Enjoy the Latest & Greatest in Travel This Summer in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, Pa. (PRWEB) June 15, 2017 -- Visitors to Lancaster have loads of “new” to choose from starting in June 2017, such as:
-- “Day Out With Thomas” returns to the Strasburg Rail Road, June 17-25 – now with pal Percy by his side. Or get a “taste” of ziplining with Refreshing Mountain’s new Flying V format.
-- Watch (or even assist) a traditional PA Dutch barn raising via the historic Star Barn renovation at Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown, July 2-4.
-- See (& taste) Lancaster City in a whole new way with Tuktuk Lancaster tours, and later this summer, Dutch Wonderland will unveil a great, family-friendly suspended roller coaster, Merlin’s Mayhem.
-- In Lititz (Budget Travel’s 2013 Coolest Small Town in America), one of the nation’s oldest Fourth of July celebrations marks its 200th anniversary this year. Plus, great tours & rentals from just-opened Lititz Bike Works, including their detailed but user-friendly route maps.
-- Explore the amazing Azerbaijani carpet art of Faig Ahmed at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design’s Main Gallery, Aug. 4 - Sept. 22. And local weavings & inspirations can be found at the Old Country Store in Intercourse – one of Quilt Sampler’s latest national Top 10 quilt shops.
-- A major expansion of 25 new stores and 147,000 more square feet at Tanger Outlets is slated to open Labor Day weekend.
-- The Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant in Ronks is getting a steady re-freshing & additions (as well as a summer music series) under its new ownership, and a Tru by Hilton (for the “Millennial mindset”) is slated to open just east of Lancaster City this summer.
-- A new map & website make it easier than ever to explore the Susquehanna Riverlands recreational activities ‘round Columbia, including a new boat/bike offering from Chiques Rock Outfitters.
-- Yummy new Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen is now open in Lancaster City, or try the fabulous downtown fare at Barberet Bistro & Bakery, where co-owner Cedric Barberet is one of France’s newest Knights of the Order of Agricultural Merit for his promotion of French food and culture.
-- Check out the new Ninja Warrior gym and much more at the massive Spooky Nook Sports complex in Manheim, named a Top 10 U.S. Multi-Use Sports Facility by SportsEvents magazine, and site of the 2017 Pan Am Cups international field hockey tournament, Aug. 4-13.
-- Get your favorite Plain & Fancy PA Dutch favorites or the added meat & suds specialties at the newly-renovated & re-named Smokehouse BBQ and Brews in Bird-in-Hand, or take in the new intimate Alois Jazz Experience every fourth Friday at Bube’s Brewery in Mount Joy.
-- Enjoy the 125th anniversary of Mount Gretna – a true hidden gem, offering recreation (swim, bike), sweets, music, theater, artwork, and daily activities & talks on a wide range of subjects.
Joel Cliff, Discover Lancaster, http://www.discoverlancaster.com, +1 (717) 735-0311, [email protected]
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