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Lancaster Bucket List

Whether you're visiting Franklin & Marshall as a prospective student, parent or alumnus, these are some unique Lancaster and Central Pennsylvania experiences to…
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Balloon Ride by United States Hot Air Balloon Team • Plan on spending 2.5 to 3 hours for your hot air balloon ride from start to finish. Flight time is approximately one hour. Your balloon ride begins on the ground, where you’ll help the crew assemble the balloon and take some time for pictures. After your flight, you’ll return to your launch point to be treated to a light snack and champagne toast. You’ll also receive an official flight certificate suitable for framing. Air Balloon Rides, The Balloon, Hot Air Balloon, Romantic Things To Do, Fun Things, Romantic Adventures, Champagne Toast, Lancaster County, Amish Country
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Balloon Ride by United States Hot Air Balloon Team • Plan on spending 2.5 to 3 hours for your hot air balloon ride from start to finish. Flight time is approximately one hour. Your balloon ride begins on the ground, where you’ll help the crew assemble the balloon and take some time for pictures. After your flight, you’ll return to your launch point to be treated to a light snack and champagne toast. You’ll also receive an official flight certificate suitable for framing.
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Lancaster Bucket List
Sickman's Mill Creek Tubing • Experience Lancaster County in a whole new way! Enter the creek with a canvas covered tubes at the Sickman's Mill property, and spend approximately an hour and 15 minutes drifting along a 2 mile stretch of this beautiful tree lined waterway. For a longer experience in nature you can do the kayak tube trip that lasts anywhere from 3-5 hours and winds through approximately 7 miles of scenic Lancaster County. Hershey Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Weekend Trips, Weekend Getaways, Ride Along, Mill Creek, Summer Family, Sit Back
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Sickman's Mill Creek Tubing • Experience Lancaster County in a whole new way! Enter the creek with a canvas covered tubes at the Sickman's Mill property, and spend approximately an hour and 15 minutes drifting along a 2 mile stretch of this beautiful tree lined waterway. For a longer experience in nature you can do the kayak tube trip that lasts anywhere from 3-5 hours and winds through approximately 7 miles of scenic Lancaster County.
Franklin & Marshall College
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Lancaster Bucket List
AvalancheXpress Snow Tubing at Heritage Hills Resort • With multiple downhill runs, including "Xtreme" lanes for experienced tubers and two new lanes for little ones, tubers enjoy fast moving lines and even faster tube rides. The engineering of the hill is in fact widely recognized as being the best along the East coast making for the most thrilling snow tubing experience around. Lancaster Pennsylvania, Heritage Hills, Hills Resort, Amish Community, Snow Tubing, York Pa, Snow Fun, Travel Resources
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AvalancheXpress Snow Tubing at Heritage Hills Resort • With multiple downhill runs, including "Xtreme" lanes for experienced tubers and two new lanes for little ones, tubers enjoy fast moving lines and even faster tube rides. The engineering of the hill is in fact widely recognized as being the best along the East coast making for the most thrilling snow tubing experience around.
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Franklin & Marshall College
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Strasburg Rail Road • Image the thrill of riding through the scenic Amish countryside of Lancaster County pulled by a historic steam locomotive! Enjoy 45 minutes aboard a real, authentic steam train. You can even dine aboard the train. And you can visit other fun shops and things for the kids at the station. They also have a Day Out With Thomas and Christmas events. Amish Country Pa, Pennsylvania Travel, Strasburg Railroad, Lancaster County Pa, Kids Attractions, Family Vacay, Romantic Places, Covered Bridges
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Strasburg Rail Road • Image the thrill of riding through the scenic Amish countryside of Lancaster County pulled by a historic steam locomotive! Enjoy 45 minutes aboard a real, authentic steam train. You can even dine aboard the train. And you can visit other fun shops and things for the kids at the station. They also have a Day Out With Thomas and Christmas events.
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The Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy Farm • For over 50 years the Amish Experience has remained the definitive interpretive center for guided tours of the Amish Farmlands. Tours of Lancaster County’s only officially designated “Heritage Site” Amish House & One-Room School, and the spectacular Amish Experience Theater, Farmlands, buggy rides, VIP tours and more Life Without Electricity, Fancy Farm, Amish House, Summer Travel, Heritage Site
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The Amish Experience at Plain & Fancy Farm • For over 50 years the Amish Experience has remained the definitive interpretive center for guided tours of the Amish Farmlands. Tours of Lancaster County’s only officially designated “Heritage Site” Amish House & One-Room School, and the spectacular Amish Experience Theater, Farmlands, buggy rides, VIP tours and more
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Franklin & Marshall College
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Zip Line Canopy Tours at Refreshing Mountain • Looking for high adventure? Take a ride on one of our Canopy Tours! Guides will accompany you as you "fly" through the trees and enjoy a "bird's eye" view of the beautiful woodscape. Lancaster Pa, Adventure Park, Birds Eye View, Ziplining, Pennsylvania, Trip Advisor, Steven, Canopy
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Zip Line Canopy Tours at Refreshing Mountain • Looking for high adventure? Take a ride on one of our Canopy Tours! Guides will accompany you as you "fly" through the trees and enjoy a "bird's eye" view of the beautiful woodscape.
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Stroopies • Inside Tip: Not a place, but a must-have treat produced locally. Look for them at the Prince Street Café and other local coffee shops. Cinnamon Waffles, Waffle Cookies, Gooey, Cafe, Local Coffee, Coffee Shops, Treats, Homemade
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Stroopies • Inside Tip: Not a place, but a must-have treat produced locally. Look for them at the Prince Street Café and other local coffee shops.
Spooky Nook Sports • Insider Tip: A valid college ID will get you half-off day passes and equipment rentals at this indoor climbing center and gymnasium. Great arcade too! Spooky Nook Sports, Indoor Climbing, Daily Record, Have Some Fun, Entertaining, Arcade, Nancy, Bucket List
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Spooky Nook Sports • Insider Tip: A valid college ID will get you half-off day passes and equipment rentals at this indoor climbing center and gymnasium. Great arcade too!
Lancaster Cupcake • Insider Tip: While this bakery now has a shop down town, Fummers can often find the cupcake truck on Harrisburg Avenue on Thursday afternoons! Food Truck Business, Cake Business, Fun Desserts, Dessert Recipes, Dessert Food, Pizza Food Truck, Starting A Food Truck, Food Truck Festival, Coffee Lovers
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Lancaster Cupcake • Insider Tip: While this bakery now has a shop down town, Fummers can often find the cupcake truck on Harrisburg Avenue on Thursday afternoons!
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La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery • Insider Tip: Step into this shop and you'll swear you're in Naples, or at least Little Italy. Cannoli filled on order and cronuts! Little Italy, Cannoli, Courthouse, Confections, Mini Cupcakes, Lancaster, Naples, Swear, Cake Decorating
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La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery • Insider Tip: Step into this shop and you'll swear you're in Naples, or at least Little Italy. Cannoli filled on order and cronuts!
The Fridge • Insider Tip: A short walk from campus, the Fridge features an always changing menu of "farm to face" food and a wide selection of craft beers. Known for their artisanal pizzas, but be sure to check out the unique hot dog toppings too! Unique Hot Dog Toppings, Kevin Brown, Artisan Pizza, Great Pizza, Weekend Events, Central Pa, Bottle Shop
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The Fridge • Insider Tip: A short walk from campus, the Fridge features an always changing menu of "farm to face" food and a wide selection of craft beers. Known for their artisanal pizzas, but be sure to check out the unique hot dog toppings too!
Insider Tip: Of course, come here for the eclectic variety of top-notch musical acts, but also keep an eye out for more unusual events, like the monthly story slam, adult spelling bee and paint nights. Spelling Bee, Alumni, Notch, Eclectic, Acting, Musicals, Unusual
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Insider Tip: Of course, come here for the eclectic variety of top-notch musical acts, but also keep an eye out for more unusual events, like the monthly story slam, adult spelling bee and paint nights.
Rachael's Cafe & Creperie • Insider Tip: Not sure if you like crepes? From butter and cinnamon sugar to cheeseburger to veggie Santa Fe, trust us, there is something here to suit all palettes. Creperie, Santa Fe, Cheeseburger, Waffles, Rachel, Cinnamon, Trust
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Rachael's Cafe & Creperie • Insider Tip: Not sure if you like crepes? From butter and cinnamon sugar to cheeseburger to veggie Santa Fe, trust us, there is something here to suit all palettes.
Holiday lights at Conestoga House • Insider Tip: Lots of beautiful light displays to be seen in the School Lane Hills neighborhood north of Marietta Avenue. Light Angel, Conestoga, Marietta, Light Display, Holiday Lights, Beautiful Lights, White Light, Avenue
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Holiday lights at Conestoga House • Insider Tip: Lots of beautiful light displays to be seen in the School Lane Hills neighborhood north of Marietta Avenue.
Northwest Lancaster County River Trail • Insider Tip: Park at Koser Park in Bainbridge and walk or bike this paved trail south for 1.5 miles to visit Lancaster's "white cliffs," which were formed from the slag of a nearby rock quarry. Rock Quarries, White Cliffs Of Dover, Susquehanna River, River Trail, Free Things To Do, Outdoor Adventure
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Northwest Lancaster County River Trail • Insider Tip: Park at Koser Park in Bainbridge and walk or bike this paved trail south for 1.5 miles to visit Lancaster's "white cliffs," which were formed from the slag of a nearby rock quarry.
Mennonite Information Center • Insider Tip: Learn about Lancaster County's Plain population with a knowledgeable, personal tour guide who will travel with you in your own car to show you the area's truly hidden treasures. Franklin Marshall, Information Center, Hidden Treasures, Tour Guide, Plain, Tours, Car
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Mennonite Information Center • Insider Tip: Learn about Lancaster County's Plain population with a knowledgeable, personal tour guide who will travel with you in your own car to show you the area's truly hidden treasures.
Dienner's Country Restaurant • Insider Tip: This is where the locals go for PA Dutch food; be prepared for a short wait on weekends and be aware that they close at 6 p.m. most days. Dutch Recipes, Amish Recipes, Dutch Food, Eat Local, Locals, Beef
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Dienner's Country Restaurant • Insider Tip: This is where the locals go for PA Dutch food; be prepared for a short wait on weekends and be aware that they close at 6 p.m. most days.
Landis Valley Museum • Insider Tip: If you enjoy Colonial Williamsburg, you will appreciate seeing how 19th-century Pennsylvania Germans lived at this living history site. Very little food is available, so pack a lunch or start your trip with breakfast at the nearby Oregon Dairy restaurant. Colonial Williamsburg, Pack Lunch, Museums, Oregon, 19th Century
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Landis Valley Museum • Insider Tip: If you enjoy Colonial Williamsburg, you will appreciate seeing how 19th-century Pennsylvania Germans lived at this living history site. Very little food is available, so pack a lunch or start your trip with breakfast at the nearby Oregon Dairy restaurant.
Hersheypark • Insider Tip: If you're not able to go in the summer, most rides are open during select weekends in the spring and fall. Don't miss Chocolate World (free!) and Zoo America (separately or with admission to park). Also, look for preview deals that give you an extra evening of fun with the price of one ticket. One Ticket, Chocolate World, Rainy, Zoo, Preview
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Hersheypark • Insider Tip: If you're not able to go in the summer, most rides are open during select weekends in the spring and fall. Don't miss Chocolate World (free!) and Zoo America (separately or with admission to park). Also, look for preview deals that give you an extra evening of fun with the price of one ticket.
Lancaster County Park • Insider Tip: Be sure to visit the Garden of the Five Senses and check out the Parks & Recreation calendar for events for all ages, covering topics from astronomy to maple sugaring. County Park, Arboretum, Parks And Recreation, Central Park, Things To Do, Scenery, Sugaring, Wonder
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Lancaster County Park • Insider Tip: Be sure to visit the Garden of the Five Senses and check out the Parks & Recreation calendar for events for all ages, covering topics from astronomy to maple sugaring.
Fenz Restaurant & Latenight • Insider Tip: Get a burger and draft beer for $10 after 10 p.m. on Friday. Draft Beer, Burger, Friday, Parenting, Restaurant
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Fenz Restaurant & Latenight • Insider Tip: Get a burger and draft beer for $10 after 10 p.m. on Friday.
Miesse Candies • Insider Tip: The name of this Lancaster candy company—which was established in 1875—is pronounced Mee-see, and you can sometimes pick up reduced-price, factory seconds at their retail location downtown (the new address is 118 N. Water St.). Candy Companies, Candies, Reduced, Downtown, Retail, Company
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Miesse Candies • Insider Tip: The name of this Lancaster candy company—which was established in 1875—is pronounced Mee-see, and you can sometimes pick up reduced-price, factory seconds at their retail location downtown (the new address is 118 N. Water St.).
Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre • Insider Tip: Arrive early for your show to explore the John Durang Puppet Museum and possibly get a backstage tour. Puppet Theatre, Backstage, Sleeping Beauty, Early, Museum
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Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre • Insider Tip: Arrive early for your show to explore the John Durang Puppet Museum and possibly get a backstage tour.
Pennsylvania Farm Show • Insider Tip: OK, we admit the Pennsylvania Farm Show is a bit of a stretch for a "Lancaster" bucket list, but this showcase of PA agriculture is a one-of-a-kind event and well worth the 45-minute drive, if only for the Food Court alone. Take cash and know that walking around the outside of the complex is a great way to beat the crowds (and study the Depression-era architecture). Farm Show, Post Holiday, Food Court, Agriculture, Complex, Depression, Bacon
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Pennsylvania Farm Show • Insider Tip: OK, we admit the Pennsylvania Farm Show is a bit of a stretch for a "Lancaster" bucket list, but this showcase of PA agriculture is a one-of-a-kind event and well worth the 45-minute drive, if only for the Food Court alone. Take cash and know that walking around the outside of the complex is a great way to beat the crowds (and study the Depression-era architecture).
Building Character • Insider Tip: If you're a fan of Etsy, you'll enjoy the selection of hand-made and vintage items featured in this collection of shops all under one roof. Character Building, Roof, Architect, Shops, Vintage Items, Neon Signs, Fan
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Building Character • Insider Tip: If you're a fan of Etsy, you'll enjoy the selection of hand-made and vintage items featured in this collection of shops all under one roof.