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WEB SITE,WORLD WIDE WEB (N/A)
03-29-2009
Hershey Story
2. INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL/LANCASTER NEW ERA
LANCASTER,PA (N/A)
03-28-2009
She has growing love of Columbia
3. INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL/LANCASTER NEW ERA
LANCASTER,PA (N/A)
03-28-2009
Letters to the Editor
4. The Sentinel of Somers Point
, (N/A)
03-26-2009
The frugal day-tripper samples Lancaster
5. Akron (OH) Beacon Journal
AKRON,OHIO (340,283)
03-25-2009
Whoopie time!
6. EXPRESS
LOCK HAVEN,PA (10,162)
03-25-2009
Lancaster orchid hunter is rare breed himself
7. PR Newswire
LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA (N/A)
03-23-2009
Middle, Lower Susquehanna Sections Named DCNR's 'River of the Year'
8. Patriot News (Harrisburg, PA)
HARRISBURG,PENNSYLVANIA (329,948)
03-22-2009
In-state events offer affordable weekend breaks
9. WASHINGTON POST
WASHINGTON,DC (929,921)
03-22-2009
Pa. Sanctuary Offers a Night Out With the Pack
10. WASHINGTON POST
WASHINGTON,DC (929,921)
03-22-2009
Where to Go, What to Know
11. Spectrum (St Univ of NY Buffalo) (The) (NY)
WEB SITE,NEW YORK (26,151)
03-18-2009
Hitting the hay with horse and buggy
12. Baltimore (MD) Sun
BALTIMORE,MARYLAND (1,031,620)
03-17-2009
Deal of the week: Lancaster packages
13. SUNDAY NEWS
LANCASTER,PA (102,339)
03-15-2009
In the market for matrimonial bliss
14. DAILY ITEM
SUNBURY,PA (24,929)
03-14-2009
Telling the farming story a new way
15. PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS
PHILADELPHIA,PA (113,951)
03-11-2009
It's mud-sale season in Lancaster County
16. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
MILWAUKEE,WI (400,317)
03-08-2009
Patterns on a theme
17. YORK DAILY RECORD
YORK,PA (43,000)
03-04-2009
Hear music by 'Man in Black'
18. Herald-Dispatch (Huntington, WV)
HUNTINGTON,WEST VIRGINIA (93,999)
03-02-2009
Lancaster County, Pa.: the Amish and a lot more
19. SMALL MARKET MEETINGS
LEXINGTON,KY (7,511)
03-01-2009
Pensylvania Dutch Country builds its business
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Milton S. Hershey "amassed a fortune because he developed a simple
recipe for making chocolate and stayed true to it," writes Dave Caldwell in
the New York Times (3/19/09). "He did not advertise his products (which
once included chewing gum, soap made from cocoa butter and mulch from
cocoa beans) on the radio; he believed in point-of-purchase advertising."
Nor did he advertise himself -- "he was a private and unassuming man"
who "did not pay attention to how he fit into the story." And it is a great
story.
After twice failing to start candy businesses in New York and Philadelphia,
Milton moved back to Pennsylvania Dutch Country and founded the
Lancaster Caramel Company. It was a success, but Milton became
"intrigued by the potential of milk chocolate, which was then used primarily
as a coating for other candies. He worked on less-expensive methods of
making chocolate, so it could be sold to the masses." It didn't hurt that there
were plenty of cows in the neighborhood to supply the milk.
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Along the way, Milton also founded a now-coed school for orphan boys
because he and his wife, Catherine, couldn't have children. He also built a
Hershey museum, but the "collection was mostly American Indian and
Pennsylvania Dutch artifacts that had nothing to do with him." That problem
has now been rectified with the opening in January of the Hershey Story, a
$23.5 million museum that tells Milton's story. Museum officials expect
some 200,000 tourists this year, but they also note that, in perhaps the
ultimate tribute to Milton's sense of community, the museum's cafe "has
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DATE: 03−25−2009
HEADLINE: Whoopie time!
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Whoopie time!
Simple, cakelike snack is having a few moments of fame
By Micheline Maynard
New York Times
Published on Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009
F
or generations, vacationers in Maine and visitors to Pennsylvania's Amish country have found a simple
black−and−white snack in restaurants and convenience shops and on nearly every gas station counter:
whoopie pies.
They were found in other pockets of the country, too, from New England to Ohio. But in most of the United
States, people could be forgiven for not knowing that the whoopie pie is not, in fact, a pie at all. (It is
sometimes described as a cookie, but that is not quite right, either. The closest description may be a cakelike
sandwich, or perhaps a sandwich−like cake.)
Now whoopie pies are migrating across the country, often appearing in the same specialty shops and grocery
aisles that recently made room for cupcakes. Last fall, they even cracked the lineup at Magnolia Bakery in
Manhattan, which helped turn cupcakes into a national craze thanks to the bakery's exposure on
Sex and the City. Under the name ''sweetie pies,'' heart−shaped whoopie pies showed up in the February
catalog from Williams−Sonoma. Baked in Maine with local butter and organic eggs, they sell for $49 a dozen.
Whoopie pies can be found at Trader Joe's supermarkets, and at bakeries such as Kim's Kitchen in Evanston,
Ill., outside Chicago. (In Northeast Ohio, Hartville Kitchen in Hartville and Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek
are two places to get a whoopie pie fix.)
Kim's Kitchen (soon to be renamed Fraiche) was an early adopter, first offering its hockey−puck−size pies
seven years ago. The cakes come in chocolate and pumpkin, which remains a popular flavor long after the
autumn leaves are gone, according to the shop's owner, Susan Friedman.
''If we took them away after it stopped being fall, there would be a riot outside,'' Friedman said.
The rise of the whoopie pie has been under way for several years, and nobody can pinpoint the reason it
finally broke into the national consciousness. But the snacks evoke a more homespun era that seems to
provide some comfort amid the economic gloom. ''Pure edible nostalgia,'' the Williams−Sonoma catalog calls
them.
''Especially now, when people
are so stressed out, they are going back to whoopie pies,'' said Emily Isaac, owner of Trois Pommes Patisserie
in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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Isaac had never heard of whoopie pies before she was asked to make them as wedding favors three years ago.
Entranced at first taste, she put them on the menu at her bakery when it opened in May 2007.
There are dozens of variations on the shape, flavors and fillings. Trois Pommes serves what seems to be the
classic version: two round mounds of chocolate cake, about three inches across, with French vanilla cream
filling.
The whoopie pie sold since last fall at Zingerman's Bakehouse, in Ann Arbor, Mich., sports a chocolate glaze
on its dense chocolate cake and is filled with Swiss buttercream.
The basic elements of the whoopie pie turn up in many other snacks that might be considered its far−flung
relatives. Amy Emberling, a partner at Zingerman's Bakehouse, grew up in eastern Canada eating a similar
cookie called a Jos. Louis. Oreo sells a whoopie pie look−alike called the Oreo Cakester, while the Hostess
Suzy Q is a square version that vies for space on some store shelves with whoopie−esque Little Debbie snack
cakes.
Food historians believe whoopie pies originated in Pennsylvania, where they were baked by Amish women
and put in farmers' lunchboxes.
Tired from a morning's work, the farmers purportedly would shout ''Whoopie!'' if they discovered one of the
desserts in their lunch pails, Emberling said.
In parts of Pennsylvania, whoopie pies remain a celebrated sweet. The annual Whoopie Pie Festival at the
Hershey Farm and Inn in Strasburg, Pa., features a whoopie pie−eating contest and the coronation of the
Whoopie Pie Queen.
The whoopie pie would probably be Maine's state dessert, if the state had one. The filling is generally one of
two types: a thick, sweet frosting made from Crisco shortening combined with confectioners' sugar, or, more
conveniently, a dollop of Marshmallow Fluff.
The cake itself is typically not especially sweet, and is often on the dry side, since the frosting lends plenty of
sugar and a gooey consistency, said Sandra Oliver, a food historian and columnist in Islesboro, Maine.
How the cookies traveled to Maine is a mystery, however.
One theory holds that whoopie pies were brought north during the Great Depression through the Yummy
Book, a recipe pamphlet published in 1930 by Durkee−Mower, the Massachusetts company that makes Fluff.
Don Durkee, whose father co−founded the firm, discredits that notion. The earliest appearance of whoopie
pies he found in the company's collection of pamphlets was during the 1970s. ''I'm baffled,'' he said.
Leslie Land, a Maine writer, said her research showed that the recipe might have been popularized by one of
the many local radio programs aimed at housewives during the 1930s.
No matter how they arrived, they have been eaten by Maine residents for at least eight decades, said Oliver,
who publishes Food History News, a monthly newsletter. Labadie's Bakery, in Lewiston, Maine, which sells
whoopie pies as big as 16 inches across, claims to have sold them since 1925.
Many of the whoopie pies sold in Maine come sheathed in plastic wrap. Generally priced for less than $2,
they can be found stacked next to cash registers, the dry cake growing moister by the hour. ''If you peel the
Saran off and half the cookie doesn't come away, it's not a real whoopie pie,'' Oliver said.
Friedman agreed that her whoopie pies have a rustic image rather than a luxury one, although they sell for $3
each.
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''They're not as perfect as a lovely cupcake that has a beautiful swirl of icing on top,'' she said. ''They're a little
more handmade looking.''
At Magnolia Bakery, maple−cream icing is sandwiched between two brown−sugar cakes. Sina
Clark−Murphy, the head baker, said that the whoopie pie's humble appearance may help it come across as less
of a dietary threat than a frosting−piled cupcake or a serving of banana pudding. Unfortunately, they are no
less caloric.
At the other end of the simplicity scale are the heart−shaped versions baked by the Cranberry Island Kitchen
in Maine, which supplies Williams−Sonoma. The pies wound up in the catalog after a friend of one of the
company's food buyers sampled them at Bob's Clam Hut in Kittery, and recommended that the catalog stock
them, said Carol Ford, one of Cranberry Island's owners.
Cranberry Island's whoopie pies, which start at $28.75 for six, are made with chocolate cake or vanilla and are
available in shapes like scallop shells and pumpkins. Filling flavors include rum, peppermint, Cointreau,
raspberry and espresso.
To Oliver, the food historian, that upscale approach misses the point.
''It's like making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with almond butter,'' she said. ''It's not meant to be fine
cuisine.''
WHOOPIE PIES
For the cakes:
1/4 lb. (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
11/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. sea salt
2 cups all−purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup buttermilk
For the buttercream filling:
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
3/4 tsp. vanilla
3
1/4 tsp. sea salt
For the cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add
the egg and vanilla extract and beat until light and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda,
salt, flour and cocoa. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, and
combining well after each addition. Using an ice cream scoop or a spoon, scoop out 12 1/4−cup mounds of
batter and place about 6 inches apart on a parchment−lined baking sheet. Bake until tops are puffed and cakes
spring back when touched, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before filling.
For the buttercream filling: For best results, follow directions carefully, paying attention to required
temperatures. Fill bottom half of a double boiler (or a medium saucepan) with an inch or two of water, and
bring to a boil over high heat. In top half of double boiler (or a metal bowl), combine egg whites and sugar.
Place over simmering water and whisk just until sugar is dissolved and temperature reaches 180 degrees on an
instant−read thermometer.
Using a whisk attachment on a heavy−duty mixer, whisk egg whites and sugar on high until they double in
volume and become thick and shiny. Continue to whisk until cool. Reduce speed to medium and begin to add
butter about 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until all the butter is incorporated. Add vanilla and salt. If mixture looks
curdled, continue to whisk until it is smooth. Increase speed to high and whisk for 1 more minute. Use
immediately or place in an airtight container and chill for up to 3 days, whisking buttercream again before
using.
For assembly: Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, place 1/4 cup buttercream on flat side of each of 6 cakes,
spreading it to edges. Top filled half with another cake to sandwich the buttercream. Store in an airtight
container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
Makes 6 pies.
Adapted from Zingerman's Bakehouse, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Whoopie Pies, chocolate cake sandwiches filled with Swiss buttercream. The Whoopie Pie, a New England
classic, is making a bid for the whole country's love.(Francesco Tonelli/The New York Times) (NYT)
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DATE: 03−23−2009
HEADLINE: Middle, Lower Susquehanna Sections Named DCNR's 'River of the Year'
Source Website
PRNewswire
HARRISBURG, Pa.
Annual Event Salutes Community Involvement, Celebrates Waterway's Value
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 23 /PRNewswire−USNewswire/ −− The middle and lower Susquehanna River, a
watershed that has shaped countless community lifestyles in central Pennsylvania and is emerging as a
recreational treasure of the future, was recognized today as Pennsylvania's River of the Year for 2009.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Michael DiBerardinis said the designation is the
latest accolade for this section of the Susquehanna River.
"A lifeblood of the Chesapeake Bay, and already designated as a National Recreation Water Trail by the U.S.
Department of the Interior, this 103−mile stretch of the Susquehanna draws our annual salute for so many
reasons," said DiBerardinis.
"Pivotal in the natural and cultural heritage of central Pennsylvania, this section of the river has defined
settlement patterns, the development of industry, transportation, agricultural, and a way of life for generations
of Pennsylvanians," DiBerardinis said. "With its Native American legacies, early canal−boat transportation,
and a wealth of architectural and industrial history, the Susquehanna River is a living museum of the natural
and cultural treasures this region has to offer."
Flowing south from the junction of the West Branch, the middle Susquehanna River is roughly delineated as a
stretch from Northumberland, Northumberland County, to Duncannon, Perry County. Portions of Union,
Snyder, Juniata, and Dauphin counties also border this section of the Susquehanna.
From Duncannon south to the Maryland state line, the lower Susquehanna also borders sections of Perry,
Dauphin and Cumberland counties, and separates York and Lancaster counties.
"The River of the Year celebrations that are planned in communities along the Susquehanna will help to raise
public awareness of the river's value to the region and will draw attention to major initiatives in the region,"
said DiBerardinis. "Furthermore, our continuing efforts to revitalize the Susquehanna's river−town
communities−−Sunbury, Selinsgrove, Dauphin, Harrisburg, Columbia, Marietta, Wrightsville and
others−−will improve access to the river, increase tourism, and provide additional land and water−based
recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors."
Rivers in Pennsylvania have long been used for transportation, as drinking water sources, and as resources
that provide aesthetic beauty, recreation and economic vitality across the state. Waterways have been selected
for state River of the Year honors annually since 1983.
"Each year we hope these celebrations will raise the awareness level of all Pennsylvanians to recognize the
legacy of their rivers, participate in the revitalization of community riverfront parks, and assist in establishing
trails and greenways along the waterways," DiBerardinis said. "We want newcomers to join longtime
Susquehanna River supporters in creating new access and recreational opportunities; preserving open space
and wildlife habitat; and expanding heritage−, geologic−, and recreational−based tourism."
The annual DCNR River of the Year award honors local residents, governments, non−profit and conservation
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organizations working to improve waterways and the quality of life in their watersheds across the state.
DCNR's key partners along the Susquehanna include the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Lancaster County
Conservancy, Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper, National Park Service,
Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, Lancaster−York Heritage Region, PPL Corp., York−Lancaster
Heritage Region, and Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna.
Conserving and protecting the greenway corridor of river lands along the Susquehanna River is a priority for
DCNR and is supported by its Lower Susquehanna River Conservation Landscape Initiative−−a
multi−partner, cooperative effort to recognize, protect and enhance regional lifestyles and natural resources.
With this year's designation, the middle and lower Susquehanna River will be the subject of a Rivers Month
poster to be issued in June.
Planning is also under way for a Susquehanna Sojourn, kicking off with a June 24 celebration in Harrisburg
and ending June 28 at the Holtwood Dam in Lancaster County. The five−day, four−night tour of the river and
its corridor by boaters, hikers and bikers is designed to encourage active stewardship of the waterway and the
Chesapeake Bay.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is coordinating River of the Year activities in partnership with DCNR.
The first wild and scenic rivers film festival will be held in September at the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg.
The alliance is also co−host of the sojourn.
For more event information, contact the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, (717) 737−8432, ext. 12., or visit
www.acb−online.org.
For more information on DCNR's rivers program, visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us and click on "Rivers." For
details on sojourns planned this summer on the Susquehanna and other state waterways, visit
www.pawatersheds.org.
CONTACT: Terry Brady, (717) 772−9101
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
CONTACT: Terry Brady of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation andNatural Resources,
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Web site: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/
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DATE: 03−22−2009
HEADLINE: In−state events offer affordable weekend breaks
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
Some interesting activities scheduled over the next few weekends will give midstate travelers a chance to get
away without spending a lot of time or money.
This coming weekend is the last weekend for the 2009 Tour de Tanks Event taking place at 12 family−owned
wineries in York, Lancaster, Adams and Dauphin counties. Among them are Cullari Vineyards & Winery in
Hershey and West Hanover Winery in West Hanover Twp.
All 12 wineries will be open for wine tastings from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Visitors can "preview the season's upcoming wines before they are bottled" as one vintner put it.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.uncorkyork.com/tanks or at one of the participating
wineries. A list of the wineries and a route map are available on the Web site.
Also available on the Web are overnight packages offered in conjunction with the tour at seven area
bed−and−breakfasts, one campground and nine hotels. The packages include accommodations for one or two
nights, two event tickets and various other amenities, including breakfast at most of the lodgings.
The 12 wineries are all part of the Uncork York Wine Trail, which is open year round, according to Alison
Smith, public relations coordinator for the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more details, visit
the Web site or call the York Visitors Bureau at 888−858−YORK.
April 16−18, Tourism Cares, a national organization dedicated to preserving and protecting travel−related
sites in America, will bring together volunteers to restore the former George Spangler Farm on the Gettysburg
battlefield.
The work will be done 8 a.m.−4 p.m. April 17 and will include restoring original buildings on the 80−acre
property, demolishing modern structures, landscaping, trail building, painting, cleaning and more.
"Local volunteers are welcome to join us April 17 for the work day," says Jessica Ahern of Tourism Cares,
based in Canton, Mass. The cost is $99; registration is available through the organization's Web site at
www.tourismcares.org. Participants can choose light, moderate or more strenuous work.
Packages that include two nights' accommodations can also be requested through the Web site. Rates are $229
per person, based on two people sharing a room. For more information about the weekend, visit the Web site
or call 781−821−5990.
The Keystone Trails Association is hosting its spring meeting and hiking weekend April 24−26 in
Coudersport, Potter County, along U.S. Route 6. During the weekend, a variety of guided hikes will be
offered along the Susquehannock Trail.
"Our guided hikes range from easy to strenuous," says Curt Ashenfelter, executive director of KTA, based at
101 N. Front Street in Harrisburg, so both novice and experienced hikers can participate.
Annette Reiff is a certified travel counselor and a former travel agent. An experienced traveler, she has
written on a range of travel topics. Reiff can be reached at alr@paonline.com.
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When deciding where to go on a
getaway, students may overlook the
charming atmosphere of Lancaster
County, Penn. A visit offers tourists with
a slow-paced, simple way of life and
endless miles of agrarian land and oldfashioned society.
"About 8.3 million people visit
Lancaster County each year and tourism
directly employs approximately 29,000
people," said Joel Cliff, media relations
manager of the Pennsylvania Dutch
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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A visit to Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania includes an educational
view of Amish life as well as an
exceptional array of outlet shopping
options
Tourism is the second-largest industry in the area, outpaced only by
agriculture. According to Cliff, visitors are equally divided between families
and adults traveling without children, forming an atmosphere that
accommodates all types of tourists who visit.
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One of the most well known components of Lancaster County is the
Amish community that resides there. It is home to over 25,000 Old Order
Amish, the oldest and second largest Amish community in the United States,
according to Cliff.
"The Amish live a life of humility and simplicity, much as they did when
they first settled in Pennsylvania," Cliff said. "Their homes do not have
electricity, telephones, or other modern conveniences that the 'English' (how
the Amish refer to their non-Amish neighbors) take for granted."
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Visiting this type of community allows people to recognize the benefits
and disadvantages of electricity and technology that are taken for granted
everyday.
"One main trademark of the Amish culture is their willingness to help
others in a time of need," Cliff said. "As a community, they live like an
extended family and rally together whenever a family or member of the
community is in need of help."
While experiencing this unique way of living, visitors can explore the
countryside, arts, crafts, antiques, great food and many other family-oriented
activities in the area, according to Cliff.
There are a large amount of activities and sights to encounter, but
tourists can also experience the heritage and history of the area first hand
through organized tours and individual exploration, Cliff said.
Beyond the cultural aspect of a visit, many tourists make shopping a
highlight of their trip to Lancaster County.
"There are over 150 outlet stores featuring top designers along with over
3,000 antique dealers all close by," Cliff said. "Also, a factory direct store
giving visitors the lowest prices including names like Carter's, Gap, Jones New
York, SONY and more." Aside from clothing and antiques, Lancaster also
houses many art galleries and unique crafts made by local artists, according
to Cliff. Visitors can take an individual stroll through local towns and villages
where they can explore local cafes and tranquil boutiques.
These towns and markets are also where local farmers sell their fresh
produce and tourists can even take rides on an old steam train.
This type of trip is perfect for students because it can be guided or selfexplored, and average costs of a vacation is not quite as high as other typical
alternatives. Students won't even need a car when traveling throughout the
local areas because everything is very convenient and close by.
The peak tourism months are August and October, with most visitors
staying for two nights, according to Cliff. Over 85 percent of visitors say they
would visit again, further proving that Lancaster County is a pleasurable
experience for travelers.
Available in the county and the surrounding areas are a wealth of Bed
and Breakfast homes and historic inns. The majority of lodgings offer rooms
for up to four occupants within the price range of $80 to $200 per night.
Students can also stay at national chain hotels and motels like Best
Western or Comfort Suites, but in order to get the most out of a trip to
Lancaster County visitors will want to experience the heritage of the area by
staying at an inn.
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A trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country will take a lengthy six hours by car,
but it's a weekend escape that offers a view of a different style of living that
few have the opportunity to experience.
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HEADLINE: Deal of the week: Lancaster packages
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What's the deal? Pennsylvania Dutch Country has two money−saving packages good until March 31.
Travelers can stay overnight at a participating Lancaster, Pa., hotel, inn or B&B and receive a voucher for a
free Pennsylvania Dutch meal for two. Or they can stay two nights and get the second night for $20.09 plus
tax. Both offers also include a coupon booklet for savings at nearby outlet centers.
What's the savings? Varies. Savings are probably greater on the two−night deal.
What's the catch? The restaurants include Good N' Plenty, Hershey Farm (for lunch only) and Miller's
Smorgasbord (where you have to add $4 per person).
Information:
discoverlancasterpa.com −−−
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DATE: 03−02−2009
HEADLINE: Lancaster County, Pa.: the Amish and a lot more
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Courtesy of Tamar Alexia Fleishman
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is known as "Pennsylvania Dutch Country," where more than 73,000
Amish, Mennonites and Brethren make some of their most thriving and successful communities in the United
States. But Lancaster County is more than just the Amish. The city of Lancaster has upscale restaurants, art
galleries, live music, vintage stores and the oldest city market in the country.
March 02, 2009 @ 12:08 AM
TAMAR ALEXIA FLEISHMAN
Herald−Dispatch.com
In less than a days drive from Huntington, you can end up in a whole different world.
Thats often what it feels like in some parts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Known as Pennsylvania
Dutch Country, this is where more than 73,000 Amish, Mennonites and Brethren make some of their most
thriving and successful communities in the United States. The many authentic Amish restaurants complete
with favorites like shoo−fly pie as well as buggy rides, hand−craft shops, and other activities, make it a
perfect place to visit with the family.
But Lancaster County is more than just the Amish. The city of Lancaster has upscale restaurants, art
galleries, live music, vintage stores and the oldest city market in the country.
Where to stay: A relaxing place to stay with an excellent location, is The Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village
(www.amishcountryinns.com). Every morning, breakfast is served family−style. Step right from your
Victorian or rustic style suite to a luxurious massage with steam shower, facial or pedicure at the spa. The inn
is across the street from Kitchen Kettle Village (www.kitchenkettle.com), where you can watch jams being
made in small batches, and shop at several food and craft boutiques.
For something different, stay in a real train caboose −− complete with observation tower and restaurant
(www.redcaboosemotel.com).
What to do: To see the Amish in a real−deal, non−tourist setting, check out a Spring mud sale. Held in
various communities to benefit the local volunteer fire departments, they auction off everything from antique
furniture to modern firefighter equipment. And yes, there are homemade goodies to eat. Ride through Amish
farms and get all your questions answered about the Plain lifestyle with Aaron and Jessicas Buggy Rides
(www.amishbuggyrides.com).
Sight and Sound (www.sight−sound.com) is the largest Christian theater company in the U.S. It performs in
an immense complex, with dozens of actors, live musicians, trained animals, 40 high sets, and
Hollywood−level special effects. The shows rotate seasonally, to coordinate with various holidays. Lancaster
County also has several dinner theaters, including The Rainbow (www.rainbowdinnertheater.com). Here, you
can see favorite comedies and have a dinner buffet, too.
The largest railroad in the 20th century and at one time, the largest publicly traded company was the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Ride on a lovingly restored 100 year coal−burning locomotive at the Strasburg
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Railroad (www.strasburgrailroad.com ), which is next to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
(www.rrmuseumpa.org). See trains from the beginning of the industry to now, in immaculate condition. The
gift shops are great, too.
Attend an interactive Medieval or pirate feast in catacombs while sipping on a microbrew at Bubes Brewery
(www.bubesbrewery.com). Reservations well ahead are a must.
Where to eat: There are several family−style Amish restaurants in the county, where you are seated with
others. For a more traditional take on very good Amish home−cooking, head to Hershey Farm Restaurant
(www.hersheyfarm.com). The buffet is the way to go, with homemade soups, pickled chow chows, fried
chicken and desserts. Check out the petting zoo outside.
In the city of Lancaster, there are some new localvore and other sophisticated dining options. A fun place for
adults is Annie Baileys (www.anniebaileysirishpub.com). You can get favorite Irish tavern fare here,
including excellent fish and chips and a Guinness. There are also top−notch seafood choices, pastas and game.
For a casual fare, walk inside the Central Market (23 N. Market St., Lancaster), open Tuesday, Friday and
Saturday. They have sandwiches made to order, Amish specialties, local produce, potato chips and
world−class meats, ethnic cuisines and more.
Find yourself hungry at odd hours? Jennies Diner (2575 Lincoln Hwy, Ronks, Pa.) is open 24 hours, with a
mix of diner classics, PA Dutch items and a smattering of Greek favorites, served in huge portions.
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