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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Tom_Fields Says: One of the world's top railroad museums, the Railroad Museum has a vast collection. And all exhibits are in perfect condition, except for a few of those outside. They include locomotives and rolling stock from the early 19th century to the 1980s. There are many other...
Tom_Fields Says: The Strasburg Railroad runs daily excursion trains into the nearby countryside, lasting about an hour. This is Amish country--gently rolling, picturesque, and reminiscent of days gone by. Every scene looks like a postcard. Be sure to get a seat in the Obervation Car (even...
davecallahan Says: You are in Lancaster County, Amish center for Pennsylvania (and if you believe the ads "Amish center of the world"). So you have to visit an Amish farm and see how they lived 50 years ago (which happens to be just how they live right now too).The Amish Village is just such a...
Strasburg, PA..... chooooo chooooo
davecallahan Says: The year is 1986.The kids are yelling that they want to see something other than farms.So I opens de turist pamphletto and spies dis place, Strasburg.Saved the day. Kids are happy, I'm happy ('cause I don't have to drive for a few hours but can be a passenger on the train)...
VeronicaG Says: Our ride on the rails took us through Amish country. We passed a group of Amish having a picnic on the day we visited Strasburg. They are of the Old Order style, primarily of German heritage who arrived in the early 1700's as part of a 'holy experiment' on religious...
VeronicaG Says: We've come to The Strasburg Railroad Museum several times and never get tired of it! There are many different engines and railcars to see, so don't miss any of them. The kids have a great time climbing aboard the vintage locomotives--the collection of these colossal machines...
VeronicaG Says: If you come to The Thomas the Tank weekend what could be better than meeting Sir Topham Hatt!! He's quite a distinguished gentleman! There are three Thomas the Tank weekends scheduled each year. The cars line up for miles for these weekends! Fortunately, friends warned us to...
Train Ride Through The Countryside
VeronicaG Says: Take a train ride while you're touring the Strasburg Train Museum--it's the oldest shortline railroad in America. There are different prices for the various railcars: Open Air Car is $11.75 for Adults; $6.75 for children; $2.00 for toddlersThe Parlor car is $15.50 for...
Old meets new in Strasburg, Pennsylvania
VeronicaG Says: The village of Strasburg had quaint shops and interesting old buildings. An Amish carriage tried to wend its way through the streets avoiding cars along the way. I'm sure the busy streets make it difficult for this mode of travel! Take time to visit Strasburg and its cute...
Sight and Sound Millenium Theater
ringleader Says: Sight and Sound Theater is a wonderful highlight to every trip we take to the Lancaster area. Their productions are state-of-the-art and rival NYC's Broadway with an interesting Bible-oriented flavor.Reservation Phone:(717) 687-7800Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM...
Iron Horse Inn: nice sunday brunch
davecallahan Says: We dropped in here for a late breakfast on Sunday morning and were surprised by how nice it was. It looks like a big old boarding house with a farmhouse chair rail around it. Not very impressive on the outside, but inside it was done in early 20th century style, rustic and...
The Historic Strasburg Inn's Cafe' and Ice Cream: Stop for the best homemade waffle icecream cone
ringleader Says: Although we always enjoy our ice-cream in their homemade waffle cones best, you can get any type of breakfast, lunch, or dinner here at the cafeteria-style counter. They have grilled cheese, homemade soups, great coffee, and hearty American breakfasts! The Historic...
Amish Country and Crafts Store: A Sampling of Amish Handiwork
VeronicaG Says: The Amish Country Crafts store had a wide selection of Amish hand crafts. There were quilts, rocking chairs, garden ornaments and many other items illustrating Amish handiwork. Homebaked items were also offered. The store was large and packed with merchandise. I saw a...
Strasburg Country Store and Creamery: Country store deluxe
VeronicaG Says: Strasburg Country Store and Creamery has anything you might want to take back home with you as a gift or souvenir. It has country crafts galore and luscious homemade ice cream. The penny candy was a surprise!! The shop has an old time feel to it and carries quite a...
billus Says: do not photograph the amish as they believe it steals their souls. This goes for everyone in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thank you.
davecallahan Says: Strasburg is in the top 90% of safe cities in America.The average annual crime stats look like this:no murders or rapes, 1 robbery or assault, 3 burglaries, 25 thefts.If there is anywhere in the U.S. where you can forget to lock your doors, this is the place.I don't...
billus Says: Drivers are advised to put reflectors on their horse drawn carriages. Every year some dozens of these vehicles are run over by careless motorists.
AnitaJRT Says: To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film "Witness" for a couple of months this past summer, visitors were allowed on the farm where the film was made. Busses took you from the visitor center through Lancaster (with a stop at the museum) and onto the farm which is a bit...
Visit the Amazing Maize Maze...
feline01 Says: Visit the Amazing Maize Maze located at Cherry-Crest Farm, 150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks PA (www.amazingmaze.com). It's open from 7/6/02-11/2/02 but it's much better when visited starting in mid-September when the corn is high and the temperature is cool. Me and my husband had...
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STRASBURG--Home of the Strasburg Railroad Museum
Ride a real steam engine through the countryside of Pennsylvania for 45 minutes. Tour a museum with engines, traincars, historical photos and displays from the age of the locomotives. This is a great...
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Set amidst the Amish country, Strasburg is an interesting area to visit. I happen to like those cheesy road-trip tourist spots and there are plenty in the area. Pennsylvania Dutch refers actually to...
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There are lots of train stuff to see at Strasburg. visit a toy train museum: http://traincollectors.org/toytrain.html Thomas the Tank Engine: http://www.strasburgrailroad.com For stuff to see and......
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We were in the York-Lancaster area and had time to revisit Strasburg. Pretty much the same as it was the last time we drove through. Amish buggies and barns, train depot and craft shops and friendly...
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Strasburg PA is world famous in Pennsylvania, mostly for its railway museum and timeless Amish garb. Most of the latter emigrated from the Palatinate and Alsace-Lorraigne.
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