Magnolia Cottage: Guidebook
Attractions
Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy EA theme park specifically designed for young children.
Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdA theater that produces Bible
stories live on stage.
Learn and experience the process of making ice cream, starting with milking cows. You will have a chance to create your own ice cream flavor.
73 locals recommend
Turkey Hill Experience
301 Linden StLearn and experience the process of making ice cream, starting with milking cows. You will have a chance to create your own ice cream flavor.
This is America’s oldest operating railroad. You will be able to ride a steam railroad and view Amish Farmland
185 locals recommend
Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap RdThis is America’s oldest operating railroad. You will be able to ride a steam railroad and view Amish Farmland
This can be included as a stop on the Strasburg Railroad. It
includes fun children’s activities such as go-carts, giant slide, corn maze. There is also food to buy.
89 locals recommend
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
150 Cherry Hill RdThis can be included as a stop on the Strasburg Railroad. It
includes fun children’s activities such as go-carts, giant slide, corn maze. There is also food to buy.
Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District
Historic Battlefield
This park is within walking distance of the house. It includes a playground, walking trail and sports fields.
Daniels Den Playground
530 Central Manor RoadThis park is within walking distance of the house. It includes a playground, walking trail and sports fields.
Abe's Buggy Rides
2596 Old Philadelphia PikeA chance to ride in a horse and buggy through rural Lancaster.
The Amish Farm and House
2395 Covered Bridge DrA great place to visit for an Amish experience.
Experience Amish culture with a tour through a village, including a one room school house, Amish farmhouse and barn.
61 locals recommend
The Amish Village
199 Hartman Bridge RdExperience Amish culture with a tour through a village, including a one room school house, Amish farmhouse and barn.
Lititz
Hersheypark® was originally created by Milton S. Hershey as leisure grounds for employees of Hershey's Chocolate Factory. It has grown over the years and includes multiple rollercoasters and a water park.
23 locals recommend
Hershey Park Service Center station
100 Hersheypark DrHersheypark® was originally created by Milton S. Hershey as leisure grounds for employees of Hershey's Chocolate Factory. It has grown over the years and includes multiple rollercoasters and a water park.
Enjoy tubing down the Pequea Creek - A favorite neighborhood activity.
14 locals recommend
Sickman's Mill LLC
671 Sand Hill RdEnjoy tubing down the Pequea Creek - A favorite neighborhood activity.
Neighborhoods
Crammed with cute shops, art galleries, public art, theaters and great coffee shops, Lancaster City is a must-explore.
119 locals recommend
Lancaster
Crammed with cute shops, art galleries, public art, theaters and great coffee shops, Lancaster City is a must-explore.
Driving along the Amish countryside is a favorite for many visitors
21 locals recommend
Lancaster County
Driving along the Amish countryside is a favorite for many visitors
A short day trip away. Art Museums, Historical Sites,
Bookstores, Restaurants & Inner Harbour
151 locals recommend
Baltimore
A short day trip away. Art Museums, Historical Sites,
Bookstores, Restaurants & Inner Harbour
Food scene
This is the oldest, continuously running public farmers’ market in the country. They are open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StThis is the oldest, continuously running public farmers’ market in the country. They are open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
A local farmer's market. They have seasonal hours and open in spring each year. Check their website for details.
The Tomato Barn
65 Penn StA local farmer's market. They have seasonal hours and open in spring each year. Check their website for details.
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StHorse Inn
540 E Fulton StJohn Wright Restaurant
234 N Front StCasual dining with a patio right on the Susquehanna River
Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
141 N Duke StLocally made ice cream, fresh stroopies, chocolate
Wonderful Italian food. You will likely need a reservation several weeks in advance.
107 locals recommend
LUCA
436 W James StWonderful Italian food. You will likely need a reservation several weeks in advance.
Agapē Cafe & Grille
366 Hartman Bridge RdPine View Dairy
2225 New Danville PikeJohn J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg AveHiking
Nice hike along the Susquehanna River to beautiful white cliffs overlooking the river.
7 locals recommend
White Cliffs of Conoy
Nice hike along the Susquehanna River to beautiful white cliffs overlooking the river.
Enola Low Grade Rail Trail
This trail is great for walking and biking along the Susquehanna River.
Chickies Rock Overlook Trail
Chickies Rock Overlook TrailPlace to hike to a beautiful overlook of the Susquehanna River.
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve
857 Green Hill Rd SA beautiful hike
Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve
State Route 3017A nice hike by a stream
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Lancaster Food Scene
It was written up in this New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/dining/lancaster-pennsylvania-restaurants.html
Make sure to check it out!
What to pack
Bring a bike if possible!
The roads surrounding Magnolia Cottage are perfect for bike rides and running. People come from all over to bike in this area.