We like discovering unusual spots in nearby towns, like the Haines Shoe House or Indian Echo Cavern or Mr Ed's Elephant Museum.
Hershey Spa is going to get you the best return on your money. There are outlets in Hershey also, not as good of a return.
Lancaster has a lot to offer, that's where I live. Shopping centers, mall, and outlets off route 30. Strasburg is about 10 minutes from the outlets, another train stop, so perhaps make that a sunday event?
Go to the maple donut factory retail shop and get a fresh one. google maps calls "Maple Donut Inc"
I just assume it's the factory, I only happened upon it once and stopped ... good enough to go back.
https://www.mapledonuts.com/re...s/east-market-street
Since l memtioned the PA. ice cream trail, it may be assumed that l have hunted out the food in the area. I first visited the area in 1970, for Hershey and Carlisle car shows and killed the weekend between the shows, for years, by exploring SE Pa. from a campground. From what l read above, l, hunting down buffets, covered bridges, water mills, and other sites, may have explored the state more thoroughly than some natives. Foodies need to go to the Shady Maples buffet east of Lancaster and stuff yourselves. Big Amish-catering general market there, too.
Put the stuff in the trunk and go back in. Sounds like a good idea.
GETTYSBURG IS LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY,
Go see a Minor League Baseball game either at York or Harrisburg. Go to the Sate Museum or Capital in Harrisburg. Take a hike on the Appalachian Trail. Dine on the edge of the Susquehanna River west side of Harrisburg while looking at the Capital.
L.I.TRAIN posted:GETTYSBURG IS LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY,
I second Gettysburg. One thing that is neat is that you can go to the visitor center and request a live guide. That person will drive you and your party in your own vehicle to stop at key points. They will get out of the car with you and explain what happened where and when. Get back into the car and proceed to the next stop. It takes about 2 hours, but will save you days on your own. When you return in the future you can then focus on battle sites that intrigue you. We add a night at the end of York and stay at the Dobbin House and enjoy dinner. Last York we focused on Pickett's charge site. Next October Little and Big Roundtop. It is unbelievable to feel the spirit at Gettysburg. It always draws us.
A couple of years ago, my wife joined me on my York trek. We played Honey Run Golf Club one day. Beautiful course, very nice people. We had a great time. She also bought an Amish quilt on this trip.
colorado hirailer posted:Since l memtioned the PA. ice cream trail, it may be assumed that l have hunted out the food in the area. I first visited the area in 1970, for Hershey and Carlisle car shows and killed the weekend between the shows, for years, by exploring SE Pa. from a campground. From what l read above, l, hunting down buffets, covered bridges, water mills, and other sites, may have explored the state more thoroughly than some natives. Foodies need to go to the Shady Maples buffet east of Lancaster and stuff yourselves. Big Amish-catering general market there, too.
The shady maple is so much fun. We go there every York.Also litiz and the Wilbur Chocalate factory.Free samples too. The bark is the best.I could just keep eating it. John
