shops and restaurants built around our nationally celebrated Jam & Relish Kitchen. Sample pepper jam, watch fudge being rolled, go for a horse drawn carriage ride and enjoy a local tune. And did we mention the shopping? It's like a treasure hunt with everything from handcarved signs, to handmade quilts, to Brighton leather goods, to UGG boots and so much more.
148 locals recommend
Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia PikeStroll through our village of 42 shops and restaurants built around our nationally celebrated Jam & Relish Kitchen. Sample pepper jam, watch fudge being rolled, go for a horse drawn carriage ride and enjoy a local tune. And did we mention the shopping? It's like a treasure hunt with everything from handcarved signs, to handmade quilts, to Brighton leather goods, to UGG boots and so much more.
Quilt and craft shop located on a working dairy farm operated by the Riehl family. Featuring quilts of all sizes, wall hangings, pillows, quillows, dolls, pot holders, spice mats, bird feeders, mailboxes and all sorts of needle crafts.
7 locals recommend
Riehl's Quilts & Crafts
247 E Eby RdQuilt and craft shop located on a working dairy farm operated by the Riehl family. Featuring quilts of all sizes, wall hangings, pillows, quillows, dolls, pot holders, spice mats, bird feeders, mailboxes and all sorts of needle crafts.
This Amish run health food Store stocks fresh organic produce, bulk food, vitamins & powdered mixes, dried herbs, and more. Does not accept credit cards.
Miller's Natural Foods
2888 Miller LnThis Amish run health food Store stocks fresh organic produce, bulk food, vitamins & powdered mixes, dried herbs, and more. Does not accept credit cards.
Entertainment & Activities
With over 30 fun-filled rides, Duke’s Lagoon water play area, and live entertainment, Dutch Wonderland is the place “Where Kids RULE!” Our park is designed for families with young children in mind and offers a host of fun things to see and do.
Since opening on May 20, 1963, Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as a premier family amusement park and has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Kid’s Park in the World by Amusement Today magazine. We invite you to plan a visit to find out why generations of families have visited us and proclaimed us to be A KINGDOM FOR KIDS!
199 locals recommend
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy E With over 30 fun-filled rides, Duke’s Lagoon water play area, and live entertainment, Dutch Wonderland is the place “Where Kids RULE!” Our park is designed for families with young children in mind and offers a host of fun things to see and do.
Since opening on May 20, 1963, Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as a premier family amusement park and has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Kid’s Park in the World by Amusement Today magazine. We invite you to plan a visit to find out why generations of families have visited us and proclaimed us to be A KINGDOM FOR KIDS!
Hersheypark is a fun for the whole family! This year we added the Cocoa Cruiser, a family coaster located in Music Box Way. This helix-shaped memory machine will allow our younger guests to experience the thrill of a coaster the first time! Guests can also enjoy two new family-friendly rides, Tea Cups and a Sweet Swing.
We know you’ll Say YES! to these delicious additions: Chickie’s & Pete’s, the legendary Philadelphia/South Jersey eatery known for their signature crabfries; and a frozen yogurt stand.
We encourage guests to maximize their visit to Hersheypark by purchasing tickets in advance. If you choose to purchase tickets upon arrival, the ticket purchaser can proceed to the Ticketing
406 locals recommend
Hersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrHersheypark is a fun for the whole family! This year we added the Cocoa Cruiser, a family coaster located in Music Box Way. This helix-shaped memory machine will allow our younger guests to experience the thrill of a coaster the first time! Guests can also enjoy two new family-friendly rides, Tea Cups and a Sweet Swing.
We know you’ll Say YES! to these delicious additions: Chickie’s & Pete’s, the legendary Philadelphia/South Jersey eatery known for their signature crabfries; and a frozen yogurt stand.
We encourage guests to maximize their visit to Hersheypark by purchasing tickets in advance. If you choose to purchase tickets upon arrival, the ticket purchaser can proceed to the Ticketing
Your journey starts with a 45-minute train ride on America's oldest short-line railroad - circa 1832. Travel when you want, how you want. From Coach to First-Class, Open Air to the Dining Car - it's one ride that is sure to please.
Back at the station, test your power on our authentic Pump Car, take a ride on our miniature steam train or go along for a behind-the-scenes tour of where passenger cars and steam engines are built, restored and refurbished.
185 locals recommend
Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap RdYour journey starts with a 45-minute train ride on America's oldest short-line railroad - circa 1832. Travel when you want, how you want. From Coach to First-Class, Open Air to the Dining Car - it's one ride that is sure to please.
Back at the station, test your power on our authentic Pump Car, take a ride on our miniature steam train or go along for a behind-the-scenes tour of where passenger cars and steam engines are built, restored and refurbished.
The Junction Center is a beautiful 28 acre facility that serves as home to WJTL (FM 90.3). It features a number of live performance venues used by the radio station to host a variety of concerts and events. These resources are also made available to other community organizations and individuals for family friendly activities.
WJTL/Creative Ministries, Inc. is a locally based non-profit Christian organization founded in 1984. “Christ. Community. Music.” is the slogan for the radio station which also serves as the vision for The J
The Junction Center
1875 Junction RdThe Junction Center is a beautiful 28 acre facility that serves as home to WJTL (FM 90.3). It features a number of live performance venues used by the radio station to host a variety of concerts and events. These resources are also made available to other community organizations and individuals for family friendly activities.
WJTL/Creative Ministries, Inc. is a locally based non-profit Christian organization founded in 1984. “Christ. Community. Music.” is the slogan for the radio station which also serves as the vision for The J