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Neatly painted farmhouses dot the countryside of Lancaster County, nearly 65 mi west of Philadelphia. Whitewashed fences outline pastures, and the landscape looks like a patchwork quilt of squares and rectangles. On the back roads the Amish travel in horse-drawn buggies and lead a lifestyle that has been carried on for generations.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country Hotels
Lancaster County lodgings are much like the people themselves—plain or fancy. You can rough it in one of the many campgrounds in the area, stay at...read more
Pennsylvania Dutch Country Restaurants
Like the German cuisine that influenced it, Pennsylvania Dutch cooking is hearty and uses ingredients from local farms. Though their numbers are dwindling...read more
Things To Do in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
- $115.00 & up : 4-star hotels in Lancaster Hotwire
- 3.5-Star Lancaster Arts Fr $169+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $20/night less
- $29.27 & up : Midsize rentals in Lancaster Hotwire
- $143.00 & up : 3.5-star hotels in Lancaster — $143 Hotwire
- $27.02 & up : Compact rentals in Lancaster — $28 Hotwire
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News, Airlines
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines.... Read more
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
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